Crisis & Emergency Mental Health Help for Children, Teens & Families in Florida
Mental Health Crisis & Emergency Resources for Children, Teens & Families in Florida
If you or your child is in immediate danger or experiencing a psychiatric emergency — including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, psychosis, or a severe mental health crisis — use the resources below right away. SHIELD Psychiatry does not provide emergency or crisis services. For non-emergency child and adolescent psychiatric care across Florida, contact us after the crisis has been addressed.
Suicidal thoughts or mental health crisis? Call or text 988 — free, confidential, available 24/7 across Florida
Immediate Actions for a Mental Health Emergency
- Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately if you or your child is in immediate danger.
- Ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer — trained to respond to mental health emergencies involving children and adults.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — free, 24/7 crisis support for children, teens, and adults across Florida.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 — free text-based crisis counseling for teens and young adults.
Crisis Resources Specifically for Children, Teens & LGBTQ+ Youth in Florida
- The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ youth crisis support: Call 1-866-488-7386 • Text START to 678678
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — crisis support for children and families: Call 1-800-422-4453
- Boys Town National Hotline — crisis counseling for children and teens: Call 1-800-448-3000 • Text VOICE to 20121
When to Call 911 or Go to the ER for a Child or Teen Mental Health Emergency
- Suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, or active self-harm in a child or adolescent
- Violent, aggressive, or dangerous behavior toward self or others
- Hallucinations, delusions, or acute psychosis in a child or teen
- Medication overdose or severe adverse psychiatric medication reaction
- Sudden, severe change in mental status or behavior in a child or adolescent
Non-Emergency Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Care in Florida
Once a crisis has been safely resolved, SHIELD Psychiatry provides concierge child and adolescent telepsychiatry for children, teens, and young adults ages 5–25 across Tampa Bay, Lutz, and all of Florida — including ADHD evaluation, anxiety treatment, depression care, autism support, and medication management.
SHIELD Psychiatry PLLC — Concierge Child & Adolescent Telepsychiatry · Lutz, FL · Ages 5–25 · Florida
If your child or teen is in a mental health crisis, contact emergency services immediately. SHIELD Psychiatry is a non-emergency outpatient telehealth practice.