Can you call your psychiatrist?

Hey everyone! Keep up the good work!

I’ve noticed a lot of comments on psychiatric subreddits saying something like, “Call your psychiatrist now.” Is that just a figure of speech, or can you actually call your psychiatrist directly at any time?

For me, I have to first contact the clinic via chat, and then a nurse might schedule a call with my psychiatrist if they think it’s necessary. This process can take several hours or even a day. If it’s outside office hours, I have to go to the ambulatory unit or the emergency room.