Programs & Services

Programs & Services

Tulare County Behavioral Health


24-Hour Crisis and Access Lines
Mental Health Services Access and Crisis Line:  1-800-320-1616
Substance Use Disorder Access Line: 1-866-732-4114
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Problem Resolution (Grievances and Appeals)
Behavioral Health: 1-800-500-4465
Substance Use Disorder: 1-833-433-4988

 

Tulare County Behavioral Health is committed to improve the lives of anyone experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorder challenges by providing an array of services for individuals of all ages. If you need services, please see the information below.

 

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24-Hour Crisis and Access Line
24-Hour Crisis and Access Line

The Mental Health Services Access and Crisis Line and Substance Use Disorder Access Line are confidential, free, and available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, for individuals and family members facing a behavioral health crisis and/or substance use disorder addictions. This service is confidential.

Mental Health Clinical Services
Mental Health Clinical Services

Public mental health clinics provide services that help individuals with mental illness manage their symptoms and avoid crises. Our goal is to help you avoid hospitalization and help you live and thrive within your community.

Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)

A funding program of Tulare County’s Health & Human Services Agency, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) supports healthy children, adults, families, and communities by providing a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention, and service needs. 

Substance Use Disorder Services
Substance Use Disorder Services

A division of Tulare County’s Health & Human Services Agency, the Mental Health Branch supports healthy children, adults, families, and communities by providing regional services to reduce substance use disorders.


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