Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255


Crisis Text Line

Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.


NAMI HelpLine

Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M–F, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PT for free mental health info, referrals and support.


Find a Local NAMI

The Legislation

Senate Bill 21 (Glazer) – Specialized license plates: mental health awareness.

State Senator Steve Glazer introduced SB 21 to require the California Department of Education (CDE) to apply to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a mental health awareness license plate program.

Read NAMI California’s letter in support of SB 21.

Why We Need It

Children and youth are experiencing escalating mental health needs and face numerous barriers to accessing care and support.

1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.

17% of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder each year.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34 in the U.S.

California ranks 48th in the nation for providing children with needed mental health care (source:  the most recent Commonwealth Fund Scorecard on State Health System Performance).

30-Second Survey: Mental Health Education

Have you or someone you loved had mental health challenges as a youth? What kind of impact do you think would result from students in grades 1-12 receiving mental health education in schools? Take our 30-second survey on mental health education.