Information about calling the police for help

(From NAMI Dallas and the Dallas Police Department)

If your loved one is a danger to themselves or others, please dial 911 for help.

HOLD THIS LIST IN YOUR HAND WHEN YOU DIAL 911 SO YOU CAN FOLLOW THE SUGGESTED GUILDLINES. GIVE THE DISPATCHER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Your Name:

Address law enforcement should come to:

List any weapons that are present:

Name of your loved one:

Age:

Height and weight:

Clothing description:

Diagnosis:

Drug use (current or past):

Medications (on or off):

Any prior violent behavior:

Past psychosis:

Details about past delusions or hallucinations:

Triggers:

Things that have helped in the past:

KEEP IN MIND: You are asking an unknown professional to come to your home to help you resolve a crisis. They will have NO information about the situation/individual unless you inform them. Be sure you can provide this information. It may help to practice so that you are better able to convey this during a crisis situation.