Free Clinical Consultations
This free service is open to clinicians, providers, and other professionals who work for the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) or one of its community partners. Ask questions about the care of people who have serious mental illness (SMI) and are found incompetent to stand trial (IST).
- Completely free and confidential through a secure online system
- Get expert guidance on SMI, IST, psychopharmacology, substance use, self-care, and more
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Do not use this service from SMI CalAdviser for emergencies and/or urgent medical or mental health needs.
- For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room
- For a mental health crisis, you can call, text or chat 988
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