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Featured Resourceshttp://cdph-default/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/SACB/Pages/OSP/Featured-Resources.aspx, Learn MoreFeatured ResourcesResources to support suicide prevention, behavioral health, and well-being.#902A92
Never a Botherhttps://neverabother.org/, Find ResourcesNever a BotherYouth and caregiver resources on how to support youth before, during, and after a crisis. #902A92
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelinehttps://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/988-Suicide-and-Crisis-Lifeline.aspx, Get Support988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineFree, confidential 24/7 crisis support by call, text, or chat for anyone who needs support.#902A92

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The California Department of Public Health does not provide direct crisis intervention or suicide prevention counseling. If you are in crisis, emotional distress or concerned about someone, call, text, or chat 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support from a trained counselor, available 24/7.

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama al 988 (servicio en español) o envía un texto al 988 o chat vía​​​​​​​ 988lifeline.org​ (en inglés).
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