California Health & Human Services Agency — Mental Health Resources
California statewide information and crisis referrals
Call or text 988 for yourself or someone you are worried about. CalHHS explains the service and links to online chat; support is available 24/7.
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Veterans, service members and their families can call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
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Availability of local mobile crisis teams and stabilization services varies; contacting 988 does not guarantee a local response team.
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California Health and Human Services Agency · 988 California (opens in a new tab)
CalHHS 988 information
988-Crisis Policy Advisory Group Featured 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline CARE Act Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Competitive Integrated Employment Compliance and
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DHCS lists 57 county-plan rows covering all 58 California counties, including the shared Sutter/Yuba entry. Local intake hours, clinical eligibility and treatment costs need provider confirmation.
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; provider assessment applies to county treatment services Area details & sources
Source checked October 16, 2026
County Mental Health Plan Information — referral instructions
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact your county MHP (see below list) for more information about SMHS.
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