Suicide Prevention
Institute on Aging – Friendship Line
The friendship line provides counseling and support to older adults and adults living with disabilities in both crisis and non urgent situations.
800 – 971 – 0016
www.ioaging.org/services/friendship-line
BHRS Access Call Center
For assistance in finding mental health and/or substance use services for someone who may be experiencing a mental illness and/or substance use condition, or for someone you are concerned about, call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center for information, an assessment and a referral based on individual needs. Behavioral Health and Recovery Services serves San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal or those who are uninusured.
(800) 686-0101
TTY (for hearing impaired): dial 711
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support.
Kara Grief Support
Kara provides grief support to children, teens, families and adults.
650-321-5272
Open Monday to Thursday 9am – 4pm (PST) and Friday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (PST).
kara-grief.org
MY3
MY3 is a mobile app that lets you stay connected when you are having thoughts of suicide.
- With MY3, you define your safety network and your plan to help get you through difficult times.
- MY3 is available for FREE in the Apple App Store and Google Play.