If you are experiencing aclinicalemergency (e.g. if you are having suicidal thoughts, i.e. thoughts about harming yourself), please, consider the following options:
1) call my practice (866) 683-3204, press 0 to speak to the operator
2) call 911
3) go the nearest Emergency Room
4) call Contact Pittsburgh Suicide Hotlineat 412-820-HELP
"CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support by volunteers trained to be Crisis Line Specialists to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress, or in need of reassurance, information or referral services." (click here to learn more)
"CONTACT Pittsburgh provides multiple telephone support services, training and community education. We are affiliated with the American Association of Suicidology. CONTACT Pittsburgh is also accredited by CONTACT USA, a national association of telephone hotlines in the United States." (click here to learn more)
For additional suicide prevention resources, click here.




