Contra Costa County Office of Education

988 is the three-digit number that connects people in distress to the nationwide network of trained crisis counselors at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 across the United States. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis, confidential support is available 24/7. 

 

Local 24/7 crisis line offering support, counseling, and connection to mental health services.

Call 1-800-833-2900 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 to recieve assistance in English and Spanish. 

 

 

24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25.

Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 'START' to 678678 to connect with counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ identities. 

Contact EHSD's 4OurFamilies Navigator Program to recieve assistance navigating care options and referrals

 

Call the Access Line 24/7 at 1-800-678-7277 to get connected to counseling and psychiatric support.

 

Free, confidential support for youth in emotional crisis. Offers a 24/7 hotline, school-based suicide prevention trainings, and referrals to local mental health services. 

 

Available in English and Spanish to help parents and children build healthier relationships.

 

Offers therapy, wellness groups, and stress management in a safe, supportive space. 

 

Outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services for children and teens in a hospital setting, pyschiatric care.

 

The Surviving Parenthood Directory, developed by the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC), is a comprehensive, user-friendly that connects parents and caregivers to local mental health services, family support programs, child development resources, housing assistance, crisis lines, and more. 

 

Free, 24/7 help in over 150 languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text 'HOPE' to 20121 for live support and referrals to mental health providers, housing, food, and more.

 

Available through many Contra Costa school districts, Care Solace connects families to mental health or substance use providers matched to their needs, insurance, and availability - free and confidential.

 

 

Call 1-888-678-7277 to access county mental health services for children and teens, including therapy, psychiatry, or crisis support. Interpreters available.

 

The Alcohol & Other Drugs (AODS) Navigator Program offers personalized help for youth and families dealing with substance use or co-occuring mental health issues. Navigators provide care coordination, referrals, linkage to treatment programs, and help families understand service options.

 

A free, user-friendly site where families can search for mental health care, counseling, financial aid, food, housing, and more - all tailored by Zip Code and service type. 

 

A program that offers one-on-one support to help families enroll in Medi-Cal or Covered California plans, including behavioral health coverage. Services are free and multilingual. Call 1-888-349-1642 or email help@askariana.com for assistance.

CAPC offers Triple P Parenting classes, family-strengthening workshops, and home visiting services for families facing high stress, CPS involvement, or parenting challenges. Also provides mandated reporter training and family advocacy. 

 

Provides one-on-one navigation, advocacy training, and support groups for parents of children with developmental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Help families access IEP support, regional center services, and long-term planning.

 

Coordinated Outreach Referral & Engagement (C.O.R.E.) teams connect unhoused or housing-insecure families to emergency shelter, health care, mental health support, and long-term housing programs.

 

Family Justice Center offers coordinated support for families experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or human trafficking, including legal help, counseling, safety planning, and parenting support.

 

First 5 Contra Costa offers parenting classes, support groups, developmental screenings, early learning activities, and basic needs navigation. 

 

 Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center (HETAC) supports school districts and families in accessing services under the Mckinney-Vento Act, including transportation, school stability, and basic needs for students experiencing homelessness.

 

Offers culturally responsive health and behavioral health care with family support services, including parenting groups, therapy, and stress management.

 

Offers service focused on economic resilience, including job readiness, digital literacy, tenant protection, housing stability, and family wellness support.

 

Offers safe overnight shelter, meals, tutoring, and housing navigation for families with children. Wraparound support help families transition from crisis to permanent housing.

Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities or Special Needs

Support groups, workshops and coaching on navigating IEPs, regional center services, and disability rights. Offers support groups and advocacy training for families raising children with physical, emotional, or developmental needs. 

 

Offers free, accessible resources including warning signs, conversation starters, and self-care tools for parents of teens. Includes a downloadable family guide and videos. 

 

Nationally trusted nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and emotional well-being. Their parent hub offers expert-backed tools, how-to guides, and checklists for spotting red flags and supporting transitions (like college).

 

This app provides on-one-one digital behavioral coaching, activities, and mental health tips for caregivers and kids. 

 

Covers common conditions, stress, school-related challenges, and how to get support. 

 

Trusted media reviews and mental health articles related to social media, screen time, and digital well-being. 

 

NAMI offers structured, multi-week programs that help families understand mental health diagnoses, treatments, communication, and self-care.