Crisis Services

Call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text 24/7 for support with mental-health or substance-use related crisis.

When you call 988, you will talk to a counselor in your area code. If you do not have a 510 or 341 area code but want to connect with a local counselor, call (800) 309-2131.

The counselor will ask about your safety, listen to your problem, and provide support. Your counselor may connect you with a local mobile crisis team. If you are about to hurt yourself or others, your counselor may contact police or other emergency services.

Calls to 911 can also lead to trained support

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies like suicide attempts.  Ask for mental health support: trained responders may include the City of Berkeley's Mobile Crisis Team.

Call (510) 981-5900 to request support for urgent but non-life-threatening situations.  The Mobile Crisis Team can also be dispatched via this non-emergency number.

Mobile Crisis Team hours:

• Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:30 am- 10:00 pm

Mobile Crisis responses may include mental health professionals, firefighter-paramedics, or police officers who work together to provide support and ensure safety.  When the Mobile Crisis Team is unavailable, trained public safety personnel will respond.

To request a consultation or leave a non-urgent message, contact the Mobile Crisis Team voicemail line at (510) 981-5254.

Learn more about the full breadth of mental and behavioral health services in Berkeley.