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Office of Suicide Prevention: Contact Us

California Department of Mental Health
Prevention, Education and Training Section
Office of Suicide Prevention

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call the Nation Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK, or call your local 24-hour mental health crisis line.

Si usted o alguien que usted conoce esta en una crisis por favor llame a la Red para la Prevención del Suicidio al 1-888-628-9454 o contacte la línea de crisis local la 24 horas haga clic aquí.

For General Information:

E-Mail: SuicidePrevention@dmh.ca.gov or Justin.Whitcomb@dmh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 651-1178
Fax: (916) 654-2739

For information pertaining to the Strategic Plan, hotlines, building coalitions, and systems collaboration and partnerships:    

E-Mail: Sandra.Black@dmh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 651-1120

For information pertaining to community education, training, and workforce enhancements:

E-Mail: Cielo.Avalos@dmh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 651-5769

All Media Inquiries:

E-mail: Jennifer.Turner@dmh.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 653-2969