I Am A Youth

Crisis Services

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

Please note that the people answering these calls may be mandatory reporters, and required to make a report to CPS or law enforcement in certain situations. Learn about local mandatory reporter laws.

Need Support? DIAL 988.

Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic

06/29/2026

24/7 crisis services on a walk-in basis to individuals of all ages needing mental health and/or co-occuring substance use supports.

Community Wellness Response Team (CWRT)

06/18/2026

Offers 24/7/365 immediate crisis dispatch & response to individuals of all ages in the community: Home, parks, schools – wherever the person is located. CWRT is initiated through 988.

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 former and current foster youth and their caregivers

THE STAY

A 24/7 crisis residential program that is an alternative place for young adults to stay up to 30 days (also known as respite services) and receive onsite support, such as counseling, groups, classes, and treatment by a psychiatrist.

Youth must be referred and be between the ages of 18 to 2​9. See referral forms below:
​​Referral Checklist
Crisis Residential Program Referral Form
LIC 602 Form​

Form​​​s must be faxed to (916) 244-2751
For more information check out The STAY Webpage or call (916) 890-3000

Get Help

If you’re ready to get help, you can sign up online! Want to know more about our providers? Check them out:

24/7 Crisis Resources Snapshot

How to Help A Friend

​Need help to identify warning signs or don’t know what to say? Here are some resources:

- Know the Signs

- Student Guide to Mental Health​

Still unsure? We encourage you to ​​talk to a trusted suppo​rt person, such as your parent, teacher, coach, pastor etc. to further guide you on how to support your friend. You can also contact our crisis supports, such as The Source​ if you have difficulty w​ith finding a trusted person.

Outreach & Engagement
 

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

Are you being pressured in your relationships?

  • Is anyone threatening you to make money fast?

  • Are you between the ages 12 to 21?

CSET can help!

For referrals and/or information, call: (916) 844-2426 or check out CSET’s webpage.

 

Youth Help Network

Do you just need help knowing where to go or how to get started? Capital Star's YHN provides triage and navigation services, outreach, engagement and crisis support to Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 through 25 years old. The program also provides supports that are helpful to LGBTQ TAY, TAY experiencing homelessness, TAY served by Child Welfare and Probation, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children/Youth (CSEC), immigrant TAY, and refugee TAY. Services are free and short-term regardless of insurance. YHN's Youth Advocates have personal experience with mental health and other challenges that youth face. Services include health navigation, peer support​, housing resources, job readiness, and more! For questions or to connect to services, please call or text (916) 860-9819. YHN is open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

For more info: Youth Help Network webpage

 

SacEDAPT: EARLY PSYCHOSIS PROGRAM & CLINIC​

Do you feel like you hear, see, or believe things that others don’t?

Have the things you heard, seen, or believed interrupted your day, caused stress in your relationships, or made you feel out of control?

If you are between the ages of 12-30 and have experienced this within the last two years, SacEDAPT may be able to help! See UC Davis Health page for more information.

Drop In and Hang Out!

Want to be around people who understand you? Need a place to feel safe? Come and drop-in at any of these places:

Employment & Youth Development