Get help in a crisis

If there isn’t a medical emergency, the Access and Crisis Line via 9-8-8 can connect you to a trained mental health or crisis specialist. They can even send someone to you.

If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Have help come to you

Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

The MCRT is available 24/7 anywhere in San Diego County. If it's the right fit for your situation, a team of three caring professionals (a mental health clinician, a peer support specialist, and a case manager) may come to you. They respond without involving law enforcement.

Call or text 9-8-8 to see if the MCRT is a fit

Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)

The PERT is available across San Diego County from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. The team is made up of a mental health professional and a specially trained law enforcement officer.

Call 9-1-1 and ask for the PERT

Go somewhere for help

Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs)

CSUs offer 24/7 urgent care to prevent or treat a mental health crisis. There are 6 locations around the county, including one for children under 18, and no appointment is needed to get help.

Find a CSU near you

San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital has walk-in emergency mental health services. They’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get hospital info

Behavioral Health Clinics

Available across the county, Behavioral Health Clinics offer both appointments and walk-in hours. You can get urgent help or support for medications, case management, and more.

Find a clinic near you