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Crisis Help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Mental health crisis line - 2 mi from 93405

Open nowUrgentcounty-wide referral

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

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Source

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Checked Apr 12. Updated Apr 10. Call or check the website before traveling.