The following are links that provide important information regarding mental health issues, services, and organizations.
National Suicide Prevention Hotlines a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
1 (800) 273-TALK
1 (800) 273-8255
1 (800) SUICIDE
1 (800) 784-2433
Deaf Hotline
1 (800) 799-4TTY
1 (800) 799-4889
It’s Up to Us San Diego
The It’s Up to Us campaign is designed to empower San Diegans to talk openly about mental illness, recognize symptoms, utilize local resources and seek help. – See more here.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This website offers resources for you or someone you care about. Resources include information on why calling for help is important, who to call and what you can do to help loved ones with suicidal thoughts or actions.
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
This organization provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, community resources, mental health referrals, and alcohol and drug support services.
1 (888) 724-7240
1 (619) 641-6992 TTY
Center for Community Solutions
This websites offers resources to help adults and children heal and prevent relationship and sexual violence. Operates the city of San Diego’s only rape crisis center and a 24-hour bilingual crisis helpline. Provides emergency domestic violence shelters, hospital and court accompaniment, as well as legal and counseling services for those affected by rape, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Also works with local community groups and schools to provide innovative prevention programs to promote healthy relationships and peaceful communities.
San Diego Guild for Infant Survival
This website provides support to individuals and family members who have suffered a loss to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Counseling California
A comprehensive searchable directory of licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) and other psychotherapists licensed to practice in the state of California
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
This organization is responsible for consumer protection through the regulation of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT); Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW); Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP); Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC); MFT Interns (IMF); Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW); and Professional Clinical Counselor Interns (PCCI) in the State of California