Getting Help When You Need It

From stress and anxiety to shame and embarrassment, you don’t have to deal with your loud thoughts alone.
San Diego County has free Mental Health support and Suicide Prevention resources.

San Diego Access and Crisis Line

(888) 724-7240

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

A helpline if you are seeking support, are concerned about someone you know, or are looking for other resources.

If emergency medical care is needed, call 911 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.

San Diego County Behavioral Health Services

Sandiegocounty.gov

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Mental health and substance use disorder services for San Diego County residents of all ages.

211 San Diego

(800) 523-5933 or (619) 543-1434

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

211sandiego.org

A free hotline for community, health and disaster services in San Diego County.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

988lifeline.org

Support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Blueprint for Men’s Health

This publication, published by the Men’s Health Network, discusses the main physical and emotional health issues that men face today, including factors that increase health risks, how to recognize symptoms and practical, easy-to-implement prevention strategies.


Face It

This website is committed to helping men feel comfortable and confident in addressing their depression. Face It provides support, education and tools to help you or a man you care about recover and get back on track.


Man Therapy

This website reshapes the conversation around men and mental health by using humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues such as depression, divorce and suicidal thoughts head on, the way a man would do it.


Men’s Health Network

Men’s Health Network (MHN) is a non-profit educational organization of physicians, researchers, public health workers, other health professionals and individuals committed to improving the health and wellness of men, boys and their families. The website provides men with a wide range of resources and publications related to their health.


National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

'NIMH launched the Real Men, Real Depression campaign, which provides men with information about signs, symptoms and treatment related to depression. Visitors can also view short videos of men who experienced and recovered from depression.


Your Head: An Owner’s Manual

This publication, published by the Men’s Health Network, provides men of all ages, and those who love them, with realistic information about depression, anxiety, stress and mood disorders, along with practical actions that can make a difference in their lives.