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CRISIS RESOURCES

If You Are Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency
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Your safety is important.
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or cannot remain safe, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.
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Please note that The Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center is not a 24-hour crisis service and cannot provide emergency or after-hours crisis intervention.
If you are an established client, please follow your individualized safety plan and use the emergency resources below whenever immediate assistance is needed.
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Crisis Resources for Adults
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National Crisis Resources
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Call or Text 988
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing:
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Emotional distress
  • Mental health crises
  • Substance use crises
  • Concern for a loved one
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Crisis Text Line
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Text HOME to 741741
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Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor anytime, 24 hours a day.
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Tennessee Crisis Resources
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Tennessee Statewide Mobile Crisis Services
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Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
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Available 24 hours a day to provide crisis support throughout Tennessee.
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Poison Control
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1-800-222-1222
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Available 24 hours a day for medication, poison, and accidental ingestion emergencies.
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Veterans Crisis Line
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Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, Reserve members, and their families can receive confidential support 24 hours a day.
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  • Call or Text 988
  • Then Press 1
  • Or text 838255
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LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
The Trevor Project
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Free, confidential crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.
  • Call 1-866-488-7386
  • Text START to 678678
  • Online chat is also available 24/7 through The Trevor Project website.
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Crisis Resources for Children & Adolescents
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If your child is experiencing a mental health emergency, has made suicidal statements, has attempted self-harm, is unable to remain safe, or you believe they are in immediate danger:
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.
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Additional resources include:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Call or Text 988
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
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Tennessee Statewide Mobile Crisis Services
855-274-7471
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Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
  • Call 1-866-488-7386
  • Text START to 678678
  • 24/7 online chat available
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For Established Clients
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If you are an established client of The Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center and your concern is not an emergency, you may contact the practice during normal business hours.
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Please understand that voicemail, email, website contact forms, and other electronic messages are not monitored continuously and should never be used for urgent or emergency situations.
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If you believe you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe, do not wait for a return call. Call 911, contact 988, or go directly to the nearest emergency department.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your healing journey. While we are honored to support you through life's challenges, your safety will always come first.
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