Mental Health Links
The following links are here to provide you with additional online mental health care information for the primary geographic areas I serve. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list or to address specific mental health conditions. Please note that I do not respond to requests to add links to my website.
Mendocino County
Redwood Crisis Services: 24 hour hotline for people in crisis and up to 60 days of support after a crisis hospitalization, can refer to medication management services
Hospitality Center: Referrals for temporary housing and assistance with housing applications, other services for people who are unsheltered or at risk of losing housing
NAMI: A National Organization that provides support for families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Support groups for family members are available online.
Mendocino County Mental Health: Good overall page to start your search for local services, includes adult, child services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Project Sanctuary: Provides prevention and support to individuals experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Mendocino Coast Therapist Directory: Contains a document with many therapists in Mendocino County, both coastal and inland. It includes information about populations the therapist works with and what insurances they take.
Sonoma County
Sonoma County Mental Health: Good starting place for an overview of different services in Sonoma County
Lomi Clinic: Offers sliding scale therapy and accepts Partnership and MediCare, a good option if you are seeking in person therapy in the Santa Rosa area
For other counties a good place to start is always with your County's mental health services (sometimes comes under the heading of Behavioral Health)
Mindfulness Links
Self-Compassion: Dr. Kristin Neff is the world& #39's leading research expert on self-compassion and offers free guided meditations on managing difficult emotions and practicing self compassion on her website. She is a wonderful resource for when you are struggling.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): is an 8-week, evidence-based program developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn that teaches mindfulness techniques—meditation, body awareness, and gentle yoga—to manage stress, pain, and illness. This website provides access to the entire curriculum that you can complete at your own pace for free.
Insight Timer: is an App you can find in the Google or Apple Store. It offers a vast library of thousands of free guided meditations, music tracks, talks, and a customizable timer for all users, making it great for beginners and experienced meditators. A premium & Member Plus subscription is available for a fee, unlocking offline listening, course content, and advanced features, but the core app remains accessible without payment.
