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California Youth Crisis Line provides 24/7, free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat. We...


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StarVista Crisis Center's 24/7 crisis hotline provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, nonjudgmental support, and...


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Contra Costa Crisis Center provides 24/7, free and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We help everyone in...


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Crisis Support Service of Alameda County offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message...


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The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) has been serving the people of San Diego County since 1997. It receives thousands of...


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Every day in San Diego County, current and former service members and their families deal with the complex maze of issues that...


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Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in Inland...


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ASK Teen Line is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help youth in California,...


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Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We...


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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Redwood Community Crisis Services is the sole provider of emergency crisis response in...


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El Dorado County Behavioral Health Division (South Lake Tahoe) offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We help...


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Community Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We are here to help everyone in California,...


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Contact Cares offers confidential help lines for individuals of all ages. Trained volunteers provide supportive listening,...


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Community Action Marin Warmline offers free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We exist to help everyone in...


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Ever wish you had someone to talk to? Someone who is supportive, caring and non-judgmental? Someone who is understanding and...


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NAMI Santa Clara Helpline serves as a resource center for anyone seeking mental health-related information or support. Our...


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Friendship Line offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We are here for seniors in California,...


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SLO Hotline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We support everyone in...


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Behavioral Health Crisis Lines is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone. We exist...


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The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) is operated by Optum and has offered San Diego County residents free,...


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24-hour crisis line for teens and families in crisis. Confidential telephone counseling and referral information is provided...


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West Sacramento Allied Services For Kids (ASK) provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We help...


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Davis Allied Services For Kids (ASK) offers 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We are here to help youth, parents in...


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Placer County Koinonia Family Services Hotline offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We exist...


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Marin County Buckelew Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline provides 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone....


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Siskiyou County Crisis Service is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support by phone. We support everyone in...


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Founded in 1971, the Buckelew Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline has run 24/7 without disruption, helping tens of thousands of...


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Suicide Prevention of Yolo County is dedicated to providing 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support over phone. We...


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SafeHouse Denver is the only agency in the city and county of Denver that provides a full continuum of care to men, women,...


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New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support everyone, people...


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If stress is impacting you, call a helpline in California, United States for free, confidential help

Most people feel stressed from time to time, but when everyday pressures become too much to bear, it can put a lot of strain on your mental wellbeing. If you notice any of the following negative experiences associated with stress, there are 33 hotlines in California, United States you can contact for support:

  • You easily forget things.
  • Rapid heartbeat and chest pain.
  • Relying on drugs or alcohol to relax or feel better.
  • Headaches or dizziness.
  • Being overly pessimistic or only focusing on the negative side of things.
  • High blood pressure and hypertension.
  • Pulling back from your loved ones.
  • Dry mouth and trouble swallowing anything.

When you're stressed out, it can feel like you're under immense pressure. Your emotions are heightened so you may be more short-tempered and irritable. You're also more likely to get upset over seemingly small things. It's normal to feel overwhelmed and that things are beyond your control.

Carrying all of your stress on your own can be a heavy burden to bear. Reaching out to a hotline counselor in California, United States can help lighten your load and bring you relief. A helpline counselor will listen to you with compassion and can help you find healthy ways to cope.

If you think you might need support with stress today, consider contacting a helpline in California, United States for free, confidential help.


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