STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Per Education Code Section 48980 (AB 2022), we are required to notify you in writing on the ways to access mental health
services and the resources that are available to you on campus and/or in the community. The mental health of you/your
student is very important to us and as always, we are ready to work with you to assist in addressing the social-emotional
needs or concerns of your student. Below are local resources that may be available to you and your student should the
need arise. Please keep us informed as appropriate so that we can assist you in caring for and providing services to your
student.
For Additional Support:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 888-8You-Matter Available between 8-4pm M-F
If this is a life threatening emergency please call 911
Need Crisis Support? See resources below:
Resources: Hotlines – Text – And Online Chat
211
211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website and can be accessed by phone or computer. A tollfree call to 211 connects you to a community resource who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide
critical services that can improve—and save—lives.
You will find information about:
- supplemental food and nutrition programs
- shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
- emergency information and disaster relief
- employment and education opportunities
- services for veterans
- health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
- addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
- reentry help for ex-offenders
- support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
- a safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse
Teen Line Hotline: (800) 852-8336 or Text “TEEN” to 839-863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm
Do you need help working something out? Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen? We are
here to help! If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for
you! Call, Text, or Email.
California Youth Crisis Line: (800) 843-5200 (24/7)
California Youth Crisis Line Website
A statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.
Crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community.
Thoughts of suicide, depression, bullying, health and identity questions, trauma, human trafficking or any teen-related
struggle are discussed with a crisis counselor in confidence and without judgment. We do not provide advice. We listen
with compassion. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of teen-related struggle or crisis, please call.
Translation services are available for multiple languages
USC Telehealth (866) 740-6502
Provides clients with “face-to-face”, online counseling and psychotherapy services. Services are provided in English and
Spanish and offered as weekly 50-minute appointments over 12 weeks or more. The provider and client connect from
separate locations via a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Clients can join their virtual sessions from a private
location such as their home or in professionally supervised offices called “tele-suites.”
Eating Disorder Referral Service 800-931-2237
Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 9PM ET, and Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET
Eating Disorder Referral Website
Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
National Runway Hotline 1-800-786-2929 TEXT 66008 (24/7)
Crisis services for runaway and homeless youth, youth who are thinking about running away or are in crisis, parents of
youth that have run from home and parents who are struggling with their child. Help to work through problems and find
local help through social service agencies
Feeding America
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes through food pantries and meal programs
Contact your local community food bank to find food or read about public assistance programs.
Homeless Shelter Directory
Online homeless shelter directory
Provides listings for the following:
- Homeless Shelters Homeless Service Organizations
- Monetary Assistance
- Transitional Housing
- Free Clinics (Dental and Medical)
- Low Cost and Free Treatment Centers
- Outreach Centers
- Day Shelters
- Relief Organizations that can help the needy
- Women’s Shelters and Battered Women’s Services
- Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Food Bank
LGBT Youth Talkline 800-246-7743
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, Saturday from 9am to 2pm
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Talkline provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat
and email peer-support. All services are free and confidential. We speak with teens and young adults up to age 25 about
coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information,
and lots more!
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Poison Control is available 24 hours a day to provide free, expert and confidential guidance in a poison emergency. When
you call, a poison specialist will ask you questions to determine the severity of your case, then provide recommendations.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255); or (888) 628-9454 (24/7 Bilingual)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or
your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Trevor Project Crisis Intervention and Prevention Resources (24/7)
Call: (866) 488-7386 Text: Text START to 678678 Chat : Trevor Project Crisis Intervention and Prevention Resources Website
Provides support, crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Free and confidential services include: Trevor Lifeline – a national hotline. Whether the caller
is in crisis, suicidal or just needing someone to talk to, trained counselors are available to provide support seven days a
week, 24-hours a day.
Human Trafficking Hotline: (888) 373-7888 or Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233-733 (24/7)
Human Trafficking Hotline Website
Contact the hotline if you or someone you know:
- Is being forced to have sex for money or something of value against his or her will
- Is under 18 and engaging in commercial sex
- Is being forced to work or perform services against his or her will
Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 (24/7)
Sexual Assault Hotline Website
Calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Other Resources
- Most private health care plans (e.g.: Kaiser, Blue Cross, Health Net, etc.) and Medi-Cal offer mental health care and/or cover mental health services as covered benefits.
- Any other mental health resource in your area.