Here it takes a referral to see a psychiatrist and the wait that follows is generally 6 weeks or longer. However, there may be access to psychiatric help by other means.

1. EAP (Employ Assistance Plan) - check to see if you have access to one (this is NOT a benefits plan, it is separate)
2. Mental Health Associations - many have a psychiatric nurse on retainer
3. Crisis Lines
4. ER - you are in a crisis, take advantage of the help. Please don't consider your situation to be unworthy of their time and effort. You are worthy of assistance.