Mental Health Crisis

(Mental Health Crisis Resources are available 24/7 in the event you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis)

National Suicide Hotline — call or text 988, or chat online at 988california.org

The Trevor Project (24/7 Suicide Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 (more information available here )

Mental Health Informational Resources

(Informational resources have detailed information about various mental health concerns, as well as additional resources on their sites for education, groups, and more)

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) — Website: https://www.nami.org

National Institute of Mental Health — Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network — Website: https://www.nctsn.org

National Council for Mental Wellbeing — Website: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org

Mental Health First Aid Training

(While Mental Health First Aid is beneficial for mental health providers, the training below is for ANYONE and can make the difference in recognizing a mental health crisis and gain confidence in feeling equipped to support someone else to get the help they need)

Mental Health First Aid (through National Council for Mental Wellbeing): — Website: https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, & Sextortion Resources

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — Website: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

National Human Trafficking Hotline — Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/contact

National Domestic Violence Hotline — Website: https://www.thehotline.org

Find a Domestic Violence Shelter/Program — Website: https://www.domesticshelters.org

Stand Up Placer (Placer County, CA) — Website: https://standupplacer.org

WEAVE (Sacramento County, CA) — Website: https://www.weaveinc.org

My Sister’s House (Sacramento County, CA) — Website: https://www.my-sisters-house.org

Empower Yolo (Yolo County, CA) — Website: https://empoweryolo.org

Take It Down — Website: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org

12-Step Groups (Addictions/Co-Dependency/Substance Abuse/Overeating & More )

(When on the journey to recovery, there are various 12-Step groups that some may find helpful as they seek to find support… you are not alone!)

Alcoholics Anonymous — Website: https://www.aa.org

Al-Anon (for those with a loved one who is experiencing troubles related to alcoholism) — Website: https://al-anon.org

Celebrate Recovery (12-Step Program for Various Addictions/Challenges with integration of Christian faith) — Website: https://celebraterecovery.com

Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) — Website: https://coda.org

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) — Website: https://oa.org/

Marijuana Anonymous — Website: https://marijuana-anonymous.org

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) — Website: https://na.org

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) — Website: https://saa-recovery.org

LGBTQ2IA+ Resources

Placer LGBT Center — Website: https://placerlgbtqcenter.org

Sacramento LGBT Center — Website: https://saccenter.org

Gender Health Center (Sacramento, CA area)— Website https://www.genderhealthcenter.org

PFLAG Sacramento — Website: https://www.pflagsacramento.org

Davis PRIDE (Davis, CA area) — Website: https://davispride.org

Solano Pride (Solano County area) — Website: https://www.solanopride.org

Placer Pride (Placer County area) — Website: https://placerlgbtqcenter.org/placer-pride/

Immigration-Related Resources

Mental Health Connector for Students in California — Website: https://immigrantsrising.org/mental-health-connector/

Placer County Refugee Resource Page — Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10318/Refugee-Resources

Sacramento County Refugee Health Clinic — Website: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/PRI/Pages/Refugee%20Health/GI-Refugee-Health.aspx

Play Therapy & PC-Care Resources

Association for Play Thearpy — Website: https://www.a4pt.org

California Association for Play Therapy — Website: https://www.calplaytherapy.org/about-play-therapy

PC-Care Learning Center — Website: https://pccarelearningcenter.com

Sliding Scale Therapy Offices in the Greater Sacramento Area

(I recognize sliding scale is something that may be beneficial. Even though I do not provide a sliding scale, I wanted to note some agencies in the region that I am aware of so that you can find something that meets your needs!

Please note: listing does not equate an endorsement— I do not have affiliations with the agencies listed; they are simply ones that I am aware of in the region)

Horizon Counseling Center **also accepts numerous insurance plans** — Website: https://www.horizoncounseling.org/

HOPE Counseling Center — Website: https://www.hope-counselingcenter.org

Life Practice Counseling Center — Website: https://www.lifepractice.org

Hearts and Hands Counseling — https://www.heartsandhandscounseling.org

*You can also check psychologytoday.com and search for therapists near you who provide a sliding scale— simply update the search folder to include “Offers Sliding Scale”. You can also find therapists who accept your specific insurance in the advanced filter option. I wish you the best in your mental health journey and find something that meets your financial needs!

County Community Mental Health Resources

(I have listed county mental health services for nearby counties below— if you do not reside in any of these counties, I encourage you to search for county mental health programs in your county if a county mental health program works better for you)

Placer County Mental Health — Website: https://www.placer.ca.gov/2166/Mental-Health-Services

Sacramento County Mental Health — Website: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/Mental-Health-Services.aspx

Yolo County Mental Health — Website: https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/health-human-services/mental-health/mental-health-services