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- Someone I love may be thinking about suicideWhat to do now, how to ask and how to keep them safe.4 steps
- I feel overwhelmed, anxious or downCalm your body, know the signs and find counseling.4 steps
- My child or teen is strugglingNotice, talk and get them help.4 steps
- Someone I love was deported or detainedGrief, the children and living with fear.4 steps
- Someone I love is drinking or using drugsHelp before they are ready, treatment and your rights.4 steps
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- Relationship safety and abuse supportFind specialist relationship-abuse support and local-resource referrals.
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Help right nowSuicide, crisis lines and safety plans.10
Finding care and counselingCounseling, therapy, insurance and your rights.13
- Mental Health Complete GuideComplete guide
- Mental Health Care
- Advance Health Care Directive
- Employer Health Insurance
- Enhanced Care Management
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling
- Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Appeal
- Native American Health Clinics
- Pastor or Counselor
- Rights in Treatment
- Therapy for teens and young adultsQuick answer
- Therapy Privacy
- Trusted Mental Health Support for Students
Teens and young peopleSupporting teens, students and children.11
Coping and wellbeingStress, trauma, grief and staying well.12
Drugs and alcoholTreatment, harm reduction and medication.3
Community and supportLGBTQ+ support, volunteering and more.4
Help lines
All help lines- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFor anyone in emotional distress, a suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else.Help line
- Crisis Text LineFor anyone who wants to text with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.Help line
- 988 Lifeline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing peopleFor Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing loss communities in crisis, including veterans.Help line
- Veterans Crisis LineFor Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them.Help line
Checklists to print
All 47 checklistsOrganizations and resources
All resources in this area- Didi HirschA place to explore mental health services and support programs.Mental health services
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineDirect access to crisis support by phone, text, or online chat.Support right now
- National Domestic Violence Hotline resourcesFind relationship-abuse support options and links to local providers on the official website.Official starting point
- FindTreatment.govFind mental health and substance-use treatment facilities by location. Confirm services directly with the facility.Official starting point