Text “988” The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) is a Suicide and Crisis Line.

San Diego County residents and visitors are also encouraged to reach out directly to the ACL at 1-888-724-7240, the region’s existing crisis line.

Text “211” The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) is a Mental Health Crisis Line Partner

The San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL) offers immediate support and resources from an experienced counselor on all behavioral health topics including suicide prevention, crisis intervention, community resources, mental health referrals, alcohol and drug support services, and more. Confidential and free of charge, the line is immediately answered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day by Master’s-level and Licensed Clinicians. 

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Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) provide in-person support to anyone, anywhere, experiencing a mental health, drug, or alcohol-related crisis.

If you need help or know of someone who does:

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• Call the County’s Access and Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240

• An Access and Crisis Line clinician will assess the situation for risk and safety through a series of questions and may refer to MCRT or another resource as appropriate.