Do you need to talk to someone?
Onyourmind.net is a StarVista program that provides a safe and anonymous place for teens & youth to talk, find support, and explore resources. Reaching out can feel overwhelming and scary, especially to a stranger. You can talk about anything that’s on your mind- including relationships, school, depression, stress, suicide, friends, parents, cutting, identity, and health. We don’t share your information outside of the chat.
All are welcome on the chat. We ask that you adhere to our Chat Agreements to keep the chat safe for everyone. The chat is based in San Mateo County, California, but anyone can use our service. You can also submit a question to be answered on our Q&A page or check out Resources for additional information and support.
What your online peer counselor will do
- Listen with compassion and without judgment
- Provide emotional support
- Help brainstorm coping strategies and solutions
- Offer resources if wanted
Teen Chat Hours
Chat Hours
Monday – Thursday
4:30PM-9:30PM Pacific Standard Time
If the chat is closed, Lifeline Crisis Chat is available 24/7
To make a donation to onyourmind, please click here.
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
New From The Blog
11 Sep
With September being Suicide Prevention Month, it’s important to raise awareness and increase education around suicide. Read on to hear about personal experiences and views on suicide prevention of four of our CPSIC staff.
26 Aug
We asked both the Crisis Center’s Teen Chat Peer Counselors and the Health Ambassadors from HAP-Y what they are feeling around going back to school this year.
29 Jul
Recently, there has been a global rise in awareness of racism and police brutality against Black people due to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others. BIPOC youth need access to mental health resources that are supportive and anti-racist. We have complied a list of Black-focused mental health resources and directories to help people find mental health support.
OnYourMind.net is a program 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.
