Manage Your Mental Wellness

Mental Health Resources Guide

No one has to struggle alone. Below you will find various trusted mental health supports to help you navigate mental health challenges and daily stressors.

Looking for something specific? Click the links below to jump to that section:

Call or text 9-8-8 if you need help now.

General Mental Health Resources

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Mental Health America

Prevention and support for a mentally healthy lifestyle
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National Alliance on Mental Illness

Resources and assistance to maintain mental health and wellness
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It's Up to Us

Learn about mental health, get help facing a challenge, or learn how to support someone else
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Take Action for Mental Health

Resources to learn more and get support for yours and others' mental health
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988 Lifeline

Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with trained counselors who can help, including local professionals
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National Institute of Mental Health

Resources from the lead federal agency for research on mental health

Resources for Families, Parents, Caregivers, & Youth

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Youth Mental Wellness Practice

Provides free resources to maintain or improve well-being and seek help for mental health challenges
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Mental Health America Resources for Parents

Educational resources for parents, including expecting or new parents, parents in military service, and youth
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San Diego County Office of Education

For school districts, schools, students, and families to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
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The Trevor Project

Suicide prevention support for LBGTQ+ youth
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First Five San Diego

Provides San Diego's youngest children with healthy development screenings, dental care, preschool and parenting workshops
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Resources for Youth, Parents, Schools & Teachers

Tools from the California Health and Human Services Agency

Online and Phone Supports

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2-1-1 San Diego

Dial 2-1-1 for access to community, health, social, and disaster services
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988 Lifeline

Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with trained counselors who can help, including local professionals
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Teen Line

Text "TEEN" to 839863 or call 800-TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6pm to 10pm PST to connect with a trained volunteer for support

Emotional Support and Wellness

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Take Action for Mental Health

Ways to maintain yours and other emotional health
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Mindfulness + Meditation Resources

Guided meditations in English and Spanish from Stanford Health Library
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UCSD Center for Mindfulness

Guided meditations in English and Spanish from UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness

Disaster Relief and Preparedness

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Ready San Diego

Information and how to prepare for a natural disaster
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Helping Children Cope with Disaster

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emergency tools

County of San Diego Disaster Preparedness

Information and resources in case of disaster

Assistance and Benefit Programs

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CalFresh

CalFresh food benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmers' markets, and online
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food Benefits

Serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers
Older adults

Meals & Dining for Older Adults

Information on nutrition services for older adults, including dining centers and meal delivery

Special Populations

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The Trevor Project

Suicide prevention support for LBGTQ+ youth
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BIPOC Mental Health

Learn about the basics of mental health for BIPOC individuals and communities
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Courage to Call

Supportive services for current and former service members and their families

Not sure where to start?

Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. For more information visit Get Help Now or All Services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.