• Soluna App - App offering access to free behavioral health services regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status including one-on-one coaching with a qualified and trained behavioral health coach, digital education, and wellness support exercises.
• Santa Clara County Prevention Services Resources - an extensive list of links to General Mental Health Information, Wellness Strategies & Activities, Local Resources & Supports, Virtual Support & Hotlines, Grief & Loss, Mental Health & Social Media, and Substance Use
• MVHS Counseling Department’s Virtual Calming Room
• Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Virtual Calming Room
• Student Mental Health Flyer - AB 748 (Spanish)
• Teens Health - Nemours Children's Health provides doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics.
• Change to Chill - Free online mental health resources for teens to help them relax and build healthy habits.
• Amaze - Fun, animated videos empowering healthy relationships and answers to body-related questions.
• Free Headspace app for teens with meditations and mindfulness exercises.
• Planned Parenthood - Information on birth control, healthy relationships, identity, and more.
• JED’s Mental Health Resource Center - Tools for managing emotions, navigating challenges, and learning about mental health.
• The Child Mind Institute - Healthy Minds Videos - Evidence-based mental health skill-building resources.
• The Child Mind Institute - YouTube Channel
• The Child Mind Institute - Family Resource Center
• Children’s Health Council (CHC) - Voices of Compassion Podcast
• Children’s Health Council (CHC) - Community Education
• Wellness Ed Lab - Free mental health training for students, families, and educators.
• Youth Mental Health Resource Hub - California Health and Human Services’ mental health resources.

For more information about community-based support for a variety of mental health services including grief support, substance use treatment, LGBTQIA+ services, domestic violence support, etc., please see the Community-based Mental Health Resource List.

For more information about community-based support for social services including food resourcing, rental assistance, housing support, immigration services, and health services, please see the Community-based Support Resource Guide. 

• Substance Use Prevention Education - an online resource hub for learning about drug education & prevention. SUPE is a group of people with over 50 years of combined experience in substance use and education.
• Partnership to End Addiction website - Tips on preventing substance use to guidance on managing recovery from addiction
• Tips for Teens Series - SAMHSA handouts for teens regarding various substances (marijuana, vaping, alcohol etc.)
  • Tips for Teens: Underage Drinking
  • Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
  • Tips for Teens - Vaping and E-Cigarettes
  • Tips for Teens: Opioids
• Stanford Reach Lab - The Halpern-Felsher REACH lab focuses on understanding and reducing adolescent and young adult substance use. Please visit the REACH lab’s Infographics, Posters, and Factsheets.
• Fentanyl - For more information, visit the One Pill Can Kill website.
• Fentanyl Facts - Student-created fliers: Fentanyl Fact Sheet | What to do in Case of an Overdose
• NIDA for Teens - Science-based information about drug use, health, and the developing brain.
• Just Think Twice - Facts about drugs
• The Truth - Website about vaping

For more information about Substance Use, see MVLA’s Youth Substance Use Resources

For more information about community-based mental health services, see:

• Community-based Mental Health Resource List

For information about social services including food resourcing, rental assistance, housing support, immigration services, and health services, see Community-based Support Resource Guide.

• Outlet a program of Adolescent Counseling Services - Outlet is youth-centered, respecting all individuals and honoring their differences. Outlet program staff provide a safe environment that is confidential, inclusive, and non-judgmental. Striving for social justice and engaging youth in achieving freedom, fairness, and equality for all are the core elements of the program. Outlet services support the emotional, physical, and social development of youth as whole individuals.
• The National Center for Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE) - The National SOGIE Center provides a centralized site for accessing resources on culturally responsive care for children, youth, and young adults with diverse SOGIE, across systems including child welfare, juvenile justice, school mental health, substance use, and housing/homelessness.
• Q Corner: Behavioral Health Services Website | Instagram
• The Q Corner is a peer-driven Behavioral Health Services Department program dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, families, and allies in Santa Clara County. This safe, welcoming, and affirming team is committed to making community services and resources available to everyone.
• The Q Corner Services include:
  • Support Navigating Resources and Referrals
  • Peer Support and Mentoring
  • Opportunities for Social Activities and Community Building
  • Information on available Trainings and Best Practices
• Gender Spectrum - A comprehensive collection of research, resources, and stories to help learn more about gender diversity.

Find a comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ resources for caregivers and students on MVLA’s Gender Support page.

For more information about community-based mental health services including grief support, substance use treatment, LGBTQIA+ services, and domestic violence support, please see the Community-based Mental Health Resource List.

For more information about community-based social services including food resourcing, rental assistance, housing support, immigration services, and health services, please see the Community-based Support Resource Guide.

• The View Teen Center — The View in Mountain View offers a variety of teen programming including recreational & educational classes, special events, resources, and drop-in activities for teens. Activities cover arts (music, dance, various media), health & fitness (emotional/physical health, sports), culinary arts (cooking classes and tastings), and education- and career/college-related resources (tutoring, workshops, etc.). For up-to-date program info, check their social media: Instagram and Facebook at @theviewteencentermtnview.
• allcove — a space for youth to find community, support, advice or even just a moment of pause. Services include mental health counseling, education and employment support, physical and sexual health, substance-use support, and peer and family support. Located at 2741 Middlefield Road, Suite 102, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
• Downtown Youth Wellness Center — A safe and welcoming center, located in Downtown San Jose, for youth ages 12 to 25 providing space for activities, learning, and a place to socialize and just “be.”
• Youth in Technology Incubator (YTI) — A free alternative-activities program using technology, arts, and media to promote healthy lifestyles, positive skills, storytelling, confidence building, and advocacy. Their mission includes educating youth/young adults on issues of substance use and mental health through storytelling, to help individuals make informed choices and educate peers.