Behavioral Health
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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
- If you are having a local mental health crisis, call or text the 24/7 Central Coast Hotline 1-800-783-0607.
- The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.
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SLO Behavioral Health Resource Center
About Behavioral Health:
The Behavioral Health Department works in collaboration with the community to provide services to individuals and families affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse. Our mission is to provide compassionate behavioral health services that empower individuals to embrace their unique journeys toward wellness and promote a community that fosters healing and recovery.
Step 1: Call
Call us at (800) 838-1381. During the phone conversation, we will ask you whether your needs are urgent and what type of help you are looking for.
Step 2: Assess
Once we identify what type of help you would like, we will schedule a follow-up appointment to go into more detail and complete your assessment so we may understand your specific needs.
Step 3: Treat
At your follow-up appointment, once your assessment is complete, we will connect you and/or your family member to services and treatment that you and your counselor agree will help you most.
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Services
Behavioral Health Managed Care
Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Act Court
Mental Health Diversion Court (MHDC)
Behavioral Health Treatment Court
Co-occurring Treatment Courts (ATCC)
Kratom Health and Safety Information
Middle School Comprehensive Program
Older Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP)
Adult Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
Homeless Outreach Full Service Partnership
Psychiatric Health Facility (Inpatient)
Health Agency Contractor and Network Provider Support Page
Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services
Behavioral Health Community Action Team
Therapeutic Behavioral Services
Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Full Service Partnership
Mental Health Services at the Juvenile Hall
Services Affirming Family Empowerment (SAFE)
Martha’s Place Children's Center
Youth Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
Child and Youth Full Service Partnership (FSP)
Youth Group Home/Residential Mental Health Services
Youth Substance Use Treatment Program
Cannabis Health and Safety Information
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Committees, Coalitions, and Councils
Intensive Youth Mental Health Services
Patient Access & Provider Directory API
Drug & Alcohol Services Walk In Clinics
Drug & Alcohol Services Residential Programs
Co-Occurring Disorders Program
Adult Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Adult Justice/Court Mandated Programs
Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP)
Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP)
September Suicide Prevention Month
Perinatal Outpatient Extended Group (POEG)
Drug Medi-Cal Outpatient Delivery System (ODS)
Driving Under the Influence Programs
Behavioral Health Bridge Housing
May Mental Health Awareness Month
Pathways Home: SLO County Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP)
