Desert Community Resources

If you are experiencing emotional distress and would like to speak to someone call one of the following crisis lines:

For more information about each entity listed visit their website by clicking on each name.

National Crisis Text Line Go to the National Crisis Text Line Site

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. With over 42 million messages processed to date, we’re growing quickly, but so is the need.

View the frequently asked questions

Inland Southern California Crisis Helpline Seek help at the HELPLine

The HELPLine is a free, confidential Crisis/Suicide Intervention service. Operated by highly trained volunteers, the line is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Phone: 951-686-HELP (4357)

988 Lifeline Chat and Text Get help at the Suicide Prevention Lifeline site

988 Lifeline Chat and Text Connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support. 

To text with a crisis counselor, send a text to 988 on your phone.

For Veterans and Service Members: Chat with the Veterans Crisis Line

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For Deaf/Hard of hearing: ASL now

 

CA Youth Crisis Hotline Visit the statewide emergency response system for youth

The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California. Call 800-843-5200 or select the link above for more information.

 

Veterans Crisis Line Find assistance for Veterans in crisis

24/7, Confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You dont have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. 

Dial 988 then Press 1

Chat Online

Text 838255

 

The Trevor Lifeline Get crisis and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth

National organization providing crisis and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) Youth

Phone: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

Chat with Trevor Project

Text: 678-678

 

​Cares Line (RUHS) Mental Health &Substance Abuse

    Phone: 800-499-3008