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Emergency Contacts and Mental Health Resources

Below are places where you can find support. Remember that your safety is the top priority. If you find yourself in a high-risk or dangerous situation, leave as soon as possible and call 911.


Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT): Dial 911

A Licensed Mental Health Specialist Responds with Law Enforcement


Access/Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240

Provides Both Emergency and Non-emergency Services/Resources


National Suicide Intervention Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

If you or someone you are with is suicidal, try to get the person to seek immediate help from the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911. Eliminate access to firearms or other potential tools for suicide, including unsupervised access to medications.

San Diego Central Area Resources

Psychiatric Hospital of San Diego County

3853 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92110

phone: (619) 692-8200   web:  sandiegocounty.gov

Open Every Day, 24 hours a day

Jane Westin Center

1045 Ninth Avenue   San Diego, CA 92101

phone: (619) 235-2600   web:  comresearch.org

Open Every Day, 8am - 10pm

Gifford Clinic ā€“ Outpatient Psychiatry

140 W Arbor Drive, #2007   San Diego, CA 92103

phone: (619) 543-7795   web:  health.ucsd.edu

Hours of Operation: Monday ā€“ Friday, 8am - 5pm

Neighborhood House Association Project Enable

286 Euclid Avenue, #102   San Diego, CA 92114

phone: (619) 266-2111   web:  neighborhoodhouse.org

Hours of Operation: Monday ā€“ Friday, 8am ā€“ 5pm

San Diego South Bay Area Resources

San Diego County Emergency Screening Unit

4309 Third Avenue   Chula Vista, CA 92103

phone: (619) 876-4502   web:  sandiegocounty.gov

Open Every Day, 24 Hours a Day

Maria Sardinas Wellness Recovery Center

1 465 30th Street, Suite K  San Diego, CA 92154

phone: (619) 428-1000   web:  comresearch.org

Hours of Operation: Monday ā€“ Friday, 9am ā€“ 5pm

South Bay Guidance Center

1196 3rd Avenue   Chula Vista, CA 91911

phone: (619) 427-4661   web:  comresearch.org

Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 9am ā€“ 5pm,  Thursday, 12pm-8pm


San Diego East County Area Resources

East County Mental Health

1000 Broadway, #210   El Cajon, CA 92021

phone: (619) 401-5500   web:  sandiegocounty.gov

Hours of Operation: Monday ā€“ Friday, 8am-5pm

H eartland Center

460 N Magnolia Avenue, #110   El Cajon, CA 92020

phone: (619) 440-5133   web:  comresearch.org

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

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