It is possible that Dr. Golden may be absent from the office for an extended period of time in the near future due to a family medical emergency. Dr. Golden will make every reasonable effort to communicate with you directly concerning your needs and her absence, primarily via the email address you have previously provided for counseling purposes.

In Dr. Golden’s absence, you will find some helpful plans and resources below to consider as you continue your work toward mental health and wellbeing:

EMERGENCY CRISIS HELP

Call 911 and make your way to your local Emergency Department

Call 988 for the 24/7 Crisis and Suicide Hotline

MODERATE NEED FOR SUPPORT

Intensive Outpatient Programs offer 3x per week group sessions online or in person, mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Contact Jennifer Biggers at 334-288-9009

These local counselors have agreed to meet with Dr. Golden’s clients in her absence, if desired by the clients. You will need to let them know that you are an existing client of Dr. Golden’s, and you will need to follow their procedures (i.e. paperwork, fees, etc..) which may slightly differ from Dr. Golden’s standard operating practices:

Contact Toni Norris, Little House of Wellness, Prattville at 334-380-3443.

MILD NEED FOR SUPPORT

These anonymous 24/7 prayer hotlines will offer trained individuals to talk with you and even pray with/for you when you reach out to them:

K-Love Prayer Line: 800-525-5683

Focus on the Family Prayer Line: 855-771-4357

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Prayer Line: 855-255-7729