March 23, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News
We want to remind everyone that stress reduction is important, now more than ever. The California Youth Crisis Line is here for you if you need to talk, de-stress, or get access to resources and services, call or text us 24/7 at (800) 843-5200 or chat with us online at www.calyouth.org/chat.
According to the CDC the people who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include:
- Older People and people with chronic illnesses who are at higher risk for COVID-19
- Children and teens.
- People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors and other health care providers, or first responders.
- People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use.
Continue reading “Reducing Stress During COVID-19” »
March 19, 2020
California, CCY Docs
The Following is a Message from California Coalition for Youth Executive Director, Jevon Wilkes:
Dear Friends,
As a result of the recent COVID-19 public health situation, the California Coalition for
Youth’s (CCY) Board of Directors, Executive Director, and
Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) Committee have decided not to hold YES as scheduled for March 29-31, 2020. This decision is based on the strong recommendations from the California Department of Public Health and the Governor’s office:
California Department of Public Health recommendations.The health and safety of our supporters, volunteers, staff and partners, many of whom provide essential physical and mental wellness care in our community, is a top priority.
Continue reading “Youth Empowerment Summit 2020 UPDATE” »
March 5, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, Podcast
On this episode of On The Line, we meet our hosts Bianca and Logan as well as learn about the California Youth Crisis Line. If you’re a youth in crisis or know a youth who could use our line, call or text us at 800 843 5200 or visit us at www.calyouth.org/cycl
February 19, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, CYCL Volunteer of the Month
For those of you who don’t know, my name is Jason and I am a staff member at the California Youth Crisis Line. Twice a month I will be interviewing a different member of our crisis line team to share their story with the world. Each conversation is unique and is conducted with a real member of our staff and/or volunteer team. Today I was joined by Olivia who’s been with the Crisis Line for almost a year!
Jason: Thank you for joining me today.
Olivia: Glad to help you out with this [project].
Continue reading “Learn About Our Volunteers 02: Olivia” »
January 14, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News
“What is Crisis Navigation, Is it like Therapy?” is a question we get a lot when we talk to folks about the California Youth Crisis Line. Since we aren’t therapists or clinicians it is not our goal to give advice or tell youth what they should or shouldn’t do, our counselors help callers come to their own conclusions and understand what they’re going through. Counselors first find out whether a youth’s crisis falls under one of two categories, A crisis that needs a solution or A crisis that needs support.
Continue reading “Crisis Line Best Practices 01: Crisis Navigation” »
January 14, 2020
CYCL Article, CYCL News, CYCL Volunteer of the Month
My name is Jason and I am a staff member at the California Youth Crisis Line. Twice a month I will be interviewing volunteers and staff members and share our conversations on the California Youth Crisis Line blog and newsletter. Today, I’ll be sharing a discussion I’ve had with one of our volunteers, Sienna, who’s been with the Crisis Line for a year and a half.
Jason: So Sienna, what attracted you to helping youth in crisis?
Sienna: I’m a psychology major and my psych society club mentioned this opportunity and I was excited that people from my major also volunteer here. I also wanted to get experience in helping people and answering phone calls, so I applied, and I volunteer here now.
Continue reading “Learn about our Volunteers 01: Sienna” »
Whenever we’re coping with loss or going through the grieving process or when our volunteers are talking to youth or families who call to talk about losing a loved one, we always try to remember to keep these tips in mind as well as recommend them to anyone we talk to:
