Youth & Young Adult Resources in Monterey County (Ages 13-30) by Nayeli Barragan

Soluna App

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A Free Mental Health Glow-Up App. https://solunaapp.com

Neverabother.org

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A campaign that helps a friend and yourself.

Mental Health Hotlines

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Program:

Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MRT)

Phones:

Main Number: (831) 687-4379 (24/7)

Alternate Number: (877) 305-8989 (24/7)

Email:

montereymrteferrals@senecacenter.org

Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

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Program:

Runaway & Homeless Youth Helpline

Phones:

Main: (831) 241-0914 (24/7)

Alternate: (831) 373-4421

Email:

info@chservices.org

Megan Thee Stallion

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Megan Thee Stallion's mental health journey has her taught that it is okay to ask for help.

Service: ACCESS

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Call to speak to an ACCESS representative who can help you find the right service for you or someone you care about.

Line: 1-88-256-6029 (24/7)

Available in English and Spanish

9-8-8

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9-8-8 calls help people in emotional distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis.

All calls are confidential.

Available 24/7

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5-4-3-2-1 Coping techniques for anxiety

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Soluna offers these resources to help and support your mental health through the app.

5 Highly Effective Stress Relievers Strategies

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Self-Love

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Reach out to someone you trust
focus on getting through the next few minutes
Make your space safe
Distract yourself

California Youth Crisis Line

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Youth Ages: 12-24

Can call or text 1-800-843-5200

Chat online as well

24/7 crisis support

Teen Line

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Teens can talk to another teen by texting "TEEN" to 839863 from 6 pm-9 pm or call 800-852-8336 from 6pm - 10pm

https://www.teenline.org

Some Self-Care practice

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Monterey Public Library

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Digital Journal

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Soluna also offers a digital journal, to write down ideas, vent, and many more

SPCA Monterey County

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A non-profit animal welfare organization providing services for over 12,000 animals a year.

Volunteer Opportunities Includes:

Adoption center
Barn
Benefit shop
Foster Friends
Doggy Day out
Hug a pet
Veterinary Clinic Assistant
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

Real Life Stories

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https://neverabother.org/stories/

Click on the link above and listen to real-life stories about 9 different people who have experienced suicidal thoughts, who they reached out and how they healed or were friends to someone.

Natural Therapy

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Walking for a hike or at the beach even around your neighborhood can help. Interacting with nature can deepen our well-being.

Community Crisis Line of Monterey County

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if you are experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require urgent response contact the Community Crisis Line of Monterey County

Phone:

1-866-615-1060

Available:

24/7

Services:

Spanish and English

Seneca Mobile Response Team

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The Seneca mobile response team is a service for children and youth up to 21 years of age and their families.

Call:

1-831-687-4379

Available:

24/7 and confidential

Service:

English and Spanish

How to help a Friend

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Some Steps Include:

Call and keep your friend on the line
try to find out their location and what means/methods they're planning to use
try to contact their parent(s)/guardian. If you don't feel comfortable reaching out, consider asking your own parent(s)/guardian

Helping a Friend

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Support by Phone

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Soluna offers professional over-the-phone coaching in 19 languages. Just click the chat icon to create an account and gain access to free telecoaching session.

Local Services

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Soluna helps you find free or reduced-cost services like food pantries, housing, financial assistance, and more.

Positive Coping Skills

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The Epicenter

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Empowers at risk and system involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to community resources that provide opportunities for equity and hope in Monterey County.

Rancho Cielo

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Mission:

Invest in all young people facing challenges for success through diploma education. vocational training, counseling and life skills development in a safe and affirming environment.

Harmony at Home

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https://harmony-at-home.org/programs/teen-programs/

Teen program

Support youth in breaking cycles of violence and abuse since its beginnings. Focus on helping children and youth envision the possibilities and opportunities that they can experience in their lives.

Trevor Project

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https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: Start to 678678

for 24/7 information and suicide prevention resource for LGBTQ youth.

Youth Arts Collective (YAC)

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A nonprofit, after school art studio and mentorship program for high school and college artists.

Mission: Is to inspire creativity, kindness, and confidence in our youth through artistic expression and mutual respect. Do. Art. Be kind.https://www.yacstudios.org/about

Minimize electronic use

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Using your phone, tablet, T.V., and more can increase stress levels. It lowers psychological well-being in kids and adults, and has a negative effect on sleep.

Put your hands in Water

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Focus on the water's temp.
How it feels on your fingertips, palms, the backs of you hands
Does it feel the same in each part of your hand?

Use warm water first, now try cold. Next try cold first, then warm.

Does it feel different to switch from cold to warm water versus warm to cold?

Focus on getting through the next few minutes

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Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 7 seconds, then breathe out for 8 seconds. Repeat

What else can I do?

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Make your space safe

Ask a trusted adult to help remove items that could be used to harm yourself, like medication, rope, string, sharp objects, and/or firearms.
You can ask friends or family to help you.

ON OUR MINDS

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On Our Minds hosts Noah and Zion explore the stigma around mental health and share personal stories about social anxiety and combating panic attacks from teens in Michigan and Texas. This episode includes actress Asia Jackson describing how she copes with anxiety and depression and features tips from adolescent health…

ON OUR MINDS

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Students at I Promise School in Akron, Ohio interview one of the greatest basketball stars of all time: LeBron James!

ON OUR MINDS

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New York Times reporter Matt Richtel talks with Ashley and Tyler about why there’s a teen mental health crisis and the benefit of putting experiences into words (…which is what we do at On Our Minds!).

ON OUR MINDS

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In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.

ON OUR MINDS

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In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits

ON OUR MINDS

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The U.S. Surgeon General’s advice to his teenage self (Part 1)
Teen mental health is one of the U.S. Surgeon General’s top priorities. In part one of two, Bree and James talk with the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about his mental health as a teenager and tips for combating loneliness and isolation

Youth mental health

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This video explains what everyday mindfulness is, and how being aware of what is going on around you and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.

NAMI YESS

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NEW YA Connection Support Group

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ABC coping skills!

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Today's journal activity!!

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ON OUR MINDS

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Therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford discusses her book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community. Dr. Joy (host of the podcast, Therapy for Black Girls) talks with Bree Campbell (On Our Minds, Season 4 co-host) about sisterhoods, how to create a friend circle, and why boys and young men need supportive friend groups as well.

Door to Hope Youth Program

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Our Youth Outpatient Program is designed for ages 12–17 who are navigating substance use and related challenges. We provide compassionate, structured, and evidence-based care while allowing youth to remain connected to home, school, and their community.

Phone Number: (831) 758-0181

Location: 130 W. Gabilan Street
Salinas, CA 93901

Trans Lifeline

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Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.

Crisis Line: (877)565-8860

Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:

10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern

Monterey County Rape Crisis Center

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Phone Number: (831) 424-4357

If you are seeking advocacy or support, please know you are not alone—our team is here to treat you with care and respect. Contact us anytime via our 24/7 helpline 831-424-4357 or 831-375-4357.

Reporting Options: Reporting Options | The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center

18+ Volunteer opportunity

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This 51-hour training covers topics such as crisis intervention, advocacy, community resources, systems collaboration, and best practices for supporting survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse, as well as their significant others.

We are currently accepting applications for our Spring 2026 Sexual Assault Advocate Training beginning in February 2026. Our Fall 2026 Sexual Assault Advocate Training will begin in September 2026.

Roll your strategy

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Feeling overwhelmed and don't know what to do? This could be a good way for insight and coping techniques. Even if you don't have dice, here's a free generator: Roll A Die

Centering and Grounding

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Journaling is a great way to reflect and great for emotional release. This is a great activity for both of those!

Circle of Control

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There are many things we encounter that we have no control over. It is important to recognize those things and let it go. This is a great way to start recognizing those things we just cannot control.

Now Matters Now

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This is an online platform that allows you to join groups and get help NOW! These groups are 100% no cost, just sign up and talk to someone!

Stop, Drop, and Roll

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When you’re feeling emotionally overwhelmed, Stop Drop and Roll.

Learn some new skills

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There are many different kinds of skills that you can learn that can be beneficial to you.

Join a meeting

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Now Matters Now hosts free, online peer support meetings throughout the week. These meetings offer a place to connect. Members share their stories, practice evidence-based coping skills together, and learn from one another. Everyone is welcome, exactly as they are. You can choose to join without audio or video.

Theres always another move

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LGBT Hotline chat

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Hours

Mon - Fri:
11 am - 8 PM/pacific time
2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time

Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
Noon - 5 PM/eastern time

Clear your mind

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, clear your mind and watch this live stream. Listen to the waves, watch the waves change colors, focus on any other sounds you hear in the stream. Smell the ocean, breathe, it will be okay.

What's it like to get help?

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How to help a friend

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Hartnell NOC club activity

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The emotions were deeper than the usual sad, angry, happy. They collaborated on some deeper emotions, and they were randomly assigned the emotion to give an artistic aspect. Some of the emotions were rejection, attraction, and insecure.