Reaching out to our San Francisco hotline marks a turning point when addiction or mental health feels too heavy to carry alone. Your search today shows courage during what must be a difficult time.
According to NAMI, 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, with three-quarters developing by age 24. Right here in California, almost 1 in 7 California adults struggles with mental health issues, with 287,000 young Californians with major depression going without any treatment.
The good news is that you’re not alone in this fight. If you or your loved one is facing addiction or mental health challenges, San Francisco has several resources to support residents through recovery and healing.
National Mental Health Resources
- National Rehab Hotline
The National Rehab Hotline offers round-the-clock assistance for people struggling with substance use or mental health issues. Through our SF helpline, callers can speak with trained counselors who provide confidential support, treatment information and connections to trusted local resources.
(866) 210-1303 - NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness serves as America’s largest grassroots mental health organization. It educates the public about mental health conditions, advocates for better policies and provides free support groups for families affected by mental illness. NAMI helps connect people with similar experiences through local chapters and programs. The helpline staff offers guidance, answers questions and provides information about available resources.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 62640 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Back in 1992, Congress set up SAMHSA to tackle America’s behavioral health challenges. This agency sits within Health and Human Services and works to make sure you can find help when dealing with mental health or addiction problems. SAMHSA emphasizes that mental health matters just as much as physical health.
Its work includes funding local treatment centers, publishing research on effective practices and running national helplines. It focuses on helping people who struggle with substance use disorders, serious mental illness or both conditions together.
Call: (877) SAMHSA-7 (726-4727)
TTY: (800) 487-4889 - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone close to you feels desperate, hopeless or trapped, help is just three digits away. The 988 lifeline connects callers to trained counselors who listen, provide support and share resources. Your call routes automatically to a local crisis center based on your phone’s area code. This service runs 24-7 and is completely free.
Call or Text: 988
Help for San Francisco Residents
- Mental Health SF
This city program was created in 2019 to help more San Franciscans access mental health and substance use treatment, with special attention to those without housing. The helpline connects callers to an extensive network of over 400 mental health and substance use programs throughout the city. Mental Health SF strengthens the support system for people struggling with psychological challenges, addiction or both conditions simultaneously.
(888) 246-3333 - San Francisco Suicide Prevention
Operating since 1962, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, also known as the Felton Institute, holds the distinction of being America’s oldest community-based crisis call center. The dedicated team of over 200 volunteers represents the cultural richness of San Francisco while handling an impressive 55,000 calls yearly. Whatever your background or situation, someone is ready to listen through their San Francisco mental health services.
Call: (415) 781-0500
Text: (415) 200-2920 - Comprehensive Crisis Services
Comprehensive Crisis Services brings mental health help to San Francisco families in need. It focuses on serving city residents who might otherwise fall through the cracks, such as people with limited income, those without insurance and Medi-Cal recipients. The mobile teams help children and teens up to age 18 during psychiatric emergencies, regardless of insurance status. Services run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends from noon to 8 p.m., with on-call support after hours.
(415) 970-4000 for adults
(415) 970-3800 for children
San Francisco Hotline for Residents
Sometimes the hardest battles happen in silence. When addiction or mental health struggles become too much to bear, these resources become a lifeline.
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or someone you care about, we at the National Rehab Hotline can help. Contact us through our mental health hotline in San Francisco for help with addiction, depression, anxiety or any other mental health challenges. We look forward to hearing from you.