For all life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

 
  • Warmlines provide emotional support that can prevent a crisis. Typically staffed by peers (paid or volunteer) who have experience with mental health challenges, warmlines provide comfort and support during challenging times, such as interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety, pain, depression, financial stress, or alcohol and drug use concerns.
     
  • Crisis Lines (or Hotlines) are intended to be used when a person has suicidal thoughts and/or intent, or another mental health crisis that poses immediate or imminent risk to the caller. Crisis lines are staffed by trained counselors and focus on keeping people safe in the moment and connecting them to crisis resources as quickly as possible.

Need Help Now? 

Crisis/Hotlines Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • If you’re in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, there are options available to help you cope. Dial 988 from anywhere in the United States to get connected. Press 1 for Veterans and 2 for Spanish language support.

Crisis Text Line — Text: “Home” or “Hola” to 741741, live chat available here.

  • Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform. The service is designed to help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

OC Links — Call: 1-855-625-4657, live chat available here.

  • Trained Navigators are available 24/7 to help find resources or dispatch crisis teams in multiple languages. Services include mobile response, mental health evaluations and assessments, crisis intervention, hospital diversion support, evaluations for involuntary hospitalization, and assistance for police, fire, and social service agencies.

Human Options — Call: 877-854-3594

  • If you are impacted by relationship violence and need help now, call the 24-hour toll-free hotline, available 7 days a week.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — Call: 1-800-656-4673, Text: “HOPE” to 64673, live chat available here.

  • Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support here. Get connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area, or visit online.rainn.org for confidential online chat support.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline — Call: 1-800-662-4357

  • A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.

Warmlines

OC Warmline
The NAMI-OC WarmLine is a free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents. If you, a family member, or a loved one are experiencing mental health concerns, substance abuse, loneliness or are in need of community resources, The WarmLine is for you!
  • Contact: Call 714-991-6412 (Orange County California Local Line), text 866-610-5357, live chat available at namioc.org
  • Hours: 12 p.m. – 12 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Teen Line
TEEN LINE is a confidential hotline for teenagers. If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you! Teen Line is a program of Didi Hirsch.