Contra Costa County 24/7 Mental Health Access Line

Any Contra Costa County resident seeking mental health services.

Call 1-888-678-7277 for immediate and live help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Short-notice/same-day behavioral health appointments are available at:
Psychiatric Emergency Services
2500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
925-646-2800

Non-emergency referrals will be seen within a month via telehealth.

The 24-hour Behavioral Health Access Line is an easy-to-use resource for mental health and substance use services. Call toll-free 1-888-678-7277 for:

• Tele-Health Video Appointments
• Questions about mental health services and supportive recovery resources for substance use disorders.
• Assistance finding services.
• Insurance questions and referrals to low-cost and sliding scale services if uninsured.
• Be prepared to answer questions on your needs and provide your Medi-Cal or other insurance information.
• Language interpretation services are available. Call during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) weekdays for quickest service.
• For Presumptive Transfers for foster and probation youth from other counties to Contra Costa, please contact AB1299@cchealth.org or call the Access Line 1-888-678-7277 for after-hours coverage and urgent matters.