A gentle reminder
You don't have to carry everything alone. These lines connect you with people trained to listen and help, whether you're in crisis or simply need someone to talk to.
If you need help right now
In an emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis, you can ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) officer, someone with special training in mental health. For support any time of day, call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741.
County crisis lines
Local teams who can respond in person
Monterey County
Monterey County Crisis Line
1-866-615-1060Monterey County Behavioral Health ACCESS Line
1-888-258-602924/7, helps you find the right services
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast Hotline, 24/7 call or text
1-800-783-0607Also the number to request the Mobile Crisis Team, which can meet you where you are
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Mobile Response and Stabilization (MRSS), a team that can come to you
(800) 704-0900, press 1Or call 988 from area codes 408, 650, and 669
National hotlines
Available across the country
California and local support
Statewide and local support
"Hope is the voice that meets you in the storm and says, there is more than you can see."