Community Resources

Below, you’ll find a number of mental and emotional health resources. The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (888-724-7240) can provide support in crisis intervention, mental health referrals, alcohol and drug support services, and community resources. 

Mental and Emotional Health -  Resources for Families 

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (from the National Association of School Psychologists)

• Building Developmental Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis (from the Search Institute)

• Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping with Coronavirus (from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience)

• Pediatricians on Balancing Screen Time, Sleep, and Family During Coronavirus (from Edutopia)

• Resources for Staying Mentally and Emotionally Healthy (from the San Diego County Office of Education)

• Resources for Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy While at Home (from Live Well San Diego, in partnership with SDCOE)

• San Diego Access and Crisis Line: Provides support in crisis intervention, mental health referrals, alcohol and drug support services, and community resources. Calls are confidential, free of charge, available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and offered in more than 150 languages. Please call 888-724-7240. 

COVID-19 Resources and Crisis Phone Numbers

For basic need resources, please call 2-1-1. The operators can provide services in a variety of different languages and are trained to help people find resources and make referrals within their community.

211 can also help individuals and families sign up to receive CalFresh benefits and other social support services. While our county offices are closed to in-person visitors, all of our eligibility services are operating remotely.

Jobs that are still hiring:  Job Resources During Covid19

Nutrition and Mental Health Resources updated 4-09-20