Hotline
San Diego Access and Crisis Line
Call (888) 724-7240
This is a free 24/7 service. Call if you are concerned about someone, just need to talk, have questions about how to offer support, or if you are looking for information about community resources.
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ community
Call: 866-488-7386
Text START to 678678.
This is a free 24/7 service. The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
This is a free 24/7 confidential phone, text, and chat counseling service. It is available statewide to youth ages 12-24 and/or adults supporting youth.
They offer support about (but not limited to):
Family conflict
Depression or sadness
Assault and exploitation
Dating issues
Dating violence
Running away
Homelessness
Gang involvement
Self-harm
Suicide
Sexual Identity
Sexual Orientation
Bullying
Other school problems
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK [8255]
This is a free hotline for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, or someone who is calling for another person.