Emergency Information
life-threatening emergencIES dial 911
San Diego Local
San Diego Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
Call or Text with someone in San Diego that can help.
San Diego County Adult Mental Health Services: 619-563-2700
YWCA Domestic Violence: 619-234-3164
ElderHelp of San Diego: 619-284-9281
San Diego Child Abuse Hotline: 858-560-2191
California Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 344-6000
Becky’s House: Battered Women's Shelter: 619-234-3164
National Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Call 800-273-8255 or Text TALK to 741741
National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
Call or Chat online with a trained crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, press Option 1
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
The Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer-support service for trans and questioning individuals in crisis. All operators are trans-identified.
Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25.
TrevorText
A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available Monday–Friday from 3–10pm ET / Noon–7pm PT by texting START to 678678.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a crisis-intervention hotline that conducts conversations exclusively by text message. Trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 800-656-4673
Resource network for those facing various forms abuse and sexual trauma. RAINN has an App, you can Download it here.
A free, confidential texting service for emotional crisis support available 24/7.
To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741.
Safety Apps for your Device
my3: Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning in your Pocket.
myPlan: myPlan is a tool to help with safety decisions if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing abuse in their intimate relationship.
noonlight: Caring humans looking out for you, day and night.
MindTools: A Depression and Suicide Prevention app that will help you plan to stay safe.
I Am Sober: Stats + Motivation + Check In’s for Addiction Recovery (FREE + paid content).
FOod + Financial assistance
San Diego Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or CalFresh: Nutrition program for low-income families and individuals that meet certain income guidelines. CalFresh benefits help supplement your food budget and allow families and individuals to buy nutritious food.
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Rental Assistance Programs: Offers discount on monthly electric and gas bill for eligible households, also offers various immigration services.
Low-income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Assists low-income households with emergency energy needs such as bills, disconnect notices and other services.