On the other hand, Sen. Wiener stated, “Too many Californians are struggling with mental health and emotional well-being challenges. Peer-to-peer support is a proven way of helping people stay healthy and get the help they need. The California Peer-Run Warm Line is an important resource for so many people, and I’m thrilled we were able to get it funded.”
Meanwhile, Mark Salazar, the Executive Director of MHASF, said “The Warm Line saves lives by providing preventative care for those in distress. At the same time, the Warm Line saves money for the community by helping our callers to stay out of crisis and the need for emergency resources like ER visits, hospitalization and police intervention.”
The California Peer-Run Warm Line is 1-855-845-7415 and will be available from Mondays to Fridays: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm, Saturdays: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm and Sundays: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm.
By the end of the year, the state will make the service available 24/7. The mental health line is expected to receive approximately 25,000 calls a year. It builds upon the San Francisco Peer-Run Warm Line, which started in 2014 and is funded by the city.
