Aging comes with its own set of challenges, and taking care of mental health is important at every stage of life. Whether it’s counseling, nursing care, or psychiatric support, there are a range of resources tailored to the unique needs of older adults. Find easy to access resources here:
Helpline (951) 686-HELP
Older Adults
Immediate Crisis
If you or someone you care about is in emotional distress or crisis and needs immediate help, call the Helpline at 951-686-HELP anytime to speak with trained professionals confidentially and for free. They can assist you in accessing mental health services in Riverside County. The National Crisis line is also available, call or text 988 24/7. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
Mental Health Urgent Care
If you are having a mental health crisis, and need counseling and nursing, or psychiatric medications, you can call or walk into a Riverside County 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care location (locations and more info available here). Whether you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, all services are voluntary and do not require an appointment, open 24/7, and available to all regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
CARES Line (24/7): (800) 499-3008
The Community Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support line (CARES Line) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides screening and linkage to both Mental Health and Substance Use programs. Calls are answered by compassionate trained staff who can provide information and referral in English and Spanish.
Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS)
Individual sessions over the course of 19-weeks for people 60 years or older who have minor depression. Utilizes an empowering and skill-building approach.
Provider: Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Serving: Western, Mid-County and Desert regions
Contact: 1 (800) 675-6694
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Late Life Depression (CBT-LLD)
An early intervention program that focuses on structured problem-solving to reduce depression and suicide risk in older adults (60 years+).
Program Provider: Inland Caregiver Resource Center
Western, Mid-County and Desert regions
Contact: 1 (800) 675-6694
Program Provider: The Scott Hines Mental Health Clinic at The Center
Desert region (specializing in services for the LGBTQ community)
Contact: (760) 416-7899