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)