Resources and support

Resources

and support

You may need more help than just the tips and activities here, and that’s OK. There are lots of resources that help you connect with trained counselors and mental health professionals. You can text most of them, and they’re all free.

not sure where to start?

not sure where

to start?

Call 24/7 to talk to someone local or get help for yourself or a friend. You can also connect with someone on live chat at Up2SD.org.


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nEED CRISIS SUPPORT?

nEED CRISIS

SUPPORT?

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or in crisis, text or call 988 to connect with a trained crisis specialist 24/7. Specialists can also help you figure out what to say to someone you’re worried about if you’re not sure how to start the conversation.

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Volunteer Crisis Counselors are here to listen 24/7 if you’re stressed out, feeling bad, or could use some support. Text "HOME" to 741741.


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Want someone to listen?

Want someone

to listen?

If you’re having a hard time and want someone who’ll listen, call the Warmline. Talk to volunteers who have experience with mental health issues, 3:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

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If you want to talk to someone your age, text or call a teen counselor at Teen Line. It’s confidential and anonymous and available every night, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

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If you identify as LGBTQ+, text, chat, or call for free support. Counselors understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available 24/7.

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LOOKING FOR MENTAL HEALTH APPS?

LOOKING FOR MENTAL

HEALTH APPS?

Chat 1:1 with a professional coach and get wellness tips and tools. It’s completely private, and you don’t need parent permission to use it. Plus, the California Department of Health Care Services covers all the costs, so it’s 100% free.

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Made for kids ages 0–12, this app helps families deal with everyday stress and worry. Everything BrightLife Kids offers is fully paid for by the State of California.

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