County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department

County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department We provide countywide Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services to SLO county community members. No one is denied access to services due to inability to pay.

The San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is part of the Health Agency and works in collaboration with the community to provide services necessary to improve and maintain the health and safety of individuals and families affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse. Services are designed to assist in the recovery process to achieve the highest quality of life by providing culturally competent, strength based and client and family centered strategies utilizing best practices. Please call (800) 838-1381 to start mental health or drug and alcohol services. Discounted fees and sliding fee schedules are available based on family size and income. Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services; visit www.slobehavioralhealth.org for licensing information. San Luis Obispo County is a general law county, meaning it is governed by a variety of statutes enacted by the California State Legislature providing common functional and organizational guidelines for county governments. San Luis Obispo County provides a spectrum of local government services, including law enforcement, criminal justice, fire protection, health service, public assistance, road construction and maintenance, water and sewage systems operation, land use planning, agriculture, library services, and recreational opportunities.

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. You can help raise awareness, help others in crisis, and change the conversation ...
09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. You can help raise awareness, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around su***de.
National Statistics you might not know:
👉More than 1 in 20 U.S. adults (5.5%) have serious thoughts of su***de each year.
👉Only 46% of people who die by su***de had a diagnosed mental health condition.
👉Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-24.
👉79% of people who die by su***de in the U.S. are male.
(Source: NAMI)

SLO County statistics you might not know:
👉In 2024, there were 44 deaths by su***de in San Luis Obispo County, a rate higher than the state average of 10.5 persons/100,000.
👉Deaths by su***de are more common among older adults. Between 2015 and 2024, people aged 75 and older died by su***de at a rate nearly 6x the rate among those aged 15 to 24 years.
👉Older adults males died at more than 4x the rate of females in the same age group.
👉While about 7% of SLO County adults identify as veterans, military/veterans represent just under 20% of deaths by su***de locally.
(Source: most recent complete data from County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health)

If you or someone you know is struggling, don't hesitate to reach out for help to one of the many hotlines listed on the last slide of this post. 📱Call or text our local Central Coast Hotline at (800) 783-0607, or dial/text the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 988. You are not alone, tomorrow needs YOU💜

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Attention Shandon community members! Join us next Tuesday, September 15th, from 5-7pm to connect with local resources a...
09/09/2026

Attention Shandon community members! Join us next Tuesday, September 15th, from 5-7pm to connect with local resources and share a meal together🍽. The free event hosted by .fnl .fnl includes food, clothing resources, and fun drawings. We look forward to seeing you there!

📆Tuesday, September 15
⏰5pm-7pm
📍Shandon Middle & High School Gym, 101 South First St, Shandon
SLO County Friday Night Live

SLO County Behavioral Health offices are closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.👉24/7 Crisis Servic...
09/06/2026

SLO County Behavioral Health offices are closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
👉24/7 Crisis Services are still available by calling or texting the Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607.

What sticker are you wearing for Recovery Month?💜✨Recovery is not a destination but a personal lifelong journey. And if ...
09/04/2026

What sticker are you wearing for Recovery Month?💜✨

Recovery is not a destination but a personal lifelong journey. And if you are on that road today, you are far from alone. There are over 22 million adults in the United States currently in recovery from substance or alcohol use disorder (SAMHSA).

That's millions of individual stories, victories, and reasons to keep moving forward. This month, we honor every unique path, celebrate every step, and remind anyone still struggling that support is always within reach🙌.

Whether your path involves formal treatment, support groups, self-directed change, or a combination of everything, every single step forward matters.

Call the SLO Behavioral Health Access Line (800) 838-1381 to or visit www.slobehavioralhealth.org to learn more about our many services that support recovery including our walk-in clinics, outpatient treatment, the SLO Sobering Center, support groups, and more.

Septiembre es el Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio 💜 Recuerde, pedir ayuda es una señal de fortaleza, no de debilidad.💜...
09/02/2026

Septiembre es el Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio 💜 Recuerde, pedir ayuda es una señal de fortaleza, no de debilidad.

💜Línea Directa de la Costa Central: llamada o texto al 1-800-783-0607
💜Línea cálida de California: llamada o texto al 855-600-WARM (9276)
💜Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: llamada o texto al 988
- Veteranos y militares, llamen al 988 y presionen 1 o envíen un mensaje de texto al 838255
- Idioma español, marcar 988 y presione 2 o texto con “AYUDA”
- Personas sordas o con dificultades auditivas, acceder al Videoteléfono 988 o al chat en linea.
💜Línea de texto de crisis nacional: texto ‘HOME’ al 741-741
💜Línea Nacional de la Amistad (Personas mayores de 60 años): 1-888-670-1360
💜Línea Nacional de Vida Trevor (Jóvenes LGBTQ+): Llamada al 1-866-488-7386 o texto con ‘START’ al 678-678

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💜 Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.💜Central Coa...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💜 Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

💜Central Coast Hotline: call or text 1-800-783-0607
💜California Warm Line: call or text 855-600-WARM (9276)
💜National Su***de Prevention Hotline: call or text 988
- Veterans and military, dial 988 and press 1 or text 838255
- Spanish language, dial 988 and press 2 or text “AYUDA”
- Deaf or hard of hearing, access 988 Videophone or online chat.
💜National Crisis Text Line: text ‘HOME’ to 741-741
💜National Friendship Line (People Aged 60+): 1-888-670-1360
💜National Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Youth): call 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678

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Join us and our friends Transitions - Mental Health Association for Journey of Hope Festival 🎉on Saturday, September 26t...
09/01/2026

Join us and our friends Transitions - Mental Health Association for Journey of Hope Festival 🎉on Saturday, September 26th from 12-3pm at the SLO Public Market.

This free community event focused on youth and young adult mental health celebrates the wonderful individuals, resources, and resiliency of our area. This year's event features a resource fair, speeches about resiliency, a performance by The Sweet Spots, and interactive activities including a plant and paint succulent station and a Hope Canvas booth.
👉Learn more at www.t-mha.org.

Today, Monday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day💜. SLO Behavioral Health and community providers gath...
08/31/2026

Today, Monday, August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day💜. SLO Behavioral Health and community providers gathered last Saturday to host a free event for learning, remembrance, awareness about local substance use prevention and treatment resources.

The outpouring of support and love from all walks of life proved once again that overdose does not discriminate. It has changed the lives of our neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family here on the Central Coast. We encourage everyone to honor Overdose Awareness Day by learning the signs and symptoms of overdose and carrying Naloxone, the life-saving nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Visit our Opioid Safety Coalition online at www.slocounty.ca.gov/osc to learn more and to find free Naloxone near you.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support at this year’s SLO Overdose Awareness Day event. 📸View more photos through the link link below:
https://tr.ee/Ye9Pva13me

This coming Sunday, August 30 marks National Grief Awareness Day🩵, a day to encourage open conversations about loss and ...
08/25/2026

This coming Sunday, August 30 marks National Grief Awareness Day🩵, a day to encourage open conversations about loss and provide support for people who are mourning.
No matter what loss you are experiencing, there are FREE resources and support groups from Hospice SLO County that can help you through the grieving process.

🩵General Greif Support Group
🩵Su***de Bereavement Support Group
🩵Paws to Remember Pet Loss Support Group

Grief can live in the body as well as the heart- that's why Hospice SLO County also offers 🩵Yoga for Grief, a monthly class that offers a gentle, supportive space to breathe, move, and care for yourself while navigating loss.

View each flyer for more information and contact Hospice SLO for support at: www.hospiceslo.org, (805) 544-2266, or [email protected].

👉Remember, grief has no timeline; it takes as long as it takes. You are not alone.🩵

Address

2178 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057814700

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