Crisis Support

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis, it can be difficult to know where to turn. The resources below provide access to immediate help and support.

In an Immediate Emergency

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if there is immediate danger, a serious injury, an overdose, or another medical emergency.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, or are concerned about someone else, you can contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

• Call: 988

• Text: 988

• Chat online: https://988lifeline.org/chat/

You do not need to know exactly what to say before reaching out. You can begin by explaining what is happening and that you need support.

Local Support Throughout California

County mental health departments can help connect you with local services and crisis resources. The California Department of Health Care Services maintains a directory of county mental health contact numbers. 

Find Your County’s Mental Health Services

If you need help where you are currently located, contact that county and explain your situation so staff can help identify available options.

Orange County Support: OC Links

Call 855-625-4657

OC Links provides free, confidential phone and online chat support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for Orange County residents.

Navigators can help you find mental health and substance use services, discuss urgent concerns, and coordinate mobile crisis response when needed. You can contact OC Links for yourself or someone you care about.

Visit OC Links for information and online chat

Contacting Burney Psychology

Burney Psychology does not provide emergency or immediate crisis response. Messages are reviewed during regular business hours, and responses may not be immediate. If you need urgent or crisis support, please use the resources above rather than waiting for a reply.

If you are an established client, follow any crisis or safety plan developed with your clinician. You may also contact your clinician to arrange follow-up care.