Resources for Students (13+)

The Lifeline

If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself.

Bring Change 2 Mind

Bring Change to Mind is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy.

CA Youth Crisis Line

Youth can always call or text the California Youth Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: (800) 843-5200

Crisis Text Line (National)

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

HearYou.org

HearYou.org offers secure video counseling at nearly half the cost of a typical counseling session.

Help for Students in Crisis

Resources for addressing mental health and wellness during school closures.

JED Foundation

JED’s Mental Health Resource Center helps you manage your emotional health, cope with challenges, and support the people in your life.

KNOW THE SIGNS

Pain isn’t always obvious. If you observe one or more of these warning signs, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change, step in or speak up.

Mental Health Literacy

Mental Health Literacy is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education and resources.

Mind Out Loud

The youth-led mental health movement including free monthly workshops, free student rep program, and a free online annual event.

NAMI California

A grassroots organization that provides support, advocacy, and education and referral opportunities for people with mental illness. Among the services provided through local and regional affiliates are peer education and support groups.

NAMI On Campus (CA)

NAMI On Campus Clubs are student-led clubs that tackle mental health issues at high schools (within California) and on college campuses by raising mental health awareness, supporting students, and advocating for more support.

NAMI Teen and Youth

Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, NAMI have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.

The Trevor Project (National)

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.

Youth Suicide Prevention

A list of resources to assist school districts with the concerns about youth suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.