Crisis Intervention

Please be aware that Paramount Integrative Psychiatry is not a crisis clinic and does not provide emergency services or after-hours care. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency, we urge you to immediately dial 911 or visit the nearest emergency room for assistance. Below are additional resources should you require support or guidance outside of our regular clinic hours:

24/7 Hotline Numbers:

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Boystown National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
Safe Harbor (peer-run crisis diversion): 402-715-4226
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Spanish Speaking Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDA (784-2434)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 9-8-8
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Crisis Text Line: Text “DESERVE” TO 741-741
Essential local and community services: 211
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): 988
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386

Emergency Facilities

Lasting Hope Recovery Center415 S 25th Ave

415 S 25th Ave

Omaha, NE 68131

Phone: 402-717-5300

Douglas County Health Center (Adults Only)

4102 Woolworth Ave

Omaha, NE 68105

Phone: 402-444-7000

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital (Adults Only)

933 E Pierce Street

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Phone: 713-396-6000

CHI Health Immanuel

6901 N. 72nd Street

Omaha, NE 68122

Phone: 402-572-2121

CHI Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs

800 Mercy Drive

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Phone: 712-328-5000

Remember, your well-being is of utmost importance. If you are in crisis, please seek help immediately.

To better safeguard the well-being of our valued clients, PIPS has introduced an updated policy regarding the prescription of benzodiazepine medications, including well-known names such as Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. These medications will now be prescribed only in exceptional circumstances, and when they are, it will be strictly for a limited duration. This adjustment is a proactive step to address the concerning issue of substance abuse in our society, given the significant risks associated with benzodiazepines, especially when combined with alcohol or opioid pain relievers. It is essential to note that benzodiazepines have been linked to potential dangers such as accidental overdoses, as well as their potential to interfere with PTSD treatment and contribute to the development of certain dementias.

Benzodiazepine Policy

In light of these considerations, we wholeheartedly encourage our clients to engage in open discussions with their healthcare providers to explore alternative treatment options. Our utmost priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of each individual in our care. Examples of benzodiazepine medications include Ativan (lorazepam), Halcion (triazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Serax (oxazepam), Tranxene (clorazepate), Valium (diazepam), and Xanax/Xanax XR (alprazolam).‌

To uphold the safety of our clients, PIPS has revised its approach to benzodiazepine prescriptions. Going forward, benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin will be prescribed judiciously and for a limited duration to mitigate the risks associated with substance abuse. This adjustment is part of our commitment to promoting the well-being and safety of all individuals in our care.