Frequently Asked Questions
The information on this site is solely for purposes of general patient education, and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician for evaluation and treatment of your specific condition.
What do I do if I am having a life threatening emergency?
What is a Mental Health Emergency?
If you or someone you know has a mood or thought disorder and is having:
1) thoughts of self-harm,
2) thoughts of harming others
3) unable to provide for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter)
This is considered a Mental Health Emergency and requires immediate evaluation.
Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The Centralized Assessment Team is able to make home visits to evaluate need for hospitalization in Orange County. 866-830-6011. Please be aware that the sheriffs will come out to ensure safety of the clinician before they arrive.
Please see Emergency Services for options to get immediate help.
How do I know if my symptoms need treatment?
What Causes Emotional or Thought Symptoms?
How Can Medications Help?
How I can monitor my symptoms and progress in treatment?
The information on this site is solely for purposes of general patient education, and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician for evaluation and treatment of your specific condition.
The information on this site is solely for purposes of general patient education, and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician for evaluation and treatment of your specific condition.
What do I do if I am having a life threatening emergency?
What is a Mental Health Emergency?
If you or someone you know has a mood or thought disorder and is having:
1) thoughts of self-harm,
2) thoughts of harming others
3) unable to provide for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter)
This is considered a Mental Health Emergency and requires immediate evaluation.
Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The Centralized Assessment Team is able to make home visits to evaluate need for hospitalization in Orange County. 866-830-6011. Please be aware that the sheriffs will come out to ensure safety of the clinician before they arrive.
Please see Emergency Services for options to get immediate help.
How do I know if my symptoms need treatment?
What Causes Emotional or Thought Symptoms?
How Can Medications Help?
How I can monitor my symptoms and progress in treatment?
The information on this site is solely for purposes of general patient education, and may not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your physician for evaluation and treatment of your specific condition.
