Mental Health
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In the event of a life-threatening or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital/emergency room.
CRISIS RESOURCES (Click on organization name to link to website)
For an immediate crisis that is not life threatening:
Contra Costa Crisis Center – Call 211 or text 'HOPE' to 20121
Crisis Support Services of Alameda – Call (800) 309-2131
Crisis Text Line – Text 'HOME' to 741741
SUICIDE PREVENTION
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
WARMLINES
Similar to crisis “hotlines," warmlines can provide early intervention with emotional support that can prevent a crisis. These are best to call when a full crisis has not yet developed.
Peer Warmline Connection: (707) 565-4466
California Peer-Run Warmline: 1-855-845-7415
Click here for hours/availability and additional warmline numbers.
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General mental health organizations
Low-fee & sliding scale therapy
Parenting resources
LGBTQ+ resources
Technology & mental health
Mental health related apps
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
LOW-FEE & SLIDING SCALE THERAPY OPTIONS
Most of the following organizations currently provide video/phone therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI) – Lafayette, CA
Discovery Counseling Center – Danville, CA
Oak Creek Counseling – Pleasant Hill, CA
Blue Oak Therapy Center – Berkeley, CA
Open Path Collective – Nationwide in-person & online
PARENTING RESOURCES
TECHNOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH
The Social Institute – Check out "For Parents" on the home page