Crisis Lines:
1) 988 Crisis Line
Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org: support for individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
2) Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
https://thetrevorproject.org: crisis line for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
3) SF Behavioral Health Access/Crisis
(415) 970-4000 — Mobile Crisis Team (they can refer to telehealth options)
4) Seneca Mobile Response Team (Seneca MRT)
Team of Crisis Clinicians and/or Counselors who provide community-based support to youth experiencing mental health crises.
Phone: (833) 939-3877
Free or low-fee counseling:
4) Open Path Collective
- $65 Membership
- $40–$70 per session / $30 Student Intern Sessions
https://www.openpathcollective.org
5) OpenCounseling.com
https://www.opencounseling.com
6) USC Telehealth (Open to all CA residents)
- licensed & intern therapists
(866) 740-6502
https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/telehealth
7) The Wright Institute Clinic
- Remote therapy across CA
- Sliding Scale Pricing
- Fees determined by your income, expenses, and specific life circumstances.
https://www.wi.edu/wi-clinical-services
8) The Gronowski Center
- Offers telehealth throughout California
https://www.paloaltou.edu/gronowski-center
9) California Virtual Counseling Skills Center
- Pro bono therapy through telehealth
Phone: (909) 472-3798
Email: uopxccsc@gmail.com
Any other resource (e.g. self- learning course, language-specific support):
10) MyStrength (by Carelon/Beacon)
- Free with most Medi-Cal plans
- Offers evidence-based courses on anxiety, depression, stress, and more
- Tracks mood and provides daily coping tools
11) Center for Interactive Mental Health Solutions (CIMHS)
- Free self-help online course for depression: “MoodGYM”
- Evidence-based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Available in English and Spanish
12) Inclusive Therapists
- Searchable directory of therapists offering services in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin)
- Offers filters for sliding scale and telehealth
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
13) Mental Health America of California – Peer Support Groups
- Free virtual groups led by trained peers (not therapists)
- Topics include anxiety, bipolar, recovery, family support
14) 7 Cups
- Free emotional support and counseling with trained volunteer listeners and licensed therapists. Offers chat-based support and self-help guides.
15) Don’t Clock Out
- Free weekly peer support group for those working in hospitality, retail, and service industries. Offers a safe space to discuss mental health challenges.
16) Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Free, confidential support for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Offers helplines, online support groups, and resources in multiple languages.
17) CALM
- Mental health app that focuses on improving stress, sleep, and mental wellness using strategies like meditation and breathing exercises. CALM can also connect you with stress and burnout specialists if extra support is needed.