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An emotional crisis is a TEMPORARY INABILITY to cope with a life problem and is usually accompanied by a high degree of emotional upset. The person in crisis may exhibit the following characteristics:

A highly emotional state, panic or anxiety
Signs of extreme stress (physiological/psychological)
Signs of extreme apathy
Signs of violent behavior to self or others (verbal or behavioral)
Verbal communication that suicide and/or homicide is intended (subtle or overt)
Evidence of drug and/or alcohol abuse
Behavior inappropriate to the environment/context such as overt acts of anger
Extreme focus on relief
Great emotional upset such as uncontrollable crying
May make statements of hopelessness, defeat or inadequacies

The following procedures are guidelines to follow with individuals who are in an emotional crisis. These steps recognize the importance of intense feelings in such a crisis and the potential for violence or disruption of a class or other space, which may involve others.

Eastfield College Procedures

Call Eastfield Counseling Services at 972-860-7371 AND
Contact the Campus Police at 911.
Please be prepared to provide the following information:

Give your name, exact location and person(s) involved.
Give nature of the situation and your concerns.
Specify your role and clarify any assistance needed.

On Campus

Use the emergency call boxes located in the hallways to call college police for assistance

Off-Campus

Contact the Dallas Counseling and Crisis 24-hour hotline at 972-233-2233 or dial 911.