Mental Health
Resources
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Crisis Support
In the event of a life-threatening or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital/emergency room.
National Crisis Hotlines Available 24/7
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 OR 800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) OR Text LOVEIS to 22522
211.org: Dial 211 or visit the website to reach information and referrals for health, human, and social service organizations in your geographic area
Warmlines
Visit the Warmline.org Directory for warmline phone numbers by state. Similar to crisis “hotlines," warmlines provide early intervention and emotional support that can prevent a crisis. These are best to call when a crisis has not yet fully developed.
Resource Guide
Download Navigating A Mental Health Crisis from the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Oregon Resources
County Departments / 24/7 Crisis Support
Benton County Behavioral Health: 1-888-232-7192
Linn County Mental Health: 1-800-304-7468
Multnomah County Behavioral Health: (503) 988-4888
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health: (541) 883-1030
Warmlines
David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 1-800-698-2392 / Daily 9am–11pm (PST)
Warmlines provide early intervention and emotional support. They are best to call when a crisis has not yet fully developed.
NAMI Chapters & Helplines
NAMI Oregon: 1-800-343-6264
NAMI Mid-Valley (Benton & Linn Counties): (541) 745-2064
NAMI Multnomah County: (503) 228-5692
NAMI Klamath County: (541) 885-4909
California Resources
County Departments / 24/7 Crisis Support
Contra Costa Crisis Center: Call 211 or text 'HOPE' to 20121
Crisis Support Services of Alameda: (800) 309-2131
Warmlines
California Peer-Run Warmline: 1-855-845-7415
Warmlines provide early intervention and emotional support. They are best to call when a crisis has not yet fully developed.
NAMI Chapters & Helplines
NAMI California: 1-800-950-NAMI
NAMI Contra Costa County: (925) 942-0767
NAMI Alameda County: (510) 835-5010
NAMI San Francisco: (415) 237-0039
Resources By Topic
Recommended resources include organizations, websites, and guides for clients to find additional support, empower themselves, and learn more about mental health
Mental Health Organizations
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's Treatment Finder
MentalHealth.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental Health America
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
National Federation of Families
Teens & College Students
The Jed Foundation's Resource Center
Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide
CollegeStats.org's Mental Health Guide for College Students
Downloadable PDFs/resource guides:
For Parents
Child Mind Institute's Parent Resource Center includes a symptom checker, downloadable parent guides, and general info about child/adolescent mental health
RaisingChildren.net
Downloadable PDFs/resource guides:
Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent's Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens
Understanding Youth Mental Health: Questions Parents Frequently Ask
Mental Health 101: Talking With Kids
Youth Tips for Parents: How to Talk to Your Teen About Their Mental Health
Social Media & Technology
StopThinkConnect.org
The Social Institute – View "Families" for parenting resources
Screen Time and Technology Info for parents from Child Mind Institute
U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology
Downloadable PDFs/resource guides:
Chatting with Kids About Being Online
Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide
LGBTQ+
TransLifeline.org and 24/7 Trans Linfeline Hotline: (877) 565-8860
The Trevor Project
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA Parent Toolkit – Downloadable PDF/guide for supporting your child & treatment options
Center for Discovery – Treatment programs in Danville, CA and Portland, OR
Virtual Support Groups – Downloadable PDF list & links
Sliding-Scale / Low-Fee Options
Most of the following organizations currently provide video/telehealth therapy.
Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI) – Lafayette, CA
Discovery Counseling Center – Danville, CA
Oak Creek Counseling – Pleasant Hill, CA
Blue Oak Therapy Center – Berkeley, CA
Friends of the Family – Corvallis, OR
Open Path Collective – Nationwide in-person & online
Additional Resources
Many resources above are listed by the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. For additional resources, please view their complete Listing of Supportive National Organizations sorted by Topic.