Call 911anytime you think your teen may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- Your teen passes out (loses consciousness).
- Your teen has trouble breathing.
- Your teen feels confused or cannot think clearly.
- Your teen is seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there.
- Your teen has a seizure.
- Your teen vomits blood or what looks like coffee grounds.
- You're worried your teen can't stop from hurting themself or someone else.
Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If your teen talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. You can:
- Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
- Text HOME to 741741 to access the Crisis Text Line.
Consider saving these numbers in your phone.
Go to 988lifeline.org for more information or to chat online.
Contact your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your teen can't stop vomiting.
- Your teen has symptoms of dehydration, such as:
- Dry eyes and a dry mouth.
- Passing only a little urine.
- Feeling thirstier than usual.
- Your teen has new or worse symptoms of alcohol withdrawal such as:
- Trembling, restlessness, or sweating.
- Anxiety or feeling tense and edgy.
- Headache or fast or irregular heartbeats.
Watch closely for changes in your teen's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your teen does not get better as expected.
- Your teen needs help to stop drinking.