What is a mental health crisis center?

A mental health crisis center is a facility that provides immediate, walk-in emergency psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, and short-term treatment. No appointment or referral is needed. Crisis centers are staffed by licensed mental health professionals available 24/7.

How do I find a crisis center near me?

Use Link4Help to search by city, ZIP code, or state. You can also call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate assistance and local referrals, or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

Is Link4Help free to use?

Yes, Link4Help is completely free. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no insurance required to use our directory. Many of the facilities listed also offer free or reduced-cost services.

What is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States.

What is a mobile crisis team?

A mobile crisis team is a group of licensed mental health professionals who respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community. They come to your home, school, workplace, or other safe location to provide on-site crisis assessment and intervention as an alternative to the emergency room.

What should I do in a mental health emergency?

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741. Use Link4Help to find the nearest crisis center, psychiatric hospital, or mobile crisis team in your area.

In crisis? Call 988 · Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Centers in California

40 verified crisis centers across 32 cities in California. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, address and service details.

Bakersfield2 facilities

Crisis Center

Verified

Crisis Services - Mary K Shell Building

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County County

Walk-in Telehealth

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Kern Medical

Bakersfield, CA · Kern County County

Culturally Specific

Chula Vista1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Paradise Valley Bayview Crisis Stabilization Unit

Chula Vista, CA · San Diego County

Walk-in

Escondido1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Palomar Crisis Stabilization Unit

Escondido, CA · San Diego County

Walk-in

Eureka1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Humboldt County CSU

Eureka, CA · Humboldt County

Walk-in

Fontana1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Telecare Merrill Center - Crisis Stabilization

Fontana, CA · San Bernardino County

Walk-in

Fresno1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Exodus Recovery Fresno CSU

Fresno, CA · Fresno County

Walk-in

Gilroy1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Community Solutions - Madrone Crisis Residential

Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County County

Telehealth

Grass Valley1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Nevada County Crisis - Stabilization Unit

Grass Valley, CA · Grass Valley County

Walk-in

Greenbrae1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Casa Rene Crisis Residential

Greenbrae, CA · Marin County County

Culturally Specific

Harbor City1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

County of Los Angeles - Harbor/UCLA Family Medicine Clinic/MAT

Harbor City, CA · Los Angeles County County

Walk-in Sliding Scale

La Mesa1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Alvarado Parkway Institute - BHS

La Mesa, CA · San Diego County County

Walk-in

Long Beach1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Long Beach Crisis Team

Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County

Walk-in Telehealth Free Sliding Scale

Los Angeles2 facilities

Crisis Center

Verified

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County

Walk-in Telehealth Free Sliding Scale

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

LA Exodus Eastside Urgent Care

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County

Walk-in

Monterey1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Manzanita Salinas Crisis Residential - Salinas

Monterey, CA · Monterey area County

Walk-in Telehealth

Napa1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Napa County Crisis Stabilization Services

Napa, CA · Napa County

Walk-in

North Hills1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

VA Greater LA Healthcare System - OTP Treatment/Maintenance

North Hills, CA · Los Angeles County County

Culturally Specific Telehealth

Oakland1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Oakland Crisis Center

Oakland, CA · Alameda County

Walk-in Telehealth Free Sliding Scale

Orange1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Exodus Recovery OC-Orange Crisis Stabilization Unit

Orange, CA · Orange County

Walk-in

Redlands1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Loma Linda University - Behavioral Medicine Center

Redlands, CA · Riverside County County

Culturally Specific Telehealth

Riverside1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Riverside Crisis Center

Riverside, CA · Riverside County

Walk-in Telehealth Free Sliding Scale

Sacramento3 facilities

Crisis Center

Crisis Receiving Center

Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County

Walk-in

Crisis Center

Verified

Crisis Residential Program - Henreitta

Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County County

Culturally Specific Walk-in

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Sacramento Intake Stabilization Unit

Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County

Walk-in

San Bernardino2 facilities

Crisis Center

Verified

Valley Star - Crisis Residential Treatment Casa Pase

San Bernardino, CA · San Bernardino County County

Crisis Center

Verified

Valley Star - Crisis Residential Treatment/The STAY

San Bernardino, CA · San Bernardino County County

San Diego4 facilities

Crisis Center

Verified

CRF Behavioral Health - Del Sur Crisis Center

San Diego, CA · San Diego County County

Culturally Specific Walk-in Telehealth Sliding Scale

Crisis Center

Community Research Foundation - Jary Barreto Crisis Center

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Walk-in

Crisis Center

Verified

Comprehensive Community Behav Health - La Maestra Family Clinic Inc

San Diego, CA · San Diego County County

Telehealth Sliding Scale

Crisis Center

Youth Crisis Center

Verified

San Diego Children Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Youth Walk-in

San Francisco1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

San Francisco Crisis Stabilization

San Francisco, CA · San Francisco County

Walk-in Free

San Jose1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Momentum for Health - Crisis Stabilization Unit

San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County

Walk-in

San Leandro1 facility

Crisis Center

Youth Crisis Center

Verified

Willow Rock Center - Adolescent Crisis Stabilization

San Leandro, CA · Alameda County

Youth Walk-in

Santa Rosa1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

Sonoma County BH Urgent Care Center

Santa Rosa, CA · Sonoma County

Walk-in

Stockton1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

San Joaquin County CSU

Stockton, CA · San Joaquin County

Walk-in

Torrance1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Star View Adolescent Center

Torrance, CA · Los Angeles County County

Walk-in Telehealth

Victorville1 facility

Crisis Center

Verified

Valley Star - Desert Hill Center Crisis Residential

Victorville, CA · San Bernardino County County

Walk-in

Vista1 facility

Crisis Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Verified

North Coastal Crisis Stabilization Unit - Vista

Vista, CA · San Diego County

Walk-in

Woodland1 facility

Crisis Center

Yolo Community Care Continuum - Safe Harbor Crisis House

Woodland, CA · Woodland County

Walk-in

Other Resource Types in California

Hotlines

13 listings

Mobile Crisis Services

19 listings

Psychiatric Hospitals

157 listings

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Need Help Right Now?

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services.

Call 988 Text HOME to 741741 Call 911

This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or a substitute for professional care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical or mental health concerns.