A free and confidential service in english and spanish serving Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Stanislaus Counties
Are you having thoughts of suicide or just need to talk to someone?
- Phone: 800-273-8255 (TALK)
- Spanish: 800-628-9454
- Website: www.suicideispreventable.org
- Spanish: www.elsuicidioesprevenible.org
Find Help or a Referral
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Mental Health America
- Each Mind Matters
Leaders in providing psychiatric services, support and advocacy for people with disabilities.
- Provides counseling and case management services to children and their families
- Available to children and their families in Stanislaus County, who have Medi-Cal
- Clinical Services available include: assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders; individual and group therapy; family therapy; attendance at IEP’s and assistance with school issues; referrals to psychiatric services, parent mentors, and case management
- Ask about the following programs:
- Student Assistance Program (SAP) ,a school based prevention and early intervention program, grades K-12
- Community Counseling clinics at sites around the county; provide individual, family, and group therapy
- School Based Mental Health Services offered at K-12 school sites throughout the area
- Youth Services : life skills education, anger management, substance abuse prevention, youth leadership development
- Family Resource Centers (FRC) are “One stop” centers in Oakdale, Ceres, Patterson and Newman
CONTACT INFO:
- Counseling Services: (209) 526-1440
- Crisis Line: (209) 526-5544
- Address: 2000 W. Briggsmore Ave., Suite 1, Modesto, CA 95350
- Phone: (209) 526-1476
- Fax: (209) 526-0908
- www.centerforhumanservices.org
- Patterson Family Resource Center: 209-892-6688
- Newman Family Resource Center: 209-862-0295
- Oakdale Family Resource Center: 209-847-0420
- Ceres Partnership: 209-541-0101
For information about caregiving and the LGBT community
- Website: www.sageusa.org/newsevents/news.cfm?ID=57
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 1-888-234-SAGE
- For a therapist who has registered as a provider for LGBT people: www.gaylesta.org
- Connect with others:
- Senior Center Without Walls at 877-797-7299
- www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org
- For resources, groups, doctors, or therapists that serve LGBT community: Call 2-1-1 or search 211.org website
- Help and resources to manage legal affairs:
- www.lgbtagingcenter.org/resources/resources
- www.sage.org/issues/legal.cfm
- National Center for Lesbian Rights’ legal helpline at 800-528-6257
- For information on legal rights for both patients and caregivers
- Provide behavioral health services for young adults 18-25 years of age
- Provide a supportive and young-adult centered environment for community youth in need of mental health services
- Services include: Assessment, service coordination, mental health treatment, medication support services, housing support, benefits assistance, life skills education & coaching, physical health & wellness, drop-in center
- Drop-In Center is a “hangout” for young adults 16-25 years old diagnosed with a mental illness. The center offers: peer support groups, activities & crafts, computer lab, recreation & field trips, jobs & job training, housing information, health care information
- Membership requirements are to sign documents to consent to participate; if you are 16 or 17 years old, legal guardian consent is needed
CONTACT INFO:
- Josie’s Place Service Team: (209) 558-4464
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Drop-In Center Days & Times: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Website: www.stancounty.com/bhrs
- Address: 1208 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.
- Provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals
- NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an education program focused on mental health, wellness and recovery for anyone experiencing a mental health challenge. They are free, open to adults, meet for 10 sessions, and no specific medical therapy or medication is endorsed or recommended.
CONTACT INFO:
- For Peer-to-Peer go to: www.nami.org/Local-NAMI
- NAMI Helpline: 800-950-NAMI or info@nami.org
- NAMI Stanislaus
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4120, Modesto, CA 95352
- Phone: (209) 558-4555
Modesto Junior College Gender & Sexuality Alliance
An LGBTQ+ Club meant to inform and support MJC students. Ally friendly, Questioning friendly, and new face friendly.
CONTACT INFO:
Adviser: Jill Connors: connorsj@yosemite.edu
Meetings: Thursdays at 4:00pm in Founders Hall Room 136
Address: 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
For the love of community, people and drums, founded by David Rogers.
CONTACT INFO
- Phone: (833) 844-0436
- Email: drumlove209@gmail.com
- Website: drum-love.com
Mental Health Guide for LGBTQ Teens
- For information on mental health challenges, fact sheets, real stories, and tips for healthy ways to cope and get help.
- For mental health care and support in your area:
- For more ways to get support visit:
- If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, call counselors that are available 24/7 here:
- If you feel unable to stay or return home:
- National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY
- For resources about sexual orientation, gender identity, and coming out:
- The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org
- PFLAG www.pflag.org/getsupport
- Human Rights Campaign www.hrc.org
- GLBT National Youth Talkline 800-246-PRIDE or www.glnh.org
- To find a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs in your area:
