Same-day mental health support through Axis’s Walk-In Crisis Center in Durango
Rapid Access Mental Health
Visit our walk-in crisis center for immediate mental health support, including medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric medication management, and care for anxiety, depression, and substance use. Without the emergency room.
What We Help With
Symptoms We Help With – Same-Day Support for Mental Health and Substance Use
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to function, or dealing with substance use or withdrawal concerns, you don’t have to wait weeks for an appointment or go to the emergency room to get help. Our rapid access mental health services provide same-day care for urgent mental health needs through the Walk-In Crisis Center / Regional Crisis Center – Durango.
Rapid Access Mental Health Services include:
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Support for substance use and withdrawal, including access to medication - Psychiatric Medication Management
Evaluation and medication support for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions - Same-Day Mental Health Assessment
Meet with a behavioral health professional to understand what’s happening and what you need - Crisis Stabilization Support
Immediate help when symptoms escalate and feel unmanageable
Talk to Someone Today
We can help you stabilize, understand your options, and take the next step forward.
HOW RAPID ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH CARE WORKS
Getting help shouldn’t be confusing. Here’s what to expect when you visit our walk-in crisis center in Durango.
Walk In or Call
Come to our Walk-In Crisis Center or contact us to get started with a member of our Axis care team.
Meet with Care Team Member for a Same-Day Assessment
You’ll meet with a behavioral health professional to understand what’s going on and what you need.
Immediate Support + Next Steps
We’ll help stabilize symptoms and connect you to ongoing care, including therapy, psychiatry, or substance use treatment if needed.
Plan Your Next Steps
We’ll connect you to ongoing care, including therapy, psychiatry, or substance use treatment.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own — we guide you every step of the way, from your first visit to what comes next.
When to Come Here vs Emergency Room
When rapid access mental health services can help
Not every mental health concern requires the emergency room — but waiting weeks isn’t the answer either. If you need help today but are not in immediate danger, our rapid access mental health services can provide support without going to the emergency room.
Visit Axis Rapid Access Mental Health Services if:
- You need help today but are not in immediate danger
- You need same-day mental health support
- Anxiety or depression is getting worse
- You’re struggling to cope or function
- You need help with substance use or withdrawal
- You’re unsure what to do next
Visit Axis’s Walk-In Crisis Center / Regional Crisis Center – Durango for Rapid Access Mental Health Services if:
- You or someone else is in immediate danger
- You’re having thoughts of harming yourself or others
- The situation is life-threatening
WHY RAPID ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH?
A Better Way to Get Help — Without the Wait
Rapid Access Mental Health Services is for people who need help now, not weeks from now.
- Walk-in access — no appointment required
- Same-day support from a behavioral health professional
- Medication options available
- Clear next steps and connection to ongoing care
- A supportive alternative to the emergency room
We meet you where you are and help you move forward.
FAQs
Can I walk in for Rapid Access Mental Health Services?
Yes. The Walk-In Crisis Center / Regional Crisis Center - Durango offers walk-in access for same-day support.
Do you provide medication?
Yes. We offer psychiatric medication management and medication-assisted treatment.
Is this the same as the emergency room?
No. Rapid Access Mental Health Services is part of the Walk-In Crisis Center / Regional Crisis Center - Durango and is designed for urgent needs that do not require emergency care.
What happens after my visit?
We connect you to ongoing care, including therapy, psychiatry, and substance use treatment.
COSTS & PAYING FOR CARE
Paying for Rapid Access Mental Health Services
We believe cost should never be a barrier to getting help when you need it. Axis offers flexible payment options so you can access same-day care with confidence.
We Accept:
- Most major insurance plans
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Self-Pay Options
If you don’t have insurance, you can choose to pay out-of-pocket for services.
Sliding Fee Discount Program
We offer a sliding fee discount program for those who qualify based on income and household size, helping make care more affordable.
What You Can Expect
- Our team can help verify your insurance benefits
- We’ll explain costs clearly before or during your visit
- If you qualify for financial assistance, we’ll walk you through your options
You can still come in for care if you have questions about payment—we’ll help you figure it out.
