SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services

Crisis Services — Youth Crisis Services in San Luis Obispo, California. San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department crisis services for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth. Provides crisis intervention, mobile crisis response, and connection to youth-specific mental health services. Access through the county 24/7 crisis line at (800) 783-0607.

Phone: (800) 783-0607

Website: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Behavioral-Health.aspx

Services offered: Youth crisis intervention, mobile crisis response for minors, psychiatric evaluation, safety planning, connection to ongoing youth mental health services

Ages served: Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26)

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Frequently asked questions about SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services

How do I contact SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services?

You can call SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (800) 783-0607 in San Luis Obispo, California. Their website is https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Behavioral-Health.aspx.

What services does SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services offer?

SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services offers Youth crisis intervention, mobile crisis response for minors, psychiatric evaluation, safety planning, connection to ongoing youth mental health services. Serves Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26). San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department crisis services for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth. Provides crisis intervention, mobile crisis response, and connection to youth-specific mental health services. Access through the county 24/7 crisis line at (800) 783-0607.

Are services at SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (800) 783-0607 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services offer services in other languages?

Call SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services at (800) 783-0607 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 SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services?

SLO County Behavioral Health – Children & Youth Crisis Services reports serving Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26). 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.