You're not alone
ValleyCares gathers free, confidential mental health information for the Bay Area — crisis lines, school wellness, and community resources. Straightforward paths to support.
Reach out, right now
Free, confidential, 24/7. Help is available whenever you need it — you're not bothering anyone.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free 24/7 support for anyone in mental health crisis. Call or text 988. Trained counselors provide judgment-free support for suicidal crises, emotional distress, substance use, and more.
Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Confidential support for any crisis—anxiety, depression, self-harm, or anything else.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Call, chat, or text with trained counselors who understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. You deserve to be heard.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use disorders. Helps you find local treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations.
Why ValleyCares exists
You deserve support that's easy to find — whether you want to talk to someone now, connect with your school, or explore local organizations. We're here to help you take the next step, at your pace.
You're welcome here
However you're feeling today, this site is a soft landing — no quiz to pass, no judgment for showing up.
Bay Area roots
Schools and orgs from the Peninsula to the South Bay, East Bay, and nearby — plus a lookup by ZIP code when that's easier than picking a campus.
Real contacts
We point you to school wellness offices, crisis lines, and community programs so you can reach a real person or website when you're ready.
Built with students in mind
Fast paths to help, plain language, and room to explore resources without committing to anything on the spot.
Completely Free
No sign-ups to use this site. Browse referrals and resources at no cost — we point you to support that fits what you need.
Your Way, Your Terms
Call, text, chat, or visit in person. We offer multiple ways to get help because we know reaching out is hard enough already.
Find your school
Search, use your ZIP, or pick a sample school — we'll show counseling contacts and nearby organizations right here.
For the full crisis list and extra reassurance copy, visit Find Help.
A small pause
Take a minute to notice how you're doing. Then try a suggestion — or skip it and just know we're glad you're here.
How are you right now?
Quick check-in — not a diagnosis or therapy. We'll suggest gentle next steps you can try.
Hey — you okay?
If you're not feeling like yourself, that's worth taking seriously. Reaching out is a grounded step — and there are people in your area who want to listen.
“Sometimes the best thing I did was text a friend and say I wasn't okay. You don't have to figure it all out alone.”
— A note from ValleyCares
However today feels, you can bookmark this page, share it, or come back when you want. Support is allowed to look like a hotline, a counselor, a walk with a friend — or just breathing for a minute.