Crisis Resources:
Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 or 988
Live Chat
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741-741
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Warm Lines
California
CalHOPE
(833) 317-4673
Orange County
NAMI OC WarmLine
(714) 991-6412
Unlike hotlines, which focus on urgent crises, warm lines offer a safe space to discuss stress, loneliness, or other mental health challenges when you need immediate assistance.
Substance Abuse
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.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline
(844) 289-0879
The Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline is a free, confidential service that connects individuals struggling with substance use to trained professionals. Available 24/7, it provides support, resources, and guidance to help individuals and their loved ones find treatment options and begin recovery.
Sexual Assault
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673
(800) 810-7440 (TTY)
The nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
Domestic Violence
U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233 (English and Spanish)
(800) 787-3224 (TTY)
Text START to 88788
Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages. They also offer online live chats.
Orange County CAT
The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (CAT)
Los Angeles County Crisis Team
Emergency Outreach and Triage Division (EOTD) – Field Response Operations
LGBTQ+
The LGBT National Hotline
(888) 843-4564
Find helpful resources for the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the United States and Canada
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
The Trevor Project
(866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Grief
Understanding grief and loss, it’s as unique as individuals themselves.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Helpline
(800) 931-2237
or text “NEDA” to 741741 for immediate support.
CA Child Protective Services
If you suspect that a child has been, or is in danger of, abuse or neglect, contact the county Children’s Protective Services 24-hour emergency response phone. You may also contact the police or county sheriff.
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/reporting/report-abuse/child-protective-services
CA Adult Protective Services
To report abuse, call this number (833) 401-0832 and when prompted enter your 5-digit zip code to be connected to the Adult Protective Services in your county.
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services
Spanish-Speaking Lifeline
Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Lifeline
Veterans Lifeline
800-273-8225 and press 1