Crisis Resources & Hotlines.
You don't have to wait for a therapy appointment to get help. The lines below are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Call 911 right now.
If you or someone near you is in immediate danger of harm, call 911. Tell the operator it is a mental health emergency. Many local agencies now dispatch behavioral-health responders alongside or in place of police when appropriate.
Suicide & Crisis
988 · Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 24/7. Spanish, ASL, and language interpretation available.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 crisis support via text message, in English or Spanish. For times when calling isn't an option.
Placer County Crisis Line
Local 24/7 mental health crisis line for Placer County residents. Behavioral health professionals available to help dispatch local support.
Relationship & Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 · Text START to 88788
24/7 confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence, relationship abuse, or coercive control. Phone, text, and chat available.
Stand Up Placer (Local DV Resource)
Local 24/7 hotline for domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors in Placer County. Confidential shelter and advocacy services.
Sexual Assault
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. Connects callers to a local rape crisis center.
Specific Populations
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 & press 1 · or Text 838255
Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families — 24/7. You don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits to call.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
1-866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Phone, text, and chat.
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people, available 24/7.
Postpartum Support International
Call or text 1-800-944-4773
Support for new and expecting parents experiencing perinatal mood or anxiety disorders. Spanish line: 971-203-7773.
General Mental Health & Substance Use
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral service for mental health and substance use. English and Spanish.
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-6264 · Text HelpLine to 62640
Information and support for anyone navigating mental illness — for themselves or a loved one. Not a crisis line, but available M–F 7am–7pm PT.
If This Isn't Quite Right
None of these lines is a perfect fit for everyone. If you're not in immediate danger but you'd like to talk about therapy and what working together might look like, you're welcome to reach out directly for a free 15-minute consultation. If you need help finding a specialist in a different area of focus or geographic location, the SAMHSA line above can help.