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Crisis Services

These services can help people of all ages who are having a mental health, drug, or alcohol-related crisis. Call or text 9-8-8 if you need help now.

24/7 Phone Support

Phone Support
  • Call or text 9-8-8 or call the Access and Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240 to speak to a trained crisis specialist right now with interpreter services available in over 200 languages.
  • Call 9-1-1 if you are having an emergency.

In-Person and Field-Based Services

Mobile Support
  • Dispatched through 9-8-8, Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) can help you or a loved one if there is a mental health or substance use crisis. They can come to you 24/7 anywhere in San Diego County. MCRTs are made up of three staff: a mental health clinician, a case manager, and a peer support specialist.
  • Dispatched through 9-1-1, Psychiatric Emergency Response Teams (PERT) also come to your location, available 6am-midnight. PERT teams are made up of a licensed mental health clinican paired with a specially trained law enforcement officer.

Walk-In Crisis Support

Walk-In Crisis Support

Community Toolkit

Expand the library of outreach materials below for community use.

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Not sure where to start?

Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. For more information visit Get Help Now or All Services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.