Resources
Supportive Hotlines and Websites
If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911. You can ask the operator for support from the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT), then a team of trained compassionate mental health professionals will be sent to help.
The 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.
Always remember:
YOU MATTER
Call: (800) 273-8255 or 988
Crisis Text Line is available for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Available 24/7.
You can also visit: https://www.crisistextline.org/
2-1-1 can help with finding assistance for food, housing, utility bills, mental health support and healthcare. It provides free, confidential, and 24/7 access to a local specialist who can offer referrals for mental health, childcare, and disaster recovery
Call: 211 or visit https://211.org/
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, provides support, education, and advocacy to help individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
find out more by visiting https://www.nami.org/
Teen Line's trained teen listeners provide support, resources, and hope to any teen who is struggling.
Call: (800) 852-8336 (6PM-10PM PST)
Text: TEEN to 839863 (6PM-9PM PST
or visit: https://www.teenline.org
The Trevor Project provides information and support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Call: (866) 488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
or vist https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Parents Helping Parents is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers through peer-led connection. They offer a 24/7 confidential Parent Stress Line (1-800-632-8188) and free, anonymous support groups — both virtual and in local communities. Their approach centers on building trust, mutual support, and collective wisdom to help parents cope, grow, and strengthen their families.
Call: 1-800-632-8188
or visit: https://parentshelpingparents.org/
This helpline provides free, 24/7 emotional support to parents, caregivers, children, and youth across California through call, text, or live chat. It’s staffed by trained counselors who use trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques to help families cope, reduce isolation, and access resources
Call or text: 855-427-2736
or visit: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/