Resources

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    • If you're experiencing a life-threatening psychiatric emergency or overdose, call 911. I wish there were better options that existed. Maybe we can create that world together.

      National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    • Dial or Text “988” or start an online chat with a Lifeline counselor. Available 24/7, year round.

      San Francisco Suicide Prevention Hotline
      Call 415-781-0500 for 24/7 support.

      Trans Lifeline Hotline
      Call 877-565-8860, 10am-6pm Monday - Friday.

      The Trevor Project
      24/7 immediate crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.

      Mental Health First Oakland

      MH First Oakland, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning.

      MH First Oakland is available in the form of a free hotline – (510) 999-9MH1 – on Fridays & Saturdays from 2pm to 2am.

  • San Francisco Crisis Support Hotline
    Call 24/7 415-781-0500

    San Francisco Crisis Support Text Lines
    Text “CRISIS,” “YOUTH,” or “HIV” to 415-200-2920 for 24/7 support.

    Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

    24hr Crisis Line: 1-800-309-2131

  • Mental Health Association of San Francisco Warm Line
    Call 855-845-9276 to reach California’s peer-run mental health warm line, or start an online chat with a counselor.

  • Mental Health Association of San Francisco Warm Line
    Call 855-845-9276 to reach California’s peer-run mental health warm line, or start an online chat with a counselor.

  • National Child Abuse Hotline
    Call or text “GO” to 800-422-4453, or chat with a counselor online now by visiting the website.

  • If you're experiencing a life-threatening psychiatric emergency or overdose, call 911.

    Drug Info Line
    415-362-3400

    Telehealth medication treatment for people who use opioids
    Call 888-246-3333 to connect with a medical professional about medications for addiction to fentanyl, heroin, or opioid pills.

    To get a free nasal naloxone kit (overdose-reversing medication) and training, fentanyl test strips, and more, visit:  
    Behavioral Health Services Pharmacy
    1380 Howard St, 1st Floor  
    San Francisco, CA 94103  
    Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm  
    Sat-Sun 9am–12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

    Psychadelic Emergency/Emergence

    Call or text: 623-473-7433

    Open everyday 11am-11pm PT. Support during & after psychedelic experiences. Free & confidential.