Health Agency | Behavioral Health

If you are experiencing an urgent medical or safety issue, call 9-1-1 for assistance.

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), located on the Health Agency Campus at 2180 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo will temporarily close for services effective Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm.

Daily hours of operation are 7: 30a.m – 7:30p.m. through October 10.
We anticipate this closure to be as brief as possible wherein services will resume once contract negotiations are completed.  

While this transition takes place, SLO County community members needing crisis stabilization may be transferred to the Marian Outpatient Unit in Santa Maria or other nearby counties for services as appropriate. Mental Health Crisis Services are still available in SLO County through the following:

• 24/7 Central Coast Hotline- call or text 1-800-783-0607.

• Mobile Crisis Team- 24/7, 365 days a year service. To request a Mobile Crisis response, community members can call the Central Coast Hotline at 1-800-783-0607.

• Sobering Center- Please call 820-280-0415 to check bed availability.

• Drug and Alcohol Services walk in clinics are still operating Monday-Friday. 

• Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility- Involuntary 24/7 facility with 5150 referrals only- no walk-ins. 18 years or older only. Call 1-800-838-1381.