988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text — free, confidential, 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish.
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)
Resources
Support when you need it most
Crisis lines, local mental health offices, and national organizations — curated for our community.
If this is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
Call 988 First
In Crisis
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 first.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support by text message
Text Home to 741741
What’s Up Safehouse
24/7 free, anonymous mental health crisis texting line
What’s Up Safehouse is a 24/7, free, anonymous mental health crisis texting line. Get immediate support from a licensed mental health professional. Dedicated to helping support the residents of Riverside County through issues surrounding anxiety, substance abuse, depression, school pressure, peer pressure, LGBTQ struggles, relational issues, suicidal thoughts, bullying, and any other issue that is causing trouble.
Text SHHELP to 844.204.0880 24/7 for immediate support and resources.
HELPline
24-hour Crisis/Suicide Intervention
The HELPline is a free, confidential Crisis/Suicide Intervention service. Operated by highly trained volunteers, the line is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Local Support
Trusted local resources across Riverside County and the Inland Empire.
Riverside County Mental Health
Riverside — Adults ages 18 and over
9890 County Farm Rd. Bldg. 2
Riverside, CA 92503
Riverside County Mental Health
Perris — Youth and Adults ages 13 and older
85 Ramona Expressway Suites 1-3
Perris, CA 92571
Riverside County Mental Health
Palm Springs — Youth and Adults ages 13 and older
2500 N Palm Canyon Dr. Suite A4
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Operation Safe House
A safe, supportive place for youth in crisis.
9685 Hayes Street
Riverside, CA 92503
CARES Line
Community Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support
The Community Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support line (CARES Line) is available Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm and answered by licensed clinicians who provide support and crisis intervention, as well as connections to outpatient, inpatient and community resources. After hours service is available to refer individuals across Riverside County with appropriate mental health resources in their area. This resource provides information and referrals for Medi-Cal beneficiaries seeking Mental Health Services in English and Spanish.
Peer Navigation Line
Hours of Operation: 8am-4pm M-F. Sometimes you might have questions about your own thoughts, mood, or behaviors that worry you. Sometimes friends or family tell us that we might need to talk to someone. It can be confusing and even harder when you do not know where to start. The Peer Navigation Line is a phone line where you can talk to a real person who is in their own behavioral health recovery — they have ‘been there’ and have had the same questions, fears, and judgments. They want to help! The Peer Navigation Line can: Listen to your worries and talk about your choices, Help figure out where your local resources are, help you decide which resources are best for you, Point out a good place to start, Answer questions about mental health recovery, and Help you see the hope!
2-1-1 Community Connect
This information and referral hotline connects Riverside County residents in times of critical needs with those who can help. Every call is answered by a trained referral specialist who will connect individuals with the appropriate agency providing the services and information they need.
Riverside Network of Care for Behavioral Health
A resource for individuals, families and agencies looking for mental health resources and information in Riverside County. The site includes information on local services, legislation, support, and related news among other features.
NAMI Western Riverside County
Provides support and referral services to people in need in the cities of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Norco and the Jurupa Valley/Rubidoux area.
NAMI Temecula Valley
NAMI Temecula Valley is a grassroots organization dedicated to improvement of life for those afflicted with mental illness and their loved ones.
NAMI Coachella Valley
Provides support and referral services to people in need in the cities of Banning, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Coachella, Salton Sea.
NAMI Mt. San Jacinto
NAMI Mt San Jacinto is a grassroots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness.
Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live is a youth-oriented program catered to young people in the Riverside area. This organization provides activities and entertainment that promote an anti-drug, anti-drinking message to youth in the community. Located at: 3525 Presley Ave. Riverside, CA 92507
National Organizations
Nationwide support lines and organizations — free and confidential.
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resource that connects Veterans in crisis or their families and friends with qualified, caring VA professionals. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Trevor Lifeline
National organization providing crisis and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) Youth. 866-4-U-TREVOR
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is a peer-facilitated support group of people who support one another on the road to wellness. They include those diagnosed with mood disorders, their families and friends, and anyone else who seeks to learn more about depressive and bipolar mood (affective) disorders.
Next step
Where to go next
Not in crisis? Start Here explains how care begins, and what it costs.