We understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, it's important to know that you don't have to face it alone. There are resources and people ready to support you whenever you need it. We've compiled a list of national mental health hotlines that provide confidential, compassionate help, available 24/7. There are also organizations here to support you on campus. Don’t hesitate to reach out; someone is always there to listen.
National Mental Health Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Phone: 988
- Website: 988lifeline.org
- Description: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.
Crisis Text Line
- Text: HOME to 741741
- Website: crisistextline.org
- Description: Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
- Text BEGIN to 88788
- Website: thehotline.org
- Description: Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained crisis counselor.
California Child Abuse Hotline
- Within the state of California, call (800) 344-6000
- Description: call to speak with a social worker and get additional resources for help if you are:
- are concerned about a child’s safety,
- are a parent afraid you may harm your child,
- are a child or youth who believes you are being abused.
UC Campus Specific Resources:
UC Berkeley
- Student Mental Health Services: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/student-mental-health
- Phone number: (510) 642-2000
UC Los Angeles
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/
- After-hours crisis counseling available by phone: (310) 825-0768
UC San Diego
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://caps.ucsd.edu/
- Phone number: (858) 534-3755
UC Riverside
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucr.edu/
- Phone number: (951) 827-5531
UC San Francisco
- Student mental health and wellbeing: https://studentmentalhealth.ucsf.edu/
- Phone number: (415) 476-1281
UC Santa Barbara
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://caps.sa.ucsb.edu/
- Phone number: 805-893-4411
UC Merced
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucmerced.edu/
- Phone number: (209) 228-4400
UC Santa Cruz
- Counseling & Psychological Services: https://caps.ucsc.edu/
- Phone number: (831) 459-2628
UC Davis
- Student Health and Counseling Services: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/
- Psychiatry Phone Number: (530) 752-2351
UC Irvine
- Counseling Center: https://counseling.uci.edu/
- Phone Number: (949) 824-6457
