Resources
If you or someone you know is in need of immediate mental health support, please call 988 or 911
CALIFORNIA
Suicide prevention
Up2SD
888.724.7240
The “It’s Up to Us” campaign empowers San Diegans to talk openly about mental illness, recognize symptoms, use local resources, and seek help.
Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
Provides emergency assessment and referrals for people in behavioral health crisis in partnership with law enforcement.
San Diego Police Department: 619.531.2000
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis, experiencing a mental health emergency, or emotional distress.
Veterans Crisis Line
800.273.8255 (Press 1)
Crisis counseling for veterans, Monday–Thursday, 8 am–4 pm.
California Youth Crisis Line (ages 12–24)
800.843.5200
24/7 crisis counseling and referrals to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources statewide.
Domestic violence & abuse
Home Start
760.439.7513
Child abuse prevention and family support services.
Child Welfare Services / Child Abuse Hotline
800.344.6000
Available 24/7 to assess concerns of child abuse or neglect.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800.422.4453
24/7 crisis counselors with interpretation in 170+ languages.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
800.339.4661
Supports adults 65+ and dependent adults 18+ who are at risk of abuse.
Women’s Resource Center
760.757.3500
Supportive services and shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Center for Community Solutions
858.272.5777
Ending relationship and sexual violence through counseling, shelter, and advocacy.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society – Animal Safehouse Program
760.753.6413
Temporary pet boarding for survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and seniors in crisis.
San Diego Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline
888.385.4657
24/7 confidential support and referrals across the county.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.7233
24/7 confidential support and resources in 200+ languages.
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
800.656.4673
Support for survivors of sexual violence, available nationwide.
Stalking Information Line
619.515.8900
Information and support for victims of stalking.
LGBTQ+ resources
Heidorn Hotline (LGBTQ+)
858.212.5433
24/7 counseling support for LGBTQ+ community members.
North County LGBTQ Resource Center
760.994.1690
Support groups, advocacy, HIV testing, counseling, and community programs.
Trans Lifeline
877.565.8860
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
The Trevor Project
866.488.7386
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Substance abuse resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find a local meeting
Narcotics Anonymous
Find a local meeting
SAMHSA National Hotline
800.662.4357
Free, confidential help for substance use treatment.
Peer & community support
2-1-1 San Diego
Dial 211
Connects you to local services and resources 24/7.
Warm Line (non-crisis peer support)
800.930.9276
Peer phone support daily, 3 pm–11 pm.
Courage to Call
877.698.7838
Peer support line for veterans, active duty, reservists, National Guard, and their families.
NAMI San Diego Family & Peer Support Helpline
800.523.5933
Free peer and family support for those affected by mental health conditions.
TEXAS
Suicide prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis, experiencing a mental health emergency, or emotional distress.
Texas Mental Health Hotline
866.903.3787
24/7 statewide crisis support for mental health needs.
Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas
214.828.1000
24/7 crisis line for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, or emotional distress.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7.
Domestic violence & abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.7233
24/7 confidential support and resources in 200+ languages.
Family Place (North Texas)
214.941.1991
24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and children’s programs for survivors of family violence.
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) – El Paso
915.593.7300 or 800.727.0511
24/7 crisis hopeline offering advocacy, counseling, and safe shelter services.
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
877.701.7233
24-hour hotline providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and legal support for survivors of domestic violence.
Texas HHS Family Violence Program
Supports victims of family violence across the state through shelters, counseling, and referrals.
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Child Welfare Services / Child Abuse Hotline
800.344.6000
Available 24/7 to assess concerns of child abuse or neglect.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800.422.4453
24/7 crisis counselors with interpretation in 170+ languages.
Adult Protective Services (APS)
800.339.4661
Supports adults 65+ and dependent adults 18+ who are at risk of abuse.
Sexual assault support
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA)
512.474.7190
Statewide support and referrals to local rape crisis centers.
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
800.656.4673
Confidential, nationwide 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence.
Mental health crisis lines (regional)
Spindletop Center Crisis Line
800.937.8097
Crisis Center of Southeast Texas
800.793.2273
Bluebonnet Trails Crisis Line (Central Texas)
800.841.1255
The Harris Center Crisis Line (Houston area)
713.970.7000
LGBTQ+ resources
The Montrose Center (Houston)
713.529.3211
LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, support groups, and community services.
Trans Lifeline
877.565.8860
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people.
The Trevor Project
866.488.7386
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Substance abuse resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (Texas Intergroup)
Find local meetings
Narcotics Anonymous – Lone Star Region
Find local meetings
SAMHSA National Helpline
800.662.4357
Free, confidential help finding substance use treatment services.
Peer & community support
2-1-1 Texas
Dial 211
Connects Texans to local services and community resources 24/7.
Warm Line (non-crisis peer support)
800.930.9276
Peer phone support daily, 3 pm–11 pm.
NAMI Texas HelpLine
800.950.6264
Peer and family support for those affected by mental illness.