The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis.Professionally-trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 20,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community.
California Coalition for Youth: California Youth Crisis Line
1 (800) 843-5200
Services:
We do not provide advice. We listen with compassion. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of teen-related struggle or crisis, please call 1-800-843-5200. Translation services available for multiple languages.
Payment Options:
Eligibility:
In crisis, age 12-24 or calling with regard to someone in this age range
Types of Needs:
Crisis Hotlines for Mental Health
Transition Resource Categories
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Disclaimer
We do not endorse any specific organization listed nor are we responsible for ensuring the quality of the services listed. Users should always select services at their own discretion. Additionally, this information is subject to change as funding for programs can shift over time, though we do our very best to keep the resource center as up-to-date as possible.