California services you can call directly. Hours change, so always call first.
RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid
Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS line
Oakland, CA · 24 hours
Alameda County's 24-hour line for Medi-Cal treatment and mental health referrals.
For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in Alameda County
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid
OC Behavioral Health access line
Santa Ana, CA · 24 hours
One county number that screens you and sends you to an open treatment bed. Medi-Cal and no insurance both OK.
For: Anyone in Orange County, Medi-Cal, No insurance
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid
Riverside County substance use helpline
Riverside, CA · 24 hours
Riverside County's 24-hour line for covered treatment. They screen you and find an open bed.
For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in Riverside County
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
RehabCall firstTakes Medicaid
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health access line
San Bernardino, CA · 24 hours
One 24-hour county number for Medi-Cal covered treatment and crisis help in San Bernardino County.
For: Medi-Cal members, No insurance, Anyone in the county
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Crisis lineCall firstTakes Medicaid
San Diego Access & Crisis Line
San Diego, CA · 24 hours
County line for crisis help and for getting into detox or treatment. Free, 24 hours.
For: Anyone in San Diego County
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Crisis line
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis, thinking about suicide, or just need someone now.
For: Anyone
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Shelter & housing
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
For veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing. Free and confidential.
For: Veterans
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Crisis line
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
Help if someone is hurting you or you are not safe where you sleep.
For: Anyone experiencing abuse
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
Crisis line
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
Confidential support after sexual assault, any time, free.
For: Survivors of sexual assault
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.
RehabTakes Medicaid
SAMHSA National Helpline
Works in every city · 24 hours, every day
Free, confidential treatment referral for drug and alcohol problems. Also 1-800-662-HELP.
For: Anyone needing treatment
Verify by calling — hours and openings change.