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Mental Health & Crisis Resources
Mental Health & Crisis Resources
Your teen's mental health matters, and so does yours. Below are resources to help you recognize warning signs, find support, and take care of yourself along the way.
General Information
General Information
Depression can express as more than just sadness in teens. Aggression, lack of energy or motivation, unexplained aches and pains are also common signs to be on the look out for
Many teens facing mental health challenges are withdrawn, and your worries may make them feel even more stresed. Learn strategies for approaching your teen and supporting yourself
resources
resources
Crisis Lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis. Translation services available.
Crisis Text Line - Text 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free, 24/7, confidential.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) - Call (800) 704-0900, press 1, provides fast and caring help for children, teens, and young adults who are going through a mental health crisis
Pacific Clinics Crisis Line - Call (408) 379-9085 for 24-hour crisis intervention for children and teens in acute psychological crisis, including safety planning and referrals to community-based mental health services
YWCA 24/7 Rape Crisis Line - Call (800) 572-2782 for crisis services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking
RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline - Call (800) 656-4673, online chat or text HOPE to 64673 to be connected with a real, live person who is trained to help
SOS Crisis Hotline for Parents - Call 1(408) 850-6125 for Bill Wilson's 24/7 crisis hotline
Therapy & Counseling Referrals
MHWC Individual Counseling - Free, confidential counseling is available to all Santa Teresa students at school. Submit a referral on behalf of your teen or encourage them to reach out directly
Alum Rock Counseling Center - Youth and family behavioral health services with bilingual services in Spanish in English. Call (408) 294-0500 to get started
Almaden Valley Counseling Service - Nonprofit counseling agency serving Santa Clara County for over 45 years with an emphasis on youth; offers affordable sliding-scale therapy. Call (408) 997-0200 to get started.
Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) - Culturally competent substance use and behavioral health services for Asian, Pacific Islander, and other diverse communities; serves youth, adults, and families in Santa Clara County. Located at 1340 Tully Rd, Suite 304, San Jose. Call (800) 200-7181.
Momentum for Mental Health - Community mental health services for Santa Clara County residents, including residential and outpatient therapy and crisis support.
Starlight Community Services - Mental health and supportive services for youth and families in Santa Clara County
Eating Disorders Resource Center - Learn about disordered eating and resources available; support group for body image & ED
Intensive Treatment Programs
Pacific Clinics - Offers intensive substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, and intensive wrap around services for teens and families in Santa Clara County. Call (408) 379-3796
Bill Wilson Center - Intensive outpatient community-based mental health programs for youth. Call (408) 907-4673
Santa Clara County Children's Behavioral Health Services - County-run intensive outpatient services for youth (800) 704-0900.
Evolve Treatment San Jose - Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) treatments for mental health and substance use disorder
Embark Behavioral Health - Intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and virtual IOP options available for families who can't attend in person
San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital - Inpatient program that also offers intensive outpatient program (IOP) for teens. Call (866) 209-5067
Nationally: SAMHSA Treatment Locator - Find local intensive mental health and substance use treatment programs by zip code.
Your Own Mental Health (Support for parents)
Supporting a teen with mental health challenges is hard. You matter too.
NAMI Support Groups - Free peer-led support groups for family members of people with mental illness
PFLAG Parent Support Groups - Support groups for parents of LGBTQ+ teens, including Spanish-language options
Parenting Support Classes - Learn tools to help build connection with your teen and how to respond to inappropriate behaviors
Psychology Today - Search for therapists by insurance, language, and specialty; filter for parent or family support.
Open Path Collective - Nonprofit offering affordable therapy for adults ($40–$70/session)
Mindful Parenting Course at Stanford - Course covers how mindful parenting practices can strengthen your relationship with your teen and support their mental health from Stanford's Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Child Development. Scholarships available for those unable to pay the full cost
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Common MHWC FAQ
Common MHWC FAQ
What do we help with?
What do we help with?
We help students with emotional, social, and personal challenges that may affect their well-being or school success. This includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, identity questions, family or home issues, substance use, and more in a confidential, nonjudgmental environment. We also work as an interdisciplinary care team to help connect students to the right resources across the school and community for a variety of needs including academic challenges, basic necessities, and more.
What services do we provide
What services do we provide
We offer free, confidential support including:
- Risk assessments
- Brief individual counseling
- Support and skills groups
- On- and off-campus referrals
- Connections to school and community resources
Services are designed to support student engagement, success, and overall wellness.
What is the calming space?
What is the calming space?
The calming space is a quiet, comfortable room in the center where students can drop in when they need a place to decompress when challenging moments come up during the school day
Where is MHWC?
Where is MHWC?
The Mental Health & Wellness Center is located in Room 801. To enter the Calming Space, sign in with a staff member. To speak individually with a counsellor, submit a referral.
Who do we serve?
Who do we serve?
We serve all Santa Teresa High School and Phoenix High School students. Any student can self-refer or be referred by staff, guardians, or peers if they need support.
Is there a cost for services?
Is there a cost for services?
No. Mental Health & Wellness Center services are free for Santa Teresa High School students. We do ask for insurance billing information for students receiving ongoing support.
Are services confidential?
Are services confidential?
Yes. Services are confidential, and staff strive to provide a safe and private space for students to talk openly.
However, confidentiality has limits. Staff are required to share information if there are serious concerns about a student’s safety or the safety of others, or in situations involving abuse or neglect, so that appropriate support and protection can be provided. When possible, staff will discuss next steps with the student.
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