Crisis Support: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or need immediate support, please use one of the following crisis resources:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential emotional support available 24/7.

Alameda County Mobile Crisis Support: Mobile crisis response services may be available for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis withing Alameda County. Learn more: https://acbhcs.org/crisis-support/

Mental Health Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Support, education, and mental health resources for individuals and families. Learn More: https://www.nami.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Mental Health treatment resources and national behavioral health information. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov

Psychology Today: Educational articles and mental health information. Learn more: https://www/psychologytoday.com

Support for Caregivers & Chronic Illness

Family Caregiver Alliance: Resources and support for caregivers. Learn more: https://www.caregiver.org

Chronic Illness Support Resources: Educational tools and support for individuals navigating chronic medical conditions and healthcare-related stress. Learn more: https://www.chronicdisease.org

Grounding & Coping Skills

Calm Breathing Exercise

• Inhale for 4 seconds

• Hold for 4 seconds

• Exhale for 6 seconds

• Repeat several times

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

Identify:

• 5 things you can see

• 4 things you can touch

• 3 things you can hear

• 2 things you can smell

• 1 thing you can taste