If you are thinking about suicide, know that you are not alone and that help is available
1. Call the Central Coast Hotline at 800-783-0607 for free and confidential support. Someone is there 24/7 to answer your call and listen, provide support, and connect you to resources.
2. Whether you have private insurance, Medi-Cal, or do not have insurance, the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) can help you through your time of crisis and work with you to connect with community support. The CSU is a Voluntary facility that you can stay at for 23 hours to support you through your crisis. You can have visitors and also decide to leave when you are ready.
Crisis Stabilization Unit
2180 B Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 788-2507 Email: [email protected]
3. Find a trusted friend or family member to talk to about what you're going through, you don't have to experience your crisis alone.
4. When in doubt, call 911. Many of our local law enforcement agencies have been trained in Crisis Intervention and can help get you to a hospital.