San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services)

Crisis Services — Crisis Hotlines in San Diego, California. San Diego County Behavioral Health Services 24/7 Access & Crisis Line providing immediate telephone mental health crisis intervention, assessment, referrals, mobile crisis team dispatch, and psychiatric emergency consultation for all San Diego County residents. Available in 200+ languages. Serves all residents regardless of insurance status.

Phone: (888) 724-7240

Address: San Diego County (countywide), San Diego, California, 92123

Website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/ACL.html

Languages: English, Spanish, 200+ languages

Services offered: Mental health crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency consultation, mobile crisis team dispatch, referrals to outpatient and residential services, suicide prevention

Ages served: All ages

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, Medicare, No Cost

Good to know: Available 24/7/365. Text or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Direct county line: (888) 724-7240. Mobile crisis teams dispatched for in-person response.

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Frequently asked questions about San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services)

How do I contact San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services)?

You can call San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) at (888) 724-7240 or visit San Diego County (countywide) in San Diego, California. Their website is https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/ACL.html.

What services does San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) offer?

San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) offers Mental health crisis intervention, psychiatric emergency consultation, mobile crisis team dispatch, referrals to outpatient and residential services, suicide prevention. Serves All ages. San Diego County Behavioral Health Services 24/7 Access & Crisis Line providing immediate telephone mental health crisis intervention, assessment, referrals, mobile crisis team dispatch, and psychiatric emergency consultation for all San Diego County residents. Available in 200+ languages. Serves al

Are services at San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) reports accepting: Medi-Cal, Medicare, No Cost. Call San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) at (888) 724-7240 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) support?

San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, 200+ languages. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services)?

San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, Medicare, No Cost. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (888) 724-7240 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.