Access to Care and Support

As a teen, talking to your parents, guardians, or partner about getting the care you need can be tough. California has put laws in place to encourage you and help make sure you have access to confidential medical services you may need. Check out the resources below to get you started.

• Advocates for Youth: Resources and Tools
• California Abortion Access
• Find a Clinic
• For Pregnant and Parenting youth
• Keeping It Confidential
• Kick It CA (Youth 13 years and older don't need parent/guardian consent)
• Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

Text and Support Lines

• Amala – The Muslim Youth Hopeline: Phone (855) 952-6252 
• California Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741-741 
• California Peer-Run Warm Line: (855) 845-7415 
• Mental Health America | Text MHA to 741741 
• National Drug & Alcohol Abuse Hotline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255, send a text message to 838255 or Chat
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ) (866) 488-7386 
• Youth Crisis Line (Text/talk/chat): (800) 843-5200