Mental Health Services
Feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed and needing to talk to someone about what’s happening? Contact one of the safe, secure and confidential providers below. If you need immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
COVID-19 Public Information Hotline
Call the COVID-19 hotline to connect with OC agencies for information and resources, including the Health Referral Line, Behavioral Health Resources; OC Office on Aging, Resources for Seniors; and County of Orange Emergency Operations Center Hotline, non-medical questions.
Call: 1 (833) 426-6411; M-F 8AM-5PM
Visit: Other Mental Health and Counseling Resources
2-1-1 Orange County
Public information line, connecting Orange County residents with local resources.
Call: 2-1-1
Text: "898211" with your zip code. The texting feature is available, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Be Well OC
A community of caregivers coming together in common purpose to positively impact the mental health and well-being of all in OC.
Call: (800) 273-8255
Text: (877) 910-9276
Be Well OC in Garden Grove
The mobile response team, traveling in a fully-equipped blue van, are trained to handle a variety of non-emergency and non-medical calls, and provide appropriate counseling, information, referrals, transportation to services, as well as ongoing case management.
Call: (714) 741-5704; M-Sun 9AM-9PM
Boys & Girls Clubs Community Health Services
Boys & Girls Clubs Community Health Services is comprised of programs that focus on serving the whole child through academic support, health access, case management, mental health, and family engagement.
For students 12-18 years of age, call (657) 206-6149
Zoom, call for link: (657) 206-6149; Wednesdays 6PM-7PM
CA Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Rape crisis center for individuals and other entities committed to ending sexual violence.
Crisis Hotline: (661) 327-1091
LGBTQ Focused Hotline: (661) 332-1506
Toll Free: (800) 273-7713
Call: (800) 843-5200
Text: (800) 843-5200
Children’s Home Society of California (CHS)
A variety of services and resources for children and families in Orange County.
Call: (714) 817-8600
KID-CARE Hotline: (714) 543-2273
FEMA Crisis Counseling
United Parents/CalHope, a non-profit organization funded by FEMA, is offering free crisis counseling sessions to individuals, families, and communities recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. View the Crisis Counseling flyer in English and Spanish, as well as the Support Group flyer, also available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Hotline: (888) 384-1120 (M-F 9AM-7PM)
Crisis Chat: calhopeconnect.org/populations/parents-caregivers
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
The County of Orange Social Services Agency's (SSA) dedicated hotline for current recipients of IHSS. Hotline staff are available to discuss recipients' urgent needs amid the COVID-19 crisis. SSA's IHSS program provides supportive services to eligible individuals who are aged, blind, and/or disabled, are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live at home safely without assistance.
Call: (714) 825-3000; M-F 8AM-5PM
Know the Signs
Statewide suicide prevention campaign, preparing Californians to prevent suicide through education and communication.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
Orange County Health Care Agency
Help with anxiety, worry or fear related to the social disruption caused by COVID-19.
Call: (855) 625-4657; M-F 8AM-5PM
24-Hour Suicide Prevention Line: (877) 727-4747
Crisis Assessment Team: (866) 830-6011
Email: networkofcare@ochaca.com
Orange County Child Protective Services
Providing services designed to protect children from abuse and neglect, as well as at-risk families.
Call: (714) 940-1000
Hotline: (800) 207-4464
Orange County Older Adult Services
Providing mobile mental health services and episodic treatment services to community-dwelling older adults, age 60 and older.
Mental Health Crisis: (714) 972-3700
NAMI Orange County Warmline
Giving mental health help before the crisis and providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents.
Call: (877) 910-9276; M-F 9AM-3AM; Sat-Sun 10AM-3AM
Text: (714) 991-6412
Call: (714) 991-6412
Online Chat
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Everyone deserves a relationship that is positive, healthy and free from violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7/365.
Hotline: (800) 799-7233
TTY: (800) 787-3224
Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Online Chat
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, carrying out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Call: (800) 656-4673
Online Chat
Survivor Safe Haven's "Rise Up 19"
The “stay at home” order may have side effects of increased stress and tension for household members. Some of the most vulnerable community members are being subjected to a rise in violence at home. The City is encouraging local businesses still safely operating under the social distancing guidelines to take part in Survivor Safe Haven’s “Rise Up 19.” Show your support for survivors by printing and posting flyers in your store window, by the cash register or pickup area, and share it on your respective social platforms.
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis intervention services for veterans.
Call: (800) 488-8244; Press 1
Online Chat
Waymakers
Helping individuals of all ages find their way past conflict and crisis to strength and stability.
Call: (949) 250-0488
Email: info@waymakersoc.org
'What You Feel Is Real' Campaign
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has launched a community outreach campaign encouraging Orange County residents to care for their mental health by reaching out and seeking help. Supporting HCA's mission to protect and promote the health and well-being of the public, the 'What You Feel is Real' campaign is focused on helping the community cope with stresses and disruptions.
Community Toolkit: occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/mental-health-support
Mental health awareness video created and produced by Garden Grove Unified School District La Quinta High School students.