MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE
MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCE GUIDE
Terminology. Awareness. Relief
This guide includes:
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Suicide and abuse hotlines (Free options available)
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In-person and online services
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Definitions of common conditions
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Helpful wellness tips
Suicide Prevention
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988
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988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
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Spanish Speakers: 1-888-628-9454
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Spanish Speakers: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889
Sexual Abuse
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Call 1-800-656-4673
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Text hotline.rainn.org/online
National Domestic Violence
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Call 800-799-7233
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Text START to 88788
SAMHSA National Helpline
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Call 1-800-662-4357
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Find treatment ww.findtreatment.gov
Substance Abuse
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Call 1-800-662-4357
HIV / AIDS Hotline
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Call 1-800-232-4636
HOTLINES
"DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE"
-DUY NGUYEN
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT OURSELVES AND PEERS?
ADVICE FROM DUY NGUYEN
PROGRAM MANAGER, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
What preliminary steps can we, as teens, take to reduce our risk of developing a mental illness?
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Speak with a trusted person and get help as soon as possible
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Note that while friends and family can help, sometimes it is important to chat with a medical professional---don’t wait until it’s too late
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How can we best support friends struggling with a mental health challenge?
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Support friends in finding help through a professional
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Share your own personal journey if you’ve seen a therapist before, so that it doesn’t feel so shaming
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Empathize with them and reflect on their feelings by saying:
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“I’m really sorry to hear that you’re going through…”
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“It sounds like you’re really feeling…”
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This shows friends that you’re really listening to them and that you understand them!
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What can we incorporate in our daily routines to improve our mental health?
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Carve out time to spend time to connect with another person that truly cares about you and you care about
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Whether that’s friends or family, it is important to connect with others!
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How can we manage our stress in environments where we cannot limit the stressors?
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Incorporate mini breaks (5-10 minutes) throughout the day where you stop what you’re doing and get up to move, dance or play
Other Resources and Services
Scout by Sutter Health
Greenlight Clinic (Free!)
12-week, non-clinical digital program that offers personalized, evidence-based resources for youth ages 12-26 dealing with anxiety/depression, and their caregivers to build everyday resilience
Free and confidential therapy for 14 - 26 year olds in the Bay Area. Focuses on teaching young people the skills to reach their goals and improve the quality of life.
Teen Therapy Center of Silicon Valley
Individual, group, family, parent support counseling, in-home teen & family coaching
Greenlight Clinic (Free!)
"A space for young people to find community, guidance, and support."