About Us
Approach
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Services
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) has been operating for over 30 years, serving youth and families of youth across California. CYCL is available 24/7 via phone call, texting, and chatting with a counsellor online.
To connect with a counsellor online, go to calyouth.org to get connected with a counsellor via text, text 1 800 843 5200.
CYCL's counsellors can handle a myriad of issues from; suicide, bullying, mental health, self-harm, runaway, experiencing homelessness, family issues, dating issues (violent and non-violent), teen pregnancy, LGBTQ+ support, to name a few.
CYCL's target age range is 12-24, and we offer resources across the state that are free to low cost for youth and their families.
CYCL offers a relay system to connect families and youth if they wish to leave a message for someone who may contact the line.
No issue is too big or too small to talk with a counsellor about, and if needed, we will connect you with the proper resource or be able to help ourselves with short term crisis counselling.
