How serious does a problem need to be to call a crisis hotline?

Question

How serious does a problem need to be to call a crisis hotline?

Answer 1

Best to proceed  on the side of caution.  Wouldn't you rather call and be safe as opposed to not and possibly have something terrible happen that could have been avoided had you taken a proactive approach at the onset?

Good luck whichever way you decide to go.

Answer 2

Only serious enough to make you want to call and get an answer.

Answer 3

If you're considering calling then it's serious enough for you.  No one can tell you if your problem is serious or not.  That is up to you to decide.  It's serious for you, call!

Good luck

Answer 4

If YOU think it's serious.... CALL! That is what they are there for.

Answer 5

if they are going to harm themselves or harm you or anyone else.  

Answer 6

If it is something that is ongoing or harmful to you or anyone then calling the crisis hot line would be to yours and anyone else that is involved in the situation's benefit.  If you need to put your mind at ease about a problem then call.  The people on the other end of the line are not there to judge you but to help you no matter how big or small the problem is.  I would call regardless, just to give you some piece of mind.  Hope it isn't anything too serious.  I wish you well!

Answer 7

I agree, if you have considered calling then you should call.

You aren't wasting anyones time - they aren't going to say get a life that isn't a problem.

Good luck!  

Answer 8

if they are a treat, or harming to hurt somebody, or there selves.  If you so much as think WOW maybe I should call this is kind of, not good.  Well its serious.  You should call.  I called my sister always made treats to kill herself, I knew she wasn't about it, but now she has a child and shes still doing it so it was time to pick up the phone and let her know its not about her and something needs to be done.

Whatever it is, hope all is well, and or gets better.

Answer 9

In the event you reach for a razor blade instead of a telephone, you should have dialed before it got that far.  Sometimes emotions can tip you over before you can decide one way or another, so treat any such idea as serious.

Answer 10

To prevent it from getting worse, it could be called anytime. I would think Better safe than sorry