Resources

We hope that anyone who is struggling with a mental health crisis undsis - please seek help immediately.  The resources listed below are suggested by professionals (WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS) and can provide immediate help:

HELP IN THE UNITED STATES

If you are in immediate life-threatening danger - dial 911.

Crisis Support - for free, 24/7 crisis support call or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis lifeline.   If you are a veteran - there is a dedicated veterans crisis line that can be reached by pressing 1 after you call or text 988.

INTERNATIONAL HELP

Please visit Befrienders Worldwide to find resources in your country / region  Befrienders Worldwide - Global Suicide Prevention 

We hope that anyone who is struggling with a mental health crisis understands that we know how hard these battles can be and asking for help is not easy - but asking for help is courageous and there are so many other people out there that do understand. 

The Post Intensive Care Syndrome (Survivors) Coalition is a new non-profit formed to advocate, educate and provide support for the PICS and PICSF (family) Survivors.  Check out their website to learn more, find ways to help advocate and educate and most importantly for our survivors - connect with the PICS community! 

 PICS Coalition 

Ken and Melissa started participating with CIRC in 2022 after my second and longest battle of their journey.  This was how they were introduced to what Post Intensive Care Syndrome was and how they became involved in the PICS community.  To get more information on CIRC check out their site:      Critical Illness Recovery Center at UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh PA 

The good folks at Vanderbilt have been a leader in Post Intensive Care Syndrome research, care and advocacy.  Ken has completed the PICS 101 course that the wonderful people at CIBS offer.  Check out the CIBS site for great information and resources on PICS.   The CIBS Center Overview