Mental Health & Other Support Resources
Crisis & Immediate Support
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis or needs immediate support, the resources below provide free, confidential help. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides confidential support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. 9-8-8 is available via call or text, and online chat.
Orange County
OC Links – Behavioral Health Information & Referral Line
OC Links is a free and confidential phone - (855) 625-4657 (OC-LINKS) - and online chat service that helps Orange County residents access mental health and substance use support through the Orange County Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services System of Care.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
For immediate behavioral health support, individuals may call The 24/7 Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services at: (800) 854-7771.
Riverside County
Riverside University Health System Crisis Support
Call 951-686-4357 for free, confidential support. You may remain anonymous. Trained and bilingual counselors are available to help connect you with appropriate resources.
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Access Line
For 24/7 crisis support, mental health screenings, and referrals to treatment services in San Bernardino County, contact 888‑743‑1478. For Screening Assessment and Referral Center (Substance Use Disorder Helpline), contact (800) 968-2636.
San Diego County
San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)
Available 24/7, free and confidential. Provides crisis support, suicide prevention, and referrals to mental health and substance use services for San Diego County residents and visitors. Please call 1-888-724-7240.
San Francisco County
San Francisco Suicide Prevention – Crisis Line (Felton Institute)
For 24/7 confidential crisis support and suicide‑prevention services for San Francisco residents, please call 415‑781‑0500. Support is available by phone or text to San Francisco residents and those concerned about a loved one.
The Trevor Project
Offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide‑prevention support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through phone 866‑488‑7386, text, and online chat.