Medical emergency
Seizure, collapse, overdose, severe confusion.
Immediate action
If danger is present, act now
If someone is confused, seizing, hallucinating, violent, or overdosing, do not wait for things to calm themselves.
Psychiatric emergency
DTs, hallucinations, withdrawal danger, high aggression risk.
Violence or threats
Leave if possible. Protect children first. Ask for immediate support.
Call script
Words to use when panic is high
When your mind blanks, read this slowly. It is okay to ask for urgent guidance.
Hi, my name is ____. I need urgent help. I am in (area) ____. The situation is: ____ (seizure / confusion / threats / withdrawal / overdose). Please advise what to do right now. If an ambulance is needed, send it.
Obatala Crisis Card
Keep this list saved or printed in your wallet and phone notes.
- EMRAS: +263 242 250 011
- Police: 995
- Childline: 116
- Musasa: +263 77 544 1226
- Mubatirapamwe: +263 77 237 9751