Crisis Resources
If you are in a crisis, please dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Additionally, the state of California has collected vital resources available nationally and locally within the state of California for access from your mobile phone or computer. These resources have been added here for your access. For more information and resources, please visit HERE.
Crisis Helplines:
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 800-985-5990 (TTY 800-846-8517) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for 24/7 support.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines: Find phone numbers and links to all the suicide and crisis hotlines by county in California.
CalHOPE Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 833-317-HOPE (4673) Monday – Friday from 7am – 11pm for COVID-19 specific non-emergency support.
California Warm Peer Line: Call 855-845-7415 for 24/7 for non-emergency support to talk to a peer counselor with lived experience.
For specific services designed for unique populations, please see:
Youth and Teens:
California Youth Crisis Line: Youth ages 12-24 can call or text 800-843-5200 or chat online for 24/7 crisis support.
TEEN LINE: Teens can talk to another teen by texting “TEEN” to 839863 from 6pm – 9pm, or call 800-852-8336 from 6pm – 10pm.
Veterans:
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255 for 24/7 support.
First Responders and Law Enforcement:
Fire/EMS helpline: Call 888-731-FIRE to get 24/7 help for a variety of behavioral health issues.
COPLINE: Call 800-267-5463 to find support 24/7 for law enforcement officers.
Older Californians:
Friendship Line: Call 888-670-1360 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities.
California Aging and Adult Information Line: Call 800-510-2020 for help finding local assistance.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals:
National Suicide Prevention Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline: Access 24/7 video relay service by dialing 800-273-8255 (TTY 800-799-4889).
Services for Substance Use Disorders:
SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 800-662-HELP for 24/7 information and referrals in English and Spanish.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Find drug or alcohol treatment programs.
Local county access lines: Find your local number for help seeking substance use disorder services.
LGBTQ+ Individuals:
Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for 24/7 information and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: Call 800-273-8255 from 1pm – 9pm for support, information or help finding resources.
Victims of Crime Resource Center: Call or text 800-842-8467 or chat online for information about LGTBQ rights, legal protections, and local resources.