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The Pull Up · State

CALIFORNIA

Free support, mentorship, and ways to give back in California.

For Myself

Feeling off? Private support. Real options. No judgment.

Free · Ages 13–25 · No Insurance Needed

Soluna

A free mental health app built for young people in California. Text-based support, guided exercises, and a peer community. State-funded. No cost, ever.

Coverage · Takes 3 Minutes

Covered California

They'll tell you exactly what you qualify for: Medi-Cal, subsidized plans, or other options.

Free State Coverage

Medi-Cal

Free state coverage. Mental health included. No cost.

Free · 24/7 · Call or Text

988 Lifeline

Free, confidential support. You don't have to be in crisis to call. Real people, available now, around the clock.

Free · 24/7 · Text

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.

Free · 1-to-1 Mentorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Someone in your corner, not therapy. BBBS matches young people with a mentor who shows up.

Coverage

HealthCare.gov

No insurance? See what you qualify for, including subsidized plans and Medicaid.

For My Family

Worried about someone? Help for the people you care about.

Free · Ages 0–12 · Parents & Caregivers

BrightLife Kids

A free app for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–12. Coaching, tools, and guidance. State-funded through CYBHI.

Free · Non-Crisis · Peer Support · Daily

CA Warm Line

Peer-to-peer emotional support for Californians who need to talk. Not in crisis, but not okay either.

Free · 24/7 · For You or Them

988 Lifeline

You can call on behalf of someone you're worried about. The counselor will help you figure out the right next step together. Veterans, press 1.

Free · Mon–Fri

NAMI HelpLine

Information, support, and referrals for families and caregivers. Call 1-800-950-6264.

Free · Ages 6–18 · Mentorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters

A consistent adult mentor can be life-changing for a young person.

For My Community

Give back. Mentor, volunteer, or get certified.

Free · Men's Service Challenge · Statewide

CA Volunteers

Connects California men to volunteer opportunities near them. Takes 5 minutes to sign up.

$53–63K Starting · State-Recognized

Certified Wellness Coach

Your lived experience is an asset. A Certified Wellness Coach credential opens doors in schools, clinics, community orgs, and county programs.

Mentorship · 2–4 Hours a Month

Become a Big

Be the person you needed. BBBS matches you with one young person. Background checked, trained, supported.

Volunteer · National Service

AmeriCorps

Find service opportunities in your community, from mentorship to disaster relief.

In California

Local resources, chapters, and partners we're building out.

Coming soon

Local Resources

Local mental health and support resources in California will be listed here.

Coming soon

Mentors & Chapters

Pull Up mentors and chapters in California will be listed here.

Coming soon

Partner Organizations

Community and behavioral health partners in California will be listed here.

Know a program we should add? Email creative@thepullup.org.

Need immediate help?
Call or Text 988
FREE · CONFIDENTIAL · 24/7

If you're in immediate physical danger, call 911. You can also text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Veterans, press 1 after dialing 988.