Children's System of Care
Find services and support for children, youth, and families in Fresno County.
Children’s System of Care
Fresno County provides behavioral health services for children and youth ages 0–17, as well as support for their families. Services may be provided by the Department or through partner agencies.
You can start getting help by calling the 24/7 Access Line at 1-800-654-3937.
Levels of Care
We offer different levels of care based on each child’s needs:
- Low level – basic support and early help
- Medium level – more support and services
- High-level – intensive care and treatment
Our team works with families to find the right services for each child.
How to Get Help
24/7 Access Line
Call: 1-800-654-3937
Start the process, get information, and receive referrals.
Children’s Services / Air Fresno Campus
Call: 1 (559) 600-8918
Visit: 2719 N. Air Fresno Dr., Ste. 107, Fresno, CA 93727
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Walk in or call to get started with services.
Youth Wellness (Substance Use Services)
Call: 1 (559) 600-8918
Visit: 2719 N. Air Fresno Dr., Ste. 107, Fresno, CA 93727
Support for youth with substance use concerns.
Youth Wellness Center
Call: 1 (559) 600-8918
Provides information, referrals, and support for youth and families.
School-Based Services
Services may be available at your child’s school.
You can also call the Access Line to learn more.
Crisis Services for Youth
Crisis Stabilization Center (Youth)
Call: 1 (559) 512-8700
Visit: 4411 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA 93702
24/7 walk-in crisis support.
Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) – Youth (Ages 12–17)
Call: 1 (559) 600-2382
Visit: 4411 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Building #319, Fresno, CA 93702
Provides short-term care for youth in a psychiatric crisis.
Services for Young Adults (Ages 18–24)
First Onset / TAY Team
Call: 1 (559) 600-9088
Visit: 2719 N. Air Fresno Dr., Ste. 107, Fresno, CA 93727
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Provides more intensive services for young adults.
Find More Services - Provider Directory
Please use the Provider Directory on the county’s Provider Directory webpage to find services. It lists all Fresno County Mental Health Plan providers, including county services and contracted providers. The directory is available in the county’s main languages.
Call the 24/7 Access Line (1-800-654-3937) for help finding the right care.
Foster Youth Services (AB 1299)
If a foster child moves to Fresno County, services can be transferred to this county.
To notify the Fresno County Mental Health Plan, email:
DBHAB1299@fresnocountyca.gov
Presumptive Transfer Contact
For any questions related to presumptive transfers or Assembly Bill 1051, please email DBHAB1299@fresnocountyca.gov
Youth Resources and Phone Numbers
Access Line
1-800-654-3937
Crisis
(559) 600-6760
Youth Wellness Center
(559) 600-8918
Help Me Grow
1-866-543-7464
Exodus Recovery Crisis Stabilization Center
(559) 512-8700
Crisis Text Line
741741
National Suicide Lifeline
9-8-8
Sanctuary Runaway Hotline
1 800 820-4968
Patient Rights Advocate Program
(559) 492-1652
Family Advocate Navigator
(559) 600-6734
Exodus Recover Crisis Stabilization Center
(559) 512-8700
Crisis Text Line
741741
Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
If you have a Behavioral Health emergency
Please call 9-1-1
Central Valley Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988
Mobile Crisis Response
(559) 600-6000
For Access to Services or the Crisis Line,
1 800 654-3937
CalHOPE Warm Line
1 833 317-HOPE(4673)
Contact Children's Services
Children's Services
1-800-654-3937
DBHChildrenOA@fresnocountyca.gov