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Crisis Services

ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.

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Be Well, Think Well: Calling Crisis Intervention Social Story

Overview

This social story provides a simple visual explanation of when you may need to call crisis intervention, and what to expect if you do.

A sad man crying.

Sometimes I might feel scared, worried, angry, or sad.

A man with one hand raised above his head with an angry expression.

Sometimes when I feel this way, I may feel like I want to hurt myself or someone else.

A man talking to a female friend.

I can talk to a family member, friend or trusted adult when I feel like this.

A man frowning and calling Crisis Intervention on his cell phone.

If no one is around for me to talk to, I can call Crisis Intervention.

A sun and moon.

I can call Crisis Intervention any time of day or night.

A man smiling and talking to Crisis Intervention on his cell phone.

A crisis worker will talk to me on the phone and try to help me feel better.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.