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Programs that provide immediate assistance for people who are emotionally distressed with the objective of defusing the immediate crisis, ensuring the person's safety and helping the person to take the next immediate steps toward resolving the problem. Crisis intervention staff are generally available via the telephone, email, live chat and/or instant message (IM). [ Sub-Topics | View Programs and Services (6) | Related Topics ] |
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