Santa Barbara County Crisis Resources - Thriving Spirit Counseling

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If you are experiencing a crisis, you should go to your local emergency room, or call 911.

If your crisis is not life-threatening, and you want mental health help near me in Ventura County, you can reach to the following mental health support crisis and warm lines.

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Crisis Support Lines

Reaching out to crisis hotlines can help you get support for yourself or a loved one. A mental health crisis could include:

suicidal thoughts
concerns you might hurt yourself in some way
emotional dysregulation that cannot be calmed
violent behavior that cannot be controlled
concerns that someone may hurt themselves or others

These are numbers you can call if you just need someone to talk to. If you are feeling anxious, panicky, or struggling with symptoms of depression, a Warm Line conversation can be helpful.

Mental Health/Suicide Crisis Hotlines

988 Crisis Line: California Mental Health Crisis/Suicide Prevention: Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. En españiol texto HOLA a 741741.
Santa Barbara County Access Team - including Mobile Crisis Team: 888-868-1649
Central Coast Hotline: (800) 783-0607
Tri-Counties Regional Center Crisis Support for clients of TRC: 1-800-953-9593
Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 385-9200
Cottage Hospital Emergency Room, 24-hour emergency line: (805) 569-7210

Youth Crisis Support

Youth and Family Crisis Services (1-866-998-2243)
California Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200
1-800-RUNAWAY or online chat: 1800runaway.org
Family Urgent Response System (FURS): 833-939-3877. A free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth and your caregivers to call and get immediate help for any big or small issues you may be having.

Domestic Violence Hotlines

Domestic/Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-300-2218 (24/7)
Coalition for Family Harmony: 800-300-2181
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text Text LOVEIS to 22522
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) or online chat at strongheartshelpline.org. A confidential, 24/7 culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans.
Domestic Violence Solutions: (805) 963-4458

Sexual Assault Hotlines

Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center, 24-hour response line ~ (805) 564-3696
STESA (Stand Together to End Sexual Assault): (805) 564-3696
Domestic/Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-300-2218 (24/7)

LGBTQ+

Human Trafficking Hotlines

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)

Veterans Crisis

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Text to 838255.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: +1-877-424-3838 and Press 1, 24/7.
War Vet Call Center: 1-877-927-8387 to talk about your military experience or other concerns during your transition from military to civilian life.
Women Veterans Call Center: Call 1-855-VA-Women (1-855-829-6636) 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday;8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday. Chat 8 a.m.–10 p.m. ET Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET, Saturday.
Real Warriors: Call 1-866-966-1020, available 24/7. Chat online 24/7. provides information and resources about psychological health, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury.