Resources for Students
County of Santa Clara Call Center: 800-704-0900; Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Website
Website
Santa Clara County Crisis Support
What is 988?
What is 988?
Get Help
988 Lifeline - Chat, Text, Call
988 Lifeline - Chat, Text, Call
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 and 24. Sometimes it feels as though your struggle is being underestimated because of your age. But we hear you…
Local Resources & Supports
Behavioral Health Services - Find a Service Provider
Behavioral Health Services - Find a Service Provider
To access services from a list of providers, please call the Behavioral Health Services Call Center at 1-800-704-0900.
Downtown Youth Wellness Center (Ages 12-25) - San Jose
Downtown Youth Wellness Center (Ages 12-25) - San Jose
The Q Corner - San Jose
The Q Corner - San Jose
Pacific Clinics
Pacific Clinics
Almaden Valley Counseling Service
Almaden Valley Counseling Service
The LGBTQ Youth Space (Ages 13-25)
The LGBTQ Youth Space (Ages 13-25)
Community Solutions - South County
Community Solutions - South County
Outlet (LGBTQIA+ youth)
Outlet (LGBTQIA+ youth)
Rebekah Children's Services - South County
Rebekah Children's Services - South County
HEARD Alliance
HEARD Alliance
allcove Palo Alto (Ages 12-25)
allcove Palo Alto (Ages 12-25)
Virtual Support & Hotlines
BrightLife Kids for CA Families (Ages 0-12)
BrightLife Kids for CA Families (Ages 0-12)
Free behavioral health coaching from experts for California families with kids up to age 12. Our confidential support helps with everyday challenges like tantrums, sleep issues, and social skills. Always 100% free.
Soluna - Confidential Mental Health Support (Ages 13-25)
Soluna - Confidential Mental Health Support (Ages 13-25)
Access 1:1 coaching, self-help tools, and care navigation — no insurance, no subscriptions, no waitlists. Available via web or app for ages 13-25, try Soluna today!
Teen Line - Connect, Talk, Get Help!
Teen Line - Connect, Talk, Get Help!
California Youth Crisis Line (Ages 12-24)
California Youth Crisis Line (Ages 12-24)
The Trevor Project Crisis Services (LGBTQ+)
The Trevor Project Crisis Services (LGBTQ+)
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
Headspace for Teens and High School Students (Free)
Headspace for Teens and High School Students (Free)
Substance Use
Behavioral Health Services - Substance Use Prevention
Behavioral Health Services - Substance Use Prevention
Access substance use prevention services.
Santa Clara County - Access Treatment Services (Ages 12-21)
Santa Clara County - Access Treatment Services (Ages 12-21)
Substance use treatment services are provided to youth and families that have substance use and mental health needs.
Stanford REACH Lab - Prevention, Education & Awareness
Stanford REACH Lab - Prevention, Education & Awareness
Song for Charlie - Learn the Facts About Fentanyl
Song for Charlie - Learn the Facts About Fentanyl
The Real Deal on Fentanyl
The Real Deal on Fentanyl
Nicotine & Addiction
Nicotine & Addiction
Mind Over Marijuana
Mind Over Marijuana
What is Naloxone?
What is Naloxone?
Start Your Recovery
Start Your Recovery
Grief & Loss
Bill Wilson Center - San Jose
Bill Wilson Center - San Jose
Bill Wilson Center is a nonprofit community-based organization serving more than 6,000 youth, individuals and families in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties annually.
Kara Grief Support - Palo Alto
Kara Grief Support - Palo Alto
Grief Support for Children, Teens, Families and Adults
NAMI Santa Clara County
NAMI Santa Clara County
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families
National Alliance for Children's Grief
National Alliance for Children's Grief
Supporting Grieving Students
Supporting Grieving Students
Helping Children Cope With Grief
Helping Children Cope With Grief
Social Media & Mental Health
Report Cyberbullying
Report Cyberbullying
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention and response.
Healthy Social Media Use
Healthy Social Media Use
The Mental Health Coalition's Time Well Spent Challenge encourages parents to have meaningful conversations with teens about healthy social media use. Our Discussion Guide explores what “time well spent” means in the context of social media. This guide includes a list of thoughtful conversation starters designed to spark dialogue between parents and teens, as well as tools and resources to navigate these discussions effectively.
Social Media & Youth Mental Health
Social Media & Youth Mental Health
Read our featured Q&A Portal questions, view available resources to help build healthier digital habits and browse our library of previously submitted questions and responses to learn more.
Kids and Social Media
Kids and Social Media
GoodforMEdia
GoodforMEdia
Tools and Tips to Help Communicate Safely Online
Tools and Tips to Help Communicate Safely Online
General Mental Health Information
How to Talk About Mental Health
How to Talk About Mental Health
Family Guide to Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Family Guide to Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage?
Know the Warning Signs
Know the Warning Signs
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation
Seize the Awkward - Talk With A Friend About Mental Health
Seize the Awkward - Talk With A Friend About Mental Health
Be There - Learn How To Support Others
Be There - Learn How To Support Others
Never a Bother - Youth Campaign
Never a Bother - Youth Campaign
Wellness Strategies & Activities
TeenHQ: Teen Center, San Jose Public Library (Middle/High School)
TeenHQ: Teen Center, San Jose Public Library (Middle/High School)
TeenHQ: Teen Center Be You at TeenHQ. TeenHQ is the teen center headquarters located at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in…
AACI Youth Technology Incubator (Ages 8-24)
AACI Youth Technology Incubator (Ages 8-24)
AACI YTI is a FREE program that offers arts, media, and coding workshops to youth, teens, and young adults in Santa Clara County. (Youth technology Incubator)
Mental Health & Coping Skills
Mental Health & Coping Skills
A series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers and educators can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills.
Healthy Relationships & Personal Safety
Healthy Relationships & Personal Safety
TWLOHA Mental Health Toolkit
TWLOHA Mental Health Toolkit
Rainbow Walk Grounding Technique
Rainbow Walk Grounding Technique
"imi": A Mental Health Tool for LGBTQ+ Youth
"imi": A Mental Health Tool for LGBTQ+ Youth
Mirror - Mental Health Journal App
Mirror - Mental Health Journal App
Take Space to Pause
Take Space to Pause
Wellness Workbook for Adults (Helpers/Caregivers)
Wellness Workbook for Adults (Helpers/Caregivers)
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