About California’s Crisis Care Continuum
California’s Crisis Care Continuum includes the providers and services that support people experiencing a behavioral health crisis—in the moment and throughout their recovery journey. This includes 24/7/365 staffed Crisis Centers for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, mobile crisis teams to provide time-sensitive, in-person support wherever someone is located, and stabilization services to guide people toward recovery and long-term wellbeing. Together, these three systems work in unison to ensure no Californian ever has to face a crisis alone.
Someone to Call
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 judgement-free support for mental health, suicide, and substance use-related problems. People can call, text, or chat 988 for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Find information on California’s 988 Network of Crisis Centers and other resources.
Someone to Respond
Mobile crisis provides an in-person response to people in behavioral health crisis wherever they are—home, work, or in the community. Learn about mobile crisis services and M-TAC’s training, resources, and ongoing coaching and consultation for counties and their mobile crisis teams.
Somewhere to Go
Crisis stabilization services provide support and care for people in behavioral health crisis. These include short-term inpatient care, community-based services, and other supports. Learn more about crisis stabilization services in California and how to access them.
