Urgent help
When you feel overwhelmed
Some days are too heavy to carry alone — and you don't have to. Every line on this page is free, confidential, and answered by real people who want to help. Reaching out is not weakness; it's one of the bravest things a person can do.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
Available 24/7, nationwide
- Call 988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish.
- Text 741741
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor, any hour.
- Call now
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 — available 24/7 in over 200 languages.
- Call now
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential help for mental health and substance use, 24/7.
Bay Area county lines
- Santa Clara County Mental Health1-800-704-0900
- Alameda County Crisis Support1-800-309-2131
- San Mateo County Crisis Line1-650-579-0350
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28
For ongoing support — counseling, clinics, and community mental health programs — browse the mental health resources in our directory.