Helpful Resources
Below are a collection of trusted resources, tools, events, and educational materials that may provide additional support between sessions. While these resources are not a substitute for therapy, many clients find them helpful for learning, reflection, and continued growth.
For Individuals
Free guided meditations, sleep support, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation tools.
Free guided mediations and mindfulness resources from UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Free emotion tracking and coping tools developed with researchers and clinicians.
Gentle guided relaxation with stretches, meditation and journaling. An oasis of time set aside on the calendar for self-care in community. Hosted monthly by coach Carissa Fish, sliding scale $0-$30.
Slay Your Administrative Dragons Party
Whimsical guided co-working for doing dreaded tasks (aka “slaying dragons”) with silliness and the company of others questing alongside you. Hosted monthly by coach Carissa Fish, sliding scale $20-$50.
For Couples
A free app with conversation starters, connection-building exercises, and tools for improving communication and friendship within relationships.
Esther Perel’s Relationship Resources
Articles, podcasts, and relationship exercises focused on connection, intimacy, and communication.
For Youth
Crisis support, education, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
Resources for learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning, and school support.
Free emotion tracking and coping tools developed with researchers and clinicians.
A self-care app that encourages healthy habits, emotional check-ins, and goal setting through a virtual pet.
For Parents and Caregivers
Resources for navigating screen time, online safety, gaming, social media, and digital wellbeing.
Reviews and guidance for movies, games, apps, social media, and technology use, organized by age.
Evidence-based articles and resources on anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, behavior challenges, school concerns, and child development.
Immediate Support
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call the San Diego County Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240, or 911. You can also utilize other safety resources listed below.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
741741 (text HOME)
Dial 988 (988lifeline.org)
Note: Has options for Calling, Texting or Chat
Emergency Services
Dial 911
If you feel you are in immediate danger of an emergency. Do not hesitate to call. Ask if PERT is available.
California Coalition for Youth Crisis Line
1-800-843-5200. Available 24 hours/7 days a week.
Anonymous and confidential for those youth and Transitional Age Youth struggling with behavioral issues. Provides local community resources for youth and family.
Text and live chat are available from 4:30pm-830pm daily via the website www.calyouth.org or phone 1-800-843-5200.
Note: Languages other than English are available
Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)
888-724-7240
The MCRT provides in-person, behavioral health crisis intervention services to all ages, 24 hours/7days a week
Call the ACL to request an MCRT response.
The Access & Crisis Line
888-724-7240. Available 24 hours/7 days a week
Live Chat is also available Monday-Friday from 4:00pm-10:00pm via computer or smartphone at www.optumsandiego.com or www.up2sd.org.
Note: Languages other than English are available
San Diego County Emergency Screening Unit
619-876-4502
Located at 4309 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Note: Available to children and adolescents for emergency psychiatric assistance
San Diego County Emergency Psychiatric Unit
619-692-8200
Located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, СА 92110
Note: Available to adults for emergency psychiatric assistance