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Call or text 988Crisis Resources in California
Free, confidential helplines for people in California, with the national lines below. Each one was checked against its official source.
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California resources
Statewide
California Peer-Run Warm Line
Anyone in California who wants peer support
Hours 24/7
- Peer support for anyone in California. Not a crisis line.
By county
Los Angeles County
LA County Help Line (Dept. of Mental Health)
Anyone in a mental health crisis in this area
Hours 24/7
- Press 1 for crisis and mental health, 2 for substance use, 3 for veterans.
San Diego County
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
Anyone in a mental health crisis in this area
Hours 24/7
- San Diego's local 988 partner. 200+ languages.
National resources
Crisis and suicide
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
Hours 24/7
- English, Spanish (press 2, or text AYUDA to 988)
Crisis Text Line
Anyone in crisis who would rather text
Hours 24/7
Official source for Crisis Text Line (opens in a new tab)
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans in crisis
Hours 24/7
Official source for Veterans Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)
LGBTQ+
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24
Hours 24/7
Official source for The Trevor Project (opens in a new tab)Trans Lifeline
Trans and questioning people, peer support
Hours Mon to Fri, 1pm to 9pm ET (closed some holidays)
- English, Spanish (press 2)
- Peer support run by trans people. No text option yet.
Violence and abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
People experiencing domestic violence
Hours 24/7
- TTY 1-800-787-3224
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
People affected by sexual assault
Hours 24/7
- English, Spanish
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Anyone concerned about child abuse
Hours 24/7
Official source for Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (opens in a new tab)
Substance use
SAMHSA National Helpline
People looking for substance use or mental health treatment referrals
Hours 24/7
- TTY 1-800-487-4889
- English and Spanish
- Treatment referral, not a crisis line.
Pregnancy and new parents
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Pregnant and new parents
Hours 24/7
- English and Spanish
- Not an emergency line.
Eating disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline
People affected by eating disorders
Hours Mon to Fri, 9am to 7pm ET
- Staffed by licensed therapists. Offers referrals.
Information and support
NAMI HelpLine
People looking for mental health information and peer support
Hours Mon to Fri, 10am to 10pm ET (closed federal holidays)
- Information and peer support, not a crisis line. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Disaster Distress Helpline
People distressed by a disaster
Hours 24/7
- English, Spanish (press 2)
Last verified: October 2026. Each resource links to its official source. wwisermind is not a crisis service and does not answer calls. Spotted something out of date? Email us.



