CRISIS HELP and ACUTE CARE:

Those experiencing meditation-related distress may be in need of immediate help if:

  • they are in extreme distress, are acting very out of character

  • they are risk to themselves: suicidal, or self-harming, making risky decisions (like driving);

  • delusional, psychotic; cognitively or functionally impaired

  • they are risk to others: violent, delusional, disruptive, making risky decisions (like driving)

  • available support is not sufficient to maintain safety of meditator or others

Contact NAMI (Monday-Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET)

A list of international suicide hotlines

Crisis Text Line (24/7)

  • Text HOME to 741-741 (USA)

  • Text HOME to 85258 (UK)

  • Text HOME to 686868 (CANADA)

These resources will provide you with information that is specific to your type of crisis (suicidality, psychosis) and location, including referrals to nearby emergency services, mobile mental health, and other resources.

Psychosis Support:

Experiencing extreme mental states can be scary and confusing for both the individual and their family. Below are list of resources from our expert consultants on psychosis and acute care options.

The SAMHSA Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator: a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons and their family members who are seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for a recent onset of serious mental illnesses such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other conditions. These evidence-based programs provide medication, therapy, family and peer support, assistance with education and employment and other services.

University of Washington Psychosis Support Resources: a comprehensive guide and list of resources, see section on "Resources you can access now" for both client and family resources.

First episode and early psychosis programs:

Alternative inpatient  and residential options

  • Gould Farm (Monterey, MA): a residential healing community located on a 700-acre working farm in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts. Serves adults, ages 18 and older with diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, and related mental health challenges.

  • Inner Fire ( Brookline, VT): A small residential community for “Proactive Healing To Recover From Debilitation and Traumatic Life Challenges”

  • Soteria House (Burlington VT): A small, person-centered, therapeutic community residence for the prevention of hospitalization for individuals experiencing psychosis.