Resources

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SERVICES & RESOURCES

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

YOU CAN FIND SUPPORT

THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO HELP

Disclaimer: This is not to be construed as medical or legal advice. This is an evolving list of resources for mental health care and should not be taken as an endorsement. If you need a referral please speak to your doctor.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

24/7 support. Deaf and hard-of-hearing, dial 711 then 988.
988 is specifically for mental health crises or emergencies.
Linea de Prevención Del Suicidio Y Crisis: 24/7 apoyo 988.

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, you can text “HOME” to 741741 to message with a trained counselor.

Available 24/7.

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

  • YouthLine: Call 877-968-8491 or text “teen2teen” to 839863. 

Run by trained teens and backed by mental health professionals. A space to talk with other teens who understand what you are going through.

Available daily from 4 PM-10 PM (PT).

Available 24/7.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678.

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.

Support Near You

Below are local options. Each region includes a few trusted places to start. You do not need to contact every resource – just choose one that feels right for you.

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 how to get support.

Visit the website to find your county’s contact information.

  • NAMI Bay Area: Provides mental health education, support groups, programs and resources.

Use your zip code to find your local chapter.

Monterey County

    • Harmony at Home: Mental health support, counseling, and resources. Call 831-625-5160 (Carmel) or 831-272-6644 (Salinas).
  • NAMI Monterey County: Call 831-422-6264 for mental health education, support groups, programs, and resources.

Central Coast (Santa Cruz/San Luis Obispo Area)

  • NAMI Santa Cruz County: Call 831-427-8020 for mental health education, support groups, programs, and resources.

Los Angeles

  • allcove: Youth-centered spaces offering mental health support, peer support, and community connection for young people ages 12-25.

Available 24/7

San Diego

Available 24/7

  • NAMI San Diego: Call 619-295-1055 for free mental health education, support groups, programs, and resources.

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