San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California

Crisis Services — Regional Crisis Line in California. San Diego County Access & Crisis Line operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for San Diego County, California. Call 1-888-724-7240 for immediate mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis support, available 24/7, including connection to local mobile crisis services. You can also call or text 988.

Phone: 1-888-724-7240

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

Good to know: Regional crisis line for California (county behavioral health crisis/access line). Number (1-888-724-7240) verified 2026-06-09 against sandiegocounty.gov.

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Frequently asked questions about San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California

How do I contact San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California?

You can call San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California at 1-888-724-7240 in California. Their website is https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/ACL.html.

What services does San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California offer?

San Diego County Access & Crisis Line operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for San Diego County, California. Call 1-888-724-7240 for immediate mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis support, available 24/7, including connection to local mobile crisis services. You can also call or text 988.

Are services at San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California at 1-888-724-7240 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California offer services in other languages?

Call San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California at 1-888-724-7240 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.