• BrightLife Kids Title

    No-cost behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and kids...anytime, anywhere!

    BrightLife Kids and Soluna are key parts of California's Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a $4.7B investment in improving the mental health of our young people and providing equitable access to all Californians. 

    What is BrightLife Kids? 

    BrightLife Kids is a CalHOPE program created by Brightline to support the behavioral health of every child ages 0-12 who lives in California. BrightLife Kids has bilingual (English/Spanish) coaches and offers coaching in 17 other languages via interpreter services. No costs are attached, no insurance is required, and no referrals are needed. Parents/caregivers MUST complete the registration process for their kids. 

    BrightLife Kids is 100% paid for by the State of California and offers:

    • Dedicated coaches
    • Easy access
    • Care Guides
    • Privacy

    Coaching is done in private, 1:1 video sessions and via secure chat. Families are matched with a dedicated coach, so there is no starting over each time. Families can also access on-demand resources like articles and videos that can help between sessions. 

    Soluna

    What about kids older than 12? FREE, SAFE, and CONFIDENTIAL youth mental health support app for 13-25 year olds in California

    Soluna is a CalHOPE program powered by Kooth and funded by the California Department of Health Care Services. Soluna is a completely FREE mobile app that offers confidential mental health support for individuals 13–25 years old.  Please visit SolunaApp.com for more information. 

    Here is a quick look at the resources available:

    • Interactive Tools: The Though Shaker, Mood Log, Starboard, and more will help users destress, find calm, and reset
    • Soluna Coaches: Users can chat via text with a professional for personalized, 1:1 guidance.
    • Unique Content: To learn more about their mental health, users can explore quizzes, text chats, swipeable activities, and more.
    • Digital Journal: The platform provides users with a safe and private free-writing space for venting their feelings, jotting down ideas, or drafting big dreams.

    Resources:

    CalHOPE Schools

    What is the CalHOPE Schools Initiative? CalHOPE Schools is a free program that helps California schools, educators, and families support mental health and wellness. It is part of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).  

    CalHOPE Resources: CalHOPE's Resources page directs people to resources and includes guidance on managing stress and providing emotional support and wellness for adults, children, people with disabilities, older adults, health professionals, and other populations.

     

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