Access to Services

In case of emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Access Unit

How Do I Get These Services?

The goal of the San Bernardino County Mental Health Program is to provide services in a timely manner. You may contact the ACCESS Unit 24 hours a day via our toll-free line at (888) 743-1478. You may also walk in or call one of the Department of Behavioral Health's outpatient clinics during the hours listed on this Web site. You may also contact a Contract Clinic or MHP Fee-for-Service Provider.

When you contact the ACCESS Unit, a mental health professional will provide you with information, provide screening and referrals and discuss the types of services that would be most helpful to you. The ACCESS Unit will refer you to a Department of Behavioral Health clinic, Contract Clinic, or Fee-for-Service Provider that will best meet your cultural, linguistic and treatment needs. You have the right to request a list of service providers by contacting the ACCESS Unit.

For Emergency Walk-In Mental Health Services After Hours, visit the:
Extended Hours Triage (for Adults)
Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC)
850 E. Foothill Boulevard
Rialto, CA 92376
Phone: (909) 421-9342
Walk-In Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Open Holidays 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)
Emergency Psychiatric Unit
400 N. Pepper Avenue
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 580-1800
ARMC has crisis care and Emergency screenings.

Children's Crisis Response Team (CCRT)
The Children's Crisis Response Team is a community-based mobile crisis response program for children experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The team responds to crises involving children and adolescents in the West and East Valley areas of San Bernardino County (from Yucaipa to Chino Hills).

For the Children's Crisis Response Team, please call:
(909) 421-9233 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and
(909) 420-0560 (Pager number), Weekends and Holidays, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Leave your phone number after the beep, and the Crisis Response Team will return your call.

Alcohol & Drug Programs

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs provides a full range of alcohol and drug services for its communities and residents. Prevention, outpatient and residential programs are offered in every significant population center in the County through contracts with community-based organizations.

If you are in need of Alcohol and Drug Services, please call the San Bernardino County Access Unit at 1-888-743-1478. The Access Unit provides services 24 hours a day.