Crisis Prevention & Support
If you have a serious behavioral health matter and need immediate assistance, call 9-1-1 or one of the hotline numbers. If you feel like you or someone else are at risk of hurting yourself or someone else, please seek immediate assistance.
Emotional Signs
- Feeling more anxious or on edge than usual
- Experiencing moods that shift quickly or feel intense
- A persistent sense of being overwhelmed or hopeless
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK or (800) SUICIDE
NAMI San Diego – Contact Information
Website: https://namisandiego.org/
Email: information@namisd.org
Phone: 858-634-6580
Fax: 858-634-6585
Service Area: San Diego and Imperial Counties, California
Recognizing the early indicators of distress allows us to respond with empathy and timely intervention. These signs represent a shift in well-being that may suggest a need for extra support.
Warning Signs
Behavioral Signs
- Pulling away from family, friends, or housemates
- Noticeable changes in sleeping or eating routines
- Increased or unexpected use of substances to cope
Physical Signs
- Profound fatigue that rest does not seem to fix
- Body aches or pain without a clear cause
- Finding it difficult to maintain daily self-care
How to Respond Safely
If you encounter a friend, neighbor, or resident in crisis, these calm, trauma-informed steps can help you provide safe support in the moment.
- Stay calm and use a low, steady voice.
- Give the person plenty of physical space.
- Listen actively without judgment or interruption.
- Ask simply: "How can I help you right now?"