211 San Diego is a free, confidential phone service and online database available 24/7 that connects residents with community, health, and disaster services. You can call 211 or use their live chat at 211sandiego.org

The San Diego Access and Crisis Line is the county’s local crisis call center and a partner of the 988 Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You can call or text 988 to speak with someone who can help connect you or a loved one to the right services. Support is offered in over 200 languages. More information is available at ACL.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego provides mental health support, education, and advocacy. Their helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm at (619) 543-1434. Learn more at namisandiego.org.

The Center for Community Solutions is a local nonprofit offering trauma-informed, wraparound services to empower survivors of trauma (including domestic violence) shelter, counseling, legal services, safety planning, and prevention education. All services are free, and a confidential 24/7 crisis line is available at 1-888-385-4657. More details can be found at ccssd.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous San Diego provides support 24/7 at 619-265-8762, including help finding meetings. Visit aasandiego.org for resources. Similarly, Narcotics Anonymous San Diego offers support through meetings or by speaking with a recovering addict at 619-584-1007 (San Diego County) or 442-456-1168 (Imperial County). More information is available at sandiegona.org.

The San Diego Warmline is a peer-operated phone support line available seven days a week from 3:30 pm–11:00 pm (except major holidays) at (619) 295-1055. It offers empathetic listening and peer support in a non-judgmental, confidential space.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) offers confidential, 24/7 support for those impacted by relationship abuse. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or chat live through their website.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a free, confidential 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (or TTY: 1-800-487-4889) for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges. SAMHSA offers referrals to treatment, support groups, and community resources. Visit samhsa.gov or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) for nearby services.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in both English and Spanish for individuals who are pregnant or in the postpartum period. You can call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA to connect with a trained counselor who can listen, provide emotional support, and help you find local resources and referrals.