Mental Health 101: Back to the Basics

(CalHHS) Mental Health Resources for Youth:

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/youthresources/

LA County – Addressing Mental Health Challenges:

http://ph.lacounty.gov/pie/Education/MentalHealthToolKit/toolkit.htm

Spiritt Family Center:

https://www.spiritt.org/integrated-behavioral-health/

Whittier Union High School District:

https://www.wuhsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp

Videos

Kati Morton: Youtube

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist; shares videos about mental health questions and struggles

https://www.youtube.com/@Katimorton

Dr. Tracey Marks: Youtube

Psychiatrist: Shares videos on mental health

https://www.youtube.com/@DrTraceyMarks

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

211 LA County

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.