If you or someone you know is having a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department if it is safe to do so.

In San Mateo County, there are a few options for crisis services:

 

• StarVista Crisis Center and BHRS 24/7 Crisis Hotline and Mobile Crisis Response:
  Residents can call the crisis line at any time for immediate support. Trained crisis counselors can help via phone call or dispatch a mobile crisis-response team of mental health clinicians to come in person if needed.
  Contact: 650-579-0350
  www.smchealth.org/crisis-services

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• National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
  Residents can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free and confidential support. In many cases, local calls and texts are forwarded to the StarVista team.
  Contact: call or text 988
  www.smchealth.org/suicide-prevention
   

• Non-emergency Support and Referral Services:
  Residents can use the Access Call Center for assessments, general mental health or substance use services and referrals.
  Contact: (800) 686-0101
  TTY: 711