Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
IN THE CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1.
Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) – San Luis Obispo County
If you live in San Luis Obispo County, The Mobile Crisis Team can be a life-saving resource. Services include but are not limited to:
- Stabilizing the crisis through intervention and de-escalation.
- Providing transportation to their behavioral health services as needed.
- Connecting individuals in crisis to community resources and treatment.
- Coordinating initial treatment services for up to 30 days;.
For access to crisis intervention services, please contact the 24/7 Central Coast Hotline: (800) 783-0607.
Trained dispatchers will assess the situation for risk and safety through a series of questions to determine if the MCT or alternative crisis intervention or response services are appropriate.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) has been accessible nationwide by dialing 800-273-TALK (8255).