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Find county mental health services, 988 support and official access information.

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For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Call or text 988 for crisis support.
County MHP contacts, crisis lines, non-crisis intake and administration have different purposes and hours.
County map links show reviewed information, not confirmed clinical eligibility or a complete list of clinics.

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County government · San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health Department

San Luis Obispo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

Find San Luis Obispo mental health servicesOfficial instructions

Official local behavioral health information. Contact the county plan for access instructions, provider information and current arrangements.

Service area: San Luis Obispo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral Area details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

San Luis Obispo County · Behavioral Health - County of San Luis Obispo (opens in a new tab)

County primary page: Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health County of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » SLO Health » Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Expanding Behavioral Health Crisis Care: Pathways

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California service directory · Statewide

California Health & Human Services Agency — Mental Health Resources

California statewide information and crisis referrals

Get 988 crisis supportOfficial instructions

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.

Service area: California statewide information and referrals; provider assessment applies to county treatment services Area details & sources

Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans, service members and their families can call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Local crisis response availability

Availability of local mobile crisis teams and stabilization services varies; contacting 988 does not guarantee a local response team.

Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 16, 2026

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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Find your county mental health planOfficial instructions

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

California Department of Health Care Services · County Mental Health Plan Information (opens in a new tab)

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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