Community Health & Wellbeing

Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8

The Palo Alto Police Department stands ready to assist and respond to any calls for help. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for non-emergencies, call our 24-hour dispatch center at (650) 329-2413.

• The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 9–8–8
• Individuals facing a mental health or substance use crisis can reach the County's Trusted Response Urgent Support Team by calling (800) 704-0900 and pressing 1, or by calling/texting 9–8–8 from local 408, 650, and 669 area codes
• Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1(800) 799-7233, or TTY 1(800) 787-3224 for those with hearing or speech impediments
• In case of a disaster, visit the Disaster Distress Helpline, call 1(800) 985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Support and programs for teen mental health.

• allcove provides non-urgent mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Located at 2741 Middlefield Road, Suite 102 and open Monday through Friday, 10 am–7 pm.
• Palo Alto Link offers free rides for teens (13-18 years old) to specific Palo Alto destinations supporting teen mental health and wellbeing.
• The Children's Health Council is a local organization offering Teen Therapy Services, including a free 30 minute consultation for teens and family counseling services.
• Project Safety Net (PSN) mobilizes community support and resources in Palo Alto for youth suicide prevention and mental wellness.
• Check out additional hotlines, helplines, and safelines for teens.

• Join the Santa Clara County Area's Alcoholics Anonymous for free meetings and membership to achieve sobriety.
• Visit the local branch of Narcotics Anonymous for community support.

• Peninsula Healthcare Connection provides comprehensive healthcare services for unhoused or at-risk individuals in Santa Clara County, regardless of their ability to pay: call (650) 853-0321 or visit 33 Encina Avenue, #103, Palo Alto, CA 94301 from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

• Call the Avenidas Friendship Line for seniors at (650) 289-5400 for information, resources, support, or just a friendly voice.
• 2-1-1 Bay Area offers senior housing, senior ride programs, counseling, meal deliveries, and more.

• Check out advice from the Sleep Foundation on healthy sleep habits
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guide to Coping with Stress
• Enjoy the soothing “meditOceans” produced by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, featuring a guided meditation with beautiful views of the Bay and the Aquarium
• Need a short break? Try the 10 minute meditations on the Daily Calm channel
• Meditation for Anxiety - Yoga With Adriene - 15 Minute Meditation For Anxiety guides you through a simple at-home meditation to provide relief from anxiety, stress and energetic imbalance
• For an introduction to mindfulness meditation specifically designed for use by patients in hospitals or those experiencing health-related difficulties, visit the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center for guided meditations
• Short videos to practice mindfulness with kids

• Sign up now for our weekly digital newsletter Uplift Local, offering ongoing support directly to your email inbox
• Read a community blog post sharing resources for Wellness Month and beyond
• Check out Zero Waste Living for tips to reduce waste in your life
• Santa Clara County offers several COVID-19 resources, including financial assistance and food distribution