Mental health crisis information

If a situation appears to be life threatening or a person is in immediate danger,               
call 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement.


SAN DIEGO MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS & CRISIS HOTLINE
(888) 724-7240 (24-hour)
The Access and Crisis Line provides suicide and crisis intervention services for children, adults, and older adults; referrals and/or authorizations for mental health services for the Medi-Cal and uninsured populations; and general mental health information and referrals for the community of San Diego.  If you need information for you or a loved one about how to handle a mental health crisis, you can talk to a trained professional to help with your specific situation. It is available anytime 24/7.


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
(800) 273-8255 (24-hour)
No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling               
1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
The Access and Crisis Line provides suicide and crisis intervention services for children, adults, and older adults; referrals and/or authorizations for mental health services for the Medi-Cal and uninsured populations; and general mental health information and referrals for the community of San Diego.