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Crisis Support Hotlines

Crisis Support Hotlines

  • San Diego County Office of Education’s Virtual Wellness Center

    Visit the Virtual Wellness Center to find several calming activities and tools to take a break, refocus and self-care, including coloring and creativity, games and puzzles, and nature sounds.

  • Calming Live Web Cams

    Watching animals and nature in action can bring calmness when you’re feeling stressed or anxious. Select one of the many live webcams, from animals in the wild to soothing oceans, you’ll be sure to find something that brings you ease.

Additional Mental health Crisis and Support Lines

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline

    This is a free and confidential information and referral service for individuals and families struggling with mental health challenges and/or substance use disorders. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ( English and Spanish ).
    Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and Llama al 1-800-662-4357.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    The lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress or in crisis or for people who are supporting someone in crisis. Available in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
    Call, text, or visit us online for FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    You're not alone. Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7.
    1-833-TLC-MAMA

  • National Runaway Safeline

    A nationwide hotline for struggling teens and concerned adults. When calling 1-800-RUNAWAY, you will be connected to a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns.

My Mental Health: Do I Need Help?

Answer a few questions and review your symptoms to decide if you should seek professional help. 

Responde preguntas y revisa los síntomas para decidir si debes buscar ayuda profesional. 

First, determine how much your symptoms interfere with your daily life. 

    • Feeling a little down
    • Feeling down, but still able to do job, schoolwork, or housework
    • Some trouble sleeping
    • Feeling down, but still able to take care of yourself or take care of others

    • Exercising (e.g., aerobics, yoga)
    • Engaging in social contact (virtual or in person)
    • Getting adequate sleep on a regular schedule
    • Eating healthy
    • Talking to a trusted friend or family member
    • Practicing meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness

    If the symptoms above do not improve or seem to be worsening despite self-care efforts, talk to your healthcare provider. 

    • Difficulty sleeping 
    • Appetite changes that result in unwanted weight changes
    • Struggling to get out of bed in the morning because of mood
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Loss of interest in things you usually find enjoyable 
    • Unable to perform usual daily functions and responsibilities
    • Thoughts of death or self-harm

    • Psychotherapy (talk therapy) - virtual or in person; individual, group, or family
    • Medications
    • Brain stimulation therapies

    For help finding treatment, visit this link here.