Resource Center

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness or a substance use disorder, you are not alone. A number of services and supports are listed on this page to help all SLO County community members in their wellness journey:

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 Crisis Resources: 

Hotline Phone Numbers



SLO County Crisis Facilities

  • SLO Sobering Center (Voluntary Substance Use Disorder Services): 820-280-0415 
    • Location: 2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    • Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year; walk ins accepted, but please call for bed availability  
    • Operated by Good Samaritan 
  • Psychiatric Health Facility (Involuntary Mental Health Services): 1-800-838-1381
    • Location: 2178 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    • Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year; services are by referral only. No walk-ins.
    • Operated by Crestwood Behavioral Health

Click here to view SLO Behavioral Health clinic locations. 


SLO County Mobile Crisis Team

The Mobile Crisis Team provides crisis services to individuals in the community who are experiencing acute distress and require a rapid response and urgent care. Services are available to youth and adults.

The goal is to assist the individual in stabilizing and remaining in their own environment, prevent the need for higher levels of care (hospitalization), and avoid unnecessary emergency department care, and law enforcement response.

  • Location: services are performed in any community or private setting across SLO County.
  • Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year service
  • To request a Mobile Crisis response, community members can call the Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607.
  • Operated by: Sierra Mental Wellness Group


 Community Resources: 


Client Resources:

Clients may access handbooks, intake forms, and privacy information on the Client Resource webpage.

If you are not currently enrolled as a client but are interested in learning more about the programs we provide, please visit our complete list of services online or call the SLO Behavioral Health Access Line at 1-800-838-1381.

Behavioral Health Provider Directories- SLO County:

Below are directories which list names, locations, and phone numbers of Behavioral Health clinics and local providers. Provider Directories explain the services we offer and will help you find the resources you need. It is updated regularly for accuracy. Visit the Network Provider webpage to learn more about private practice services contracted with Behavioral Health and the referral process.

  1. Mental Health Provider Directory
  2. Substance Use Disorder Provider Directory

 Youth Resources: 

A list of resources to help support youth mental health and substance use treatment including:

  • Youth Crisis Hotlines
  • Free Online Resources and Tools
  • Apps to Support Youth Mental Health
  • Resources for Parents: 
  • SLO Behavioral Health Youth Services


Brochures and Publications: 

All Program Brochures