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Get Help Right Now
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock. Reaching out is the bravest thing you can do.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Available in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Trained crisis counselors are ready to help.
Teen Line
310-855-4673
Teens helping teens. Call 6pm-10pm PST or text TEEN to 839863.
More Resources
Additional Crisis and Support Lines
Specialized resources for specific situations. All are free and confidential.
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ Youth
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at TheTrevorProject.org.
Learn MoreChildhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
For youth experiencing abuse or neglect. Professional crisis counselors available 24/7. Call 1-800-422-4453.
Learn MoreNational Eating Disorders Association
Support, resources, and treatment options for those struggling with eating disorders. Call 1-800-931-2237 or text NEDA to 741741.
Learn MoreSAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health. Call 1-800-662-4357.
Learn MoreNational Domestic Violence Hotline
Support for teens experiencing dating violence or family violence. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Learn MoreStopBullying.gov
Resources for teens dealing with bullying, including cyberbullying. Information for youth, parents, and educators.
Learn MoreWhat To Do
If You or a Friend Is In Crisis
1
Stay Calm and Listen
If a friend reaches out to you, the most important thing you can do is listen without judgment. Let them know you care and that you take what they are saying seriously.
2
Take It Seriously
Never dismiss someone’s feelings or tell them to just get over it. If they mention hurting themselves, always take it seriously and help them connect with a crisis resource.
3
Reach Out for Help
You do not have to handle this alone. Contact one of the crisis lines on this page, tell a trusted adult, or call 911 if there is immediate danger. Asking for help shows strength.
4
Follow Up and Stay Connected
After the immediate crisis, check in regularly. Let them know you are still there. Recovery takes time, and ongoing support makes a real difference.
It Is Okay to Ask for Help
Many teens feel scared, embarrassed, or unsure about reaching out for help. These feelings are completely normal. But here is what we want you to know:
Asking for help is one of the bravest and strongest things you can do.
You deserve support no matter what you are going through.
Things can and do get better with the right support.
Crisis counselors are trained to help and will not judge you.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, bullying, family problems, identity questions, or anything else – there are people who understand and want to help you through it.
If You Are in Immediate Danger, Call 911
This is not a substitute for emergency services. If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room right away.
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Connecting California teens with trusted mental health resources, guidance, and community support. You are not alone.
Need Help Now?
If you are in crisis, please reach out:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Text HOME to 741741
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