PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide)

Crisis Services — Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams in San Diego, California. Co-responder program pairing licensed mental health clinicians with law enforcement officers to respond to psychiatric emergencies in the field. Dispatched through 911 when a mental health crisis is reported to police. Covers San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, and other jurisdictions countywide. Operated by CRF Behavioral Healthcare in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.

Phone: 911

Website: https://www.crfbehavioralhealthcare.org/programs/pert/

Services offered: Field-based psychiatric emergency response, co-response with law enforcement, crisis intervention, involuntary hold evaluation, connection to services

Ages served: All Ages

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Frequently asked questions about PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide)

How do I contact PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide)?

You can call PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) at 911 in San Diego, California. Their website is https://www.crfbehavioralhealthcare.org/programs/pert/.

What services does PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) offer?

PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) offers Field-based psychiatric emergency response, co-response with law enforcement, crisis intervention, involuntary hold evaluation, connection to services. Serves All Ages. Co-responder program pairing licensed mental health clinicians with law enforcement officers to respond to psychiatric emergencies in the field. Dispatched through 911 when a mental health crisis is reported to police. Covers San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, and other jurisdictions coun

Are services at PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) at 911 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) offer services in other languages?

Call PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) at 911 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).

Who is eligible for services at PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide)?

PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) reports serving All Ages. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call 911 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.