Resources
988 - If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential. Call or text 988.
CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse. From counseling to emergency housing, to legal assistance, our services are designed to provide safety, support, and healing.
2211 Palm Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
Email: info@corasupport.org
Business Line: 650‑652‑0800
24 Hour Hotline: 800‑300‑1080
Psychiatric Emergencies
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency or is in a life threatening situation, call 9-1-1 and say: “I’m calling about a mental health emergency and request a CIT (Crisis Intervention Trained) Officer.”
About Our Services
San Mateo Medical Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services is one of two 24-hour psychiatric emergency rooms serving San Mateo County. We serve adults, older adults, and youth who voluntarily seek emergency psychiatric assistance during a crisis, or who have been detained involuntarily (5150).
We provide acute psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, and referral services and are the gateway to acute inpatient admissions. Interpreters for all languages are available 24 hours a day.
222 West 39th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-2662
Second option for psychiatric emergency services:
Mills-Peninsula Health Services
1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010 · 3.1 mi
(650) 696-5400
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness:
Advocating for persons with a major mental illness and their families on a county, state, and national level, the NAMI SMC office:
Office hours Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. In-person appointment only.
Operates a “HelpLine” (650-638-0802) to respond to inquiries about how families can best help their loved ones as well as how individuals with their own diagnosis can best help themselves.
Produces and distributes 4 newsletters per year through the community and to its members and supporters.
RTS Rape Trauma Services:
RTS is here to support you in the many aspects of your healing process. We collaborate with community organizations and services throughout San Mateo County.
San Mateo County Victim Services
Provides crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource & referral assistance, court assistance and assistance with filing an application for compensation of crime related expenses through the Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board.
Keller Center
Located in San Mateo Medical Center, provides comprehensive services victims need including medical, emotional, social, and legal care and support.
For immediate support please call our 24-hour crisis line 650-692- RAPE (7273).
Ornit Shoham
Serving California Residents
License #LMFT 94719
Phone: (650) 395-7121
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