Description of Services:
The Emergency Screening Unit (ESU) provides emergency psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, brief outpatient counseling, case management and emergency medication management to children and adolescents under age 18. ESU serves the Medi-Cal population and those who do not have any medical coverage. Although those with private insurance can be seen at ESU, it is advised that the private insurance clients receive services at facilities and agencies authorized by the insurance company.

Additional Information:
Spanish speaking counselors are available most hours, and interpretation is accessible in over 140 languages through language interpreting services 24/7.
Crisis line: 1-888-724-7240

For Detailed Information:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/mental_health_services_children/emergency_and_crisis_mental_health_services.html

*24/7 available