This is a heavy topic. If you are not in the headspace to read this, please scroll on.
Mental health care is important to everyone, regardless of age or financial situation. Depending on your health insurance situation, most insurance plans provide coverage for mental health services.
If you do not have health insurance or cannot afford your mental health copays, there is still help out there for you.
- Mental Health for All: Visit mentalhealth.ca.gov for free mental health support, wellness resources, and emotional support.
- California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS): For information on mental health programs and services, visit dhcs.ca.gov.
- NAMI California: Visit namica.org for mental health information, support, and resources.
- Each Mind Matters: Visit cdph.ca.gov for tools to improve mental health, prevent suicide and promote mental health.
- Get Help Now – Never a Bother. This website offers tools and resources for kids, teens, adults, and caregivers, including 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. *This is my favorite link for tweens and teens*
Crisis Support:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat at 988 or 988lifeline.org for 24/7 confidential support.
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, or text 838255 for 24/7 confidential support for veterans, their families, and friends.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 for people in emotional distress related to disasters.
If you and your family are low-income, you may be eligible for Medi-Cal (Medicaid in California). To learn more about Medi-Cal eligibility, visit the DHCS website here.
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