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Call 9-1-1 if you have a medical emergency.

I need help now

Call 9-8-8 or 1-888-724-7240 to speak to a trained crisis specialist. They can help you find the help you need, or send the Mobile Crisis Response Team to your location. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages within seconds.

If you can take yourself somewhere safely, the facilities below have urgent walk-in services:

• Crisis Stabilization Units – six locations around the county open 24/7, including one for ages under 18.
• San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital – located near Old Town, open 24/7. Get directions to this location or call 619-692-8232.
• Behavioral Health Clinics – find the closest clinic from 20 locations around the county, available during business hours.

I need to talk to someone

Life can be hard sometimes. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, experiencing an issue with drugs or alcohol, or having a hard time, dialing 9-8-8 can help. This 3-digit nationwide phone number can connect you to the San Diego Access and Crisis Line. Calling can connect you, a friend, or a family member to local mental health or substance use services and referrals. We don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Get free, confidential support now from an experienced counselor by:

• Calling or texting 9-8-8
• Calling 1-888-724-7240
• Starting a chat

Learn more about our crisis services.