Dial 911 if you think you might harm yourself or others.

See also: Women's shelters, Emergency rooms, Emergency resources, Emergency shelter, Oakland resources



Suicide  |  Rape  |  Drug/Relapse  |  Youth  |  Child Abuse  |  Elderly  |  LGBTQ



  • National suicide hotlines:

    • 1-800-273-8255

    • 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

    • 1-800-309-2131

    • Text ANSWER to 839863

  • San Francisco Suicide Prevention:

    • Suicide/Crisis Line: 415-781-0500




  • Youth crisis

    • 1-800-843-5200 (national hotline)

    • C.H.A.L.K.'s National Youth Line: 888-977-3399


  • Child abuse

    • SF Child Abuse Prevention Center's Parental Stress/TALK Line: 415-441-KIDS


  • LGBTQ

    • GLBT National Youth Talk Line: 800-246-7743


  • Elderly

    • Institute on Aging's Friendship Line for the Elderly: 415-752-3778