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What should I do in a mental health crisis right now?
If anyone's in immediate danger, call 911 or get to the nearest ER. For a suicidal crisis or overwhelming distress, call or text 988: the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free, 24/7, press 1 for the Veterans line. Prefer typing? Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. These services exist to get you through the moment, no threshold of "bad enough" required.
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If anyone's in immediate danger, call 911 or get to the nearest ER. For a suicidal crisis or overwhelming distress, call or text 988: the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, free, 24/7, press 1 for the Veterans line. Prefer typing? Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. These services exist to get you through the moment, no threshold of "bad enough" required.
Then, and this part gets skipped, book follow-up care fast. The days after a crisis are when treatment matters most, and most new patients here are seen within a business day or two.
Patient Help Center: appointment preparation, costs, refills and records. For questions about treatment options, contact Lyte Psychiatry.
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Most new patients are seen within 1–2 business days. Weekend appointments are limited. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth visits to patients who are physically located in Texas at the time of the visit. In-person care is available in Pantego. Confirm your specific benefits and expected cost before booking.
Book an appointmentIf you are in crisis, call or text 988. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department in an emergency.