BERKELEY MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact one of these hotlines immediately.
If you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else call 911.
Therapy is for Everyone
Therapy can be beneficial to everyone, not just those who seem to need it the most. Therapy can help you develop positive coping mechanisms which will help you get through hard times within your life. These difficult times may be a death of a loved one, divorce, school stress, the loss of a job, etc. Therapy will also help you strengthen your relationships, whether that is with your family, a significant other, friends, etc. Some benefits of therapy include less pain, better sleep, improved communication, less stress, and increased happiness.
Crisis Lines
Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention
9-8-8 or 800-273-8255
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Can call or text
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Auto-directed to a local crisis line from area code.
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​They WILL call the police if you are a danger to yourself or others.
Nationwide Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention
​1-866-488-7386
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Support hotline for LGBTQ or GSM youth
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"If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now."
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Limited to 30 min, just call back after 30 min.
Teen Line
1-310-855-HOPE (4673)
or 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)
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Connects teens in crisis with other teens who understand what they’re going through.
Blackline
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Call or text 1(800) 604-584
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Geared towards the LGBTQI, BIPOC community
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Anonymous and confidential line to report negative, physical, and inappropriate contact with police
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Provides immediate crisis counseling
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
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1-800-309-2131
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510-420-2460 (Main)
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They will call the police without your consent if they believe you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others.
Panic Attack Hotline
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1-800-64-panic (72642)
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Provide information about what happens during an attack and tips to help get through it
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For those in crisis, as well as those who are just seeking more information about the disorder.
Crisis Text Line
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Text HOME to 741741 to get connected to a counselor
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Provides support addressing negative emotions and suicidal thoughts
Trans Lifeline
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877-565-8860
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T4T trans support hotline. Do not need to be in crisis to call.
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Has a microgrant program to cover name & gender change paperwork costs.
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No non-consensual active rescue (calling cops or law enforcement)
Racial Equity Support Line
503-575-3764
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Support hotline for racial minorities
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Offers support for those feeling the emotional impacts of racist violence and microaggressions, as well as immigration struggles and other cross-cultural issues
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Not 24/7, hours: weekdays from 10am to 7pm