Hotlines
If you are experiencing an emergency, CALL 911.
Mental Health Crisis for All
Sacramento County Mental Health
Crisis Line
(888) 881-4881 or
(916) 875-1055
24/7, free and confidential support
Sacramento County Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline
(916) 368-3111
24/7, free and confidential support
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
24/7, free and confidential support
Mental Health Crisis for Youth and LGBTQ
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 support with a crisis counselor
Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200
Youth (12-24 yrs old) can call or text 24/7 for crisis support
Trevor Project Crisis Hotline
(LGBTQ+ Youth)
(866) 488-7386
24/7 confidential and free information and support to LGBTQ+ young people via call, text, or chat
Crisis Support for Parents, Guardians and Foster Parents
Sacramento Children's Home Crisis Nursery
North (916) 679-3600
South (916) 394-2000
24/7 care offered. Parents can bring their children ages 0-5 to the nursery for emergency childcare or overnight care during difficult times.
North Crisis Nursery
4533 Pasadena Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 679-3600
South Crisis Nursery
6699 South Land Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 394-2000
WellSpace Health Parent Support Line
(888) 281-3000
The mission of WellSpace Health is achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care.
The Source Fostering Support for Youth and Caregivers
(916) 787-7678
24/7 support for youth and caregivers
Priority given to current and former foster youth, or caregiver of a foster youth.
Support for Parents and Caregivers
Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4773
“Postpartum” means the time after childbirth. Most women get the “baby blues,” or feel sad or empty, within a few days of giving birth. For many women, the baby blues go away in 3 to 5 days.
Parental Stress Line
1-800-632-8188
The helpline provides emergency emotional support for parents and youths.
Parent and Caregiver Support
1-800-632-8188
Support groups, guides, and other information for parents and caregivers who want additional support for themselves and their children.
Crisis Support for Different Types of Abuse and Needs
Sacramento Child Abuse Hotline
(916) 875-5437
To report child abuse in Sacramento County, California call the Hotline. In case of an emergency call 911 for law enforcement
Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
24/7 free support
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673
24/7 telephone crisis intervention services in English and Spanish.
CalHOPE Natural Disaster Crisis Support
(833) 317-4673
Crisis support for communities impacted by a national disaster
The Warm Line: Mental and Emotional Support
(855) 845-7415
24/7 non-emergency support via phone or web chat for anyone in California
The Redline
Call (888) 368-4090
Text (916) 252-5002
Trauma-informed support for Urban Indian and Tribal populations
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish
Veterans Crisis Hotline
Call 988, then dial 1
Text 838255
24/7 confidential crisis support
You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Mental Health First Helpline
(916) 670-4062
Text or Call: 7pm to 7am
The purpose of MH First is to eliminate the need for law enforcement in mental health crisis first response.
Services inlcude peer support, de-escalation assistance, and non-punitive and life-affirming interventions
A Call for Chance Helpline
(877) 898-3411 or
Help@ACallforChangeHelpline.org
Open 10am - 10pm, 365 days a year
Free, confidential, anonymous help for intimate partner abuse prevention serving adults and teens.