Mental Health
WEBSITES
The following websites provide information and resources about mental health conditions in youth. This list is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement or recommendation for any particular organization or site.
Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.org/childrens-mental-health
National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Teens-Young-Adults
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/pi/families/children-mental-health
Child Mind Institute
Mental Health Literacy
https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/
Erika's Lighthouse
Information and resources on Teen Depression
https://www.erikaslighthouse.org/
Worry Wise Kids
Information and resources on anxiety
Coping Cat Parents
Information and resources on anxiety
https://www.copingcatparents.com/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
https://adaa.org/
HELPLINES
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency please call 911. Please see the helpline numbers below for free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
Suicide Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
Suicide Crisis (SLO Hotline)
800-783-0607
Mental Health Helplines
Central Coast Hotline
800-783-0607
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
SLO Behavioral Health
800-838-1381
California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
CALhope Warmline
833-317-HOPE (4673)
TeenLine
800-852-8336
Text: Teen to 839863
Open 6:00-9:00 pm daily PST
SAMHSA's National Helpline
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
National Alliance on Mental Illness
800-950-NAMI (6264)
M-F 10:00-8:00 pm EST