A San Diego-based business is working with the county to provide around-the-clock access to suicide prevention and other services for residents in crisis.
Optum San Diego is an information and technology-enabled health services business thatβs been working with the county since 1997.
In May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Optum and the County of San Diego are working together to spread the message about the confidential help residents can get through the San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL).
Anyone who calls (888) 724-7240 will receive assistance from a Masterβs level and/or licensed clinician, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis counseling is available in 150 languages, accordingt to a company statement.