Crisis Services

Local mental health support, available 24/7

Northeastern Center’s Crisis Services teams provide 24/7 emergency mental health support. Whether you need someone to call (Emergency Solutions), someone to respond (Mobile Crisis Team), or a safe place for help (NEC Cares), we have local mental health professionals ready to help. If you are in crisis, call us at 1-800-790-0118. Learn more about our Crisis Services programs below.

SOMEONE TO CALL

Crisis Services

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS

24/7 crisis response hotline:

1-800-790-0118

Connects you to a local mental health professional.

Dispatches mobile crisis team, if needed.

Refers to NEC Cares, 24/7 crisis unit.

Evaluates for inpatient admission.

Connects you with other resources.

SOMEONE TO RESPOND

MOBILE CRISIS TEAM

Dispatched 24/7 via Indiana 988

or Emergency Solutions

Sends two mental health professionals onsite.

Helps de-escalate mental health or substance use crises.

Helps avoid unnecessary transport to a hospital or jail.

Covers DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Allen counties.

A SAFE PLACE FOR HELP

NEC CARES

Located at 1752 Wesley Road,

Auburn, Indiana

Open 24/7 for anyone in a mental health or substance use crisis.

Provides short-term (up to 23 hrs.) support in a homelike setting.

Helps avoid unnecessary hospital visits or jail time.

Fills a gap for those who can’t or shouldn’t wait for an appointment.