28 Crisis Services Resources in Alameda, California — Free Help & Counseling
28 verified crisis services resources in Alameda, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Alameda, California experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health or
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Northern Alameda, California experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental
- Alameda County BHCS – Children & Youth Crisis Services — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (510) 891-5600 — Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services crisis programs for children, adolescents, and families. Youth-specific mobile crisis response and crisis assessm
- Alameda County BHCS – Mobile Crisis Team — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (510) 891-5600 — Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services mobile crisis team providing 24/7 non-law enforcement field-based crisis intervention. Dispatches clinicians thro
- Alameda County BHS – ACCESS Hotline (24/7 Multilingual Crisis & Referral) — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (800) 491-9099 — Alameda County Behavioral Health Services ACCESS Hotline providing 24/7 multilingual psychiatric crisis support, screening, and referral to mental health and su
- Alameda County BHS – CATT (Community Assessment & Transport Team, 24/7 Mobile) — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (800) 309-2131 — Alameda County Behavioral Health Services Community Assessment and Transport Team (CATT) providing 24/7 countywide mobile psychiatric crisis response. Teams inc
- Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-800-491-9099 — Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for Alameda County, California. Call 1-800-491-9099 for immed
- Alameda County Behavioral Health – 24/7 Crisis Line & Mobile Crisis — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (800) 309-2131 — Alameda County Behavioral Health 24/7 crisis line and mobile crisis team providing immediate telephone crisis intervention and in-person mobile crisis response
- Bay Area Community Services (BACS) – Crisis Residential Treatment (Alameda County) — Crisis Services in Oakland, California — (510) 613-0330 — Bay Area Community Services (BACS) Crisis Residential Treatment program in Alameda County providing 24/7 short-term residential psychiatric crisis stabilization
- Berkeley Mobile Crisis Unit (BCN Mobile, 24/7 Mental Health Response) — Crisis Services in Berkeley, California — (510) 981-5254 — Berkeley Community Crisis Response (BCN) Mobile Crisis Unit providing 7-day-per-week mobile psychiatric crisis response for Berkeley and Albany residents. Teams
- Crisis Text Line - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support over text for people in Alameda, California. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with
- Crisis Text Line - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support over text for people in Northern Alameda, California. Text HOME to 741741 to con
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — Call or text 1-800-985-5990 — The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Alameda, California experiencing emotional distress related to
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — Call or text 1-800-985-5990 — The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Northern Alameda, California experiencing emotional distress re
- John George Psychiatric Hospital – 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency (San Leandro) — Crisis Services in San Leandro, California — (510) 346-1460 — John George Psychiatric Hospital in San Leandro providing 24/7 voluntary and involuntary psychiatric emergency services and acute inpatient psychiatric hospital
- John George Psychiatric Hospital – Crisis Stabilization Unit (San Leandro) — Crisis Services in San Leandro, California — (510) 346-1300 — John George Psychiatric Hospital CSU operated by Alameda Health System. Provides 24/7 crisis stabilization and psychiatric evaluation. Primary psychiatric emerg
- NAMI HelpLine - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) — The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Alameda, California affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-800-
- NAMI HelpLine - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) — The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Northern Alameda, California affected by mental health conditions. Ca
- SAMHSA National Helpline - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and fa
- SAMHSA National Helpline - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and fa
- Telecare – Jay Mahler Recovery Center Crisis Residential (San Leandro, Alameda County) — Crisis Services in San Leandro, California — (510) 613-0330 — Telecare Corporation Jay Mahler Recovery Center Crisis Residential program in San Leandro providing short-term residential psychiatric crisis stabilization for
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-866-488-7386 (or text START to 678-678) — The Trevor Project offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25 in Alameda, California. Call 1-866-488
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-866-488-7386 (or text START to 678-678) — The Trevor Project offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25 in Northern Alameda, California. Call
- Trans Lifeline - Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-877-565-8860 — Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans and questioning people, serving callers in Alameda, California. Call 1-877-565-8860 (press #2 for
- Trans Lifeline - Northern Alameda, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-877-565-8860 — Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans and questioning people, serving callers in Northern Alameda, California. Call 1-877-565-8860 (pres
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Frequently asked questions
How many crisis services resources are available in Alameda, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified crisis services resources across Alameda, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these crisis services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.