City of Palo Alto, CA
05/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2024 23:18
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Published on May 06, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Recognizing the importance of community support, find a summary of resources and mental health programs available to help you find resources and take care of your friends and loved ones.
Mental Health Support & Resources
The Palo Alto Police Department stands ready to assist and respond to any call for help. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 for non-emergencies; call our 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413. People in need of assistance can send a text message to 9-1-1 for immediate help.
- The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 9-8-8.
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allcove provides non-urgent mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Located at 2741 Middlefield Rd., Ste 102 in Palo Alto and open Mondays through Saturdays. Call (650) 798-6330 or visit allcove.org/centers/palo-alto/
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There is a dedicated onsite field team based in Palo Alto that can be dispatched to North County to support individuals facing mental health or substance use crisis. Reach the County's TRUST program (TRUST stands for "Trusted Response Urgent Support Team.") by calling (800) 704-0900 and press 1, or call/text 9-8-8 from local 408, 650, and 669 area codes. When calling, you will be connected with a call center team who will respond to individuals facing a mental health or substance use crisis, provide follow-up and referrals as needed, and de-escalate high stress situations. They treat every situation on a case-by-case basis, providing responsive care.
Be Trained in Mental Health First Aid
A free two-part training teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults, attend at the Downtown Library on May 11 and May 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sign Up for Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn More through Library Booklists
The Palo Alto Library released recommended booklists exploring various mental health topics, from cooking for mental health to supporting teen mental health and more.
Teens Ride Free on Palo Alto Link (City's rideshare service)
To support teen (13-18 years old) access to mental health and community services, ride Palo Alto Link for free to specific Palo Alto locations.
Learn more and download the app today.
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