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My child is having a mental break who can help with that

If your child is in crisis these resources are available 24/7:

  • Akron Children’s Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) is for patients ages 5-18 who are having mental health emergencies. PIRC therapists are in the emergency rooms (ERs) at the Akronand Boardmancampuses, 24/7. Anyone can call 330-543-7472 or 866-443-7472 with mental health questions or concerns
  • Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  • Text HOME or HOLA to 741741to reach the Crisis Text Line

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