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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that your mental health matters just as much as your physical health. Whether you’re looking for ways to manage stress, find someone to talk to, or simply explore tools to support your well-being, you’re in the right place.

Below, you’ll find helpful links to resources that are free, confidential, and made for students like you. No matter what you’re going through, remember: you’re never alone, and help is always within reach.

Take a look around — one click could make a big difference.

Mental Health 101: Back to the Basics Resources

(CalHHS) Mental Health Resources for Youth

LA County – Addressing Mental Health Challenges

Spiritt Family Center

Whittier Union High School District

Videos

Hotlines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 via phone call, text messaging, or online chat. (Please note that the previous phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 will remain operational.).
    Call or text 988 (USA/Canada) for 24/7, confidential support.
  • Crisis Text Line: Free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention.
    Text “HOME” to 741741 or text “youth” to 741741 to reach a trained counselor
  • The Trevor Project Lifeline: Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
    Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
  • California Youth Crisis Line: emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis, operates 24/7.
    Call 1-800-843-5200
  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: For young people experiencing abuse or curious about healthy relationships.
    Call 866-311-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7, confidential support for individuals experiencing abuse.
    Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788


Resources
211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County

  • 211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs.