Mental Health Support

If you are ever experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911, 988, or go to your nearest ER. 

Local & Statewide Resources

California Peer-Run Warm Line
Phone: 1-855-845-7415
Website: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
A non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking mental and emotional support. Available via phone and web chat. Topics often include interpersonal challenges, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.

CalHOPE
Website: https://www.calhopeconnect.org/populations/all-californians/
Live chat support and online support groups for Californians, especially those impacted by disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles County

L.A. County Help Line
Phone: (800) 854-7771

UCC Westside Mental Health Urgent Care Center
Location: 11444 W. Washington Blvd, Suite D, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (310) 253-9494
24-hour walk-in program.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Phone: 1-877-727-4747
Website: https://didihirsch.org

Homeless Outreach Portal
Website: https://lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/

LGBTQ+ Center – Mental Health Services
Website: https://lalgbtcenter.org

Orange County

OC Crisis & Mobile Response (OC Links Behavioral Health Line)
Phone: (855) 625-4657

OC Warmline – NAMI OC
Phone: 1-877-910-WARM (9276) or (714) 991-6412
Free, 24/7 peer support.

Crisis Stabilization Services
Access through CAT or OC Links for onsite and in-home services.

College Hospital Crisis Response
Phone: 1-800-773-8001

UCI Psychiatric Emergency
Phone: (714) 456-5801

Suicide Hotline of Southern California
Phone: (714) 894-4242

Medi-Cal Emergency Access
Phone: 1-800-723-8641

Santa Barbara County

Behavioral Wellness Access Line
Phone: 1-888-868-1649

Central Coast Hotline
Phone: 1-800-783-0607

Crestwood Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS)
Location: 305 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA

Sanctuary Centers (via Cottage Hospital)
Location: 400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

SAFTY Youth Crisis Line
Phone: 1-888-334-2777

Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: (805) 964-5245

Sexual Assault Response Hotline
Phone: (805) 564-3696

Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Riverside County

Riverside County Crisis Line
Phone: (442) 268-7000

24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care
Location: 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suite A4, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County Crisis Hotline
Phone: 1-855-278-4204
Text: 'RENEW' to 741741
Free and confidential 24/7 counseling for all forms of emotional or mental distress.

Mental Health Urgent Care (MHUC)
Location: Central Wellness & Benefits Center Building, 2221 Enborg Lane, San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 885-7855
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8am-10pm

San Mateo County

San Mateo Crisis Hotline (StarVista)
Phone: (650) 579-0350
Text: “BAY” to 741741

Psychiatric Emergency Services

  • San Mateo Medical Center: 222 W. 39th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403 | (650) 573-2662

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center: 1501 Trousdale Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 696-5915

San Francisco County

San Francisco Crisis Hotline
Phone: (415) 781-0500

Westside Crisis Clinic
Location: 245 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 355-0311
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm

Marin County

Marin Psychiatric Emergency Services
Phone: (415) 473-6666
Location: MarinHealth Medical Center, 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA 94904

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Crisis Stabilization Unit
Phone: (707) 576-8181
Location: 2225 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
24/7 crisis intervention, medication, and supportive care.

El Dorado County

El Dorado County Crisis Hotline
Phone: (530) 622-2219

Psychiatric Health Facility
Location: 935-B Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 621-6210

Placer County

24-Hour Crisis Line
Phone: (916) 787-8860

Nationwide Resources: 24/7 Support

Suicide & Mental Health Crisis

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    📞 Call or Text: 988
    🌐 988lifeline.org
    Free, confidential crisis support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Text-Based Support

  • Crisis Text Line
    📲 Text “HOME” to 741741
    Free, 24/7 support via text from trained crisis counselors.

LGBTQIA+ Support

  • The Trevor Project Lifeline
    📞 1-866-488-7386
    🌐 thetrevorproject.org
    Support for LGBTQ youth in crisis or needing someone to talk to.

  • Trans Lifeline
    📞 1-877-565-8860
    🌐 translifeline.org
    Peer support by and for trans people. Confidential, free, and often operated by trans-identifying staff.

Veterans & Military

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    📞 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
    📲 Text: 838255
    🌐 veteranscrisisline.net
    24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families. You don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits to use this line.

Trauma, Violence & Abuse

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
    📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    🌐 rainn.org
    Support for survivors of sexual violence.

  • Helping Survivors
    🌐 helpingsurvivors.org/rideshare-sexual-assault
    Comprehensive online resource supporting survivors of sexual violence, including those impacted by rideshare-related assault. Offers education, legal guidance, and emotional support for survivors and their loved ones.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    📲 Text: START to 88788
    🌐 thehotline.org
    24/7 confidential help for survivors of domestic abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline
    📞 1-844-762-8483
    🌐 strongheartshelpline.org
    Culturally-appropriate support for Native American and Alaska Native communities.

  • BlackLine
    📞 or 📲 1-800-604-5841
    A hotline for BIPOC individuals in crisis or distress, with attention to issues like systemic violence and grief.

Disaster, Pandemic & General Crisis

  • Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
    📞 1-800-985-5990
    Crisis counseling for natural disasters, mass violence, and other traumatic events.

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Mental Health/Substance Use)
    📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    🌐 samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
    Free, confidential help with treatment referrals and information in English and Spanish.

Substance Use & Harm Reduction

  • Never Use Alone (Overdose Prevention)
    📞 1-800-484-3731
    Trained staff will stay on the phone to ensure safety when using substances alone.

  • National Harm Reduction Coalition
    🌐 harmreduction.org
    Resources on safer use, naloxone, and syringe exchange programs.