Suicide Prevention
Crisis Lines
Orange County Crisis Prevention Hotline
Provides toll-free, 24-hour, immediate, confidential, culturally and linguistically appropriate, over-the-phone suicide prevention services to anyone who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
877-727-4747 (OC SPECIFIC)
Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+)
A national suicide prevention and crisis hotline for the LGBTQ population.
(866) 488-7386
Teen Line
Teen Line is a confidential hotline for teenagers which operates every evening from 6:00-10:00 pm PST. If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you!
You can call at 800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336), text by texting “TEEN” to 839863, or email at teenlineonline.org/talk-now.
800-852-8336
Centralized Assessment Team (CAT)
Provides mobile response, including mental health evaluations/assessments, for those who are experiencing a mental health crisis, 24 hours per day/7 day per week. In response to psychiatric emergencies, staff provides crisis intervention for hospital diversions, evaluations for involuntary hospitalizations, and assistance for police, fire, and social service agencies. Assessment/consultation services are provided in Hospital Emergency Departments (ED) for patients in need of or waiting for, inpatient services. This bi-lingual/bi-cultural staff works with family members to provide information, referrals, and community support services.
866-830-6011
Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741-741 to text confidentially with a
trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7.
The OC Warm Line
The NAMI-OC WarmLine is a free and confidential service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents. If you, a family member, or a loved one are experiencing mental health concerns, substance abuse, loneliness, or are in need of community resources, The WarmLine is for you!
Services are available 365 days a year. M-F 9 am to 3 am and Saturday-Sunday 10 am to 3 am
714-991-6412 (OC Local Line)
877-910-WARM (9276)
Live chat is available at www.namioc.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Call or Text 988
This free, 24-hour hotline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. You can also call or chat with Lifeline if you are concerned about someone else.
