I look forward to speaking with you. I typically work Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, by appointment only.

Please note that I am usually not available on holidays, evenings, or weekends.

I typically respond to messages within 48 hours. 

Please do not leave me a message for urgent or emergency matters. Instead, you may call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for urgent support (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) at 988. In case of a true emergency, dial 911. I have additional resources for support if you scroll down on this page.

I normally have my phone set to go straight to voicemail unless I am anticipating your call, so please be prepared to leave a message.

Phone: (619)202-1481

Email: kristen@kristenhornung.com

Please care for yourself by accessing resources if you need support now

Resources in the San Diego County Area

NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties Warm line

• Need an empathetic ear and a friendly voice to talk to? Call the Warmline.
• The Warmline is a non-crisis phone service. The Warmline provides callers with information, referrals, support, and empathy. This service has become a valuable tool for individuals in the community who may be isolated or struggling with the symptoms of mental illness to seek comfort, coping skills, and the reassurance that they are being heard by someone who has “been there-done that”. The individuals taking calls are all trained Peer Support Specialists who have experience or personal knowledge of mental health issues, recovery and services.
• The Warmline operates 7 days per week, except major holidays.
• Operating hours are from 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm
• Call (619) 295-1055

San Diego Access and Crisis Line

• Confidential and free of charge, the San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) serves as the local crisis call center and is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The ACL offers crisis support and helps facilitate connections to behavioral health resources for you or your loved one, including:
  • Suicide prevention and crisis intervention
  • Mobile crisis response services
  • Alcohol and substance use referrals
  • Mental health referrals
  • Community resources
  • Other supportive services
• Live chat is also available Monday through Friday, 4pm-10pm, through the ACL website at  https://omnidigital.uhc.com/SDChat/ or up2sd.org.
• The ACL is part of the national 988 network of crisis call centers. Those living in or visiting San Diego County can call the ACL at 1-888-724-7240, or 988, for support and help navigating services and connections to services.

Resources for anywhere within the USA:

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line (Warm Line):

This peer support line is answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police.

• Schedule: By phone every day (Please confirm their hours by first visiting the website):
  • 7pm to 9pm ET Monday through Thursday
  • 7pm-10pm ET Friday through Sunday
• Call: 888.407.4515
• Do Not Leave A Voice Mail. They are not checked. Please keep calling until you reach someone

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial or text 988 if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis and get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis counselors listen empathetically and without judgment. Your crisis counselor will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area.

NAMI Helpline 24/7

• Call, Text or Chat with the HelpLine M-F, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET. Please verify the hours first by checking their website.
  • Call 1-800-950-6264.
  • Chat or Text “helpline” to 62640

Resource list

I’ve compiled a list of self-help resources, including free websites, books, ways to find help, and other miscellaneous things that I have found useful over the years. I am grateful to the many colleagues and clients who have shared their favorite resources with me. If you have more specific questions about resources please ask me. This is not meant to be a substitute for therapy or therapeutic advice.