Immediate Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
You'll be connected with trained counselors who can provide immediate help and guide you to local resources. This page also includes additional services available to Contra Costa Families.
Confidential support for youth and those who care about them - avaialble 24/7 across California
Call 1-800-843-5200 to connect with trained counselors by phone, text, or chat for help with mental health, family issues, housing, safety, and more.
Local 24/7 crisis line offering support, counseling, and connection to mental health services.
Call 1-800-833-2900 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 to receive assistance in English or Spanish.
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678678 to connect with counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ identities.
Additional Hotlines & Support Services
If you or your child need mental health support, but it's not an immediate emergency, the resources below can still help - anytime, day or night.
These hotlines offer emotional support, mental health referrals, substance use help, and compassionate guidance from real people who care. Whether you're seeking answers, connection, or simple someone to talk to, these lines are free and confidential.
Call 211
Visit 211.org
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, worried about someone else, or looking for information about mental health resources, start with 211 to learn valuable mental health and substance use resources and services in Contra Costa County.
1-800-678-7277
Mental Health and substance use services, referrals, and general information, 24/7 services.
Call or Text 855-600-9276
The Warmline provides accessible mental health support by using the wisdom of lived experience to connect, inspire hope and empower our community toward unlimited recovery. We have provided assistance via phone and web chat to anyone in need. Some concerns callers have are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.
