Free Digital Mental Health Support for Kids, Teens, Young Adults, and Families
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched two free online behavioral health platforms that are available to all California children, teens, and young adults, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
The apps provide free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the state.
Both platforms offer:
- Live one-on-one sessions with qualified behavioral health coaches in English and Spanish.
- Telephone coaching in 19 different languages.
- Age-tailored educational resources like articles, videos, podcasts, and stories.
- Stress-management tools and assessments to understand and monitor behavioral health over time.
BrightLife Kids
The BrightLife Kids app is designed for parents or caregivers and kids ages 0-12. The app includes personalized support for California families. Kids get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and resources for parents.
No cost. No insurance needed. All right from home.
To sign up or learn more, visit: BrightLife Kids
Soluna
The Soluna app includes mental health coaching and resources for teens and young adults ages 13-25. Soluna is a space to destress, bounce back, and reset. The app is completely free and confidential for California teens and young adults.
Real help. Real talk. Zero cost.
To sign up or learn more, visit: Solunaapp.com
To learn more about these behavioral health programs, visit: www.calhope.org.