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Mental Health Resources for Teens
Mental Health Resources for Teens
Resources
Resources
Crisis Support
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
Safety Net Shelter - Short-term emergency shelter for youth ages 12–17 who are homeless, have run away, or need a safe place. Services include case management, family counseling, life skills training, and connections to community support. The primary goal is to reunite youth with their families whenever possible. Open 24/7. Located at 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara. Call (408) 243-0222.
Therapy & Counseling
MHWC Individual Counseling - Free, confidential counseling available to all Santa Teresa students on site at school, submit a referral to get started
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
Relaxation
Headspace - Free for all teens, guided meditation and mindfulness exercises for stress, sleep, and focus
Calm - Guided meditations, sleep sounds, and breathing exercises. Free version available; premium subscription for full access
Insight Timer - Free meditation app with thousands of guided sessions, music tracks, breathing tools, and daily intention setting.
MindShift CBT - Free app offering anxiety relief strategies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to reduce worry, stress, and panic; includes journaling, goal setting, and calming audio
Inhale/Exhale Calming Video - A guided art meditation inspired by your own breath
Gentle Rain Sounds - Soothing rain sounds to help fall asleep or relax
Mood Tracking
How We Feel - Free nonprofit app for recording moods, learning helpful mental techniques, and doing activities like breathing exercises and a music-making mode for calming soundscapes; developed with input from psychologists and scientists
Daylio - Track mood and daily activities with just a couple of taps; translates input into visual insights to help spot emotional patterns
Finch - Self-care app with a virtual pet; helps you track moods and habits while suggesting mindfulness exercises
Recovery Record - Mood and behavior tracking app focused on eating disorder recovery; also useful for general pattern tracking
Bearable — Symptom and mood tracker app that helps you feel more in control of your health by logging symptoms, mood, sleep, and medication, and identifying patterns in what improves or worsens how you feel. Available on iOS and Android. Free version available with optional premium upgrade.
Time Management
Todoist - Free task manager to organize schoolwork, deadlines, and daily to-dos.
Forest App - Helps you stay focused and off your phone by growing a virtual tree during study sessions. Free version available.
Google Calendar - Free and familiar; useful for mapping out homework, activities, and self-care time.
Opal - Screen time app that helps you focus by blocking distracting apps on iPhone, Mac, and Android. Free version available. Good for setting study hours, reducing social media use, and building healthier phone habits. Over 500,000 students use it daily for homework, family time, and better sleep.
SelfControl - Free, open-source Mac app that blocks distracting websites for a set period of time. Once started, the block can't be undone even if you restart your computer or delete the app, making it useful for students who struggle to stay off social media while studying from a computer (Mac Only)
LGBTQ Community Spaces
LGBTQ Youth Space - Community drop-in center and mental health program for LGBTQ+ and ally youth ages 13–25 in Santa Clara County; offers support groups, art workshops, individual counseling, case management, and psychiatry in English, Spanish, and ASL. Located at 2635 Zanker Rd, San Jose. Call (408) 343-7940.
Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center - Community center offering support groups, activities, resources, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and adults in Silicon Valley.
PFLAG San Jose / Peninsula - Support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families; includes Spanish-language resources and parent support groups
Learn More about Mental Health
NAMI Santa Clara County - Free mental health education, support groups, and a helpline for teens and families. Call (408) 453-0400.
UNICEF - Online articles and guides on teen mental health topics.
Child Mind Institute - Evidence-based articles and guides on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health topics written for teens and parents.
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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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