Find Support — Trusted Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Below you’ll find trusted local, state, and national resources carefully selected to help you find the right kind of support, right when you need it.

Get Help Now — 24/7 Crisis and Emergency Support

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988 now.

Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Nationwide 24/7 suicide and crisis-prevention line connecting callers to trained counselors in their local area.

📞 988

🌐 988lifeline.org

Central Coast Hotline

Local 24/7 crisis and suicide-prevention line serving San Luis Obispo and North Santa Barbara Counties. Provides emotional support, safety planning, and referrals.

📞 1-800-783-0607

🌐 t-mha.org/central-coast-hotline.php

Teen Line

Peer-to-peer hotline for teens offering call, text, and chat support.

📞 1-800-852-8336

🌐 teenlineonline.org

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide-prevention support for LGBTQ+ youth.

📞 1-866-488-7386

🌐 thetrevorproject.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Specialized 24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families.

📞 Dial 988, then press 1

🌐 veteranscrisisline.net

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (AGCH)

Emergency department providing psychiatric stabilization and crisis intervention.

📞 805-489-4261

🌐 dignityhealth.org/central-coast/locations/arroyo-grande-memorial-hospital

French Hospital Medical Center (San Luis Obispo)

Emergency stabilization and psychiatric evaluations; transfers to county facilities as needed.

📞 805-543-5353

🌐 dignityhealth.org/central-coast/french-hospital

Twin Cities Community Hospital (Templeton)

Emergency psychiatric evaluations and stabilization services.

📞 805-434-3500

🌐 tenethealthcentralcoast.com/locations/twin-cities-community-hospital

SLO County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)

16-bed county psychiatric unit for adults and youth 12+; offers short-term inpatient stabilization and crisis care.

📞 1-800-838-1381

🌐 slocounty.ca.gov/behavioralhealth

Vista Del Mar Hospital (Ventura)

Private psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient programs for adults, adolescents, and seniors.

📞 805-653-6434

🌐 vistadelmarhospital.com

Find Support — Ongoing Care and Recovery

When the immediate crisis has passed, ongoing support helps individuals and families heal.

These programs offer treatment, recovery, and peer support for a stronger, more connected community.

Marian Regional Medical Center – Behavioral Health Unit

Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care for adults; includes partial-hospital and intensive-outpatient programs.

📞 805-739-3000

🌐 dignityhealth.org/centralcoast/locations/marianregional

Crestwood Behavioral Health (Santa Barbara County Contract Provider)

Crisis residential treatment and short-term stabilization for adults.

📞 916-442-1200

🌐 crestwoodbehavioralhealth.com

NAMI – San Luis Obispo County

Family and peer support, advocacy, and education for individuals affected by mental illness.

📞 805-543-4295

🌐 namislo.org

NAMI – Santa Barbara County

Peer and family education programs, support groups, and advocacy.

📞 805-884-8440

🌐 namisantabarbara.org

Al-Anon Family Groups

Peer-support meetings for families and friends of those affected by alcoholism.

🌐 al-anon.org

Nar-Anon Family Groups

Support groups for families and friends of individuals struggling with drug addiction.

🌐 nar-anon.org

Nedley Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program

Eight-week program teaching evidence-based tools for managing depression and anxiety.

📞 580-226-8007

🌐 nedleyhealth.com

Education, Prevention, and Youth Programs

Active Minds

Youth and college mental-health advocacy nonprofit with campus chapters nationwide.

📞 202-332-9595

🌐 activeminds.org

Every Brain Matters

National coalition raising awareness of cannabis-related mental health risks.

📞 832-492-4218

🌐 everybrainmatters.org

Friday Night Live (California)

Youth leadership program promoting healthy lifestyles and prevention education in schools and communities.

📞 916-324-7423

🌐 fridaynightlive.org

Johnny’s Ambassadors

Educational programs for parents, students, and schools addressing cannabis-induced psychosis and youth prevention.

📞 303-471-7401

🌐 johnnysambassadors.org

Peer Health Exchange

Peer-led workshops for teens covering mental health, substance use, and wellness.

📞 212-614-3200

🌐 peerhealthexchange.org

LivingWorks

Suicide-prevention training including ASIST, SafeTALK, and START programs.

📞 1-888-733-5484

🌐 livingworks.net

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Training program teaching how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges.

📞 1-888-244-8980

🌐 mentalhealthfirstaid.org

QPR Institute (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Practical, evidence-based suicide-prevention training for community members and professionals.

📞 1-888-726-7926

🌐 qprinstitute.com

Community Resources — Local and Statewide Support Networks

CalHOPE

Statewide trauma-response and resilience resource hub providing stress management, emotional support, and community referrals.

📞 833-317-4673

🌐 calhope.org

County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department

County-operated services for mental health assessment, treatment, and crisis response.

📞 1-800-838-1381

🌐 slocounty.ca.gov/behavioralhealth

HOPE With IAN

Community-based nonprofit organization providing mental health education, workshops, and peer support programs across the Central Coast.

🌐 hopewithian.org

Healing, Grief, and Postvention Support

AFSP – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Central Coast Chapter)

Survivor support, advocacy, and education; hosts Out of the Darkness walks and remembrance events.

📞 202-659-2900 (national)

🌐 afsp.org

Friends for Survival

National nonprofit offering peer-led support, education, and resources for suicide-loss survivors.

📞 916-392-0664

🌐 friendsforsurvival.org

LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide)

Volunteer-based outreach program providing peer and crisis support to families immediately after a suicide loss.

📞 1-800-838-1381

🌐 slocounty.ca.gov/behavioralhealth

Faith-Based and Spiritual Support

Local congregations, chaplains, and interfaith partners offer grief counseling and spiritual care.

Contact your local church, temple, or faith organization for support.

If You Need Immediate Help

Call or text 988, or in an emergency dial 911.

For local support, contact Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607 or SLO County Behavioral Health at 1-800-838-1381.

You are never alone — help, hope, and healing are always within reach.