I am in crisis

  • If you or a loved one is in immediate danger (meaning you cannot wait for help to arrive) of harming themselves or others, please call the crisis line by dialing 988, call 911, or go to your local emergency room.

    The following resources are mental health first responders, who are trained in de-escalation and avoiding unnecessary hospitalization. Please note that some of these organizations work with the local police to intervene.

    MH First Oakland Call (510) 999-9641‬

    MH First Sacramento Call 916-670-4062

    CATT Alameda County Call 510-899-7445

    MCRT San Diego Call 888-724-7240

  • If you or a loved one is in immediate danger (meaning you cannot wait for help to arrive) of harming themselves or others, please call the crisis line by dialing 988 or go to your local emergency room.

    The following hotlines may include police intervention.

    ChildHelp Abuse Hotline Call or text HELP to 800-422-4453

    Sexual Assault Hotline Call 800-656-4673 or text HOPE to 64673

    Stronghearts Native DV Helpline Call 844-762-8483

    National DV Hotline Call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

    Maternal Mental Health Hotline Call 833-852-6262

    Trust Act Immigration Hotline Call 844-878-7801

  • Warm lines are generally run by individuals with experience in mental health and organizations that prioritize de-escalation which is attempting to find solutions to problems without hospitalization or police intervention.

    CA Peer Warmline Call 855-600-9276

    Trans Lifeline Call 877-565-8860‬

    Black Trans Line Call 855-624-7715

    BlackLine Call 800-604-5841

    Naseeha Muslim Helpline Call 866-627-3342

    DESI LGBTQ+ Helpline Call 908-367-3374

    HIV Nightline Call 800-628-9240