Alameda County Resources

Crisis/Suicide Prevention

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County 
Connecting people in need with people who care through the 24-hour Crisis Line and Suicide Prevention Line.

  • ☏ Phone: 1-800-309-2131, TEXT SAFE TO 20121. 
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. 7 days a week (Alameda County residents only)
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Call to talk to someone if you or someone you love is experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.

Legal Resources

East Bay Children’s Law Offices 
EBCLO serves to protect and defend the rights of children and youth through holistic, vigorous legal advocacy.

  • ☏ Phone:(510) 496-5200
  • Address: 80 Swan Way Suite 300, Oakland CA 94621
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Bay Area Legal Aid 
Provides meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.

  • ☏ Phone: 1-800-551-5554
  • Address: 1735 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
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Mental Health

Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS 
ACCESS is a system-wide point of contact for information/screening/and referrals for mental health and substance use services and treatment.

  • ☏ Phone: 1-800-491-9099 staffed from 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. M-F
  • Address: 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400, Oakland CA 94606
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Parent Resources

California Parent and Youth Helpline 
An initiative and resource to support parents regarding the impact of physical and mental health.

Substance Use Treatment

ACCESS  
ACCESS is a system-wide point of contact for mental health and substance use information/screening and referrals.

ACBH Substance Use Disorder System of Care 
The largest network of substance use treatment in Alameda County, with programs designed to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.

  • ☏ Phone: 1-844-682-7215, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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