How Can You Get Mental Health Services in Sacramento?

National Suicide Prevention Hotline  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health Crisis Services
Mental health crisis services are available 7 days a week at the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic located at:  2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 520-246

24/7 Youth Support: The Source. 24/7 support to Sacramento County youth up to 26 years old and caregivers during times of crisis and struggle. Priority is given to current and former foster youth, or caregivers of a foster youth. (916) 787-7678 Call or TEXT

The Sacramento County System of Care Main Assessment Intake for Youth and Adults can be contacted Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. at: 916-874-9754 Adult: (916) 874-9754 [Toll Free]: (888) 881-4881

Mental Health Access Team
Submit an online Mental Health Service Request or call the Mental Health Access Team to request an over-the-phone assessment and linkage to an appropriate mental health service provider. This includes Mental Health Medi-Cal Service Providers and Prevention & Early Intervention and Mental Health Respite Service Providers. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (24/7 for Mental Health Crisis Calls) (916) 875-1055 or toll free (888) 881-4881  Fax (916) 875-1190

Community Support Team
Staff support individuals with navigating mental health services, provide field-based assessments, and can refer to other community resources as needed. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (916) 874-6015

The Source Support Line for Youth and Caregivers. ​Feeling alone, stressed, or sad? Call or text 916-SUPPORT (787-7678) for 24/7 support.

​​Consumer-Operated Warm Line
Just need someone to talk to? Individuals with lived experience offer supportive listening, referrals to mental health resources, and more. Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm  (916) 366-4668

Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic
Provides services on a walk-in basis to individuals of all ages who are experiencing a mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse crisis.  24/7, 7 days a week 2130 Stockton Boulevard, Building 300, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 520-2460

If you or a loved one have an immediate mental health and/or co-occurring substance abuse need and are contemplating using an emergency room, the Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic is a resource with a team of peers, clinicians, and medical staff who can assist in a calm and supportive environment. 

Homeless Engagement and Response Team  Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides outreach and engagement at the local shelters and in encampments located throughout Sacramento County through our Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART). Staffed with Counselors and Peers, HEART uses a phased approach to help encampment residents link to needed behavioral health services and supports. 

​​Local 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline 24 hours per day/7 days per week (916) 368-3111 or Toll Free (800) 273-8255

Presumptive Transfer of Medi-Cal (AB 1299) Presumptive transfer means a prompt transfer of the responsibility for the provision of, or arranging and payment for, specialty mental health services from the county of original jurisdiction to the county in which a foster child resides. To notify the Sacramento County Mental Health Plan of presumptive transfer or a waiver of transfer, email the appropriate notification information to 1299-SacramentoMHP@saccounty.go​v or fax the notification to (916) 854-8897.​​