Resources
Hotlines, warm lines, and support groups I trust, in English and Spanish. Tap a number to call.
If you need help now
Crisis lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress. Available in English and Spanish.
Alameda County crisis line
Call any time, day or night. Text support is available 4–11pm, 7 days a week.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for anyone experiencing abuse, and for the people who care about them.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
More support
Organizations I recommend, many of them in Alameda County.
Specialized crisis support
Support from people trained for a specific situation.
The Trevor Project
Mental health support specialized for LGBTQ+ communities, by phone or text.
Mobile Response Team
From the Family Violence Law Center: crisis counseling, safety planning, and emergency relocation for women and children in danger of violence in Alameda County.
24 hours · Interpreters available · Confidential
Pregnancy & postpartum
For parents struggling during pregnancy or after birth.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy, by phone or text.
24/7 · English and Spanish
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Support, resources, and online groups for perinatal mood and anxiety, plus a directory of trained providers.
Someone to talk to
Not an emergency, but you could use support today.
California Peer-Run Warm Line
Emotional support and referrals from peers with lived experience of mental health challenges. Call or chat online.
Mon–Fri 7am–11pm · Sat 7am–3pm · Sun 7am–9pm
Families & caregivers
For when someone you love is struggling with their mental health.
Family Education and Resource Center (FERC)
Support and advocacy for family caregivers of someone with a serious mental health challenge.
English, Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, and Mandarin
Mental Health Association of Alameda County
Family and caregiver support groups, including one for African American families that meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Education and support for people living with a mental health condition, and for their family and friends.
Cal Voices
Advocacy, education, and culturally relevant services for diverse communities across Northern California.
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