Do you need to talk to someone?
Onyourmind.net is a StarVista program that provides a safe and anonymous place for teens. You can talk about anything that’s on your mind, including relationships, school, depression, stress, suicide, friends, parents, cutting, identity, and health. The chat is based in San Mateo County, California. You can also submit a question to be answered on our Q&A page, or connect to resources for additional information and support.
To make a donation to onyourmind, please click here.
Chat Room Hours
Summer Hours Starting June 17th – August 16th
3:30PM-8:30PM PST
If the chat is closed, Lifeline Crisis Chat is available 24/7
Some warning signs before suicide include:
Feelings
- Hopelessness
- Depression
- Fear
- Loneliness
- Worthlessness
Thoughts
- No one cares about me
- I am all alone
- No one understands me
- No one would miss me if I were gone
- I can’t take it anymore
Behaviors
- Loss of interest in activities
- Writing a will
- Giving away possessions
- Poor concentration
- Initiating fights
For Emergencies, Call 911
From The Blog
OnYourMind.net is a project of the StarVista Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center
in San Mateo County, and is staffed by volunteer high school students
from the Bay Area who have been trained to help other teens.
