What happens if the suicide hotline calls dispatch on you?

Yeah, so I called tonight. The lady made me end up feeling even worse than when I called (I called because I could feel myself spiraling down) but after a few ‘you should do this suggestions’ she was trying to rush me off the phone, she tried to make me promise I wouldn’t hurt myself or call her if I did. I can not make such a promise, why would I want to call her again, and I never can predict when urges come or go they just do. So then she threatened to call dispatch on me if I didn’t call her back later. So that was a very pointless story, but what do they do if you get the police called on you? Personal experience would be appreciated.

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Answer #1

They’ll usually sit and talk to you in your home for about 45 minutes to an hour. Once they believe you’re going to be okay, they leave.

Answer #2

it depends on the severity of the situation- and if there is a history of self harm or simply making the suicide calls for attention.

if there is a history of harming yourself you could be placed in police detention if the circumstances warrant it- such as if you have been cutting or other methods of self harm. they will talk to you and try to discern your true state of mind. ( again this most likely differs by state)

if you are placed in police detention you can be held in the psyche ward for up to 72 hours (varies by state i am sure) for observation- in which case the doctor will determine whether you are a danger to yourself or others and either hold you longer or let you go.

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What happens if the suicide hotline calls dispatch on you?

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