Youth Mental Health - Resources

Resources Materials

Khesed Wellness provides affordable and/or pro bono outpatient mental health and wellness services for a variety of age groups and specialties.

khesedwellness.com/therapy

 The I Matter program can connect youth with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions

imattercolorado.org

Find resources that help kids (and parents) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness

sesameworkshop.org/resources/

Help raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health, early diagnosis, and treatment

nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-child-and-adolescent-mental-health

Additional Materials

Breathing Board:

Follow the sides of this square while you breathe. Breathe in for four seconds, hold for four seconds, breathe out for four seconds, hold for four seconds and repeat.

5 Senses Activity:

Use your senses to observe the things around you and ground yourself in the present moment. 

General Mental Health Resources:

Project Helping offers opportunities for virtual and at home volunteer experiences to support healthcare professionals, teen mental health, care packages for seniors, and more.

projecthelping.org

Free Guided Meditations: The UCLA Mindful Awareness Resource Center offers free guided meditations as well as other programming and resources to help calm your mind. 

uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations

Suicide Hotline & Crisis Helpline: Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you. Online chat, text or phone.

findahelpline.com

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: If you are concerned about yourself or a friend, don’t hesitate to reach out. For free help from a trained crisis counselor 24/7/365:

  • Call or Text “988”
  • 1.800.273.8255 remains in service
  • Chat Online at 988lifeline.org/chat