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Behavioral health treatment, crisis intervention, substance use recovery, and outpatient mental health services across San Diego County.
Health — San Diego County, California
Health & Mental Health
This page connects individuals, families, and veterans with medical, mental health, crisis, and substance use treatment services throughout San Diego County.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
Comprehensive medical and mental health care for veterans, including counseling, substance use treatment, and specialty services.
- Address3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
- Phone(858) 552-8585
- Onlinewww.va.gov/san-diego-health-care (opens in a new tab)
Immediate Crisis & Mental Health Support (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineStart here
24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises.
San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)Start here
24/7 mental health crisis support, suicide prevention, and referrals for county behavioral health services.
County Behavioral Health Services
San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
Mental health and substance use disorder services for children, adults, families, and transitional-age youth.
Community Clinics & Primary Care
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Primary care, mental health services, dental care, and substance use treatment regardless of insurance status.
San Diego American Indian Health Center
Culturally responsive medical, behavioral health, and wellness services.
Substance Use & Recovery Services
McAlister Institute
Residential and outpatient substance use treatment, recovery housing, and family services.
TURN Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral health treatment, substance use recovery programs, and supportive services.
Veterans Health & Mental Health Services
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Comprehensive medical, mental health, substance use, and specialty care for veterans.
- Address3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
- Phone(858) 552-8585
- Onlinewww.va.gov/san-diego-health-care (opens in a new tab)
San Diego Vet Center
Confidential counseling for combat veterans, MST survivors, and families.
- Address2790 Truxtun Rd, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92106
- Phone(858) 642-1500
- Onlinewww.va.gov/san-diego-vet-center (opens in a new tab)
Youth, Family & Trauma-Informed Care
Rady Children's Hospital Behavioral Health
Mental health and psychiatric services for children and adolescents.
San Diego Youth Services
Mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and housing support for youth and families.
Many behavioral health and counseling programs have eligibility requirements or waitlists. Calling 988 or 2-1-1 San Diego is often the fastest way to identify available services based on location, insurance, age, and urgency.
Still not sure where to start?
Call 2-1-1 San Diego. It is free and confidential.
Navigators there work through housing, food, healthcare, legal aid, employment, and veteran services with you. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for immediate mental health support, 24/7.
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