If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health or substance-use crisis, or concern for a loved one. Available 24/7.
Call or text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Free, confidential local crisis support, behavioral-health referrals, substance-use referrals, and mobile crisis-response coordination. Interpreter services are available in more than 200 languages. Available 24/7.
Call: (888) 724-7240
Website: San Diego Access & Crisis Line
California Youth Crisis Line
Free, confidential crisis counseling and resource referrals for California youth and families. Available 24/7.
Call or text: (800) 843-5200
Chat: California Youth Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. Available 24/7.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Website: Veterans Crisis Line
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Confidential support, guidance, and referrals for concerns about child abuse or neglect.
Call or text: (800) 422-4453
Website: Childhelp Hotline
California Peer-Run Warm Line
Peer-led emotional support for people who want someone to talk with. This is a non-emergency resource.
Call or text: (855) 600-9276
Website: California Peer-Run Warm Line
If you are concerned about your immediate safety or someone else’s safety, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, a mental health or substance-use crisis, or concern for a loved one. Available 24/7.
Call or text: 988
Chat: 988 Lifeline
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Free, confidential local crisis support, suicide-prevention services, behavioral-health referrals, and connections to mobile crisis response. Available 24/7.
Call: (888) 724-7240
Website: San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Survivors of Suicide Loss San Diego
Peer-led online and in-person support groups for people grieving the suicide death of a loved one.
Support line: (619) 482-0297, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific
Website: SOSL San Diego
Friends for Survival
Suicide-loss bereavement support, education, and resources for family members, friends, and professionals.
Support line: (800) 646-7322
Website: Friends for Survival
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find local and online support groups for people grieving a suicide loss.
Website: Find a Support Group
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
2-1-1 San Diego
Free, confidential help finding local mental health care, housing, food, financial assistance, and community services. Available 24/7 in more than 200 languages.
Call: 211
Website: 211 San Diego
NAMI San Diego
Information, peer and family support, education, support groups, and help navigating local mental health resources.
Helpline: (619) 543-1434
Warmline: (619) 295-1055
Website: NAMI San Diego
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Free, confidential support and referrals for mental health, substance use, and community services.
Call: (888) 724-7240
Website: San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Man Therapy
An online mental health resource created to help men recognize concerns, reduce stigma, and connect with practical tools and support.
Website: Man Therapy
NAMI San Diego
Local peer and family support, groups, education, and resource navigation for men and their loved ones.
Helpline: (619) 543-1434
Website: NAMI San Diego
• Pregnancy Resource Center – 📞 (760) 945-4673
• San Diego County Women’s Services via 2-1-1
• Postpartum Health Alliance – 📞 (619) 254-0023
NAMI Basics OnDemand
Free, self-paced education for parents and caregivers supporting children or young adults with mental health symptoms.
Website: NAMI Basics OnDemand
NAMI Family-to-Family
Free education and support for family members, partners, and friends of people living with mental health conditions.
Website: NAMI Family-to-Family
NAMI San Diego
Local family support groups, education, and referrals.
Helpline: (619) 543-1434
Website: NAMI San Diego
California Youth Crisis Line
Free, confidential crisis support and resource referrals for California youth and families. Available 24/7.
Call or text: (800) 843-5200
Website: California Youth Crisis Line
UC San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling, workshops, urgent care, and crisis support for enrolled UC San Diego students.
Call: (858) 249-0030
Website: UC San Diego CAPS
San Diego State University Counseling & Psychological Services
Counseling, drop-in support, groups, and after-hours crisis counseling for SDSU students.
Call: (619) 594-5220
Website: SDSU Counseling & Psychological Services
San Diego County Aging & Independence Services
Information and assistance for older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and family members.
Call: (800) 339-4661
Website: Aging & Independence Services
Friendship Line California
Free, confidential emotional support for adults age 60 and older, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. Available 24/7.
Call: (888) 670-1360
Website: Friendship Line
2-1-1 San Diego
Help finding local services, transportation, food, housing, caregiver support, and community programs.
Call: 211
Website: 211 San Diego
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. Available 24/7.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Website: Veterans Crisis Line
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Mental health care, PTSD support, specialty programs, and services for Veterans, families, and caregivers.
Call: (858) 552-8585
Website: VA San Diego Healthcare System
Military OneSource
Free, confidential support for eligible service members and military families, including short-term counseling, deployment support, financial guidance, and family resources.
Call: (800) 342-9647
Website: Military OneSource
San Diego Veterans Coalition
Local connections to services for Veterans, transitioning service members, and military families.
Website: San Diego Veterans Coalition
