Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255


Crisis Text Line

Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.


NAMI HelpLine

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.


Find a Local NAMI

NAMI California maintains guides and forms listed by county that can assist you in helping a friend or family member with a serious mental illness who has been arrested. These “guides” provide step-by-step procedures to assist in navigating the criminal justice system of each county. Click on the links below to access the county websites. Print the Arrested Guide including the Inmate Medication Information Form (link is in Step Four). Click on the Medication Form link to display and print only the form.

County Guides & Forms
Alameda County

 

Medication Form
Amador County

 

N/A
Calaveras County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Contra Costa County

 

Arrested Guide

 

El Dorado County

 

Medication Form
Fresno County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Kern County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Kern County – North Kern State Prison

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Los Angeles County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form (English)
Medication Form (Spanish)
Orange County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Riverside County

 

Medication Form
San Bernardino County

 

Medication Form
San Diego County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
San Luis Obispo County

 

Arrested Guide
Santa Clara County

 

Medication Form
Stanislaus County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Stanislaus County – Spanish

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form
Ventura County

 

Arrested Guide
Medication Form