Mental Health Resources

In addition to the resources below, the California Department of Education has provided a list of California organizations providing support to youth and their families.

Helping Students Destress

American Academy of Pediatrics: For Teens: Creating Your Personal Stress-Management Plan
Online stress reduction class for teens designed by researchers at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development in partnership with Medway Public Schools: http://www.jenniferggreen.com/stress/#/
Teens can learn helpful ways to reduce stress and improve wellness: https://www.changetochill.org/
COVID specific resources
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - A Parent Resource
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About the Corona Virus (English & Spanish versions)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC): Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children
- Common Sense Media: Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty

Suicide Prevention

*** If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.***

Uplift Mobile Crisis: 1-408-379-9085 (Mobile crisis support for minors: 5150, safety plans, etc.)
The Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org
- 741741
- Available 24hour/7days.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- English: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Spanish: 1-888-628-9454
- Tele-interpreters service available for over 150 languages
Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline:
- Toll-free: 1-855-278-4204
- Available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Languages spoken - English and Spanish
Bill Wilson Center:
- Crisis Hotline - 24 hours a day / 7 days a week: 408-850-6125
- https://www.billwilsoncenter.org/services/services_for_children_teens.html - a referral/information network for youth in Santa Clara County that will connect young people, ages 8-18, to an appropriate agency when they do not know where to go or who to speak to. (This Center is part of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's Violence Prevention Network. For information, call 1-888-247-7717).

Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Child Mind Institute - Family Resource Center https://childmind.org/resources/
HelpGuide for Mental Health and Wellness: www.helpguide.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: www.adaa.org
National Eating Disorders Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Santa Clara County: www.namisantaclara.org
Santa Clara County Department of Behavioral and Alcohol/Drug Services: www.sccgov.org/sites/bhd
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: www.drugfree.org
Vaping Information from Tobacco Free California: www.flavorshookkidssantaclara.org
Tips on Talking to Teens about E-cigarettes: e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
Counseling and Support Services for Youth: CRISIS Support Hotlines

Teen and Parent Resources

Coping Skills for Anxious Times - Resources from the Harvard Graduate School of Education: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/17/11/coping-skills-anxious-times
KidsHealth for Teens: www.kidshealth.org/en/teens
KidsHealth for Parents: www.kidshealth.org/en/parents
Technology Safety, Privacy and Security: www.connectsafely.org
Advocates for Youth - Fight for Sexual Health, Rights and Justice: www.advocatesforyouth.org
Bill Wilson Center Hotline & Referral/Information Resource: www.billwilsoncenter.org
Safety Tips for Teens: www.safekids.org
Social Services Agency, County of Santa Clara: www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa

LGBTQ Resources

Health Services

Housing Supports/Renter's Assistance

Legal Resources

The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, Guardianship Self-Help: www.scscourt.org/self_help/probate/guardianship/guardianship_home.shtml
County of Santa Clara, Office of the District Attorney, Victim Assistance Program: https://countyda.sccgov.org/victim-services/victim-services-unit
The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, Legal Aid Help & Resources: www.scscourt.org/self_help/legal_resources.shtml
County of Santa Clara, Office of Immigrant Relations: https://oir.sccgov.org/home