31 Crisis Services Resources in San Diego, California — Free Help & Counseling

31 verified crisis services resources in San Diego, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, 200+ languages. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - San Diego County, California — Crisis Services in California — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in San Diego County, California experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental
• CRF Halcyon Crisis Center – Crisis Residential Treatment (El Cajon) — Crisis Services in El Cajon, California — (619) 579-4477 — CRF Behavioral Healthcare-operated Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program in El Cajon. Provides 24/7 crisis residential care as an alternative t
• CRF Isis Center – Crisis Residential Treatment (South Bay / Chula Vista) — Crisis Services in Chula Vista, California — (619) 575-4687 — Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program operated by Community Research Foundation serving South Bay San Diego. Provides alternative to psychiatri
• CRF Turning Point Crisis Center – Crisis Residential Treatment (Oceanside) — Crisis Services in Oceanside, California — (760) 439-2619 — Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program operated by Community Research Foundation. Provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for adu
• Crisis Text Line - San Diego County, 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 San Diego County, California. Text HOME to 741741 to con
• Crisis Text Line - San Diego, 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 San Diego, California. Text HOME to 741741 to connect wi
• Disaster Distress Helpline - San Diego County, 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 San Diego County, California experiencing emotional distress re
• Disaster Distress Helpline - San Diego, 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 San Diego, California experiencing emotional distress related t
• Exodus Recovery – North Coastal CSU (Oceanside) — Crisis Services in Oceanside, California — (442) 265-8955 — Crisis Stabilization Unit serving North Coastal San Diego County. Provides short-term psychiatric crisis stabilization for adults as an alternative to emergency
• Exodus Recovery – Vista Crisis Stabilization Unit (North San Diego County) — Crisis Services in Vista, California — (760) 305-4900 — Exodus Recovery Inc. Vista Crisis Stabilization Unit providing 24/7 walk-in psychiatric crisis stabilization for North San Diego County residents. Services incl
• NAMI HelpLine - San Diego County, 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 San Diego County, California affected by mental health conditions. Ca
• NAMI HelpLine - San Diego, 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 San Diego, California affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-80
• New Alternatives Inc. – Children & Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (San Diego) — Crisis Services in La Jolla, California — (888) 724-7240 — New Alternatives Inc. Children and Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (CYCSU) in San Diego providing 24/7 walk-in psychiatric crisis stabilization exclusively for
• PERT – Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (San Diego Countywide) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — 911 — Co-responder program pairing licensed mental health clinicians with law enforcement officers to respond to psychiatric emergencies in the field. Dispatched thro
• Palomar Health – Crisis Stabilization Unit (Escondido, North County SD) — Crisis Services in Escondido, California — (760) 739-3012 — Palomar Health Crisis Stabilization Unit on the Palomar Medical Center Escondido campus providing 24/7 walk-in psychiatric crisis stabilization for North San Di
• Rady Children's Hospital – Behavioral Health Urgent Care (Mid-City SD) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (858) 966-5484 — Walk-in behavioral health urgent care for children and teens experiencing non-life-threatening mental health crises. Provides same-day psychiatric assessment, s
• SAMHSA National Helpline - San Diego County, 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 - San Diego, 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
• San Diego County Access & Crisis Line - San Diego, California — Crisis Services in California — 1-888-724-7240 — San Diego County Access & Crisis Line operates the 24/7 behavioral health crisis and access line for San Diego County, California. Call 1-888-724-7240 for immed
• San Diego County BHS – 24/7 Access & Crisis Line (988 / Crisis Services) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (888) 724-7240 — San Diego County Behavioral Health Services 24/7 Access & Crisis Line providing immediate telephone mental health crisis intervention, assessment, referrals, mo
• San Diego County Children & Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (CYCSU) – Hillcrest — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (619) 876-4502 — County-operated emergency psychiatric stabilization for children and adolescents (under 18) in acute mental health crisis. Provides voluntary and involuntary st
• San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital – Psychiatric Emergency Services — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (619) 692-8232 — San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital providing 24/7 walk-in psychiatric emergency services and inpatient psychiatric care for adults in San Diego County. The C
• San Diego Youth Services – Our Safe Place Mental Health Clinic (Hillcrest) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (619) 325-4588 — Drop-in mental health clinic for youth and young adults experiencing emotional distress, homelessness, or crisis. Provides free walk-in counseling, crisis inter
• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital – 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Services (Kearny Mesa) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (858) 278-4110 — San Diego's largest private psychiatric hospital offering 24/7 emergency psychiatric evaluation and inpatient services. 149-bed facility providing acute psychia
• Telecare – San Diego Mobile Crisis Response (Countywide) — Crisis Services in San Diego, California — (888) 724-7240 — Telecare Corporation Mobile Crisis Response Teams providing 24/7 field-based psychiatric mobile crisis response across all San Diego County regions (excluding N

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Frequently asked questions

How many crisis services resources are available in San Diego, California?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified crisis services resources across San Diego, 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.