It's hard to give generic advice but it sounds like calling the crisis team was a good decision. One thing that generally helps is to get the person talking (a

It's hard to give generic advice but it sounds like calling the crisis team was a good decision. One thing that generally helps is to get the person talking (and don't offer them advice - listen and help them talk things though themselves). I've found going for walks with people is good. Can you take him hiking?