
Education & Awareness Programs
Access to education, prevention and early intervention programs and supports are available in our local communities through community-based organizations and County Mental Health Departments. Below you will find information to access these services and supports, as well as information on knowing the signs of someone who may be in need of assistance.
The following websites offer educational information regarding mental health conditions, treatment and directories for local resources:
- Network of Care www.Networkofcare.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness of California www.NAMICalifornia.org
Suicide Prevention and Resources
Access to suicide prevention services and support are available in our local communities as well as through a national suicide prevention lifeline. You are not alone in helping someone in crisis. There are many resources available to assess, treat and intervene.
Suicide is Preventable
This website provides ways to recognize the signs that someone may be suicidal, find the words to speak to them, and the resources available to assess, treat and intervene.
Visit the Suicide is Preventable website.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers services to talk to a skilled counselor. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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If you prefer to chat to a counselor online, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers that service. Click here to chat online with a trained counselor.
Visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline and online chat.
Veterans and their families and friends can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 , chat online , or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Visit the Veterans Crisis Line website.
For more information, including local county mental health crisis intervention numbers and local resources sorted by county, visit the California Mental Health Resources page.
