Hotlines/Crisis Intervention

Hotlines and crisis intervention services, such as those listed below, can be helpful when a troubling situation arises. Examples of such situations include attempted or anticipated suicide, bizarre or unusual behavior, inability to manage basic self-care, and presence in a potentially abusive or dangerous situation.

If you need help, please call one of the following:

Mobile Crisis Treatment Team - tel: 355-8300
M-F 11AM-10PM & Weekend 12PM-7PM
- Crisis hotline
- Offers home visits for treatment: M-F 11AM-10PM

San Francisco General Hospital - tel: 206-8125
Psychiatric Emergency Services
1001 Potrero Avenue, 24/7
- For all mental health emergencies

San Francisco Suicide Prevention - tel: 781-0500
24/7 hotline
http://www.sfsuicide.org/index2.html
- Suicide prevention

Friendship Line for the Elderly - tel: 752-3778
Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention
24/7 hotline
http://www.growthhouse.org/cesp.html
- Counseling

Child Crisis Services - tel: 970-3800
24/7 hotline
- Specifically for children
- Offers home visit for evaluation and treatment

Westside Crisis Clinic - tel: 353-5050
888 Turk Street, Mon-Sat 9-7
- Offers immediate help for those suffering from an emotional crisis