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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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Going to the Emergency Department - Social Story

Graphic of Man with Hands in the air, he is stressed.

Sometimes I may feel very sad, or angry or anxious.

Graphic of man lying in bed, he is feeling depressed.

I may not want to get out of bed or go to school or work.

Image of a man sitting cross legged, his head in sin his hands, he is angry.

I may have thoughts about hurting myself or someone else.

Graphic of a woman sitting on a couch talking with a counselor.

If I feel like this or have these thoughts for many days, I should tell a trusted adult like a therapist, parent, counselor, staff, teacher or friend .

Graphic of a woman talking to a counselor, they are making her feel better.

They can help me get help for my thoughts and feelings.

Graphic of doors leading to an Emergency Room.

If my thoughts and feelings get worse, I may need to go to the Emergency Department for help.

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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.