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National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). We work at the intersection of movements for social justice and the field of mental health to integrate healing justice into both of these spaces. Our overall goal is to increase access to healing justice resources for QTPoC.

ALANON / ALATEEN

Phone: 1-800-344-2666 | Hope and Help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker

SAMHSA

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | 24/7, free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders

Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: (818) 773-9999 Ext. 771 | Helping addicts find the opportunity for a new way of life

Alchoholics Anonymous

Phone: (212) 870-3400 | Fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. AA helps alcoholics achieve sobriety

NEDA

Call 1-800-931-2237 (M-Th 9AM-9PM ET, F 9AM-5PM) or Text 1-800- 931-2237 (M-Th 3-6PM, F 1-5 PM) | Provides support, resources, and treatment options for you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder

RAINN

Call: 1-800-621-4673 | 24/7 support for anyone affected by sexual violence

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 988 | The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties

At the heart of NAMI San Diego’s mission is the sharing of information and striving to end the stigma associated with mental illness. To this end, we offer a Helpline, support groups, educational meetings, newsletters, a lending library and a number of classes on mental illness held at various locations throughout San Diego County.

Open Heart Leaders

Email: info@OpenHeartLeaders.org | 858-256-6736 | We specialize in helping people from diverse backgrounds. No matter where you are in life we can, and we will meet you there. We strive to help align the head and heart to create and maintain a healthy connection between your physical, spiritual, and emotional self.

Say San Diego

Email: INFO@SAYSANDIEGO.ORG | Phone: 858-565-4148 | From before- and after-school programs and early childhood services to therapy services for youth and adults, to support for key populations, like the region’s local military families, SAY San Diego strives to make sure that every San Diegan can get the help they need, whenever and wherever they need it.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Phone: (858) 637-3210 | Jewish Family Service of San Diego provides comprehensive human care and serves people of all ages and faiths. JFSSD offers more than 50 programs and services for individuals, youth, couples, families, and groups through short-term, problem-focused therapy, long-term therapy, and mood disorder counseling. Its case management programs are dedicated to providing services critical to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of their clients. Professional case managers work to empower each client to reach a higher level of functioning.

Courage to Call

Phone: 1-877-698-7838 or dial 2-1-1 option 4 |This program is a Veteran-run, peer-to-peer support program in San Diego County, providing free and confidential services to active and former military members, reservists, National Guardsmen, their families and loved ones. The program connects callers with referrals to resources and support to reduce stress and improve overall mental health. These services are provided off-base in a safe and private atmosphere.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Phone: (619) 280-7224 | 24 Hour Hotline: (619) 265-8762 | Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

San Diego Access and Crisis Line

Phone: (888) 724-7240 | Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) provide in-person support to anyone, anywhere, experiencing a mental health, drug, or alcohol-related crisis. MCRT dispatches behavioral health experts to emergency calls instead of law enforcement, when appropriate, with teams made up of clinicians, case managers, and peer support specialists.

The San Diego LGBT Community Center

Email: hello@thecentersd.org | Phone: 619.692.2077 | The Center offers a wide selection of counseling services through its Behavioral Health Services Department, including individual, couple/family, and group counseling. Counseling services are available to the LGBTQ community including those struggling with same-gender/genderqueer relationship violence; transgender and nonbinary persons who need assistance with transition or exploring their gender identity; and for individuals, couples & families living with HIV/AIDS. Fees are charged on a sliding scale basis and some insurance plans are accepted. People living with HIV may potentially qualify to receive no-cost counseling services.

Mental Health America San Diego

Phone: (619) 543-0412 | Mental Health America of San Diego County is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. The website offers information about local resources, events and trainings, as well as information and treatment options about various mental health disorders organized by audience and issue. A “Self Help Directory” of more than 600 self-help groups, also known as “the little yellow book,” can be ordered through the website.

Survivors of Suicide Loss San Diego

Email: Michele@SOSLsd.org | Phone: (619) 482‐0297 | SOSL reaches out to and supports people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Our goal is to give survivors a place where they can be comfortable expressing themselves, a place to find support, comfort, resources , and hope in a judgment free environment.

Optum San Diego

Phone: (888) 724-7240 | 24/7 Crisis Line. Confidential and free of charge, the San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL) offers immediate support and resources from an experienced counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on all behavioral health topics including: suicide prevention, crisis intervention, community resources, mental health referrals, alcohol and drug support services and more. Language interpreter services enable the ACL to assist in over 200 languages within seconds. Live Chat: https://omnidigital.uhc.com/SDChat/ Available Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm