Youth Mental Wellness Guide
July 22, 2020
CCY Docs, CYCL Article, CYCL News
Call to action from the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
July 9, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News
The following references a notice from the Departments of Health Care Services and Public Health and the Office of the Surgeon General.
With the rise in COVID-19 cases in California and across the United States, there is a growing concern over the epidemic’s immediate and long-term impacts on the mental health of our youth and families.
Social isolation, financial insecurity, and unemployment all drive increases in deaths from suicide, overdose, and illness, disproportionately impacting communities of color. Individuals who have a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are particularly at risk. We all have the opportunity to screen, intervene and prevent these events from happening to our State’s youth.
As we move into our fifth month of COVID-19, where many of our youth are still sheltering at home with family or staying isolated, you have the opportunity to screen, intervene and prevent these events.
California Youth Crisis Line Staff Member Spotlight – Veronica
June 18, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, CYCL Volunteer of the Month
Every month we interview and highlight a different member of our crisis line team. Today we want to highlight Veronica who has been with the California Youth Crisis Line since 2010 first as a volunteer and in December 2016 she was hired on as our Lead counselor! The following is an interview conducted between our very own, Jason and Veronica.
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Accessible Mental Health Resources for Black and LGBTQIA+ youth.
June 18, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast, Youth Voices
The first half of 2020 has been a wild emotional ride. Starting with the COVID-19 global pandemic causing most of California to shelter in place; Mass country-wide Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality and racism; and the cancellation of LGBTQIA+ Pride events across the country. We are halfway through the year and it is already proving to be a challenging time for youth, especially Black youth and LGBTQIA+ youth.
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On The Line…At Home 09 – Graduation and COVID19
June 9, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast, Youth Voices
Graduation season is upon us, but how soes it feel to be a High Schooler, or a Gollege Student during this time? Join Bianca with special guests on this episode of One The Line…At Home!
California Youth Crisis Line Staff Member Spotlight – Bianca
May 20, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, CYCL Volunteer of the Month, Podcast
This month, we wanted to highlight our California Youth Crisis Line’s Program Manager, Bianca Christian! She started with us as a volunteer six years ago, and worked her way up to lead counselor, and joining us in 2019 as our Program Manager. The following is an interview conducted by our very own, Jason Alviar with Bianca.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
May 20, 2020
California, CCY Docs, CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast
Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Month in the United States. Each year national, statewide, and local mental health organizations spotlight this month to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to stop the stigma associated with it. Now more than ever, amidst the current global pandemic, maintaining your mental health is important. Here are some ways that you can use to support yourself during this challenging time and beyond.
Youth Experiencing Homelessness Are At Greater Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 15, 2020
Even Before Covid-19, California was fighting a battle to combat homelessness. Among the hundreds of thousands experiencing homelessness in California, unaccompanied, unsheltered, and parenting youth, ages 12-24, have the highest risk for a lifetime of pain, trauma, and chronic instability.
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