Crisis Resources
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Below are resources for free and confidential help 24 hours/day from trained professionals. There is no harm in calling or texting!
REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT!
CALL:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
California Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415
California has a warm line for Peer-to-Peer Emotional Support and COVID-19 Emotional Support for all ages. Call the number listed above for both resources; the caller is given a choice for peer-to-peer or COVID-19 emotional support.
The Peer-to-Peer line runs 24/7
The CA Hope COVID-19 Emotional Support line runs 7am-11pm M-F
TEXT:
Crisis Text Line (U.S.): Text HELLO to 741741
Youthspace Text Line: Text 778-783-0177
NON-EMERGENCY SAFETY PLANNING
Identify 3 hobbies/activities/healthy distractions
Draw, color, paint - get creative
Journal
Exercise or dance - move your body
Talk to a friend or family member
Sleep/take a nap
Eat a snack
Play a game
Go outside
Practice mindfulness
Identify 3 people whom you can contact for support
Parents/guardians
Sibling(s)
Extended family member(s); aunt, uncle, grandparent, cousin
Friend(s)
Trusted adults (i.e., coach, preacher/priest, teacher, school staff member)