Crisis Phones & Warmlines

Mental Health Emergency (24/7): Dial 988

For you or someone else needing IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION related to a current mental health crisis. Nationally.

StarVista Crisis Hotline (24/7): 650-579-0350

For you or someone else experiencing emotional distress, feeling sad or hopeless, OR for someone who has expressed to you these same symptoms or worse. Serving San Mateo County, CA residents.

StarVista Teen/Youth Text Line: (650) 747–6463

For Youth and Young Adults in crisis or not needing to chat confidentially with trained youth peer counselors under Crisis Center staff supervision about various topics. Available Mondays to Fridays from 4 pm to 10 pm for San Mateo County, CA residents.

California Peer-Run Warmline (24/7): 855-845-7415

For you or someone else needing non-emergency emotional support by phone. Operated by Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF). Can also be reached by online instant messaging. Serving residents of California.

Heart & Soul Peer Support (Not Urgent)

For you or someone preferring to connect with a member of the Heart & Soul team, call 650-232-7426 and leave a message after the tone OR send us an email at INeedSupport@heartandsoulinc.org. Whichever way you choose, please include your name, phone number and the best time to reach you. Someone will reach out to you within 48 hours.