Emotional Emergencies

Emotional emergencies include suicidal attempts or threats, rape, depression, drug abuse, and so forth.

Advance Preparation

If this is an immediate emergency call 911. To receive counseling on what to do with serious emotional emergencies contact brother Mason for the Church's Help Line phone number.

Safety Procedures

During Incident

• Listen carefully, be reassuring, and assess needs.

• Administer first aid when necessary (see the “Medical Emergencies” section of this guide).

• Make note of helpful information.

• If the situation appears to be life-threatening, call emergency personnel.

After Incident

• Contact a parent or guardian or an emergency contact person.

• Record information about the incident and any action taken.

• See the “Incident Reporting” page of this site for instructions on reporting the incident.