Who are we?
Welcome to the Fresno County Department of Mental Health (DHB) website. In this part of our website you will find a brief summary in Spanish of who we are, what we do, and how you can access some of these programs and services. There is more information on our website, but not all of it is in Spanish. That's why we wanted to make sure you can get the information you need in one place.
We are a county department that offers help to people who are dealing with emotional and mental health issues, as well as those who have problems with drugs or alcohol. We fund and work with a number of Fresno County organizations to provide counseling, drug and alcohol disorder programs, prevention, and other related services.
Services are available in your preferred language and we have interpreter services available to you at no cost.
What We Do? - DBH, in partnership with our diverse community, is dedicated to providing quality, culturally sensitive behavioral health services to promote the well-being, recovery, and resilience of individuals and families in our community
How to Get Help
Anyone in Fresno County can get information or begin accessing services by calling the 24/7 access link at 1-800-654-3937. We have a number for mental health or drug and alcohol treatment. This number can be used for information, to receive an evaluation over the phone to be referred or connected to services, or even for crisis support. This number is for adults or children.
Some numbers for children and youth services:
- Individuals interested in child and youth services can self-refer by visiting children's services at the Heritage Campus Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3133 N. Millbrook Ave. Fresno, CA 93703 or by calling (559) 600-8918 or using the access line 1 800 654-3937
- Individuals, families, and caregivers can contact the Youth Wellness Center at (559) 600-8919 for information or referrals for youth ages 0-17. The same information can also be obtained through the access line 1 800 654-3937
- School-based services may be the most appropriate option for families and individuals. For school-based services that are provided by both the Department and through All4Youth-funded schools, it can be accessed through the Access Line 1 800 654-3937, by contacting the Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (559) 600-6892 or the All4Youth program Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (559) 443-4800 or by calling your child's school and asking for a referral to All4Youth.
- For teens who may be experiencing a mental health crisis, care can be accessed through the Crisis Stabilization Center. The main number for youth is (559) 512-8700 and the person can self-refer by going to 4441 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Fresno, CA 93702.
- For teens experiencing a psychiatric crisis, help is available at the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) that focuses on acute care, stabilization, transition to the community, and aftercare for youth ages 12 to 17. The PHF for teens is located at 4441 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd. Building #319. Fresno, CA 93702. Or by calling (559) 600-2382
Adult Numbers & Resources-
- Anyone can call the 24/7 access line at 1-800-654-3937 for information about services, selection, referrals, and linkage and/or eligibility information for various services.
- Individuals and family can seek services by calling the Urgent Care Wellness Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (559) 600-9171 or by going to the Urgent Care Wellness Center located at 4441 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd Fresno, CA 93702.
- Individuals who may be experiencing a crisis can access the Crisis Stabilization Center on their own 24 hours a day, by calling (559) 451-1008 or by going to 4411 E Cesar Chavez Blvd Fresno, CA 93702.
- Senior Services: These can be accessed through the access line or by contacting the senior team at (559) 600-5755 for more information Monday through Friday from 8 to 5 p.m.
Perinatal Wellness Center has a team of counselors, nurses, and social workers to provide mental health services to pregnant and postpartum mothers and their babies, as well as fathers struggling with paternal postnatal depression in a home or office setting. Individuals can self-refer by calling (559) 600-1033 or calling the access line 1-800-654-3937.
Fresno Metro Area Outpatient Clinic – also provides a number of services and can be reached through the 24/7 Access Line or directly Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm at (559) 600-4099 for information, or people can go to the Urgent Care Wellness Center Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm.
- Public Guardian - For general information about the public guardian's office, probate guardianships, or other related questions, you can call (559) 600-1500
Additional Numbers/Resources
Fresno Patient Rights Advocacy Program (559) 492-1652
Family Advocate (559) 600-6734
CalHOPE- Free peer support across the state. 1-833-317-4673
Multi-Agency Access Program (MAP) - (559) 512-6777
Mobile Crisis Response - (559) 600-6000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
To report a complaint or violation, call the confidential hotline 1-888-262-4174
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