Mental Health Crisis Resources in San Diego, California

12 verified facilities in San Diego, CA.

Finding mental health crisis resources in San Diego, California in San Diego County should take seconds, not hours. This directory provides 12 crisis facilities serving San Diego and surrounding communities in California — including 3 crisis centers, 6 psychiatric hospitals, 1 hotline, 2 mobile crisis teams. Whether you need immediate psychiatric care, someone to talk to right now, or a crisis team dispatched to your location, the resources below are ready to help. Among these, 2 offer walk-in services, 3 provide free services, 1 use sliding-scale fees, 2 offer telehealth options. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, a street address, website, and service details. While we work hard to make this directory as thorough as possible, it may not capture every resource in your area — if you know of a facility not listed here, we welcome your input. Many listed services offer free or reduced-cost care. This directory is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. In an immediate emergency, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.

Crisis Centers in San Diego

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Crisis Center

Community Research Foundation - Jary Barreto Crisis Center

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Walk-in

About This Listing

Data source:
SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:
May 17, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Crisis Center
Verified

Comprehensive Community Behav Health - La Maestra Family Clinic Inc

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Telehealth Sliding Scale

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Data source:
SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Crisis Center
Youth Crisis Center
Verified

San Diego Children Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Youth Walk-in

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Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Hotlines in San Diego

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Hotline
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San Diego Access and Crisis Line

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Telehealth Free

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Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Mobile Crisis Services in San Diego

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Mobile Crisis Services
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San Diego County – Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Free

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Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
June 29, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Mobile Crisis Services
Verified
Co-Responder Team

San Diego PERT (Co-Response Team)

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

Free

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Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
June 1, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospitals in San Diego

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Psychiatric Hospital
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AURORA SAN DIEGO

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

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Data source:
State Crisis System
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

Kaiser Permanente - San Diego Medical Center

San Diego, CA

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Data source:
SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:
May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit
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Scripps Mercy Hospital

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

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Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital
Verified

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

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Data source:
SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest Medical Center

San Diego, CA

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Data source:
SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:
May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital with Psychiatric Unit
Verified

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

San Diego, CA · San Diego County

About This Listing

Data source:
Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:
May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Need Help Right Now?

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

Link4Help™ provides free, verified mental health crisis resources in San Diego, California. Our directory includes crisis centers, psychiatric hospitals, crisis hotlines, and mobile crisis services. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, a street address, website, and service details. While we strive to be as thorough as possible, this directory may not capture every resource in the San Diego area — we are always working to expand our coverage and welcome suggestions for services we may have missed. For immediate help, call 988 or text HOME to 741741.

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.