MBH Crisis Handout
Safety Guidelines
Step 1: If you are in a crisis, please contact Dr. Austin directly at the number he provided at intake with a call or text.
Step 2: If he does not answer within 15 minutes, please contact our office administrator, Angela Hircock at 608-318-3622 with a call or text.
She is able to reach Dr. Austin if he is in session with another client or if he is out of office. If Dr. Austin is unreachable, she may connect you to a partner clinician who has agreed to be Dr. Austin’s emergency contact.
Step 3: If you are unable to connect with us or are not able to wait, please do one of the following:
Call or text 9-8-8. This is the national crisis helpline and connects you to local mental health resources.
Visit your local emergency room. If you are located in Madison: We recommend the Meriter Emergency Room - 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715