California · Listings Checked October 2026

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in California

Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in California?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 113 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in California (checked October 2026). The most are in Redding (4), San Francisco (4) and Los Angeles (3). 91 of them accept Medicaid.

Reviewed by Anxiety Help Editorial Team ·October 5, 2026

113Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers
37Mobile crisis
72Onsite psychiatric emergency care
35Hospital inpatient
91Accept Medicaid
47Children and teens
46Sliding fee or payment help

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in California by City

Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in California by city
City	Listed	Accept Medicaid
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Redding	4	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in San Francisco	4	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Los Angeles	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sacramento	3	3
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in San Diego	3	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Santa Barbara	3	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Bakersfield	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Escondido	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in La Mesa	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lancaster	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Madera	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Martinez	2	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oakland	2	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Orland	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Pasadena	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in San Jose	2	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Santa Maria	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Ventura	2	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Visalia	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Yuba City	2	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Agoura Hills	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Anaheim	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Arcata	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Auburn	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Boron	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Campbell	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Cerritos	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chico	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chino	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chowchilla	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Clearlake	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Colton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Colusa	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Costa Mesa	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Covina	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Encino	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Eureka	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fairfield	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fremont	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fresno	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fullerton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Garberville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hayfork	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Indio	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lake Elsinore	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lompoc	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Long Beach	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Marina	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mather	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Midway City	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Modesto	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Montclair	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Monterey	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mount Shasta	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Needles	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in North Hills	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in North Hollywood	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oakhurst	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Orange	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oxnard	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Palm Desert	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Palmdale	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Paramount	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Porterville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Redlands	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Salinas	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in San Andreas	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in San Bernardino	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Santa Ana	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Santa Paula	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Santa Rosa	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sherman Oaks	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Simi Valley	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Sonora	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Stockton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tarzana	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Travis AFB	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tulare	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Ukiah	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Vallejo	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Van Nuys	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Weaverville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Willows	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Woodland Hills	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Yreka	1	1

From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.

More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers

Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in California?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 113 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in California, checked October 2026. The most are in Redding (4), San Francisco (4) and Los Angeles (3).

Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in California Accept Medicaid?

91 of the 113 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.

What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in California?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.

Sources

SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026