If you need help right now

First — is this an emergency?

Before we plan anything, let's make sure no one is in immediate danger. If any of these apply, please call now. This page is not a substitute for emergency services.

Medical or safety emergency

Call 911

Severe injury, chest pain, stroke symptoms, choking, severe bleeding, unresponsive, breathing trouble.

Mental health crisis

Call 988

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7. For your loved one or for you.

Poison or medication exposure

Call 1-800-222-1222

Poison Control. Free, confidential, 24/7. For overdose, accidental ingestion, medication errors.

Step 1 of 3 · Pick a starting point

What just happened?

Pick the situation closest to yours. Each path takes about three minutes and ends with a printable Next 72 Hours plan you can share with your family — and an optional same-day call with Dr. Arlene’s team.

Not in a hurry? You may want the longer Compassionate Care Workbook instead.

Important

Please don't wait on this.

Based on what you've described

If symptoms feel severe or are getting worse, call 911.

For non-emergency medical questions, call your loved one's primary care provider's after-hours line, or use a 24/7 nurse line if you have one.

Compassionate Care · Next 72 Hours

Well Being Health Specialists
971-342-8424 · director@wellbeinghs.com

This plan is for educational and planning use only. It is not medical, legal, or safety advice. For medical decisions, contact your loved one's primary care provider. In an emergency, call 911.

Your situation

Your Next 72 Hours

Three priorities for the next 72 hours

Three questions to ask your loved one's doctor

Where Well Being Health Specialists fits

Want a same-day call to walk through this? Use the form below or call 971-342-8424.

"Care is about dignity, not just assistance."

— Dr. Arlene Binoya-Strugar, PsyD

Founder, Well Being Health Specialists · wellbeinghs.com · 971-342-8424

Optional · Same-day callback

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Tell us a bit and we'll reach out within two business hours during business days (8am–6pm Pacific). We'll review your plan with you and answer questions — no obligation.

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A member of Dr. Arlene's team will call you within two business hours during business days. If you don't hear back, you can always call us at 971-342-8424.

About this tool. The Crisis Triage Companion is an educational planning tool for families navigating an urgent situation with an aging loved one. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or safety guidance. Information you enter is not stored on our servers; only what you submit through the callback form is sent to Dr. Arlene's team. Well Being Health Specialists is a non-medical home care service; for medical care, contact your loved one's primary care provider, urgent care, or emergency services.