San Diego Crisis Hotline 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, please call the Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240 or text hello to 741741. Trained and experienced counselors are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide support.

Call (888) 724-7240 for immediate help.

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, please call the Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. Trained and experienced counselors are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide support.

ACCESS AND CRISIS LINE (888) 724-7340 (24/7): Confidential Crisis intervention hotline. Services include support in all languages, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, referrals for mental health and/or alcohol and drug needs, and referrals to other related resource including for Medi-Cal recipients and people without insurance. For those affected by COVID-19, emotional support is offered through this hotline.

California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200 https://calyouth.org/cycl@calyouth.org  :Support for youth and their families. Volunteers and staff are trained to provide crisis intervention counseling on such issues as abuse, assault and exploitation, running away, living on the streets, gang membership, LGTBQ, and suicide. Targeted for youth 12-24 years and to their families and friends.

Center for Community Solutions: County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 24/7 operation (888) 385-4657 www.ccssd.org/get-help/hotline/

Youth Enhancement Services (619) 662-4100 https://www.syhc.org/services/behavioral-health/  :Serving youth ages 5 to 18. Must be receiving Medi-Cal to be eligible for school-based services. Accepts children with no insurance as well. Call for details/more information.

Frequently Asked Questions on Mental Health, Mental Illness, and COVID-19 https://www.sdcoe.net/student-services/student-support/Documents/Mental%20Health/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf