Department of Health Services

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​​​ CRISIS ​SERVICES                                                                                ​Parents and caregivers play a critical role in the mental health of children by helping to provide the safe, stable, and nurturing environments and relationships young people need to thrive. Providing information to parents and caregivers that increases their knowledge and capacity to support their children’s social and emotional wellbeing is an important part of a whole child, whole family approach to child and youth behavioral health.​

There is no crisis that is too big or too small! Connect with our resources to help you:​

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​THE SOURCE Need to talk? • Need support? • Need resources? You can call or text: (916) SUPPORT [787-7678] Chat and in-​​​person support is also available 24/7. For more information, check The Source webpage. - For youth up to the age of 26 and their caregivers -​​

​MENTAL HEALTH URGENT CARE CLINIC (MHUCC) A walk-in clinic that welcomes anyone experiencing mental health-distress regardless of age and ability to pay. Check out the MHUCC webpage for available hours or call (916) 520-2460 for more details. Services include: A safe space for peer support and on the spot counseling. Interventions and tests. Brief medication support services (excluding controlled substances such as ADHD medications, some anxiety medications, etc.).

GET HELP                                                                                            

	If you’re ready to get help, you can sign up online! Want to know more about our providers? Check them out:
	​Capital Star Dignity Health HeartLand Child & Family Services La Familia River Oak Center for Children	​Sacramento Children’s Home Stanford Sierra Youth & Families Turning Point Community Programs UC Davis CAARE Center Uplift Family Services

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OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT                                                        ​

CSET FOR CSEC: Consultation and Support Engagement Team (CSET) for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Program

	​Does your child or youth:​ Have any changes in clothing, money, or substance use? Have any other sudden changes or seem to be pressured into providing sex or photos?​ If your child or youth is between the ages 12 to 21, CSET can help! For referrals and/or information, call: (916) 844-2426 or check out CSET's webpage.

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