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.
Call 211 for local mental health counseling, support and crisis response services.
If you are in crisis or experiencing 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
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:
- Mental Health Providers (In-language available)
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Quick Guide
Insurance Support:
- “Understanding Health Insurance,” NAMI
- “Types of Health Insurance,” NAMI
- California Department of Managed Healthcare (DMHC)
- California Department of Insurance
- Covered California
Looking for substance use prevention and treatment services?
Sacramento County provides prevention and treatment services for alcohol and drug use/abuse.
Click to view the “Community Resource List for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services.”
The Sacramento County System of Care Main Assessment Intake for Youth and Adults can be contacted Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. at: 916-874-9754
Adult:
(916) 874-9754
[Toll Free]: (888) 881-4881
Education and Support
Explore these organizations and learn about living well with a mental health condition in Sacramento County and in California.
Education
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.
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