Crisis Support Resources
National Mental Health Crisis Resources (USA)
1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Dial 988 (24/7, free & confidential)
🌐 988lifeline.org
Support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, and mental health crises.
2. Crisis Text Line
📱 Text HELLO to 741741 (24/7)
🌐 crisistextline.org
Text-based emotional support for any type of crisis.
3. National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788
🌐 thehotline.org
Support for people experiencing domestic violence, emotional abuse, or coercive control.
4. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
📞 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678
🌐 thetrevorproject.org
24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
5. Trans Lifeline
📞 1-877-565-8860 (peer support by and for trans people)
🌐 translifeline.org
Support for trans individuals—run by trans people.
6. SAMHSA National Helpline
📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
🌐 samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
24/7 treatment referral and information service (substance use and mental health).
California-Specific Crisis Resources
1. California Youth Crisis Line
📞 1-800-843-5200 (24/7 for youth ages 12-24 and their families)
🌐 calyouth.org
Free and confidential support statewide in CA.
2. California Peer-Run Warm Line
📞 1-855-845-7415 (24/7, non-crisis emotional support)
🌐 mentalhealthsf.org/warm-line
Run by peers with lived experience, this warm line offers mental health support without needing to be in crisis.
3. Local County Mental Health Crisis Services
Each California county has its own 24/7 mental health crisis line.
You can find yours here:
🌐 https://www.dhcs.ca.gov
4. San Diego Access & Crisis Line (if your practice is based there)
📞 1-888-724-7240 (24/7, free and confidential)
🌐 up2sd.org
Provides support for mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
5. NAMI California (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
🌐 namica.org
Offers family support groups, crisis navigation tools, and education programs across CA.
🛠️ Please note: This resource list is a living document and is continuously being updated and expanded. While we do our best to keep it current, some links or information may change over time. If you know of a helpful, affirming resource that should be added, feel free to reach out!