I called a suicide hotline and explained that I was having thoughts of suicide and considering options but had no specific plan. The operator asked if I would like to meet with counselors in my area. I said yes, and upon reaching the destination realized that the "counselors" were police officers with mental health training. From there, I was honest with them about how I felt but remained calm. The officer then told me what will happen next is I am to be taken to the ER, evaluated, then potentially sent to a "behavioral facility." 

I agreed since I was feeling suicidal and decided it's best to get immediate help. I ended up sitting alone in the ER for roughly 5 hours. Naturally, beginning to feel a lot worse though I tried not to let it show. I expressed that I could go home and be completely safe. Well, that didn't matter because I had been placed on a 48 hour emergency detention (which doesn't count on the weekends) and was being sent to a mental hospital where I remained for the next 4 days.

 I hate that I feel as though I was punished for seeking help. I needed someone to talk to, not to be sent to a shitty ER where I was alone and then shipped off to an institution that didn't help at all. 
Be careful using these resources if you don't want to lose your autonomy.