MSJC Student Health Center is available for free, confidential 1:1 mental health counseling to all students currently enrolled in 1 or more units. Please visit our brand new patient portal at https://www.msjc.edu/healthcenter/patient-portal.html to schedule an appointment with one of our mental health counselors.

Mental Health Resources:

Riverside County Community Response Evaluation and Support Team (CREST):
(951) 715-5040 | The CREST Team is there to help support community members who are
going through a crisis and need someone to talk to before going to a hospital for an inpatient stay. You will be speaking with licensed mental health professionals.

24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care: (951) 349-4195 : 85 Ramona Expressway, Suites 1-3, Perris, CA 92571 | The 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic with licensed mental health clinicians and psychiatrist that can aid in recovery from a crisis, depression, anxiety and much more. You may stay as long or as short of a time you like. There are no fees to be seen. While they do take IEHP and Medical, no insurance is necessary.

USC Telehealth:
(866) 740-6502 | USC School Masters of Social Work is offering 12 online mental health
counseling sessions (FOR FREE) to help people cope with/overcome anxiety, depression,
drug/alcohol abuse, grief, loss, relationships, trauma and much more. Must live in the State
of California. No insurance necessary.

SafePlace:
Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) |
Safe Place is a community program where youth agencies, local businesses and local
government partner to create a network of places where youth in crisis can get immediate
help. The Safe Place community assures a 24/7 option is available for young people.
Any youth under age 18 can get help at a Safe Place site or through TXT 4 HELP. Within
seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number
for the local youth agency. For immediate help, reply with “2chat” to text interactively
with a trained counselor.

Operation SafeHouse:
(951) 351-4418| Are you a Youth in Crisis? What are you facing? Domestic violence, drug
addiction, unplanned pregnancy, gender identity issues, suicidal thoughts, or living on the
street. We will provide you with the opportunity to be you, let out your frustrations and
fears, and learn how to deal with life’s pressures and enjoy all of your triumphs. How can
you get to us? Head to any fire station, police station, RTA Bus or any location displaying
the Safe Place sign.

Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time. For additional information on mental health services in your area, please refer to SAMHSA’s Mental Health Service Locator: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

Suicide Prevention Resources:

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, or dial 911 or go/take them immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room for an evaluation.

For LGBTQ+  suicide prevention, support, and information, please contact The Trevor Project Hotline 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678.

Conversations can be life changing. You don’t have to be an expert to help – you just have to be there. Not sure how? Check out https://activeminds.org/var and explore Active Minds’ easy, three-step guide to what to say and do.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, you can talk to someone by calling 1-800-273-8255 or texting “HOME” to 741741.
 

“What’s Up” SafeHouse App
DOWNLOAD the “What’s Up” SafeHouse App from Google Play or the Apple Store to privately access Licensed Marriage and Family Counselors or TEXT “SHHelp Hi” to 274637

Domestic Violence Resources:
Please call The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 if you or someone you know needs 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence.

California Safe at Home Program:

(877) 322-5227 | Provides a free and confidential post office box and mail forwarding service, which is designed to help victims and survivors of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, to start new lives in peace, and to provide added protections to their overall safety plans.

Alternatives to Domestic Violence:

(951) 320-1370info@alternativestodv.org | Caring Hearts for fresh starts. Alternatives to
Domestic Violence is a private, nonprofit organization serving all of western Riverside
County, California, with a range of services aimed at breaking the cycle of physical and
emotional violence within families and the wider community. Our services include a
24-hour crisis line, emergency and transitional housing, outreach services to victims
of domestic violence, individual and group counseling, life skills and job training, child
development services, child and teen counseling and a range of training programs for
legal professionals, first responders and employers in the identification of and
response to domestic violence.

If you need help, CALL ADV’s 24-hour Crisis Lines
• Riverside city area and out of county: (951) 683-0829
• Remainder of Riverside County: (800) 339-SAFE (7233)
• Trauma Recovery Center Mental Health Services for Victims of Crime (Hemet): (951) 425-8900

Shelter from the Storm:
(800) 775-6055 | (760) 328-7233 | info@shelterfromthestorm.com | Shelter From The Storm
provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence—professionally, ethically, and compassionately. We will continue to bring to victims of domestic violence who are residents of the Coachella Valley the highest quality of service and human warmth. Shelter From The Storm is the Coachella Valley’s only shelter-based provider of emergency and adjunctive services to victims of the scourge that is domestic violence. We are also one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive providers of programs dedicated to abused women and children. Shelter From The Storm offers, in-house, all the core programs needed by families as they begin to create safe and healthy lives:
• Emergency Crisis Domestic Violence Shelter
• Community Counseling Center
• Outreach Intervention Advocacy Assistance at the Family Justice Center – Indio
• Speakers Bureau and Professional Training
• Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Education

Sexual Assault:
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center:
24/7 Hotline & Advocacy (951) 686-7273 info@rarcc.org | The Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center is based on the belief that every individual has the right to control their own body and life, and to live free from violence and fear. The organization supports a survivor’s autonomy in decisions and assists in exploring choices while working through trauma. The organization believes that through education, the community can become more sensitive, aware, supportive and accepting of an individual’s right to be safe and in control of their life. The organization is committed to eliminating exploitation in human relationships, reducing the stigma of victims, and emphasizing the value of each human life.

House of Ruth:
(877) 988-5559 Toll Free Hotline | (909) 623 – 4364 | Mission: House of Ruth is dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence and to ensuring the safety and well-being of those impacted by it. Vision: To end domestic violence and promote healthy relationships. Every home deserves to be a safe home. Values: We believe that all people deserve to live their lives free of violence, especially in their home. Service Area: House of Ruth has been providing life-saving domestic violence services for residents of eastern Los Angeles and western San Bernardino counties since 1977. Participation in House of Ruth programming is open to all battered women, men, and their children. All of House of Ruth’s programs are free of charge. If you need help, CALL the 24 hour hotline 1-877-988-5559
• Emergency Shelter
• Transitional Living Program
• Children’s Program
• Child Abuse Treatment Program
• Community Services
• Prevention Education
• Domestic Violence Counseling

REACH (formerly the Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County CASA)
(866) 373-8300 | 951-652-8300 | https://reachus.org/ | REACH provides leadership, vision and resources to rape crisis centers, individuals and other entities committed to ending sexual violence. 24-hour hotline which provides telephone crisis counseling to victims of assault, rape, and domestic violence. Offers hospital accompaniment services for rape victims.

House of Decision:
(951) 845-0103 | House of Decision is long term housing for women and women with children (Boys must be under 11 years old). Stay is approximately up to 3 years. Women are required to attend bible study and church. Faith based Christian Program. Please call for further information.

Center for the Pacific-Asian Family:
(800) 339-3940 | This program provides immediate crisis assistance to men and women
experiencing sexual or domestic abuse.
• Safety Planning
• Counseling
• Assistance applying for: Medical, Legal, Other services

Alcohol:
To learn more about problem drinking and where to find help:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. https://recovered.org/
If you are looking for an AA meeting in your area you can access Alcoholics Anonymous at www.aa.org

Anxiety:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America visit  www.adaa.org or call 240-485-1001
Boys Town Hotline 1-800-448-3000 TDD line (1-800 -448-1833 for speech-impaired and deaf callers). Open 365 days a year 24/7 for parents and teens. Spanish speaking counselors are available and translation services (up to 140 languages available). It is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors at WWW.Yourlifeyourvoice.org

Bipolar:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- Visit www.dbsalliance.org or call 1800-826-3632 to find out more information and free support groups in your area.

Depression:
National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) www.nami.org

Eating Disorders:
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 630-577-1330 (available during business hours) www.anad.org
The National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 

Gambling:
National Council on Problem Gambling https://www.ncpgambling.org/
24 Hour Confidential National Helpline - Call 1-800-522-4700 or Chat ncpgambling.org/chat