NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California

Crisis Services — National Hotline in California. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Alameda, California affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-800-950-6264, text NAMI to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org for mental health information, resource referrals, and support, including specialty help for families/caregivers and teens & young adults. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm Eastern.

Phone: 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640)

Website: https://www.nami.org/help

Good to know: National mental health information & peer-support line (Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET; not a crisis line) available in every U.S. county. Number (1-800-950-6264; text NAMI to 62640) verified 2026-06-09 against nami.org.

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Frequently asked questions about NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California

How do I contact NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California?

You can call NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California at 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) in California. Their website is https://www.nami.org/help.

What services does NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California offer?

The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Alameda, California affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-800-950-6264, text NAMI to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org for mental health information, resource referrals, and support, including specialty help for families/caregivers and teens & young adults. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm Eastern. The NAMI HelpLine is not a crisis line - if you are in crisis, call or text 988.

Are services at NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California at 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California offer services in other languages?

Call NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California at 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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.