San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline)

Crisis Services — Crisis Hotlines in San Luis Obispo, California. San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services 24/7 Central Coast Hotline providing crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mobile crisis team dispatch, and referral to behavioral health services for all SLO County residents. The Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) line provides psychiatric emergency assessments for adults and children. Note: The Johnson Ave walk-in CSU closed January 1, 2025

Phone: (800) 783-0607

Address: 2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California, 93401

Website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/

Languages: English, Spanish

Services offered: Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mobile crisis dispatch, psychiatric emergency phone assessment, SUD referral

Ages served: All ages

Insurance & payment accepted: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK

Good to know: 24/7/365. MHET line: (800) 838-1381. Walk-in CSU closed Jan 2025. Use mobile team. Also: 988.

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Frequently asked questions about San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline)

How do I contact San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline)?

You can call San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) at (800) 783-0607 or visit 2180 Johnson Avenue in San Luis Obispo, California. Their website is https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/.

What services does San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) offer?

San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) offers Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mobile crisis dispatch, psychiatric emergency phone assessment, SUD referral. Serves All ages. San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Services 24/7 Central Coast Hotline providing crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mobile crisis team dispatch, and referral to behavioral health services for all SLO County residents. The Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) line provides psychiatric eme

Are services at San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) reports accepting: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK. Call San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) at (800) 783-0607 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) support?

San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) reports providing services in: English, Spanish. 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 Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline)?

San Luis Obispo County BHS – 24/7 Crisis Hotline (Central Coast Hotline) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: Medi-Cal, Medicare, All Insurance, No Insurance OK. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (800) 783-0607 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.