Here are resources available in California for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and emotional support: --- ### **National and Statewide Crisis Hotlines** 1. **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - 24/7 free and confidential support for anyone in distress. - Phone: **988** - Website: [www.988lifeline.org](https://www.988lifeline.org/) 2. **California Youth Crisis Line** - Support for youth ages 12–24 and their families. - Phone: 1-800-843-5200 (24/7) - Website: [www.calyouth.org](https://www.calyouth.org/) 3. **Crisis Text Line** - Text-based support for individuals in crisis. - Text **HOME** to 741741 - Website: [www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) 4. **Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)** - Crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth. - Phone: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7) - Text: **START** to 678678 - Website: [www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) --- ### **Local Suicide Prevention Hotlines** 1. **Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Los Angeles County)** - Provides mental health services and suicide prevention support. - Phone: 1-800-854-7771 - Website: [www.didihirsch.org](https://www.didihirsch.org/) 2. **San Francisco Suicide Prevention** - Support for people in distress in the Bay Area. - Phone: 1-415-781-0500 (24/7) - Website: [www.sfsuicide.org](https://www.sfsuicide.org/) 3. **Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline** - Free and confidential support for Santa Clara County residents. - Phone: 1-855-278-4204 (24/7) - Website: [www.sccgov.org](https://www.sccgov.org/) 4. **San Diego Access and Crisis Line** - Mental health crisis support for San Diego County. - Phone: 1-888-724-7240 (24/7) - Website: [www.up2sd.org](https://www.up2sd.org/) --- ### **Community and Peer Support** 1. **Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) - San Diego** - Peer-led support groups for individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. - Phone: 1-619-482-0297 - Website: [www.soslsd.org](https://www.soslsd.org/) 2. **NAMI California (National Alliance on Mental Illness)** - Peer support groups and resources for individuals with mental health conditions. - Phone: 1-800-950-6264 - Website: [www.namica.org](https://www.namica.org/) 3. **The Friendship Line (For Seniors)** - A warmline and crisis line specifically for older adults. - Phone: 1-800-971-0016 (24/7) - Website: [www.ioaging.org](https://www.ioaging.org/) --- ### **Online and Text-Based Resources** 1. **7 Cups of Tea** - Free online emotional support chat with trained listeners. - Website: [www.7cups.com](https://www.7cups.com/) 2. **Lifeline Chat** - Confidential online chat with trained counselors. - Website: [www.988lifeline.org/chat](https://www.988lifeline.org/chat) --- ### **Programs for Specific Groups** 1. **Veterans Crisis Line** - For veterans and their families in crisis. - Phone: **988** then Press 1 - Text: 838255 - Website: [www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) 2. **StrongHearts Native Helpline** - Support for Native American individuals, including those at risk of suicide. - Phone: 1-844-762-8483 - Website: [www.strongheartshelpline.org](https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/) 3. **Trans Lifeline** - Peer support for transgender individuals in crisis. - Phone: 1-877-565-8860 - Website: [www.translifeline.org](https://www.translifeline.org/) --- ### **Resources for Prevention and Education** 1. **Know the Signs - Suicide is Preventable** - California’s suicide prevention campaign with tools to recognize and respond to warning signs. - Website: [www.suicideispreventable.org](https://www.suicideispreventable.org/) 2. **American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)** - Education and awareness about suicide prevention. - California Chapter Locator: [www.afsp.org](https://www.afsp.org/) --- Let me know if you'd like assistance connecting to any of these resources or need further help.