Mental Health Resources

 Your life matters. 

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the Contra Costa County Crisis Line at 211 or (800) 833-2900 or you can call 988, which is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room/hospital.                        


                                     Resources

Well-Being Focused Online Tools

Disclaimer: The links below are for educational  & entertainment purposes. They are not intended as psychological interventions to substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help, seek help from a licensed mental health professional. Resources are located at the bottom of this page.

Community Resources

Looking for community resources? We have a master document filled with links to several community resources, ranging from mental health, financial support, food, clothing, housing, legal support, and much more. Have questions about any of the resources listed? Email Rebecca White at rwhite2@srvusd.net. 

Gender Expression Guide

Ms. White has created a guide to gender expression and social transitioning. It is a work in progress, so please feel free to let her know if she is missing something, got something wrong, or should add something! Her email address is rwhite2@srvusd.net. 


I Want to Learn More About...

Disclaimer: The links below are for educational purposes. They are not intended as psychological interventions to substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help, seek help from a licensed mental health professional. Resources are located at the bottom of this page. Additionally, many of the workshops linked below are best utilized with Ms. White or when the school year is in session so that she can answer any questions you might have/clarify anything that might be unclear to you. 



Have a request for a mental health/psychology fact sheet or workshop? Ms. White would be happy to make it! Email her at rwhite2@srvusd.net


Mindfulness and Meditation

Calm App (Calm.com)

Headspace: Mini Meditation YouTube Video

Calmer You Free Podcasts to address worry and anxiety

Grounding - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 grounding is a calming technique that helps you focus on the present by using your five senses and to notice and focus on things currently around you.

Mindfulness Techniques - Several guided meditations geared towards teens

          Community Crisis Support 

Crisis & Suicide: Contra Costa Crisis Center (800-833-2900) Text: HOPE to 20121

LGBTQ Crisis & Support: The Trevor Project: Call (866-488-7386) Text: START to 678678

Drugs and Alcohol Education, Treatment and Referral National Drug Helpline: Call (844-289-0879)

Peer help: Teen Line National Runaway Switchboard call (800-786-2929)

Homeless Hotline: Call (800-808-6444)

Grief: Call (800-837-1818)

California Youth Crisis Line (800-843-5200)

YouthLine: Call (877-968-8491) Text: teen2teen to 839863

Child Protective Services (to report child abuse/neglect) (925-646-1680)

Parental Stress Service (800-829-3777)

Community Violence Solutions (rape & trauma) (800-670-7273) 

Additional Community Resources: Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 

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