Emergency and crisis resources
If You Need Help Right Now
In immediate danger, call 911. For emotional distress, a suicidal crisis or a substance-use crisis, call or text 988. Both are free and open every hour of every day.
Emergency911Life-threatening emergency or immediate danger.Call 911 →Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988Free, confidential support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress or substance-use concerns.Call or text 988 →Poison Help1-800-222-1222Poisoning or medication-overdose concerns in the United States.Call Poison Help →
Suspected opioid overdose
What to do, in order
If you are unsure whether it is an overdose, treat it as one. Naloxone does not replace emergency medical care.
CDC overdose-response guidance- 1Call 911 immediately.
- 2Give naloxone if it is available.
- 3Try to keep the person breathing and place them on their side.
- 4Stay with them until emergency help arrives.
More help
National and Orange County resources
Official sources for information, referrals and crisis navigation.
- FederalSAMHSA 988 informationOfficial federal information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- National988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineChat online, or find more ways to reach the Lifeline.
- NationalPoison HelpPoison control information from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.
- Orange CountyOC LinksOrange County behavioral-health information, referrals and crisis navigation.
- Orange County2-1-1 Orange CountyLocal health and human service referrals, available 24/7.
- FederalCDC overdose responseHow to recognize and respond to an overdose.
Shepard & Stone is not an emergency service. Recovery housing and treatment programs are not a substitute for emergency, medical, psychiatric or detox care. When the danger has passed and you’re ready to talk about next steps, call or text us.
Call or text (833) 817-7094