Youth Mental Health Resources

Welcome! We're glad you're here.
Below is list of resources just for teens.
Do some research, get help, and find some tips on how to support yourself or a friend.

NAMI Teen and Young Adult (TYA) HelpLine: A free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults.

Our T&YA Specialists are young people who understand what you’re going through because they have been through stuff, too. They are experienced and well-trained. They care and want to help you find a way forward.

Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text: Friend to 62640
Chat: click here​

WEBSITES:
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www.nami.org (check out "Your Journey" > "Teens & Young Adults!")

https://neverabother.org/

https://www.eachmindmatters.org/

http://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/

https://au.reachout.com/

thetrevorproject.org (for members of the LGBTQIA+ community!)

https://www.nowmattersnow.org/

www.fostrspace.com (an app for youth in foster care)

GUIDES:
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NAMI College Guide (Find support and helpful information for students and educators)

How To Help A Friend (Quick Tips)

How To Help A Friend (Article)

Taking Charge of Your Mental Health

Santa Cruz County Mental Health Resources

Santa Cruz County Schools Student & Family Behavioral Health Supports

Helping Someone Through Suicidality (safeTALK notes)

CALL OR CHAT:

Suicide & Crisis Line 24/7:
Call or text 988, or chat with someone at 988lifeline.org

Mental Health Text Support 24/7: Text "HOPE" to 741741

​The Trevor Project 24/7 line (great for LGBTQIA+!)
1-866-488-7386​

CA Peer-Run Warm Line 24/7 (call anytime for emotional support from those with lived experience!)
 1-855-845-7415 
OR Chat online (Click here!)