A centralized directory of crisis lines, statewide programs, and trustworthy mental health services available throughout California. Whether you need rapid support or ongoing guidance, these resources ensure you always have a safe place to turn—no matter where you are.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. The resources listed below are not a substitute for emergency services.
If you or someone you know is facing a mental health challenge or crisis, these statewide and community resources are designed to connect you with real support quickly. Many services listed here are free, low-cost, or covered by insurance, and most offer immediate access without long wait times.
*Note: These resources do not replace emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Emergency Services (911)
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies or immediate danger.
Phone: 911
Website: 911.gov
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
Phone/Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for immediate text-based crisis support.
Website: crisistextline.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support and safety planning.
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Website: thehotline.org
California Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255 for immediate suicide prevention and emotional support statewide.
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
211 California
Find local nonprofit and mental health resources using the statewide referral system.
Phone: 211
Website: 211ca.org
CHHS Statewide Treatment Facility Database
Search licensed SUD treatment and recovery facilities across California.
California Youth Crisis Line
Call 1-800-843-5200 for statewide youth and family crisis support.
Phone: 1-800-843-5200
Website: calyouth.org
NAMI California (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Advocacy, education, and support programs for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Phone: 1-800-678-6264
Website: namica.org
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Offers free and confidential support for individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges.
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov
California Narcotics Anonymous
Support groups for individuals seeking recovery from drug addiction.
Website: na.org
Alcoholics Anonymous California
Statewide meetings and support for individuals recovering from alcohol dependence.
Website: aa.org
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide.
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
LGBTQ Center Orange County
Community-based support, counseling referrals, advocacy programs, and identity-affirming services for LGBTQ+ individuals in Orange County.
Phone: 714-953-5428
Website: lgbtqcenteroc.org
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy for individuals, couples, and families through a nationwide network of licensed clinicians.
Website: openpathcollective.org
Psychology Today
Search local therapists who offer reduced‑fee sessions or sliding‑scale pricing.
Website: psychologytoday.com
CalHOPE
Free emotional support for Californians coping with stress, anxiety, or hardship.
Phone: 1‑833‑317‑4673
Website: calhope.org
Veterans & First Responders
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their families.
Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1
Text: 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net
CalVet Mental Health Resources
Statewide mental health support, benefits navigation, and veteran‑specific wellness programs offered through the California Department of Veterans Affairs.
Phone: 1-800-952-5626
Website: calvet.ca.gov/services/mental-health
California Hospitals with Psychiatric Services
Search for nearby psychiatric facilities:
website: California Hospital Directory


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