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Summer Mental Health Programs and Resources
Looking for mental health support and wellness opportunities' for students during the summer? We'll be updating this page frequently with information on upcoming programs, workshops, support groups, and services available to Contra Costa students and families.
New resources will be added as they are announced.
Please check back often to stay up to date on the latest offerings
We welcome suggestions! Contact us at Earnold@cccoe.k12.ca.us to share additions.
A Beacon For Support for Youth: Summer Hotlines
As the school year winds down, it's important to remember that transition can be challenging for many young people. The freedom and excitement of summer can sometimes bring about loneliness, anxiety, or depression. That's why WISP believes it's important to offer various Mental Health Hotlines, which will be resources for youth seeking support over the summer holiday.
Contra Costa County's Mental Health Access Line
1-800-678-7277
Mental Health and substance use services, referrals, and general information, 24/7 services. Anyone can call for themselves or someone they care about.
Please call 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Text 'HOPE' to 20121
If you are in crisis and need help immediately, please call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 now. Doing so will quickly put in touch with a Contra Costa Crisis Center Specialist.
Call 211
Visit 211.org
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, worried about someone else, or looking for information about mental health resources, start with 211 to learn valuable mental health and substance use resources and services in Contra Costa County.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text: 'Start' to 678-678
If you are thinking about harming yourself - get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor, 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. Trevor Project's trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face and are available for support 24/7.
Call or Text 855-600-9276
The Warmline provides accessible mental health support by using the wisdom of lived experience to connect, inspire hope and empower our community toward unlimited recovery. We have provided assistance via phone and web chat to anyone in need. Some concerns callers have are challenges with interpersonal relationships, anxiety, pain, depression, finances, alcohol/drug use, etc.
Camp Family Justice is a Free three part camping experience that hosts a pre camp, camp weekend and post camp. The Family Justice Center accepts clients and youth affected by violence from Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda County.
Camp Family Justice is a Free three part camping experience that hosts a pre camp, camp weekend and post camp. The Family Justice Center accepts clients and youth affected by violence from Solano, Contra Costa and Alameda County.
Many Contra Costa County Library branches will be offering:
Free meals and snacks for youth
Mental wellness workshops and activities
Summer reading programs and safe spaces to relax
Creative outlets like art, journaling, and mindfulness sessions.
Check your local branch's schedule regularly to see what's available. Programs vary by location and are updated throughout the summer.
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Surviving Parenthood has been developed to inform you of many of the services available for children and families in Contra Costa County.
The information contained in Surviving Parenthood has been gathered, updated, and edited with extreme care and is current as of the publishing date. However, changes in services may occur.
Other Essential Summer Supports
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa provides free hot meals and supportive services to anyone in need across Contra Costa County. With multiple dining sites and community kitchen locations, they serve nutritious lunches Monday through Friday, no questions asked. They also connect guests with essential resources such as housing referrals, job training, food pantry access, and case management services. Loaves and Fishes aims to nourish both body and spirit by fostering dignity, hope, and a sense of community.
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