Crisis & Support ResourcesÂ
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or simply need additional support, these organizations provide confidential assistance. Seeking help is a sign of strength.
If you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately.
The Boylan Effect does not provide emergency services. Communication via this site is not monitored for crises.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or simply need additional support, these organizations provide confidential assistance. Seeking help is a sign of strength.
If you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department immediately.
The Boylan Effect does not provide emergency services. Communication via this site is not monitored for crises.
National Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Website: 988 Lifeline
Available 24/7 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, and substance use concerns. Free and confidential.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then Press 1
Text: 838255
Website: Veterans Crisis Line (via 988)
Support for veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, and their loved ones.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Website: The Hotline
Confidential support, safety planning, and referrals available 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Website: The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.
RAINN
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Website: RAINN
24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual assault (National Sexual Assault Hotline).
Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: Crisis Text Line
Connect with a trained Crisis Counselor by text, 24/7.
Specialized Support Resources
Veterans & Military
Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (Press 1); Real Warriors Campaign
Teens & Young Adults
Teen Line; JED Foundation; Active Minds
Substance Use
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
LGBTQIA+ Support
Trevor Project; Trans Lifeline; SAGE (Elder LGBTQ+)
Parents & Caregivers
Parental Stress Line; ZERO TO THREE; Caregiver Support Line
Eating Disorders
ANAD Helpline; National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Black Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls; Therapy for Black Men; BEAM
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Grief and Loss
Choosing Therapy Grief Support; Dougy Center
Pregnancy & Maternal
Postpartum Support International; National Maternal MH Hotline
Sexual Assault
RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-4673
HelpingSurvivors.org; legal information and support for survivors.
Survivor Support
When Should I Seek Immediate Help?
If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, it is always safest to seek immediate assistance. Please seek emergency support immediately if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Thoughts of Harm: You are having thoughts of ending your life; you have a suicide plan or intent; you do not feel you can keep yourself safe; you are afraid you may seriously harm someone else; you feel unable to control violent impulses.
- Safety & Psychosis: You are experiencing abuse or violence; you fear for your immediate safety; you are experiencing hallucinations or hearing voices telling you to harm yourself or others; you feel disconnected from reality; you are experiencing severe confusion or disorientation.
- Substance Use Emergencies: You have overdosed or believe someone else has; you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms; substance use has created an immediate safety concern.
If You Answer "Yes" to Any of the Above
- Please do not wait for a response from The Boylan Effect.
- Instead:
- Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
- Call or text 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
- Go to your nearest emergency department.
- Contact a trusted family member or support person who can stay with you.
- Remove yourself from access to anything that could be used to harm yourself or others, if you can do so safely.
Maryland & Washington, DC Resources
Maryland Local Support
- Maryland 211: Comprehensive local resource network.
- BHA Crisis Services: Behavioral Health Administration access.
- Mobile Crisis Teams: County-specific immediate response units.
- NAMI Maryland: Community programs and advocacy.
Washington, DC Support
- DC Access Helpline: 1-888-7WE-HELP (DBH Helpline).
- Community Response Team: Mobile units for mental health crises.
- Healthy Maryland/DC: Public health and community programs.
- NAMI DC: Crisis referral and educational resources.
When Ongoing Therapy May Help
You do not need to be in a state of crisis to seek support. Therapy is a proactive tool for enhancing your quality of life, processing experiences, and developing sustainable coping strategies before difficulties become overwhelming.
Not Every Mental Health Concern Is a Crisis
Many individuals seek counseling to navigate common concerns:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Burnout & Stress
- Life Transitions
- Identity Development
- Motherhood & Parenting
- Relationship Challenges
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma Recovery
- Veteran Reintegration
- Self-esteem & Growth
A Message from The Boylan Effect
Healing doesn't require waiting until you've reached your breaking point. Seeking support is a sign of courage, strength, and self-awareness.
If you're looking for compassionate, evidence-based therapy in Maryland or Washington, DC, The Boylan Effect is here to support your growth, resilience, and overall well-being. If you are experiencing an emergency, please use one of the crisis resources listed above before contacting our practice.
For educational resources and more detailed referrals, these organizations provide extensive information: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Mental Health America (MHA), National Center for PTSD, and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).