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California Crisis Hotlines, Warmlines, & Resources

  • Writer: Tara Kemp
    Tara Kemp
  • Aug 4
  • 2 min read

Updated: Aug 23

If you find yourself or someone you know in a moment of crisis or struggle, one of the following links or hotlines may be of support.


Crisis Li​ne​s​​​

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—Call or Text 988​

  • If you’re in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, there are options available to help​ you cope—dial 988 from anywhere in the US to get connected. Press 1 for Veterans, 2 for Spanish and 3 for the LGBTQ+ community.​​​

Crisis Text Line—Text “Home” to 741-741

  • Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform. Here to help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

  • Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support here. Get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Or visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline—Call 1-800-662-4357

  • A free, confidential, 24/7, treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.​


Warmlines​​

California Peer-Run Warmline—Call or Text 1-855-600-9276

  • Provides mental and emotional support. Trained counselors will hold space, listen and support you. Get help to identify the path forward.

National Alliance on Mental Illness—Call 1-800-950-6264 or Text “Helpline” to 62640

  • Offers peer-support, answers questions and provides practical resources and next steps. Designed for people living with a mental health condition, their loved ones and caregivers.


Resources

  • Looking for ways to help yourself get through a crisis? Visit the 988 Help Yourself website to find tips and resources, like help finding a therapist or support group, or making a safety plan. Call 988 if you need immediate emotional support.

  • Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. Know the Signs features an annual Suicide Prevention Digital Toolkit and suicide prevention resources. There is a section for youth and schools and resources in Spanish and many other languages.

  • A resource for California professionals, the collaborative aims to advance local suicide prevention strategic planning and implementation in alignment with the goals and objectives set forth in California’s Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention, Striving for Zero. 

  • Provides consultation, training and resources to enhance suicide prevention efforts in states, Native settings, colleges and universities, health systems and other settings and for organizations that serve populations at risk for suicide.

  • Check In. Learn More. Get Support. Take Action for Mental Health can help you learn more about your own mental health needs or those of the people you care about. Includes resources that many people experiencing mental health challenges have found to be helpful.

  • A collaborative group of stakeholders across the state representing mental health services, nonprofits, academic institutions, health agencies, foundations and consumers. They've come together to help bring together a set of digital resources (like apps, websites, articles and videos) that can help people through these challenging times.


 
 
 

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