Governor Gavin Newsom just announced additional resources that are available to Californians to help with the stress from the coronavirus pandemic. The state wants to provide "psychological first aid" to residents with peer-to-peer support for adults, kids and caregivers to assist with daily routines. California Surgeon Dr. Nadine Burke says we need to continue to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally.
“Actions we’re all taking…physical distancing, handwashing, wearing masks and proper disinfecting remain top priority. But while we keep our physical support, our need for emotional and spiritual is important for physical and mental health."
You can see all of the websites and phone numbers for your resources below:
CRISIS HOTLINES
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 (TTY 800-846-8517) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for 24/7 support.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
• California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines: Find phone numbers and links to all the suicide and crisis hotlines by county in California.
• California Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 1-855-845-7415 for 24/7 non-emergency support.
YOUTH AND TEENS
• California Youth Crisis Line: Youth ages 12-24 can call or text 1-800-843-5200 for 24/7 crisis support.
• TEEN LINE: Teens can talk to another teen by texting “TEEN” to 839863 from 6pm – 9pm, or call 1-800-852-8336 from 6pm – 10pm.
VETERANS
• Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255 for 24/7 support.
FIRST RESPONDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
• Fire/EMS helpline: Call 1-888-731-FIRE to get 24/7 help for a variety of behavioral health issues.
• COPLINE: Call 1-800-267-5463 to find support 24/7 for law enforcement officers.
CALIFORNIA SENIORS
• Friendship Line: Call 1-800-971-0016 for 24/7 support if you are 60 years or older, or an adult living with disabilities.
• Senior Information Line: Call 1-800-510-2020 for help finding local assistance.
LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS
• Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for 24/7 information and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth.
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: Call 1-800-273-8255 from 1pm – 9pm for support, information or help finding resources.
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS
• National Suicide Prevention Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline: Access 24/7 video relay service by dialing 1-800-273-8255 (TTY 1-800-799-4889).
SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
• SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP for 24/7 information and referrals in English and Spanish.
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Find drug or alcohol treatment programs.
• Local county access lines: Find your local number for help seeking substance use disorder services.
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