Crisis Help in California
Tap any number to call it. Every line here is free and confidential, and you do not need a parent, a social worker or an account to use it. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Any Crisis, Any Time: Call or Text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in California.
California's Own Crisis Lines
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Teen Line
Crisis lineVERIFIEDFor YouthTeens, and anyone who calls about a teen — answered by trained teen listeners
Calls 6 PM – 10 PM, texts 6 PM – 9 PM Pacific time (988 is 24/7)
Checked 2026-09-26 on didihirsch.orgCalHOPE Warm Line
Peer supportVERIFIEDAnyone in California who needs to talk to someone — peer-run emotional support
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on calhope.orgCalHOPE Warm Line (Spanish)
Peer supportVERIFIEDSpanish-speaking callers in California
24/7
Checked 2026-09-26 on calhope.org
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Numbers were last checked against California's own website on 2026-09-26. Crisis lines change hands sometimes — if a number here is not working, call 988 and someone will still take your call.