Mental health help for undocumented students

Jun 7

There is help available if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, fear over immigration enforcements, uncertainty over your future, bullying, violence or abuse of any form, or harassment. Here are some free and confidential resources where you can talk to someone.

Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Connector:

Provides undocumented young people with psychological support, allowing access to their strengths and resiliency in order to achieve their personal goals and healing. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Website: immigrantsrising.org/mental-health-connector/prospective-client-questionnaire/

LifeLine Chat

“Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.”
Chat with LifeLine

TXT 4 Help

TXT 4 HELP works anywhere in the US, and extends access to safety for teens. TXT 4 HELP can be used for the same reason a young person may go to a Safe Place site - abuse, bullying, family problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and others. TXT 4 HELP counselors can provide support via text, and can offer additional suggestions for immediate help regardless of where you are.
Learn more: www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help

The Trevor Project - LGBTQ+ youth

The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Helpline is available as a resource to parents, family members and friends of young people as well.
"Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat: "Free, confidential and secure instant messaging service that provides live help to LGBTQ youth."

YouthLine

A free 24-hour crisis, support, and helpline for youth. YouthLine is a peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. The helpline is answered by youth daily from 4pm-10pm and by adults at all other times.
CALL 877-968-8491
TEXT ‘teen2teen’ to 839863
CHAT Online
Website: oregonyouthline.org/

Teen Line

"If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you! Call, Text, or Email us. Check out "Ask TEEN LINE", find resources in our Youth Yellow Pages, or join conversations with other teens on our message boards. If you’re a parent of a teen, please check out our NEW website with resources, tips, and insights just for YOU!"
Visit: https://teenlineonline.org/

On-campus mental health support in college

UC campuses

The UCs have designed counseling and psychological services (CAPS) for ALL students, including DACA recipients and undocumented students. CAPS is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity that works towards the inclusivity and belongingness for all students on UC campuses.

CSU campuses

At each CSU campus, mental health services are available for undocumented students. Counseling centers provide direct services, outreach and prevention services, and campus consultation services.