Mobile Crisis Services in the Bay Area
In some counties, calling a mobile crisis service can be an alternative to 911 when someone is at risk of suicide. Mental health professionals will consult by phone and/or come to your location, usually within an hour, to provide emergency assessment and services. Below is information about some mobile crisis units in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please note that most of these services are not available 24/7, and hours of availability are subject to change.
San Francisco
- San Francisco Mobile Crisis Treatment Team: (415) 355-8300; operates M–F, 8:30 am–11 pm & Sat, 8:30 am–8 pm (hours subject to change, and there may be delays in response based on demand for services) and provides consultations and on-site visits
- San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services Mobile Crisis: (415) 970-4000; primarily for SF residents who receive Medi-Cal benefits; operates M–F, 8:30 am–11 pm & Sat, 8:30 am–8 pm (hours subject to change) and provides consultations and on-site visits
Alameda County
- Alameda County Mental Health Mobile Crisis–South: (510) 891-5600; operates M–F, 8 am–6 pm
- Berkeley/Albany Mobile Crisis Team: (510) 981-5900; operates Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 11:30 am–10:00 pm (hours subject to change) and provides consultations, referrals, and on-site visits
Contra Costa County
- Contra Costa Crisis Center: (800) 83-1818; operates 24/7 (hours subject to change) and provides consultations, referrals, and on-site visits
- Mobile Crisis Response Team: Adults: (833)-443-2672, minors: (877) 441-1089; operates Mon–Fri, 8 am–10:30 pm, Sat & Sun, 8:30 am–5 pm (hours subject to change) and provides consultations, referrals, and on-site visits
Marin County
- Mobile Crisis Response Team: (415) 473-6392; operates Mon–Fri, 8 am–9 pm & Sat, 1–9 pm (hours subject to change) and provides consultations and transportation to a crisis stabilization unit
Santa Clara County
- Behavioral Health Services of Santa Clara: (800) 704-0900, Option #2; operates Mon–Fri, 8 am–8 pm (hours subject to change) and provides consultations, referrals, and on-site visits