Technology dependence, social media influences and fierce academic pressures are taking a toll on the mental and physical health of today’s young people. It is our goal to provide you with up-to-date resources and information on challenging concerns like mental health issues so that you are better able to support the young people in your life who may be struggling.
If your child is overly sad and/or angry and their behavior has changed, could they be depressed?
Check out this video to see if your child needs help:
If your child is overly sad and/or angry and their behavior has changed, could they be depressed?
Check out this video to see if your child needs help:
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
- Crisis Text Line: free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- Discovery Counseling Center 925-837-050 www.discoveryctr.net
- Axis Community Health 925-462-1755 www.axishealth.org
- Axis Bridge Mental Health Urgent Care 925-568-2080 axishealth.org
- Z Cares initiative (Standing up to anxiety): www.zcares.org
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) administers a variety of mental health programs and services for children and youth, and adults: click here
NATIONWIDE RESOURCES:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org, NAMI helpline: 800-950-NAMI, info@nami.org
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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