Psychotic and psychotic-like symptoms, by themselves, do not necessarily indicate a safety concern. However, the following should prompt a careful safety assessment, and possible call to a mobile crisis team or recommendation that the family bring the child to a Psychiatric Emergency Room:
If you have concerns about immediate safety, contact the services listed below. |
For those who experience psychosis symptoms with violent content, helpful initial interventions may include:
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Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST)
Ages: All
Contact: 1-800-981-4357, available 24/7
Eligible Insurance: Masshealth (any payer), Harvard Pilgrim, uninsured, other select plans— call to determine eligibility
Mobile psychiatric crisis evaluation and intervention, including referral to all levels of care. Evaluations available at a variety of community-based locations— i.e., schools, homes, outpatient clinics— as well as onsite at EST Urgent Care Centers. Patients can be screened for a range of presenting issues including possible symptoms of psychosis, other mood/behavioral disturbances, and substance abuse.
Contact: 1-800-981-4357, available 24/7
Eligible Insurance: Masshealth (any payer), Harvard Pilgrim, uninsured, other select plans— call to determine eligibility
Mobile psychiatric crisis evaluation and intervention, including referral to all levels of care. Evaluations available at a variety of community-based locations— i.e., schools, homes, outpatient clinics— as well as onsite at EST Urgent Care Centers. Patients can be screened for a range of presenting issues including possible symptoms of psychosis, other mood/behavioral disturbances, and substance abuse.