Crisis & Emergency Help
If you or the person you care for is in crisis, do not work through this site. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or 911 in a medical emergency.
Crisis & Emergency
If you or the person you care for is in crisis, do not work through this site. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or 911 in a medical emergency. Tell responders your loved one has dementia — it changes how they approach and communicate.
Crisis & urgent help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, including overwhelmed caregivers.
Call 988 →Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Call 1-800-272-3900 any time, day or night — trained staff answer questions about dementia, caregiving, and local support.
alz.org/help-support →IMPACT 211
Dial 211 for connections to help of every kind across Greater Milwaukee — food, housing, care services, and caregiver support.
impactinc.org →Medical emergency
Call 911. Tell responders your loved one has dementia — it changes how they approach and communicate.
Call 911 →When to Seek Emergency Care
A quick guide to recognizing medical emergencies in loved ones with dementia, and what to tell first responders.
Guide link pending. Use the crisis and emergency contacts above if you need help now.