Welcome! Whatever brought you here, you are welcome, and we can go at your pace.
Welcome! Whatever brought you here, you are welcome, and we can go at your pace.
In the event of any life-threatening emergency, including immediate risk of suicide or self-harm, a medical crisis, or a safety threat to yourself or others, call 911 or go directly to your nearest emergency room. For ongoing support, including LGBTQ+ crisis services and mental health support, these resources are available 24/7, and dispatchers can send police, fire, or emergency medical support as needed.
Access free 24/7 national support through the crisis lifeline, which offers essential mental health support, including specialized LGBTQ+ crisis services. For more information, visit https://988lifeline.org.
County of SB Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line (24/7)
If you are facing a mental health or substance-use crisis, our crisis lifeline offers crucial support, including referrals and mobile response services. We are committed to providing inclusive LGBTQ+ crisis services that cater to the needs of all individuals seeking mental health support.
Visit us at https://www.countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness.
Crisis Text Line provides a vital crisis lifeline, offering text-based crisis support and mental health support available 24/7, including dedicated LGBTQ+ crisis services. Visit https://www.crisistextline.org for help.
Call or text for confidential emotional and mental health support through our crisis lifeline, which also offers dedicated LGBTQ+ crisis services. Visit us at https://www.t-mha.org.
Emergency shelter, LGBTQ+ crisis services, counseling, and safety planning are essential components of our crisis lifeline, providing vital mental health support to those in need.
For immediate crisis lifeline support, call (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678. Access vital LGBTQ+ crisis services and mental health support tailored for youth. Visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org for more information.
Noah’s Anchorage (Youth 12–17) provides essential youth shelter and crisis services, including specialized LGBTQ+ crisis services and mental health support. For more information, visit https://www.noahsanchorage.o.
YouthWell connects youth and families in Santa Barbara County to essential mental health support resources through a searchable directory, event calendar, workshops, and support groups. They also provide access to crisis lifelines and LGBTQ+ crisis services to ensure that everyone finds the help they need.
Cortez Psychological Services, Inc.
Christina Cortez, PsyD. PSY35917
924 Anacapa Street | Unit 4E | Santa Barbara | California | 93101