Mental Health Services, Support and Resources

Whether you’re looking for local treatment options, need a supportive community or simply want more information on mental health conditions, you’re in the right place.

For mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or simply someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline offers caring counselors ready to help. Call or text 988 for mental health counseling, support, and crisis response services.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Crisis Services & Support

Suicide Prevention Hotline

We can all help to prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

(800) 273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Mental Health Crisis Services

Mental health crisis services are available 7 days a week at the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic located at:

2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300,
Sacramento, CA 95817

(916) 520-2460

24/7 Youth Support: The Source

24/7 support to Sacramento County youth up to 26 years old and caregivers during times of crisis and struggle. Priority is given to current and former foster youth, or caregivers of a foster youth.

(916) 787-7678
Call or TEXT

Local Mental Health Information & Support

Many health insurance plans provide mental health services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. If you have private insurance, please contact your health insurance member services with questions, or for more information regarding your benefits.

Click to view Sacramento County’s Mental Health Plan and Provider Lists:

Insurance Support:

Education and Support

Explore these organizations and learn about living well with a mental health condition in Sacramento County and in California.

Education

Substance Use Treatment & Support

To prevent misuse and increase treatment and recovery, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration works to educate about the risks of substance use, increase prevention activities, fund community-based treatment services, support recovery, and gather and evaluate data about substance use across the nation.

Sacramento County provides local prevention and treatment services for alcohol and drug use/abuse. Click here for the “Community Resource List for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services.”

For assistance with substance use treatment in Sacramento County, you can contact The Sacramento County System of Care Main Assessment Intake for Youth and Adults Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. at:

  • 916-874-9754
  • [Toll Free]: (888) 881-4881

Project Partners

More than 100 community-based partners throughout Sacramento County have come together to support the “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project. Learn more about the services and support these vital organizations provide.

View a full list of our partners

Speakers’ Bureau Stories

Stopping Stigma in our community will take the voices of many. If you are living with a mental illness, have a friend or loved one living with a mental illness, or want to support our efforts, join the Stop Stigma Sacramento Speakers Bureau or invite a speaker to speak at an upcoming event.

Learn More

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