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Mental Health, Wellness, & Self-Care

If you are feeling suicidal (or if you are concerned about someone), there is help available right now. A trained counselor is ready to talk to you and provide help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Crisis Support

  • California Coalition for Youth Hotline - 1 (800) 843 - 5200.
  • Child Help National Abuse Hotline - 1 (800) 422 - 4453 Dedicated to the prevention of parental and guardianship abuse, this hotline helps youth at risk for abuse and guidance for potential crisis intervention.
  • The Trevor Project - 1 (866) 488 - 7386 For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens experiencing crisis.
  • Trans Lifeline - 1 (877) 565 - 8860 A hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.
  • Love is Respect - 1 (866) 331 - 9474 or Text loveis to 22522 Healthy relationships for young adults can be confusing. Love is more than just the way you feel, and we're here to help.
  • Local Suicide Prevention Line 24 hours per day/7 days per week (916) 368-3111 or Toll Free (800) 273-8255.
  • Teen Line: Call (310) 855-HOPE or (800) TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6 pm to 10 pm PST or Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST to receive person teen-to-teen education and support.
  • The Source Support Line for Youth and Caregivers: Need someone to talk to about the current situation, stress, or anything else? Call or text 916-SUPPORT (916-787-7678) for 24/7 support.
  • Amala Hopeline aims to provide an accessible, confidential, culturally competent means of peer counseling and resource referral for American Muslim Youth. FREE Nationwide Peer Support for Youth. Phone (855–95–AMALA) Available Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun 6 PM – 10 PM.
  • Know the Signs.
  • How to help a friend video.

Mental Health and Wellness Weekly Workshops 

  • The City of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Youth Division offers FREE weekly Mental Health, Wellness, & Empowerment Workshops for young people 13-24 years of age. The workshops are youth friendly and provide a safe space for youth to learn about mental health, wellness, and personal empowerment. Workshops are presented in a conversational manner where youth are invited to talk and exchange comments with other youth, not required but encouraged. Check here weekly for updated workshops and schedules.

COVID Resources

  • Crushing the Curve - This site is here to help you with tips and tricks on how to care for yourself and those you love in this uncertain time. 
  • Youth Engaged 4 Change - YE4C: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected the lives of young people everywhere. And young people like you are actively helping respond to this crisis. The YE4C team has compiled these resources to help you make choices about how to help yourself and others.
  • California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance: COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians.
  • Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) Wellness Warmline (916) 643-2333 is available Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. SCUSD "Wellness Warmline" is staffed with caring and compassionate people who can help answer questions. Wellness Warmline is able to provide information and resources during the COVID -19 school closures. Families and students can speak to a live staff member on the Resource Line at (916) 643-2333 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services

  • Sacramento County Mental Health Access (adults & children) 916-875-1055 Mental health plan information line for Medi-Cal and Medicare eligible individuals.
  • Sacramento Alcohol and Drug Services General Information Line: (916) 875-2050.
  • Youth Help Network (16-25 age Group) - The Youth Help Network provides outreach and crisis support to transition-age youth (TAY), ages 16 through 25 years old, in areas where TAY are known to congregate. Site-based staff and street teams provide on demand crisis support, reduce geographic barriers, improve timeliness to services via a “fast pass” linkage approach, and provide outreach and information via a secured website and targeted social media. Phone: (833) 333-2YHN or California Relay Service: 711.  
  • Sacramento County - Mental Health Crisis.
  • Safe Black Space Virtual Community Healing Circle: Meets Every Second Saturday Of the Month Online from 3 to 4:30 pm. For more information, contact safeblackspace@gmail.com; or visit here; or call (530) 683-5101.
  • Start Your Recovery For individuals seeking healthy relationships with drugs and alcohol. 
  • [Cannabis] Decoded aims to provide reliable, factual information so that young people have the tools they need to make informed decisions that impact their health and futures. Click here for more information.
  • Go Ask Alice. Get answers to all the questions you were too scared or embarrassed to ask. 

School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Mental Health Activities and Tools

  • Is there an app for that? Get info and reviews on mental health and wellness apps. Click here for PsyberGuide.
  • School for Hope is a free, research-based curriculum designed to equip youth with the social and emotional learning tools for hope. Focuses on depression and suicide prevention providing multiple mental health tools and exercises. 
  • NAMI Sacramento
  • Active Mind Get Well Cards you can share on social media. Click here.
  • Be True and Be You: A Basic Mental Health Guide for LGBTQ+ Youth .
  • Hope Journal Activity you can download and do to support your self-care and wellness through journaling. 
  • The Directing Change program engages students and young people throughout California to learn about the topics of suicide prevention and mental health by creating 30-second and 60-second films about suicide prevention, mental health and through the lens of culture, exploring the topics in different languages and from the perspective of different cultures.

Suicide Prevention and Peer Support Hotlines

  • California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) - The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Youth can always call or text the California Youth Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 843 5200.
  • Local Suicide Prevention Line 24 hours per day/7 days per week (916) 368-3111 or Toll Free (800) 273-8255. 
  • Teen Line: Call (310) 855-HOPE or (800) TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6 pm to 10 pm PST or Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST to receive person teen-to-teen education and support.
  • The Source Support Line for Youth and Caregivers: Need someone to talk to about the current situation, stress, or anything else? Call or text 916-SUPPORT (916-787-7678) for 24/7 support.
  • Amala Hopeline aims to provide an accessible, confidential, culturally competent means of peer counseling and resource referral for American Muslim Youth. FREE Nationwide Peer Support for Youth. Phone (855–95–AMALA) Available Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun 6 PM – 10 PM.
  • Know the Signs 
  • How to help a friend video 
  • Active Minds - a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students, via peer-to-peer dialogue and interaction. 

Mindfulness Resources

 

 

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