Grant County

Emergency Services

NEED HELP NOW?

1-800-362-5717

Emergency Mental Health Services

24/7 CRISIS SERVICES FOR GRANT & IOWA COUNTIES

 Unified Community Services’ Emergency Services Program is certified by the State of Wisconsin to provide assessment, support, guidance and resources to adults, children and their families in crisis.

Lancaster Office:

608-723-6357

Dodgeville Office:

608-935-2776

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When to Call

Call our crisis line if you or someone else is:

  • Experiencing suicidal thoughts
    Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or
    unable to cope
  • Struggling with severe anxiety,
    depression, or emotional distress
    Experiencing psychosis, hallucinations,
    or paranoia
  • In emotional crisis or unable to stay safe
    Experiencing a substance use-related
    crisis
  • Concerned about someone’s mental
    health or safety
  • Unsure what kind of help is needed
    Support is available 24 hours a day, 7
    days a week.

What Happens When You Call

A trained crisis worker will:

  • Listen without judgment
  • Assess immediate safety concerns
  • Help determine the best next steps
  • Provide emotional support and crisis
    intervention
  • Connect individuals to additional services
    and resources when needed

Depending on the situation, services may
include:

  • Telephone support
  • Community-based or mobile crisis response
  • Coordination with hospitals, law
    enforcement, or medical providers when
    necessary
  • Referral to ongoing mental health or
    substance use services

In An Emergency

CALL 911 or Go To The Emergency Room If:

  • There is an immediate medical
    emergency
  • Someone has seriously harmed
    themselves
  • There is immediate danger of violence or
    serious injury
  • A weapon is involved
  • Someone is unconscious, unresponsive,
    or in need of urgent medical care

If you are unsure whether to call 911
or the crisis line, call the crisis line
and we can help guide next steps.

988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
Call or text 988 for 24/7 nationwide crisis
support. TTY users dial 711 then 988.

VETERANS CRISIS LINE
Veterans can call 988 and press 1, text
838255, or chat online for support.

CHAT – 988LIFELINE.ORG