My T said it was fine to call anytime. She also asked that I have a go-to person who could be available 24/7. Well, my Go-to can't be available 24/7, and I do call her when I know it's ok, like between 9-9. Otherwise, my T is affiliated with a 24/7 crisis line, and I have called that line when needed.

My T has always been good about calling me back within an hour of my leaving a voice mail. Granted, I've only had opportunity to call during business hours. The most recent call I made prompted her to staff my case, and as a result, I've been accepted as a patient, assigned to a psychiatrist, and will be undergoing DBT.

Long story short, I make contact between sessions as things come up and I start spiraling, whether that be my T, my friend, or the crisis hotline.