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Friday 7pm - 7am Saturday 7pm - 7am Sunday 7pm - 7am

MH First

Non-police crisis line for psychosocial distress and community resources. A project of Anti Police-Terror Project

Call or text 510-999-9641 for help with mental health crises, domestic violence safety planning, substance abuse, & general support.

05/14/2026

At least 116 people were killed by police in response to a mental health crisis in 2025 (US).* Implementing alternative responses to mental health crises, intimate partner violence, and wellness checks would drastically reduce the number of community members murdered by police each year. That is why we do the work we do, to be that alternative. Call or Text 510-999-9641, Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to Midnight for mental health support and crisis response that does not involve police.

It is important that people know the lethal risk of law enforcement response to mental health crises so that other solutions and responses can be found. For mental health support resources in Sacramento county, use our MH First Resource Guide: bit.ly/APTPSacSupport.

*(Statistic based on Mapping Police Violence: policeviolencereport.org)

05/09/2026

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year in the US? In 2025, there were 6,665,000 Californians living with a mental health condition. These numbers prove that struggling with mental health is far more common than many people believe.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you love struggles with mental health, know that you are not alone. And know that we are here for you. Call or text our Mental Health First Line at 510-999-9641, 8pm to 12am, Wednesday through Sunday for mental health support and crisis response that does not involve police. Because asking for help should be met with care and empathy, not violence and scrutiny.

Statistics based on 2025 data from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And we need to be clear about what that means.

Awareness is not enough if the only response people have in a crisis is calling 911.

Too many of our people are met with force instead of care. Too many situations escalate because the response is rooted in policing, not healing.

We are building something different.

Join our Mental Health First Crisis Response Training and learn how to recognize, assess, and respond to a mental health crisis without relying on police. This is about equipping our communities with the tools to show up for each other with care, safety, and dignity.

Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Online and free

This two-day training will help you:
• Recognize signs of a mental health crisis
• Respond with de-escalation and care
• Support people without involving law enforcement
• Build community-based safety in real time

This is what it looks like to move from awareness to action.

This is what it looks like to build real alternatives.

This is how we keep each other safe.
Register now: bit.ly/MH1-2324

Share this with your people. Show up. Learn. Build.

04/29/2026

Did you know that restraining orders do not require calling the police? Reports can be made online in California. Here are two resources for more information:
- selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/CH-restraining-order/process
- selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order/process

Safety looks different for every person. Sometimes the path to safety necessitates a trail of legal paperwork. Often a barrier to starting that process can be fear of law enforcement. There are many ways to create safety without directly involving police, and filing a restraining order online is one.

Call or text 510-999-9641 Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to Midnight for more information on safety planning and mental health support.

04/16/2026

Is it okay to call MH First for non-crisis mental health support? Yes! If you are not experiencing a crisis, you should still call MH First if you:

- Want someone to talk to
- Need general support for mental health
- Are looking for local housing, food, or health resources
- Are interested in learning more about destigmatizing mental health

Call or text us 8pm to 12am, Wednesday through Sunday at (510) 999-9641

04/09/2026

Our MH First Team is here for you! Whether you need help with an active mental health crisis or just want someone to talk to and be present with you, we got you.

We are available Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to 12am. Call or text (510) 999-9641 for help with general mental health support, finding local housing and health resources, destigmatizing substance use, safety planning, and more.

04/03/2026

No one should feel shame about seeking support for their mental health. Working to improve or maintain health whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual is always something to celebrate! There are many benefits to destigmatizing mental health support, but here are some of our favorites:
1) More people seek out help. 2) More people accept themselves. 3) More people feel comfortable at work, home, and school. 3) Our community gets stronger.

If you are curious about supporting your mental health or the types of support we offer at MH First, call us at (510) 999-9641, Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to 12am.

03/25/2026

MH First is an alternative crisis response program that does not involve police. We can be reached Wednesday through Sunday, 8pm to 12am at (510) 999-9641. Want to know more? Read below for our frequently asked questions or send us a message. We’re here to help!

“When should I call MH First?”
- When you or others around you are experiencing ANY type of mental health crisis
- When you feel unsafe in your current situation and would like to plan a way out
- When you want to solve conflicts, without violence

“Why are your hours only during the evening?”
- We have found the evening hours to be when our community is in need most for mental health crises and other psychosocial distresses. Alternative mental health options are often available during the day, we want to fill the gap of care at night.

“If MH First serves Sacramento, why is the number using a 510 area code?”
- We support folks in Sacramento AND Oakland. Even though MH First was founded in Sacramento our founding organization, Anti Police-Terror Project, is based in Oakland.

“How can I volunteer with or support MH First?”
- Save our number! Have us ready for when you might need us
- Spread the word! Let friends, family, and coworkers know about this local resource
- Volunteer with us! We hold a two-day training every other month. Sign-up here to get updates and alerts for the next one: bit.ly/aptp-subscribe

03/19/2026

MH First Community Crisis Response Two-Part Training on Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29, 11am-3pm via Zoom.

What is community crisis response? This is a decolonized framework for mental and psychosocial distress response focused on de-escalation, safety planning, and helping individuals utilize the resources already available around them. If you want to develop the tools necessary for crisis intervention and simultaneously build a more empathetic future of collective care for our communities, join us.

Who is this training for? EVERYONE! You do not need any prior medical or crisis response experience to take part in the training. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Whether you just want some tools to help out a friend or are interested in volunteering with us, this is a great way to learn how we keep ourselves and communities safe.

Register for the MH First Virtual Training here:
bit.ly/mhfirst-training0328

03/12/2026

Join us in strengthening our collective ability to keep us safe and make a lasting, positive impact in our communities! The next Mental Health First Community Crisis Training will be on Saturday 3/28 and Sunday 3/29 from 11am to 3pm via Zoom. Register here: bit.ly/mhfirst-training0328

This virtual training is designed to empower community members with the critical skills needed to respond to mental health crises, support those in distress, and refer our community members to healing justice services within our neighborhoods.

Our purpose at MH First is to interrupt and eliminate the need for law enforcement in mental health crisis response by providing peer support, de-escalation assistance, and non-punitive and life-affirming interventions. We work to decriminalize emotional and psychological crises and decrease the stigma around mental health, substance use, and domestic violence while also addressing their root causes: white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism.

03/03/2026

Whether you need support outside of our operating hours or are just wondering what support is out there, we’ve got you covered with this resource list for folks living in Sacramento county. Know of a local resource not mentioned? Leave a comment!

Mental Health Crisis Support:
- Community Wellness Response Teams (916) 999-4673 or 988
Available 24 / 7 / 365
In-person crisis intervention, needs/risk assessments, and safety planning services
- Community Helpline (877) 541-2525
8am - 8pm, 7 days a week
Phone-based mental health assistance.
- California Coalition for Youth Crisis Line (*Mandated reporters) 1 (800) 843-5200
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis hotline for youth ages 12-24
- Genesis Mental Health (916) 669-1536
1351 N C St, Sacramento
Free services & case management for unhoused community
- La Familia Counseling Center (916) 210-8773 or (916) 227-2600 (emergencies)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Provides multilingual mental health support
- Mental Health First (510) 999-9641
Available 8pm to 12am, Wednesday through Sunday
Non-police response to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault:
- A Call for Change (877) 898-3411
Help@ACallForChangeHelpline.org
10am - 10pm, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, anonymous help.
- My Sister’s House (*Partners with Sac PD) (916) 428-3271
24/7 (multilingual helpline)
info@my-sisters-house.org
Survivor support for Asian / Pacific Islanders
- Deaf[SAFE]
4044 N Freeway Blvd, Sacramento
(916) 349-7500 or (916) 993-3048 VP | (916) 550-9355 P3
deafsafe@norcalcenter.org
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri
DV / IPV support services for deaf and hard of hearing survivors
- WEAVE, Inc. (*Partners with Sac PD) (916) 920-2952
Phone Line available 24/7. 1900 K Street, Sacramento.
Confidential support for adults and youth of all genders and sexual orientation. [resources continued in comments]

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Friday	7pm - 7am
Saturday	7pm - 7am
Sunday	7pm - 7am

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http://www.antipoliceterrorproject.org/mh-first

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