Strategies to reduce likelihood of involuntary intervention

No tactic is guaranteed to protect you, but if you are reaching out to 988 or a similar line (one which is not non-carceral), you can try:

• Not disclosing self harm thoughts or practices, or suicidal thoughts or history
• Talking about passive suicidality rather than active suicidality
• Asking the operator directly if you are being flagged as "imminent risk"
• Using a burner phone; driving or walking around while calling