Crisis Help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Mental health crisis line - 2 mi from 93405
Immediate support for suicide, mental health, or substance-use crisis. Call or text 988 for live help.
What to say when you call
Hi, I need help today. Can you tell me the safest next step and whether I should come in, call another number, or get crisis support now?
Ask if they are accepting people today, what time to arrive, and what to bring. If you are not sure this is the right place, call 211 and ask for a SLO County referral.
Important instructions
Use 988 for mental health, suicide, emotional distress, or substance-use crisis support.
Next steps
Call or text 988 and say what is happening now. You do not need to explain everything perfectly.
Schedule
Crisis line
Every day: 24 hours
Call or text 988.
Address
Phone, text, and chat support
Nationwide, CA 93401
Hours
Available 24/7.
Check-in hours
No in-person check-in. Call or text anytime.
Meals
Call to ask whether meals or food are available today.
Showers and hygiene
Call to ask about showers, restrooms, laundry, or hygiene supplies.
Documents
No documents needed.
Who it helps
Anyone in emotional distress or worried about someone else.
Available to anyone in crisis or worried about someone else.
Services
- Crisis counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Text and chat support
- Veterans crisis support
Languages
English, Spanish
Tags
Source
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Checked Apr 12. Updated Apr 10. Call or check the website before traveling.