AIM Resource List

These resources are here for anyone who wants to talk to someone, find support, or explore tools that might help. They can help with stress, grief, relationship challenges, supporting a friend, or just getting through a hard day.

 

You do not need to use all of these–just choose what feels like a good place to start.

If you need help right now:

  • Call or text 988: If you feel worried about your own or someone else’s safety, you can call or text 988 anytime. Trained counselors will listen, support you, and help you stay safe. Available 24/7.
  • Text HOME to 741741: If you prefer texting, message a trained counselor by texting “HOME” to 741741. Available 24/7.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678. Available 24/7.

If you need support, but it’s not an emergency:

  • YouthLine: A free, confidential peer-to-peer support line for youth up to age 24. Call 877-968-8491 or text “teen2teen” to 839863. Available daily from 4:00pm-10:00pm.

Support from people in your life:

You do not have to figure everything out on your own. Support can also come from people you already know.

  • School Support Team: Your school counselors, psychologists, teachers, and wellness center
  • Community and Peer Support: Friends, family members, coaches, and trusted adults.

Tools you can use on your own:

These are tools you can use anytime to help calm your mind, manage stress, and take care of yourself.

  • Headspace for Teens: A free app for young people ages 13-18 with breathing exercises, guided meditations, stress management, and emotional regulation.
  • Calm: A free app with guided meditations, breathing exercises, and sleep support.
  • Calm Harm: A free app with tools to help manage urges related to self-harm.

Looking for support where you live?

Turn to the page for your state to find local organizations and additional resources.

California Resources

Statewide Resources

  • California Peer-Run Warm Line: A confidential, peer-led warm line offering support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and everyday stress. Call 1-855-600-9276. Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00am-11:00pm and Thursday from 8:00am-10:00pm.
  • NAMI California: Free mental health education, support groups, programs, and resources. Visit the website and enter your ZIP code to find your local NAMI affiliate.

Bay Area

  • allcove: Youth-centered spaces offering mental health support, peer support, and community connection for young people ages 12-25. Visit the website to find locations and learn how to get support.
  • County Behavioral Health Services: Mental health counseling, support, and resources for children, teens, and families. Visit the website to find your county’s contact information.

Monterey County

Central Coast (Santa Cruz/San Luis Obispo Area)

Los Angeles

  • allcove: Youth-centered spaces offering mental health support, peer support, and community connection for young people ages 12-25. Visit the website to find locations and learn how to get support.
  • LA County Department of Mental Health: Mental health support, crisis response, and referrals. Call 1-800-854-7771. Available 24/7.

San Diego

Arizona Resources

  • Teen Lifeline: A confidential space where teens can talk with trained teen volunteers about whatever they’re going through. Call 602-248-TEEN (8336) or text TEEN to 839863. Phone support is available 24/7. Text support is available daily from 3:00pm-9:00pm. 

 

  • NAMI Valley of the Sun: Free mental health education, support groups, programs, and community resources. Call 602-244-8166 or visit the website.

 

  • 211 Arizona: Information and referrals for local mental health services, counseling, healthcare, food, housing, and other community resources. Call 211 or visit the website. 

 

  • one•n•ten (LGBTQ+ Youth): Affirming support, community, leadership opportunities, and health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults (ages 11–24). Call 602-400-2601 or visit the website.

 

Please contact us at info@aimymh.org to share additional resources.

1 in 5 of today’s youth have, or will have a serious mental illness.

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