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The CSS Hospital Follow-Up Program (HFUP) is here to support people recently discharged from a hospitalization following a suicide attempt. Support is essential at such a stressful time. Studies have shown individuals are at the highest risk for suicide attempts and deaths in the 30 days following hospital discharge or release from the emergency room after a suicide attempt. These services are free, short-term, voluntary, and only available for residents of Alameda County.
HFUP addresses the following topics through caring contacts by phone:
- Assessing suicide risk
- Developing a safety plan
- Connecting people to mental health and supportive services
- Encouraging people to engage in self-care
- Offering positive and emotional support
- And much more
REFERRAL INFO
CSS partners with John George Psychiatric Hospital and Alameda County BHCS to provide post-discharge follow-up care. We now welcome referrals from other psychiatric facilities within Alameda County.
If you work at a psychiatric hospital and would like to refer a patient, or if you have been recently discharged from a hospital and would like to self-refer the program, please call our CSS clinical Intake Line at 1- 800-260-0094.
🌟 Join Us for a Special Presentation: Meet the CSS Clinical Services Team! 🌟
📅 When: Wednesday, December 11th, 12 PM - 1 PM
📍 Where: Online - https://bit.ly/CSSClinical
Did you know that Crisis Support Services (CSS) offers more than a 24/7 crisis hotline? We also provide low to no-cost therapy services to the community!
During this session, you`ll hear directly from our Clinical Services Team about:
✨ Individual and group therapy options, including the Survivors of Suicide Attempt Group
✨ Our Hospital Follow-Up Program
✨ How to refer patients to affordable therapy services
This is a great opportunity to learn, network, and ask questions. Whether you live or work in Alameda County—or simply want to know more—this event is open to all.
💡 Don’t miss your chance to connect and discover how CSS supports mental health in our community!
If you or someone you know is facing an emotional crisis, we’re here to help. Reach our free, confidential, 24/7 crisis line by dialing 988 or 1-800-309-2131.
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📲 Text SAFE to 20121 (24/7)
📲 For Spanish: Text SEGURO to 20121 (5–9 PM, Tue–Fri)
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We’re nearly there! Help us get to 100%!
Thanks so much for everyone who donated already! Double your impact with your #GivingTuesday donation and help us raise $5700 to receive all of the CSS Board of Director’s matching fund!
👉 Donate today at: https://www.crisissupport.org/2024-year-end (link in bio)
All our services are free; no one is turned away for inability to pay. . . You, donors at CSS, make this possible.
#GivingTuesday #SuicidePrevention #YouMatter #CSSCares
It’s #GivingTuesday! Thanks so much for everyone who donated already! Double your impact with your #GivingTuesday donation and help us raise $5700 to receive all of the CSS Board of Director`s matching fund!
👉 Donate today at: https://www.crisissupport.org/2024-year-end (link in bio)
All our services are free; no one is turned away for inability to pay. . . You, donors at CSS, make this possible.
#GivingTuesday #SuicidePrevention #YouMatter #CSSCares
