The Elizabeth Layton Center After Hours Emergency Service Line is available when the offices are closed. Timeframes for Franklin County include Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Monday. Timeframes for Miami County include Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Tuesday from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00a.m, and Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Monday.

When I Call Who Will I Be Talking To?

A Qualified Mental Health Professional (psychologist or social worker), answers the After Hours Line. This person will provide assistance and make referrals as needed.

The After Hours staff will determine the need to contact the Elizabeth Layton Center’s on-call staff for a screening for hospitalization. The on-call staff consists of a therapist, case manager, and an attendant care worker. A specific Elizabeth Layton Center staff member will not be contacted.

Substance Abuse Treatment

Information and referral sources are available for immediate social detoxification or involuntary detoxification services. Information for those seeking other services for substance abuse treatment are available during regular office hours and may be directed to the Regional Drug and Alcohol Assessment Center (RADAC). A 24-hour HelpLine to this region's RADAC is 1-800-281-0029. If you are seeking inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment, you may be directed to another resource or asked to call during regular office hours if a full assessment for inpatient eligibility is needed.

Other Information

If you would like information about suicide or suicide prevention, or just need someone to talk to, call 1-800-SUICIDE.

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected call the abuse hotline at 1-800-922-5330.

When to Use the After Hours Line

• If you are considering hurting yourself or someone else.
• If you are depressed or anxious and are having difficulty coping.
• When a limited telephone conversation could assist you with coping or problem-solving .

When to Wait Until the Office Opens

• To leave a message for a specific staff member at the Elizabeth Layton Center.
• To schedule, cancel or reschedule an appointment.
• To make an appointment with the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• If you are out of medication.
• The After Hours staff cannot help you with these issues, so please call the office during regular office hours.

When to go to the Emergency Room

• If you have already injured yourself.
• If you need immediate medical attention.
• If you need to be in a safe environment while the after hours screener is being called.
• If your psychiatric crisis warrants immediate attention.

When to Call 911

• If your behavior is putting yourself or others at risk for injury.
• If an ambulance will be necessary to avoid further injury to yourself or others.
• If police intervention is warranted to ensure that a situation does not become dangerous.
• If Fire and Rescue is needed to ensure that a situation does not become dangerous or to make a dangerous situation safe.

 

Our Mission
The Elizabeth Layton Center provides effective mental health services in our
communities so that quality of life is improved for our clients and their families.