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.

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.