Wondering what support might work for you?

Check out this guide to help you decide. Mental Health Support Options

Crisis Resources

For emergencies that need an immediate response, call or text 9-1-1

When contacting 911 during a mental health crisis, request a crisis intervention trained (CIT) officer. To find out how to prepare and what to expect, learn more at www.smchealth.org/mh911

If you know someone who is in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for 24/7 confidential support.

Call

  • StarVista Crisis Hotline: (650) 579-0350
  • National Lifeline: 988

Text

  • StarVista Teen Crisis Services (Mon-Thurs, 4:30pm-9:30pm): 650-747-6463
  • National Crisis Texline: 988

Visit

Non-Crisis Resources

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Access Call Center 800-686-0101 and TTY (for hearing impaired): dial 711

If you need help finding mental health and substance-use services call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center for information, an assessment and a referral based on individual needs.

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services serves San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal & those who are uninsured.

Learn how to request services through the Access Call Center.

 

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Website:
smchealth.org/bhrsservices

Behavioral Health Services & Resources

Substance Use Services & Resources

From TakeAction4MH Website:
Your Mental Wellness Plan
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What Might Work for You – Mental Health Support Options
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Recipes for Wellness & Self-Care
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Trainings

Suicide prevention trainings provide in-depth knowledge for community members on how to support someone who is considering suicide or is at risk of suicide and include the following:

Be Sensitive, Be Brave (BSBB)

Be Sensitive, Be Brave (BSBB) is an introductory 2-hour workshop that infuses culture and diversity throughout and includes Be Sensitive Be Brave for Mental Health and Be Sensitive Be Brave for Suicide Prevention.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an introductory 4.5-8 hour skills-based training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health or substance use or crises and includes Adult MHFA, Youth MHFA and Teen MHFA.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an advanced two-day interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

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