Suicide is preventable and mental health is treatable. There is help!

During school hours, if you, or a friend, are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others, get help immediately from a trusted adult on campus or visit the counseling department.

For life-threatening emergencies after school, on the weekends or during school breaks/holidays, you can call 9-1-1, your local police department or visit the nearest emergency room if you can get there safely. Visit the San Mateo County Mental Health page down below for more information.

San Mateo County Mental Health Services

24/7 Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention/Crisis Lifeline
English: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
En Espanol: 1-888- 628- 9454
Lifeline chat link

StarVista Crisis Hotline
(650) 579-0350

Crisis Textline
Text “Bay” to 741741

Trevor Project Suicide Prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth
1-866-488-7386

My3 App
Downloadable app to that helps create a safety plan with contacts to crisis resources

Suicide Prevention Resources

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Know the Signs
Means Matter Campaign (Save lives by reducing access to lethal means, Harvard School of Public Health)
Seize the Awkward (How teens can help teens connect to adults or counseling professionals)
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

Suicide Prevention Toolkits
Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
13 Reasons Why Toolkit

See the "Social Emotional Resources" link at the left for more mental health services