Crisis counseling hotlines

Call or text if you or someone else is in a crisis or need someone to talk to.

Hotlines

Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

  • 9-8-8
  • 24 hour hotline
  • We can help prevent suicide and provide free and confidential support for people in distress

Rape Crisis 

  • 415-647-7273
  • 24 hour hotline

San Francisco Night Ministry

  • 844-467-3473
  • 8 pm to 2am Pacific Time
  • Call if you are alone, frightened, confused, discouraged and in need of someone to talk to

SF Suicide Prevention 

  • 24/7 Crisis Line: 415-781-0500
  • 24/7 Text Line: 415-200-2920

Teen Crisis Hotline 

  • 24/7 Crisis counselor for LGBTQ only
  • Call 866-488-7386 
  • Text "START" to 678-678
  • Chat with us
Last updated August 14, 2023

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Reporting concerns about street crises and conditions

The City is dedicated to getting the right resource to you, at the right time. No matter what number you call - 911, 311 or non-emergency - we will do our best to get you the help you need. Please scroll down for important information.

Department

311 Customer Service Center