Crisis Support & Emergency Resources
If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, help is available right now. You’re speaking with Beri, an AI support assistant. It can offer coping options and emergency resources, but it is not emergency care and cannot guarantee detection, monitoring, or human handoff. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services.
Immediate Resources
- Emergency — Call 999 (UK) or 911 (US) for immediate danger
- Samaritans (UK) — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US) — 988
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Worress Crisis Chat
Beri’s AI-assisted chat can help you identify feelings, explore coping options, and find emergency resources. It is not emergency care, does not guarantee detection or monitoring, and cannot replace professional help. For serious emergencies, call emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I use crisis resources?
- If you may hurt yourself or someone else, or you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services now. For urgent emotional support, use a local crisis service or the contacts listed in Crisis Resources. Worress is not an emergency service.
- What is a safety plan?
- A safety plan is a written set of steps and people or services you can turn to if you feel unsafe. Consider making one with a qualified professional or trusted person, and use emergency services if there is immediate danger.
- Are crisis hotlines confidential?
- Privacy rules and exceptions vary by service and location. Ask the hotline about confidentiality when you contact them. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
- What if I am worried about someone else?
- Listen without judgment and encourage them to contact a qualified professional or local crisis service. If you believe they are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. You can also ask a crisis service for guidance.