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
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.
Inland Southern California Crisis 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
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
Haga clic agui para acceder al chat en espanol
For Deaf/Hard of hearing: ASL now
CA Youth Crisis Hotline
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
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
Text 838255
The Trevor Lifeline
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)
Text: 678-678
Cares Line (RUHS) Mental Health &Substance Abuse
Phone: 800-499-3008
