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• Safe spaces to talk
  • If you need help, you can call/text 9-8-8 or call 1-888-724-7240 to talk to someone who can help you find the right services. Trained counselors are there to help you anytime, day or night, in over 200 different languages.
  • If you want to talk to someone your age, you can text or call a teen counselor at Teen Line. Call 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863 between 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Soluna (ages 13-25) and BrightLife (ages 0-13) are apps that can connect you to a coach for 1:1 counseling. It’s confidential and free.
  • Mirror is a free mental health journaling app for your thoughts and feelings. Write it, film it, or record it – it’s all safe and secure.
  • If you need a safe place to go, drop-in centers are available all around the county for LGBTQ+ youth for community and support.
  • LGBTQ+ youth can call or text with a trained counselor from the Trevor Project if you just need someone to talk to or need support.
  • Family Urgent Response System (FURS) gives support over the phone or in-person to current and former foster-involved youth up to age 21 – and their families too.
     
• Other resources
  • Feeling stressed? Create a Pause Plan and find resources to manage your stress.
  • Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress and find ways to start healing through Live Beyond ACEs!
  • Learn about how you can prevent drug overdoses for you and your friends at the San Diego Opioid Project.
  • You Are Never A Bother! is a campaign designed by youth for youth and on how to support yourself or a friend who is having thoughts of suicide.
  • It’s Up to Us has resources on mental health, suicide prevention, alcohol and substance use.
  • For more ways to support your mental health, check out the San Diego County Office of Education's Teen Guide (also available in Spanish).