INJURY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION BRANCH

Injury and Violence Preevntion (IVP) Branch

Crisis Hotlines and Warmlines

The California Department of Public Health does not provide direct crisis intervention or suicide prevention counseling. If you are in crisis, emotional distress or concerned about someone, call, text, or chat 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support from a trained counselor, available 24/7. If there is immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Additional resources from partner organizations are listed below.

What is the difference between a Hotline and Warmline?

Warmlines

Warmlines provide emotional support and are typically staffed by peers with lived experience.

They offer support during challenging times such as:

Relationship challenges
Anxiety
Depression
Financial stress
Alcohol or drug use
Feelings of isolation

Example: California Peer-Run Warmline

Crisis Lines (Hotlines)

Crisis lines are for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and/or intent, or another mental health crisis that poses immediate or imminent risk.These lines are staffed by trained counselors who focus on:

Keeping people safe in the moment
Providing immediate support
Connecting callers to crisis resources as quickly as possible

Example: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Free and Confidential

All crisis hotlines and warmlines are listed below are free and confidential.

Many of the crisis hotline and warmline websites have additional information and resources. Two apps that serve youth and families are also included.

Select Your Community

Hotlines and Warmlines for Everyone

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline	Call or Text 988, or Chat Online	Support for yourself, friend or loved one in crisis.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish, Deaf/Hard of Hearing	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
Crisis Text Line	Text “Home" to 741-741	Support for yourself, friend or loved one in crisis.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline	Call 1-800-656-4673	Support for anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
National Domestic Violence Hotline	Call 1-800-799-SAFE, Text 'Start' to 88788 or Chat Online	Support, information, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence and those supporting them.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish, Translation services, Deaf/Hard of Hearing	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
SAMHSA's National Helpline	Call 1-800-662-4357	Referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.	Warmline	24/7	English, Spanish	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
California Peer-Run Warmline	Call or Text 1-855-600-9276	Support for yourself, friend or loved one in crisis.	Warmline	Mon – Weds and Fri: 7am – 11pm PT; Thurs: 8am - 10pm PT	English	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.
National Alliance on Mental Illness	Call 1-800-950-6264 or Text “Helpline" to 62640	One-on-one emotional support, mental health information and resources to support you or your loved ones.	Warmline	Mon – Weds: 10am – 10pm PT	English	Available to everyone, all ages, across all communities.

Veterans

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
Veterans Crisis Line	Call 988 and Press 1, Text 838255, or Chat Online	Support for Veterans in crisis and those who support them.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish, Deaf/Hard of Hearing	Veterans and their supporters, All ages, across all communities.
Vets 4 Warriors	Call 1-855-838-8255 or Chat Online	Peer support to service members, veterans and military families, caregivers and friends.	Warmline	24/7	English	Veterans and their supporters, all ages, across all communities.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)	Call 800-959-TAPS (8277)	Care and resources to those grieving a death in the military or veteran community.	Warmline	24/7	English	Veterans and their supporters, all ages, across all communities.

Parents and Families

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline	Call or Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA	Support before, during and after pregnancy.	Crisis Line	24/7	60 languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Hmong, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Vietnamese	Mothers and families, all ages, across all communities.
Postpartum Support International	Call or Text 1-800-944-4773	Pregnancy, postpartum or loss support and resources provided by a trained and caring volunteer.	Warmline	7 days a week, 8 am – 11 pm ET	English, Spanish	Mothers and families, all ages, across all communities.
California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL)	Call or Text 1-800-843-5200 or Chat Online	Crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller's local community.	Crisis Line	24/7	English	Youth 13-24 years, Parents and families, across all communities.
BrightLife Kids	Visit website	Support and coaching to strengthen resilience, communication, and emotional well-being in kids and families.	App		English, Spanish, Translation services	Parents and families with children under 13 years old, across all communities.

Youth and Young Adults

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL)	Call or Text 1-800-843-5200 or Chat Online	Crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller's local community.	Crisis Line	24/7	English	Youth 13-24 years, Parents and families, across all communities.
Teen Line	Call 1-800-852-8336 or Text “TEEN" to 839-863	Peer crisis support and resource referral.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 6pm – 9pm PT	English	Youth, across all communities.
The Trevor Project	Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “START" to 678-678 or Chat Online	Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13 – 24 years old.	Crisis Line	24/7	English	LGTBQ+ youth across all communities.
LGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline	Call 1-888-234-7743 or Chat Online	Spport, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ aged 25 years and younger.	Warmline	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ youth across all communities.
Soluna	Visit website	Mental health support, 1:1 coaching, well-being tools and resources.	App		English	Youth ages 13–25 years, across all communities.

Older Adults

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
Friendship Line	Call 1-888-670-1360	Emotional support, medication reminders, well-being telephone check-ins and grief counseling for people age 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities.	Warmline	24/7	English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian	60 years and older and adults living with disabilities, across all communities.
LGBTQ+ National Senior Hotline	Call 1-888-234-7243	Support, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ aged 50 years and older.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ older adults 50 years plus, across all communities.

Native and Tribal Communities

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
CalHope Redline	Call 1-888-368-4090 or Text 1-916-252-5002	Resources, referrals and trauma-informed support for Urban Indian and Tribal populations.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 8am – 7pm PT	English	Native and Tribal communities.
Strong Hearts Helpline	Call or Text 1-844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483) or Chat Online	Support for advocacy, crisis intervention, and resources for Native Americans and Alaska Natives experiencing domestic or sexual violence.	Warmline	24/7	English	Native and Tribal communities.

LGBTQ+ Community

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
LGBTQ+ National Coming Out Support Hotline	Call 1-888-688-5428	Support, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ of all ages.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ community, All ages, across all communities.
LGBTQ+ National Hotline	Call 1-888-843-4564	Support, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ of all ages.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ community, All ages, across all communities.
LGBTQ+ National Senior Hotline	Call 1-888-234-7243	Support, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ aged 50 years and older.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ older adults- 50 years plus, across all communities.
The Trevor Project	Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text “START" to 678-678 or Chat Online	Support for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13 – 24 years old.	Crisis Line	24/7	English	LGTBQ+ youth across all communities.
Trans Lifeline	Call 1-877-565-8860	Support connecting trans people to the community support and resources needed to survive and thrive.	Crisis Line	Mon – Fri: 10am – 6pm PT	English, Spanish	LGBTQ+ community, All ages, across all communities.
LGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline	Call 1-888-246-7743 or Chat Online	Support, information and local resources for LGBTQ+ aged 25 years and younger.	Warmline	Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm PT; Sat: 9am – 2pm PT	English	LGBTQ+ youth across all communities.

Suicide Loss Survivors

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
Friends for Survival	Call 1-800-646-7322	Bereavement support for family, friends and professionals after a suicide death.	Warmline	Hours not listed	English	Suicide Loss Survivors of all ages and across all communities; Clinicians and Professionals

Clinicians and Professionals

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
Friends for Survival	Call 1-800-646-7322	Bereavement support for family, friends and professionals after a suicide death.	Warmline	Hours not listed	English	Suicide Loss Survivors of all ages and across all communities; Clinicians and Professionals
CopLine	Call 1-800-267-5463	Support and resources for active and retired law enforcement officers and their families.	Crisis Line	24/7	English	Active and retired law enforcement personnel and their families

Disaster Survivors

Crisis Hotline/ Warmline	Contact Information	Details	Type	Hours	Language/ Accessibility	Community Served
Disaster Distress Helpline	Call or Text 1-800-985-5990	Counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.	Crisis Line	24/7	English, Spanish, Language Interpreter available	Disaster survivors, All ages, across all communities.