Suicide Prevention Hotline | (800) 273-8255

Press 1 to chat online, or send a text message to 838255 | We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Or click here to chat online.

California’s Peer Run Warm Line | (855) 845-7415

The Peer-Run Warm Line is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. We provide assistance via phone and webchat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. Some concerns callers share are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finance, and alcohol and drug use.

Dial 2-1-1 | 2-1-1

Youth usually do not know that you can call this number and ask for specific resources within their communities. This is a great way to find TAY specific resources.

California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) | (800) 843-5200

Youth can always call or text CYCL, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CYCL operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.

Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California. 

Additional Emergency Resources

SAMHSA National Drug & Alcohol Use Disorder Hotline | (800) 662-4357

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233

If you would like to talk to an advocate, we recommend using our chat feature. Advocates are available to help individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing at (800) 787-3224 (TTY) or by chat. We offer the same advocacy through chat services, available 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic abuse.

National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline | (800) 656-4673

Trevor Lifeline | (866) 488-7386

National 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor. 

Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text.