Access and Assessment Line

(888) 818-1115

Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

(415) 473-6666

Crisis Text Line

Text MARIN to 741741

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988

Linea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis

988

988 and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Beginning July 16, 2022 instead of dialing 911, emergency calls can be placed to 988 for urgent help in a time of mental health, substance use crisis, or even witnessing another person experiencing a behavioral health challenge.

Locally, staff with Buckelew Programs, based in Novato, operate the Suicide Prevention Lifeline and will receive 988 calls, quickly evaluate the emergency, and utilize trained crisis counselors to provide an appropriate intervention. Urgent calls requiring an in-person mobile crisis response will be directed to clinical staff in the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division.

Upcoming! International Survivor's of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday November 19th and Suicide Prevention Trainings. Join us!

Let's come together and support one another as we honor those we've lost by suicide for International Survivor's of Suicide Loss Day scheduled for November 19th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Terra Linda High School. Please register in advance.

Also, suicide prevention trainings and events are held throughout the year. Please visit the Training and Education section of this website to learn more.

 

Resources

Resource 1

Community Training & Education

The Outreach and Prevention Team provides community events throughout the year, including awareness events, training opportunities, and town halls. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Mindfulness & Self-Care

Self-Care is any activity that we do deliberately to take care of our overall health. Learn more about tips, strategies and ideas to make self care a part of your everyday.
Resource 3

Suicide Prevention

If you are a loss survivor, someone who lives with suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or someone who wants to help, there is support and care. 
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Parenting & Families

Learn about BHRS parenting support groups and trainings.
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Substance Use

Learn about BHRS's substance use prevention, education and treatment services available to Marin County residents.
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Help@Hand: Older Adult Technology Project

In Marin County, Help@Hand is reaching out to older adults to provide training in digital literacy and in using technology to support mental health and well-being.

PEI School-Based Partnerships and Initiatives

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School Wellness Ambassador Program (SWAP)

Learn more about district-wide efforts to build youth leadership in wellness and mental health.
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Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) Innovation Grant for School Wellness

This MHSSA Innovation Grant supports these Marin schools and their efforts to build wellness and coordinated systems for mental health.
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Schools & Educators

Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative, Schools Community Teams, Resources for educators, School-based PEI providers.
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Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative

The Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative is comprised of district mental health providers addressing wellness issues, including suicide prevention, across districts. 

Events

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Parenting Support in Stressful Times- Spanish

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Family Support Group

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Parenting Support in Stressful Times- English

Spotlight

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, North Marin Community Services mobilized to provide services to 8,400 people either on-site or virtually. Private/public partnerships, such as the critical partnership with the County of Marin, has ensured effective services throughout the county during the pandemic.

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Coping with COVID-19

Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.