Mental Health Resources
A curated collection of free mental health resources — our own tools and practices, trusted outside resources for mindfulness and self-compassion, low-fee therapy options in the Bay Area, and crisis support. Everything here is here to help you between sessions, or wherever you are in your journey.
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Our Free Tools & Practices
Start with resources we created — meditations, exercises, quizzes, self-care activities, and groups.
- Guided Meditations & Mindfulness PracticesFree guided audio, mindfulness videos, and practices you can use between sessions.Explore →
- Mental Health Exercises & WorksheetsStructured exercises and worksheets for skills practice at home.Explore →
- Quizzes & Self-AssessmentsFree quizzes and questionnaires to notice patterns in mood, relationships, and stress.Explore →
- Self-Care ActivitiesShort, practical self-care activities for regulation and everyday wellbeing.Explore →
- Support Groups & WorkshopsGroup support and workshops for skills, connection, and ongoing practice.Explore →
Trusted outside sources
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Free guided practices from leading teachers and university programs. Opens in a new tab.
- Tara Brach — Free Guided Meditations
- Chris Germer — Mindful Self-Compassion meditations
- Kristin Neff — Guided Self-Compassion meditations
- UCSD Center for Mindfulness — resources & audio
- UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
- Insight Meditation Center (AudioDharma)
- San Francisco ACT
- Dartmouth Relaxation & Mindfulness
Bay Area access
Low-Fee & Sliding-Scale Therapy
Clinics and collectives offering lower-cost or sliding-scale care in and around the Bay Area. Opens in a new tab.
If you need help now
Crisis & Emergency Support
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. These lines offer 24/7 crisis support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7.
- SF Psychiatric Emergency Service (SF General)(415) 206-8000
- San Francisco Suicide Prevention(415) 781-0500
- Alameda County Crisis Support1-800-309-2131
Need more support?
Book a free consultation with Bay Area CBT Center — in person or online.
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