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What to do if someone reports imminent harm to you?

 

  • You, the Shliach/Shlucha, must call 911.
  • If someone comes to you, saying that they feel suicidal, you might ask: Do you have suicidal thoughts? And if so, do you have a plan or the means to hurt yourself? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, you should give the speaker contact information for the local 24/7 suicide hotline. Additionally, ask them to consult with their psychiatrist, psychologist, or psychotherapist ASAP. If they are extremely forlorn, you can call a family member to help escort them to the local mental health care facility, where they can be seen and assessed that day.
  • If you see or learn of any incident of child abuse/neglect, you are required to report it by calling Child Protective Services.
  • If you see or learn of any incident of elder abuse/neglect, you are required to report it by contacting APP.