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Mental Health Agencies and Crisis Support Resources
Mental Health Agencies and Crisis Support Resources
This PDF includes a list of crisis hotlines and textline and Mental Health agencies divided by cities in Alameda County
Type of resource: PDF Text
Language: English
24/7 Help via text, chat, phone for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis
Educational resources for all things LGBTQ+
Type of resource: Website link
Language: English
A nonprofit that serves folks who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. This is for folks who cannot afford typical costs for therapy sessions.
Type of resource: Website link
Language: English
Resources for Students
Resources for Students
What do you see, feel, hear and smell where you are right now? Quiet your mind and focus on your sense.
Type of resource: Video
Language(s): English
Target Grades: PreK-5
Learn how to slide into your Yeti Body so you can practice mindfulness, meditate or just chill out.
Type of resource: Video
Language(s): English
Target Grades: K-3
Learning how to wrangle worrying in this video that will get you to wonder less about ‘what if” and focus more on “what is”
Type of resource: Video
Language(s): English
Target Grades: K-3
Watch this video to find out why being grateful makes us happier. Then take a minute to focus on the things you are grateful for.
Type of resource: Video
Language(s): English
Target Grades: 5-9
Created by folks at UCSF GritX is a robust mental health and wellness resource hub to learn AND practice evidence-based health and wellness skills to help with life challenges, emotions and personal growth
Type of resource: Videos, Written text, Audio, Interactive activities, Images
Language(s): Spanish, English
Target Grades: 6-12 and young adults (ages 18-25)
Resources and guidance for children and teens transgender and gender-diverse youth
Type of resource: Written Articles and Links to Online groups
Language(s): English
Target Grades: K-12
Resources for Parents/Caregivers to Use for Themselves
Resources for Parents/Caregivers to Use for Themselves
From Kaiser’s Parenting Strategies section: When your kids push your buttons, learn how to practice patience
Type of resource: Audio
Language(s): English
This is a guidebook from Minful.org that introduces you to the many different styles of meditation, a variety of benefits of each practice, and free short guided audio practices that will help you learn how to meditate
Type of resource: Written Article, Audio, and Video
Language(s): English
Helpful tips and techniques to encourage and motivate your kids during virtual lessons
Type of resource: Written Article and Video
Language(s): English
As the pandemic pushes’ kids lives towards virtual learning and social media, their mental health depends on parental support
Type of resource: Written Article
Language(s): English
How do we talk with kids about big, important topics like racism and violence in the media? What you say depends on your experience, but here are some guiding steps for you to consider when approaching these tough topics.
Type of resource: Video
Language(s): Spanish, English
Tips to show kids that the tools for a positive outlook are well within their reach
Type of resource: Written Article
Language(s): Spanish, English
Phone/Tablet Apps (for students and parents/caregivers)
Phone/Tablet Apps (for students and parents/caregivers)
Shine is a self-care and meditation app that uses an instant messaging platform to interact with others. You receive a self care plan curated and they include daily audio tracks and positive messages, images and educational articles. They have specialized content for communities of color. Shine offers a free trial.
Type of resource: App for Apple and Android Devices
Language(s): English
Target Grades: Teens and Adults
The HappiMe Apps have different age appropriate tools to help children and young people with their self-esteem and happiness. The ones for kids (7+) and young people (11-17) are free. The adult one is about $5-6 dollars. Their website also has a variety of resources for parents and children.
Type of resource: App for Apple and Android Devices
Language(s): English
Target Grades: Children, Teens, and Adults
This app uses CBT principles to help users with symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress. Some of the features on the app are free while others like linking with a therapist for more support require a subscription. Their website outlines their pricing options
Type of resource: App for Apple and Android Devices
Language(s): English
Target Grades: Teens (15+) and Adults
This is a website that has reviewed and curated many of the apps available to support your mental health and wellness. They examine the app/program for credibility, privacy, supporting research and scores them.
Type of resource: Website
Language(s): English
Target Grades: All ages
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