If you or someone you know needs help now, text or call 9-8-8, the National Crisis Line
Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown is a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Neuroscientist Mayim Bialik combines her academic background with vast personal experience to provide listeners with valuable practical advice focusing on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging an understanding of the mind-body connection. Nothing is off limits as Mayim breaks it down with an amazing collection of guests.
“A Friend Asks” is a FREE smart-phone app that helps provide the information, tools and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. We have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California.
Brain Expanded (Brain XP) is a community created by teen, Christine Marie (aka Christine XP). The inclusive community seeks to change the language of mental health by emphasizing the expanded, creative, insightful and intuitive functions of the brain for those with mental health challenges, especially teenagers!
Every single person living with a mental disorder has Brain XP because our brains ARE truly E X P A N D E D! Our brains function in a completely unique and special way that others people’s brains do not. We are especially creative, insightful, empathetic and the list goes on.
Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat.
Non-emergency emotional support for California youth struggling with relationships, anxiety, panic, depression, finances, alcohol and drug use. Phone and webchat are available to anyone in need.
Stanislaus County residents can call the Warm Line when they are:
Having a hard time making it through the day - but are not in a crisis
Needing a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options
Wants some support, assistance and resources toward recovery
Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines, Nationally Accredited Crisis Center, trained crisis line staff off risk assessment, safety planning, and explore community resources for those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Services in all languages through interpretation and bilingual staffing.
Virtual Calming Room is a place for students, families and staff to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings and building our resilience during this pandemic .