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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health, addiction, or housing crisis, you can get immediate support through the resources below.

If You Are Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat online any time, for any level of distress. Trained counselors provide confidential, judgment-free support 24/7. Select your language from the menu options.

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Or call your local mobile behavioral health crisis team for an on-scene evaluation, de-escalation, support, and referrals. The teams respond without law enforcement or paramedics.

If You Are Worried About Someone Else

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The 988 counselors are here for you, too, because it can be frightening when a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. It’s hard to know what to say or do. Call, text, or chat online 24/7.

Or call your local mobile behavioral health crisis team for an on-scene evaluation, de-escalation, support, and referrals. The teams respond without law enforcement or paramedics.

Not sure if they need help? Knowing the warning signs of suicide may help you determine if a loved one is at risk.

Learn the Warning Signs of Suicide

When to Call 911

One of the hardest things a family may have to do is call the police when a loved one is behaving in an unsafe manner and posing a danger to themselves or others. In those critical moments when police intervention may be required, knowing what to say to dispatchers can make a difference. The following resource offers strategies and scripts to guide your conversation:

What to Say When You Call 911

If You Need Immediate Addiction Recovery Support

The North Bay has several nonprofit detox centers and 24/7 crisis hotlines, including:

  • Orenda Center Orenda Center – Co-ed residential withdrawal management for Sonoma County residents. Program pre-screens available 24/7. Call 707.565.7460
  • Helen Vine Recovery Center – Co-ed residential withdrawal management for Marin County residents. Call 415.492.0818
  • Athena House – Residential withdrawal management for women and nonbinary adults in Sonoma County. Call 707.335.0702
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline – Call for free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information for any county. Call 1.800.662.HELP (4357)
  • Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous – Visit aa.org or na.org to find local meetings and support.

If You Need Immediate Housing Support

  • Marin Country For individuals – Coordinated Entry Line at 415.473.HOME (4663), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • For families – Homeward Bound at 415.457.2115, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sonoma County HomeFirst – 866.542.5480
  • Napa County CoordinatedAdobe Outreach – 707.271.7818
  • Lake County Find the intake location nearest you at www.lakecoc.org/accesspoints
  • Mendocino County Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center – 707.234.3270
  • Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center – 707.961.0172
  • If you are fleeing domestic violence Center for Domestic Peace Domestic Violence Hotline at 415.924.6616 (English) or 415.924.3456 (Spanish)

If You’re Not Sure What You Need: Get in Touch

Call Buckelew Programs at 415.457.6964 or send us a note. Buckelew’s “No Wrong Door” policy ensures everyone seeking support is met with compassion, support, and resources – no matter where they start their journey. We are committed to removing barriers and helping you access care when you need it most.