If you or a loved one is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, you are not alone.
We’re here to help.

Call our Access Call Center 24/7 for assistance

Toll Free: (800) 686-0101

TTY for the hearing impaired - please call 711

STEP 1: To get help for yourself or a loved one, start by calling Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ Access Call Center.

STEP 2: A trained professional will ask you questions to help find the right care for you.

STEP 3: You will receive a referral to an appropriate substance use treatment and/or mental health provider.

We serve San Mateo County residents with Medi-Cal and individuals who are uninsured. 

Interpreter Services

Access Call Center staff speak English, Spanish, and Chinese. For other languages, they will assist you through a free telephone interpreter service

For more information about BHRS, see ouir brochure. [Spanish], [Chinese],[Tagalog], [Russian]

For COVID-19 behavioral health resources, click here. 

Learn about the BHRS COVID-19 service modifications here.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Coping with stress, anxiety and substance use during COVID-19
• What are my options to help with alcohol and drug use? - English, Spanish
• How can I stay safe while using drugs? - English, Spanish
• Medications for alcohol and opioid Use – English, Spanish
• How to support a family member or friend who has a problem with alcohol and drugs?- English, Spanish

You Are Not Alone – 24/7 Help & Support is Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges with anxiety, panic, depression, alcohol and drug use or other emotional distress, you are not alone.  Below are some resources that provide free, confidential and immediate emotional support by phone, text or chat to anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis -  24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 9-1-1 or see crisis services. 

Crisis/Suicide Hotline & Text

• 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)  or (650) 579-0350
• 1 (888) 628-9454 Spanish speakers
• 1 (800) 273-8255 Veterans Crisis Line or chat online
• 1 (800) 985-5990 Disaster Distress Helpline or Text TALKSWITHUS to 66746
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat
• Teen Crisis Services: Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm PST, 650-747-6463 | sanmateocrisis.org

For more resources, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or the San Mateo County StarVista Crisis Center: sanmateocrisis.org

Providers & Resources

• Provider Directorie​s

  • Provider Directory – All BHRS Mental Health and Substance Use Services
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Services Provider Directory: One-page quick glance chart of AOD providers and available services with contact information.
    • AOD Provider Treatment Services Contact Chart
  • For information on our Integrated Medication Assisted Treatment program, where medications are used to treat alcohol and opioid addictions, along with counseling, see the following fliers:  Medications, Medications (Spanish), IMAT Fact Sheet  or contact the IMAT Support Line to speak with a case manager or for questions. 

  • Women’s Services Network: Detailed directory of available AOD prevention and treatment programs and services, service locations, and contact information.

    • Women's Services Network Directory - Spanish
    • Women's Services Network Directory - English
• Glossary of Service Modalities: Description of the different types of available alcohol and other drug service modalities.
  • AOD Service Modalities
• Voices of Recovery offers peer-to-peer substance use recovery guidance and supports personal, family and community recovery.
• BHRS Office of Consumer and Family Affairs provides information, education and support for consumers/clients and family members dealing with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Is My Insurance Accepted?

BHRS serves Health Plan of San Mateo members with the following plans: Medi-Cal, CareAdvantange, County ACE, and HealthWorx.

Services provided are based on individual needs and are available to San Mateo County residents on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away for lack of funds. 

Privately insured? Contact your carrier to learn about coverage options and substance use services available to you through your health insurance plan.