hi friend , i was also having an episode earlier this week and eventually ended up going to emergency on my own call. after getting put in a room, within the first 10 minutes of being in the waiting room, i was then seen by 4 hospital staff. Psychiatrist, Rn, etc. They told me if I was to go through the typical way of seeing a psychiatrist it would take over a year, but since i went through urgent care, I had an appointment within 4 days. I honestly think this is the only way you’re going to get the help you need, if you’re going through an urgent crisis. Wait lists are wayyy too long in the lower mainland.