Resilience & Mental Wellness Initiative

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BACHAC provides these resources as an educational overview of where to start looking for help. This is not a substitute for seeking professional guidance.

• Get help now!

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 9-8-8, available 24/7 across the United States, if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or need emotional support.

  • Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: Download these helpful tips.

  • Get help quitting smoking, vaping, smokeless tobacco at KickIt California.

  • Get help quitting using drugs, marijuana or alcohol use: 650-573-3950

  • Call 24/7 Crisis Hotline ☎ (650) 579-0350/(800) 273-TALK (8255) | Online Support: www.sanmateocrisis.org

  • National Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

  • Sucide  Prevention LifeLine Sucide Chat Line  , ☎ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Trevor Lifeline ☎ 1-866-488-7386 for 24/7, free crisis intervention for LGBTQ 

  • San Mateo County BHRS Access line, ☎ (800) 686-0101 TTY: for deaf or hearing impaired, ☎ 711 get counseling and support if you have medi-cal insurance or no insurance.

• Grow in knowledge for your life and family 

  • Check Out Wellness Where You Are videos and resources!

  • Learn about parenting strategies for you - Parent Educational Series

  • Join a local parent support group

    • Children’s Health Council - Parent Support Group 

    • Parents Helping Parents - Parent Support Group  

• Take Care of your Resilience and Mental Well Being

  • Choose a therapist

  • Find a Therapist 

  • Explore local influencers in health and wellness and find ways to take care of your mind, body, and soul.

  • Know the signs for support a loved one and Take Action Campaign - Check In Resources by CalMHS

  • Learn more about mindfulness and its benefits in reducing stress in African Americans. Watch this video resource on Black Fullness.

• Build Your Resilience Toolkit

  • Learn about strategies to manage COVID  by www.blackwellness.com 

  • Practice strategies for discussing race, racism, discrimination & racial truama in youth -by www.blackwellness.com 

  • Find a welcoming spiritual place that is inclusive of mental health by visiting San Mateo County Spirituality Initiative  for our list of welcoming resources. 

  • Create a Parent Action Plan for when your child is in distress by Sequoia Health District - English - Spanish

  • Learn about family caregiver resources in English, Spanish, and Chinese for yourself or caring for older adults. Call (800) 445-8106 | Email: info@caregiver.org

  • Take a free workout, healthy cooking, meditation and more with YMCA Free Programs Anytime, Anywhere

  • Take free interactive classes by AARP for online events and classes designed for learning, self-improvement, and fun.

  • Learn more about Alzheimers and get support

  • Check out tools for supporting emotional well being of children and youth in English and Spanish.