Community Resources
Click here for a complete list of National & Community Resources
Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
Counseling services, education, support groups, therapy, and substance abuse treatment
Outlet a program of ACS works specifically with LGBTQ+ students & offers free, drop-in, and confidential support groups and activities
Education & Mental Health Services serving children and teens
- The Center: Teen Therapy Services, 650-688-3625 for Parent Consultation
New clinic in Menlo Park made for youth by youth. Mental Health services for 12-26 year olds
- 650-304-3906
Multi-Service Agency providing supports and programming for over 34,000 people in San Mateo County in the areas of counseling, prevention, early intervention and education resources. Star-Vista serves, children, adolescents, adults, families, in a variety of settings.
- Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center: 650-579-0350
Counseling & wellness programs to individuals, schools, and the community
- 650-394-5155
The SMC Pride Center offers a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and affirming community climate that fosters personal growth, health, and opportunities to thrive for individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities through education, counseling, advocacy, and support.
- 650-591-0133
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) San Mateo County
- ACCESS Call Center for San Mateo County @ 1-800-686-0101
- ACCESS guide you through different and appropriate services in San Mateo County.
Grief support for children, teens, and adults
- 650-321-5272
Dial 2-1-1 to receive personalized assistance and connections to local community resources. (shelters, transportation, basic needs, and more)
In need of food? 1-800-984-3663 for referrals to local food banks, hot meal sites, food stamps assistance and more.
Psychiatric Emergency Services are available 24/7 at:
San Mateo General
- Located at: 222 West 39th Ave. San Mateo
- 650-573-2662
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame
- 650-573-2662
National Resources
24 Hr. Crisis Intervention & suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth
- 1-866-488-7386
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
- Text BAY to 741-741
- 1-877-565-8860
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) is a confidential, free, 24 hr, information service in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community based organizations
Other Useful Sites:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) www.samhsa.gov
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education www.save.org
Youth Suicide Warning Signs www.youthsuicidewarningsigns.org
Rethink, App for Cyberbullying Prevention, www.rethinkwords.com
Teen Online, www.teenonline.org
