Other Resources
At Sun Psychiatry Santa Barbara, we recognize the value of community resources. Here’s a guide to local options for additional mental health support.
Emergency and crisis support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support for anyone in crisis.
911: Call 911 for immediate danger to yourself or others.
Cottage Hospital: Call 805-682-7111 for immediate health crisis.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
Teen Line: Call 800-852-8336 (6-10PM PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6-9PM PST). Confidential peer-to-peer support for teens.
Non-emergency and referral support
211: Dial 211 for 24/7 confidential help with a wide range of services, including mental health referrals, counseling, and more.
Sexual assault resources and support
STESA: Call 805-564-3696 for 24/7 support for South County Santa Barbara.
Eating disorder support
Alliance for Eating Disorders: Dial 866-662-1235 (9AM-7PM EST) for confidential help with eating disorders.
Specialized resources
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or use the online chat to connect with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Domestic Violence Solutions: Call 805-964-5245 for domestic violence helpline and emergency shelter in Santa Barbara.
The Trevor Project: Provides specialized crisis support for LGBTQ youth.
Trans Lifeline: Offers peer support for the trans and questioning community.
NAMI Santa Barbara County: Offers a list of crisis resources, including national hotlines for domestic violence (800-799-SAFE) and sexual assault (800-656-HOPE).
YouthWell: Provides a business directory of local mental health and wellness resources for youth and families.