No-Cost, Compassionate Emotional Support
Support Specialists are ready to help you deal with difficult emotions and help develop healthy methods of coping.
We speak Spanish
We offer our services in Spanish too! Typical response time is approximately one minute.
How it works
You’ve taken the first step by getting here, now simply chedule a one on one session with our Peer Counselors.
Schedule a meeting
Pick a date and time that works for you and we will reach out to you within the next hour.
Share Your Truth
Our peers are trained to just sit with you and listen or provide resources and feedback if you’d like it.
Feel Heard
You can rest assured that everything is safe and anonymous, we’re here to help you feel better. Always Free.
No matter the reason,
We are here
Regardless of what you are going through, our Support Specialists can help you find the positive outlook on any situation. Use this page to learn more and find tools you can use to achieve balance in your life.
Connect the way that’s best for you
If you’re reading this, then you’ve already taken the first step — now all you need to do is choose the best way for us to reach you, and an AlterCareLine Support Specialist will be with you shortly.
What People are saying
Anonymous. Safe. Always Free. All San Diego residents are eligible for our free mental health services. See what your fellow Californians had to say about their experiences with AlterCareLine.
We're in your corner
Your AlterCareLine team includes diverse, locally-based people just like you, which means you can be met with cultural sensitivity, professional support and compassion.
It's easy to get the help you need
The AlterCareLine provides services to the California community thanks to a grant from CalHOPE. CalHOPE is a valuable resource for Californians, made possible by the collaboration between the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and local mental health providers/partners. CalMHSA supports California counties and cities by facilitating the delivery of comprehensive mental health and supportive services. Visit CalHOPE to explore additional state resources.