Helpful Websites for Anxiety:
https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/anxiety.htm
Great Teen Line video - https://youtu.be/sBH4HnuNTTY?si=tgG-omdddYh_-zNB
Helpful Websites for Depression:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/teenagers-guide-to-depression.htm
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/depression.html?WT.ac=ctg
Helpful Youtube videos on Depression:
Great Teen Line video: https://youtu.be/-kJF2aNU0_s?si=62keXShtK6diVVQ_
(links below provided by East Whittier Counseling and Student Services)
Imaginary Friend Society- Feeling Sad: https://youtu.be/15i37h0XTZo?si=Bia4wCJt-UfCRiFz
4 Reasons why Depression is becoming more common: https://youtu.be/WiXqYA5fIwA?si=Lbi9ysEokdOFlulX
6 Differences between sadness and depression: https://youtu.be/tNwRNmFT7-4?si=jtR9tYa4BESJEmOD
Whittier Area Counseling Services:
(list provided by Whittier California High Counseling Department)
Spiritt Family Services
9401 South Painter Avenue
Whittier CA 90605
562 698-9436
Free or Sliding Scale
Helpline Youth Counselling
14181 Telegraph Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
562 273-0722
Accepts MediCal, some private insurances, and has free counseling for uninsured individuals of all ages
Wellness Community & CORE Center
14181 Telegraph Rd.
Whittier, CA 90604
562 464-5373
USC Telehealth
866 740-6502
M-F 9am-7pm
Free virtual/online therapy
Minors over 12 years old can consent to their own services
USC Telehealth SAFE-T Program
213 821-5930
Free Virtual Counseling
Minors over 12 years old can consent to their own services
Casa Youth Shelter
562 594-6825
complete request form online
Low Cost Community Counseling Center
12025 Florence Ave #301
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562 903-7777
$40 for enrollment fee, $35 per session
The Relational Center
2717 Robinson Blvd Los Angeles, CA
323 935-1807
The Gary Center
201 S. Harbor Blvd. La Habra, CA
562 246-6000
Accepts Cal Optima and MediCal.
Sliding scale fee of $40-$50
Useful for students who have Orange County Medical
The Whole Child
10155 Colima Rd.Whittier, CA 90603
562 692-0383
*MediCal Only
Penny Lane
5628 Slauson Ave Commerce, CA 90040
323 318-9960
*MediCal Only
Pacific Clinics
9829 Carmenita Rd# H Whittier, CA 90605
877 722-2737
*MediCal Only
Community Family Guidance Center
10929 South St. Suite 208B Cerritos, CA
562 924-5526
*MediCal Only
Also has in office in Downey
Alma Family Services
9101 Whittier Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660
562 801-4626
*MediCal Only
Other Resources:
Teen Line is a completely anonymous and confidential teen-to-teen hotline based in Los Angeles, California.
Need help? Having problems? Call Teen Line! 1-800-TLC-TEEN
open every night from 6 to 10 PM pacific time.
For more information visit: www.TeenLineOnline.org
CALL 211 for Local Resources or visit the website: