Crisis Resources
If you're struggling — you're not alone, and you don't have to figure this out by yourself. Help is available right now. Start here.
Call or Text 988Free · Confidential · 24/7 · No insurance required
These services are free, confidential, and available to anyone in the United States. No referral, insurance, or appointment needed.
Free, confidential support 24/7. Trained counselors available for any mental health crisis.
Text-based crisis support. Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Information, referrals, and support for mental health conditions.
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information. Available in English and Spanish.
Dedicated support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Resources specifically serving Riverside County and the Inland Empire region.
Riverside County's primary behavioral health system. Crisis services, outpatient programs, and referrals.
(951) 955-2105Statewide NAMI network connecting Inland Empire residents to local support groups, education, and advocacy.
namica.orgFree referral service connecting Inland Empire residents to health and human services.
Call or text 211Counseling, crisis intervention, and family support services in Riverside County.
(951) 686-3706Anonymous, free online mental health screenings from Mental Health America. Takes 3 minutes.
screening.mhanational.orgTap Out Depression is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to build community, reduce stigma, and connect people to mental health awareness resources. We are not a clinical provider — we are a community that shows up.
Non-clinical disclaimer: Tap Out Depression is a community awareness organization. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified mental health professional for clinical support.
Call or text 988 immediately — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7, free, and confidential. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You are not alone, and trained counselors are ready to help right now.
988 is the U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text 988 from any phone to reach a trained crisis counselor, free of charge, any time of day or night. It replaced the previous 10-digit number in 2022.
Ask directly if they are okay. Listen without judgment. Encourage them to call 988 or see a professional. Stay with them if you can. You don't need to have the right words — showing up matters more than saying the perfect thing.
No. Tap Out Depression is a community awareness and outreach nonprofit — not a crisis counseling service or clinical provider. We connect people to professional resources and build community support. For crisis support, please call or text 988.
Yes. Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health ((951) 955-2105), NAMI California (namica.org), 211 Inland Southern California (call or text 211), and Family Service Association of Riverside ((951) 686-3706) all serve the Inland Empire.
SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to low-cost and sliding-scale mental health services. Community mental health centers, NAMI, and 211 can also connect you to affordable options in your area.