Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

The OC WarmLine
(714) 991-6412

The OC WarmLine is a free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County residents, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The OC Warmline is available 24/7 via phone call or text at 714-991-6412.

You can also use the OC Warmline chat at https://www.namioc.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI and its local chapter, NAMI Orange County, are organizations also dedicated to mental illness education and advocacy. NAMI has many resources for families and friends of those with mental health concerns.

NAMI National Website: http://www.nami.org

NAMI Orange County Website: http://www.namioc.org

DBSA Organizations

National DBSA Website: http://www.dbsalliance.org

Orange County: https://www.dbsaoc.org/

Additional Southern California DBSA Chapters

DBSA South Orange County: http://dbsasoc.alsirat.com

DBSA South Bay: http://www.dbsasouthbay.org

DBSA San Diego: http://www.dbsasandiego.org

The San Diego DBSA website has a very long list of categorized links on its Resources page. It is a great Internet page to begin searching for information about mental illnesses and their treatments.

Orange County, CA Resources

Orange County Psychiatric Society: http://www.ocps.org.

Psychiatrists are the primary mental health advocates for quality patient care. The Orange County Psychiatric Society (OCPS), a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association, represents over 270 psychiatrists. The organization works to improve public awareness of mental illness and increase financial support of psychiatric care. Among other things, the website contains referral lists of both Orange County Psychiatrists and Orange County Hospitals with Psychiatric Units.

Orange County 2-1-1: http://www.211oc.org.

(From the About 2-1-1 OC Page) 2-1-1 Orange County runs a comprehensive information and referral system for Orange County, CA. 211OC provides a resource database of health and human services and support, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online and through our multi-lingual hotline, connecting people quickly and effectively to existing programs and disaster response information.

Call 211 or (949) 646-4357; Text your zip code to 898-211

Toll-Free Alternative Number: (888) 600-4357