Mental Health
Note, this information is subject to change. Be sure to check back regularly.
San Diego Access and Crisis Line
Call (888) 724-7240
Description:
- If you need support or are actively seeking services, experienced counselors are available 7 days a week/24 hours a day to provide you with a referral to meet your needs and help determine eligibility
County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services
Description:
- Visit the Behavioral Health Services website for resources, credible information sources, and self-care tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) San Diego
Call (888) 523-5933
Description:
- You can connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text 24 hours a day by texting NAMI to 741-741
- For COVID-19 information and resources, please click here
(800) 969-6642
Description:
- Resources and information, including financial support, tools to connect with others, and mental health information for disease outbreaks
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Description:
- If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak
Live Well @ Home with Older Adults & Seniors
Description:
- Tips, resources and activities from community partners to help older adults practice mindfulness while at home
Call (800) 273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255
Description:
- Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them on the line are Veterans themselves.
AARP Foundation Connect 2 Affect
Description:
- Are you or a loved one at risk for social isolation? Take this assessment to find out if you are at risk and receive helpful resources.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Learn More:
- Protecting Your Mental Health During Coronavirus Outbreak
- Mental Health and COVID-19
- COVID-19: We Must Care for Older Adults’ Mental Health
Text “HOME” to 741741
Description:
- Free 24/7 support from a crisis counselor at your fingertips
Neighborhood House Association/Project Enable
Call (619) 684-6680
Description:
- This program aims to help seniors be safe, continue to stay in their own homes, and have a good quality of life
- Call to speak to a Geriatric Specialist for mental health screening, assessments, and short-term wellness support.
Page last reviewed: April 10, 2020