Resources

Emergency Resources

  • If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

  • You can also call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for confidential emotional support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. 9-8-8 is available via call or text, and online chat.

    • Veterans who call 988, please “1” for support.

  • It’s Up to Us (County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency)

    • Provides resources and mental health support for a variety of populations in San Diego County.

    • Or call 1-888-724-7240 for the San Diego Access and Crisis Line.

Helpful Community or U.S.-based organizations

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

    • Provides support and education for families living with severe mental illness.

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    • Provides support and resources for those seeking treatment for mental health and substance abuse.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    • Provides support and resources for individuals experience domestic violence. Also provides a safety plan.

    • Or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline

    • Provides support and resources for individuals who have experienced sexual assault.

    • Or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

  • National Center for PTSD

    • Provides educational information, resources, and support for individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives. While this website was created with the Department of Veteran Affairs, the educational info is available to everyone and provides general information about Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment options.

    • About Face is part of the National Center of PTSD and provides information for veterans regarding PTSD. The page contains helpful videos of actual veterans, their family members, and VA providers talking about their personal experiences in dealing with PTSD from their perspectives.

  • LGBT National Help Center

    • Provides resources, support, and a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Asians Do Therapy

    • Provides information for Asians and Asian Americans considering therapy services. The site aims to help reduce stigma of seeking mental health care for Asians and Asian Americans by providing information on what therapy looks like and how to seek help when needed.