Hotlines and crisis intervention services, such as those listed below, can be helpful when a troubling situation arises. Examples of such situations include attempted or anticipated suicide, bizarre or unusual behavior, inability to manage basic self-care, and presence in a potentially abusive or dangerous situation.
If you need help, please call one of the following:
Suicide Prevention/ Crisis line
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
San Francisco General Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services
tel: (415) 206-8125
1001 Potrero Avenue, 24/7
- For all mental health emergencies
San Francisco Suicide Prevention
tel: (415) 781-0500
24/7 hotline
- Suicide prevention
Friendship Line for the Elderly
tel: (415) 752-3778
Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention 24/7 hotline
- Counseling
Child Crisis Services
tel: (415) 970-3800
24/7 hotline
- Specifically for children
- Offers home visit for evaluation and treatment
Westside Crisis Clinic
tel: (415) 355-0311 ext. 5
245 11th St., Mon-Friday 8-7, Saturday 9-5
- Offers immediate help for those suffering from an emotional crisis
Information & Referrals
Contact us for information about mental health and various mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, clinical anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. We also provide information and referrals for mental health treatment and other community resources. MHA-SF does not provide direct clinical services.
Tel: (415) 421-2926
Fax: (415) 421-2928
Email: info@mha-sf.org
The following organizations provide information and referrals to mental health services in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Tel: 415-421-2926 ext. 325
870 Market Street, Suite 928
Monday-Friday 9-5
- Information and referrals to mental health services
- Advocacy organization
San Francisco County Mental Health Access
Tel: 255-3737 / toll free: 1-888-246-3333
Monday-Friday 8-5
- Access line for those eligible for county services
- Those with MediCal or with no insurance
Helplink
Tel: 808-HELP
Monday-Friday 8-5:30
- Information and referrals for mental health services
- Information for self-help groups in Bay Area
- English, Spanish, and Chinese operators
San Francisco Psychological Association
Tel: 681-3063
- Information and referrals for mental health services
- Multi-lingual
Northern California Psychiatric Society
Tel: 334-2418
1631 Ocean Avenue
- Information about mental health practice specialties
- Referral to mental health practitioners
Community Health Network of San Francisco
Tel: 206-5166
- Patient advocate visitor’s center
County Mental Health Access
Tel: 255-3737 / toll free: 1-888-246-3333
Monday-Friday 8-5
- Access line for those eligible for county services
- Those with Medi-Cal or with no insurance
Network of Support for Community Living
www.sanfrancisco.networkofcare.org/aging/home/index.cfm
- Comprehensive, Internet-based community resource for the adults with disabilities and seniors, as well as their caregivers and service providers
