• Dane County Crisis Hotline (608) 280-2600
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
  •   Crisis Text Line text “Help” to 741-741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
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Immediate Assistance

At times, the need for psychological/emotional help is immediate. If a mental health emergency is experienced, the following contacts should be considered:

9-1-1
City of Fitchburg’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
(800) 634-6433
Dane County Crisis Hotline:
(608) 280-2600
PFFW Membership Assistance Program (MAP)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-8255
Fire/EMS Helpline:
(888) 731-3473
Crisis Text Line:
Text “Start” or “Help” to 741-741
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
988
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