Emergencies

Crisis Text Line

• If you prefer texting to talking on the phone, text HELLO to 741-741 to be connected with a crisis counselor who will help you get through your big emotions.

San Diego Access and Crisis Line

• Call 888-724-7240
• A helpline if you are seeking support, are concerned about someone you know, or are looking for other resources. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Veterans Crisis Line

• Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online at https://www.vclchat.org/chatbeacon/[...]
• Free, confidential resources for veterans of all ages and circumstances 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services

• Access available at Sandiegocounty.gov
• Mental health and substance use disorder services for San Diego County residents of all ages.

National Child Abuse Hotline

• Call or text 1-800-4-ACHILD (1-800-422-4453) or start an online chat at childhelp.org to reach a crisis counselor.
  
• If you or someone you know are looking for a safe space to talk through child abuse, neglect or maltreatment – we’re here for you!
  

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Call 800-799-SAFE or Text “START” to 88788
• Serves those impacted by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially.

RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline

• Call 800-656-HOPE or text HOPE to 66743
• Have you or someone you love been sexually assaulted or abused? You are not alone. Connect with a RAINN support specialist 24/7.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

• Call 1 (888) 373-7888 or text* 233733
• If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, we're here to provide the support you need. Get confidential help 24/7.

For help with substance use disorders

• Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
• Provides free and confidential treatment, referral to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Runaway Safeline

• Call 1-800-RUNAWAY or text 1-800-786-2929.
• Responds to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. 24/7 Crisis Connection.

Teen Line

• Call 800-852-8336 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m. PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m. PST).
  
• The Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors,and outreach programs that de-stigmatize mental health.
  

Caregiver Help Desk

• Call 855-227-3640
• Contact Caregiver Action Network's Care Support Team available 8 a.m. 7 p.m. ET. Caregiving experts will help you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges.
  

Disaster Distress Helpline

• Call or text 1-800-985-5990
• For people affected by any disaster or tragedy
• Connects you with a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network.

Medical or Psychiatric Emergency

Call 911 or go to your local ER if you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency.