South Bay and Peninsula Resources for Mental Health and Resilience [downloadable]

standford medicineThe following list of local mental health resources is provided courtesy of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Helpful Numbers

24-hour Suicide and Crisis Line (Santa Clara County) 650-494-8420 or 408-279-3312
Uplift (EMQ) Crisis Team (Santa Clara County) 408-379-9085 or 877-412-7474
Star Vista Crisis Line (San Mateo County): 650-579-0350
NAMI Santa Clara Warm line: 408-435-0400, option 1
NAMI San Mateo Warm line: 650-638-0800
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide prevention telephone hotline funded by the U.S. government. Provides free, 24-hour assistance.
Rape Crisis Hot Line (24 hour): 650.493.7273

Mental Health Organizations and Resources

HEARD Alliance : Collaborative among healthcare agencies, schools and providers in the SF Bay Area; Contains useful resources and websites on mental health
Project Safety Net Palo Alto Project Safety Net (PSN) mobilizes community support and resources  for youth suicide prevention and mental wellness
Jed Foundation (Devoted to college mental health & suicide prevention)
NAMI (Nat’l Alliance on Mental Illness) (family support and advocacy)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

Selected Resources on Mental Health and Resilience

Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
National Bullying Information
Bullying and Cyberbullying Resources for Schools, Youth and Families

You may also download a PDF of  this information here.

To schedule an evaluation or to get advice about your child’s challenges, call or email a CHC Care Coordinator at 650.688.3625 or careteam@chconline.org

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