As part of California’s ongoing mental health movement, the Take Action for Mental Health campaign is designed to help you check in, learn more, and get support for your own mental health or the mental health of someone you care about.
Pain isn't always obvious, and for some, it feels too difficult to talk about. Even though the warning signs of someone experiencing mental health related pain can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and where to turn for help, you can have the power to make a difference. Learn more about the signs, how to start the conversation, and where to reach out for support on the Know the Signs website.
The mission of NAMI-OC is to provide emotional support, education, and resources to Orange County teens, young adults, and families in need. They provide free educational programs, support groups, and events to address all aspects of mental health. Visit NAMI-OC's website or follow them on social media to learn more.
The OC Warmline - Emotional Support & Resources 24/7
The OC WarmLine is a free and confidential telephone service provided by NAMI-OC that offers emotional support and resources to Orange County residents, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you, a family member, or friend are experiencing a mental health concern, or need someone who can help connect you to the right resources, the OC WarmLine can help.
Work2BeWell (W2BW) is a mental health and wellness program focused on providing mental health resources and education for teens, parents, and educators. The goals of the program include promoting teen wellness across the country, working to normalize the conversation about mental health, and reducing the stigma that surrounds it. Work2BeWell is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all. Visit the W2BW website to learn more and access resources like lesson modules, curriculum, shareables, activities and more!
The Orange County Department of Education has partnered with Western Youth Services and Children's Hospital of Orange County to develop a free, online mental health toolbox that includes self-paced trainings, apps and resources. The RESET (Resilience: Essential Social Emotional Trainings) Toolbox provides educators, school/district administrators, parents/caregivers, students, community members, and youth-serving organizations with resources to support anxiety reduction, resiliency building and the promotion of healthy coping strategies in children and teens. Visit the RESET Toolbox website to learn more today!
This downloadable app provides free, confidential support to 13- to 25-year-olds in California. Youth can chat 1:1 with a professional coach, use interactive tools to destress, and explore strategies to support positive mental health through quizzes, videos, forums, and more.
Soluna is a CalHOPE program powered by Kooth Digital Health and funded by the California Department of Health Care Services. Soluna is not a crisis service. If you need urgent support, call or text 988 to be connected to The Lifeline.
BrightLife Kids
This downloadable app provides free, personalized support, resources and expert coaching for California parents and children ages 0–12 to help them thrive. Parents and caregivers can turn to BrightLife Kids for peer support and expert advice on how to handle behavioral challenges while teaching resilience, problem-solving, and communication. Children can benefit from resources and coaching that teach them how to manage worries, express big feelings in healthy ways, and how to navigate complicated or confusing social situations.
The OC Navigator is part of the Orange County Behavioral Health System Transformation Innovation Project. The project seeks to help people find and connect with the supportive resources they need in different areas of their life including health, wellbeing and other supportive services.
Social Media and Youth Mental Health Resources
The Surgeon General’s Advisory calls attention to the growing concerns about the effects of social media on youth mental health. It explores and describes the current evidence on the positive and negative impacts of social media on children and adolescents, some of the primary areas for mental health and well-being concerns, and opportunities for additional research to help understand the full scope and scale of social media’s impact. It offers actionable recommendations for the institutions that can shape online environments—policymakers and technology companies—as well as for what parents and caregivers, young people, and researchers can do.
From high-quality media recommendations to internet access for all learners, Common Sense Media is on a mission to make media and technology safer, healthier, and more equitable for kids everywhere. Since 2003, Common Sense has been the leading independent source for media recommendations and advice for families on parenting, media, and everything in between. Common Sense is a trusted guide for parents and caregivers in a fast-changing, digital world!
GoodforMEdia is a youth-led, peer mentoring and education program exploring the ME in media. An initiative from the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing, #GoodforMEdia advocates for helping youth practice healthier ways of engaging with media. We take a nuanced approach to technology and social media’s effects on youth mental health, because we recognize it’s not black and white.
The LOG OFF movement was created in June 2020 by high school students in response to their personal struggle with social media usage, its negative impact on her mental health, and the absence of youth voices in the dialogue surrounding social media advocacy. LOG OFF is dedicated to uplifting and empowering youth to tackle the complexities of social media and its impact on younger generations.
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