Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California

Crisis Services — Regional Crisis Line in California. Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for Monterey County, California. Call 1-866-615-1060 for immediate mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis support, available 24/7, including connection to local mobile crisis services. Answered by Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast. You can also call or text 988.

Phone: 1-866-615-1060

Website: https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/health/behavioral-health

Good to know: Regional crisis line for California (county behavioral health crisis/access line). Number (1-866-615-1060) verified 2026-06-09 against countyofmonterey.gov.

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Frequently asked questions about Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California

How do I contact Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California?

You can call Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California at 1-866-615-1060 in California. Their website is https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/health/behavioral-health.

What services does Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California offer?

Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for Monterey County, California. Call 1-866-615-1060 for immediate mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis support, available 24/7, including connection to local mobile crisis services. Answered by Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast. You can also call or text 988.

Are services at Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California at 1-866-615-1060 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California offer services in other languages?

Call Monterey County Behavioral Health Community Crisis Line - Monterey, California at 1-866-615-1060 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.