Online Resources
Anonymous, free, and available from any device.
A live online network using instant messaging to respond to people in crisis. The first online network with 100% of volunteers trained and certified in crisis intervention.
imalive.org/onlineConnects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 180 professional therapists and over 300,000 trained listeners have helped more than 25 million people.
7cups.comNon-Crisis Support
Warm lines are non-emergency emotional support lines — for when you need someone to talk to but are not in immediate crisis.
NAMI Orange County warmline for non-emergency emotional support.
ochealthinfo.comProject Return Peer Support Network — Los Angeles peer-run warmline.
prpsn.orgSan Francisco peer-run warmline offering compassionate, non-judgmental support.
mentalhealthsf.org24 / 7 Help
Free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or text 988 — the national suicide and crisis lifeline, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Also available online at 988lifeline.org.
UP2SD — suicide prevention and crisis resources for San Diego County.
up2sd.orgOC Health Care Agency — 24/7 mental health crisis hotline for Orange County.
ochealthinfo.comLA County Public Health — suicide hotlines and crisis resources for Los Angeles.
publichealth.lacounty.govSan Francisco Suicide Prevention — crisis intervention and suicide prevention resources.
sfsuicide.orgComprehensive directory of suicide hotlines across California.
suicidehotlines.comThese resources are provided for informational purposes only. Dan Gardner, MD does not guarantee the availability or accuracy of these services. Always call 911 in a life-threatening emergency. See the Disclaimer for full details.