38 Mental Health Resources in El Cajon, California — Free Help & Counseling

38 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in El Cajon, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.

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CRF Behavioral Healthcare - Crossroads Family Center — Mental Health in El Cajon, California — (619) 441-1907 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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
Chase Avenue Family Health Center — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 515-2499 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of San Die (El Cajon) — Rental & Utility Assistance in El Cajon, California — (619) 497-0200 — HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues,
DAP Health - Centro Medico El Cajon — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 401-0404 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
Destinations for Teens - Sleepy Creek — Mental Health in El Cajon, California — (818) 737-2221 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
EDAC – East County Alcohol and Drug Treatment (El Cajon) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 593-9897 — East County Alcohol and Drug Treatment (EDAC) provides residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment for adults in East San Diego County. Programs
East County Mental Health Clinic — Mental Health in El Cajon, California — (619) 401-5500 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
East County Transitional Living Center — Housing & Shelter in El Cajon, California — (619) 442-0457 — PHone: 619-442-0457 extension: 1118 We are a transitional living center, in el cajon. We offer 5 different avenues of assistance. 1. Our voucher program to home
East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC) – 456 Beds Emergency & Transitional (El Cajon) — Housing & Shelter in El Cajon, California — (619) 442-0457 — East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC) at 1527 E Main Street, El Cajon providing 456+ beds across 3 locations including 101 family rooms and singles dor
El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment - Center — Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California — (619) 579-8373 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
El Cajon Family Counseling Center — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 515-2300 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
El Cajon Family Health Center — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 515-2498 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
Home of Guiding Hands – Residential Treatment (El Cajon) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 938-3000 — Home of Guiding Hands provides residential substance use treatment for adults and individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities in East San Diego Cou
La Maestra 1246 E Main Clinic — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 280-4213 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra El Cajon Dental Clinic — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 328-1335 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra El Cajon Medical Clinic — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 312-0347 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra El Cajon Pharmacy — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 312-0347 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra El Cajon Primary Care Clinic — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 779-7900 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra Family Clinic Inc. E Main Street — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 779-7900 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
La Maestra Rea Avenue Clinic — Community Health Clinics in El Cajon, California — (619) 779-7900 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in El Cajon, San Diego County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive pri
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East County Regional Center — Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California — (619) 440-4801 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ - (MITE)/East Teen Recovery Ctr — Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California — (619) 588-5361 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
McAlister Institute – Outpatient Programs (San Diego County) — Outpatient Services in El Cajon, California — (619) 447-3720 — McAlister Institute provides comprehensive outpatient substance use treatment across multiple San Diego County locations. Services include individual and group
McAlister Institute – Residential Treatment (San Diego County) — Residential Treatment in El Cajon, California — (619) 447-3720 — McAlister Institute provides residential substance use disorder treatment for adults, women, and families across San Diego County. Programs include short-term r

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How many mental health resources are available in El Cajon, California?

OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across El Cajon, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.

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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?

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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.