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Showing resources for San Mateo High School
San Mateo High School
San Mateo Union High School District
555 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
School Support
Counseling Office
Student services
Academic planning • Wellness • Crisis resources
Resources Near Your School
CASSY (Counseling And Support Services for Youth)
FreeNonprofit school-based counseling and support for youth on the Peninsula and South Bay. Ask your school if CASSY serves your campus.
Kara
FreeBay Area grief support for all ages — peer support, groups, and resources after a death or life-changing loss.
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
FreeCounty behavioral health services and crisis resources for San Mateo County residents.
NAMI (Bay Area chapters)
FreeNational Alliance on Mental Illness — local chapters offer peer and family support, education, and community programs across the Bay Area.
Pacific Clinics
Behavioral health services across California, including Bay Area locations — outpatient care, youth and family services, and care coordination (confirm intake and eligibility with the clinic).
The Q Corner (LGBTQ+ youth programs)
FreeCommunity LGBTQ+ youth spaces and affirming programs in the Bay Area (names vary by city). Use this as a starting point and ask your school wellness office for local “Q” groups and GSAs.
Counselors in San Mateo
Sample listings — always verify availability and fit directly with the provider.
Open Path Collective Therapists
Various Licensed Therapists
Affordable therapy • Various specialties • All ages
Sliding scale available
Teen Line Peer Counselors
Trained Teen Peer Counselors
Peer support • Teen issues • Loneliness • School stress
Free
24/7 Crisis Resources Available to Everyone
No matter where you are, these resources are free, confidential, and ready to help right now.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free 24/7 support for anyone in mental health crisis. Call or text 988. Trained counselors provide judgment-free support for suicidal crises, emotional distress, substance use, and more.
Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Confidential support for any crisis—anxiety, depression, self-harm, or anything else.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Call, chat, or text with trained counselors who understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. You deserve to be heard.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use disorders. Helps you find local treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans and their loved ones. Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Staffed by qualified responders from the VA—many of whom are veterans themselves.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 professional crisis counselors for anyone concerned about child abuse. Multilingual support. Call or text for immediate help, crisis intervention, and local resource referrals.
Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Every counselor and resource listed here is dedicated to supporting you without judgment. Your conversations are confidential.