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Teens: Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Find facts and resources regarding substance use including vaping and tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and other drugs. All services are personally recommended by the Sequoia Healthcare District for District residents, and most resources are free and low-cost. To get started, choose a category below.

Vaping & Tobacco Use 

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

CA’s leading advocacy organization working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences. The website provides resources, facts, articles, and news on youth tobacco use and prevention. 

Flavors Hook Kids

A CA Public Health website that educates parents about youth use of flavored e-cigarettes and how to identify the products. 

Tobacco Free CA

A website provided by the California Public Health Department that provides the latest facts, educational resources, and information on tobacco use and secondhand smoke.

Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health

Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.

Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit

An online, educational resource that provides the latest facts. research, and information on tobacco products and use.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services

Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Drop-In Alcohol and Drug Use Group, Sutter Health PAMF

Drop-in group for people with questions about their own, or a loved one’s, alcohol and/or drug use. 

Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline

24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.

Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment

Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services. 

Adult and Youth Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Services

The Freedom Center provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth and adults.

Tobacco Prevention Program, San Mateo County

San Mateo County Health System Tobacco Prevention Program offers several programs to support tobacco-free homes and businesses, as well as referrals to quit smoking resources.

Free Telephone Counseling, California Smokers’ Helpline

The California Smokers’ Helpline offers free telephone counseling, a texting program, self-help materials, and online help in six languages to help individuals quit smoking. Telephone counseling is proven to DOUBLE your chances of quitting for good.

Marijuana 

Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health

Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.

Cannabis Decoded, San Mateo County Health System

Get the facts you need about Cannabis/marijuana including health impacts, local laws, and frequently asked questions.

Stanford Marijuana/Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Toolkit

An online, educational resource that provides the most current information available on cannabis/marijuana. 

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services

Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Drop-In Alcohol and Drug Use Group, Sutter Health PAMF

Drop-in group for people with questions about their own, or a loved one’s, alcohol and/or drug use. 

Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline

24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.

Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment

Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services. 

Adult and Youth Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Services

The Freedom Center provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth and adults.

Caminar Case Management and Treatment Programs

Caminar offers comprehensive case management, residential, and outpatient treatment programs for individuals and families who experience mental health and substance use disorders. 

Alcohol 

Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health

Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline

Free 24-hour helpline to assist those in need.

Alateen

Alateen is a place where teens who are affected by someone else’s drinking can come together to share experiences, strength, and find effective ways to cope.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services

Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Drop-In Alcohol and Drug Use Group, Sutter Health PAMF

Drop-in group for people with questions about their own, or a loved one’s, alcohol and/or drug use. 

Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline

24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.

Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment

Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services. 

Adult and Youth Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Services

The Freedom Center provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth and adults.

Caminar Case Management and Treatment Programs

Caminar offers comprehensive case management, residential, and outpatient treatment programs for individuals and families who experience mental health and substance use disorders. 

Alcoholics Anonymous San Mateo County

International fellowship of men and women who have a drinking problem. Their stated purpose is to enable “members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.” 

Other Drugs 

Mental Health and Substance Use Services, San Mateo County Health

Free and low cost mental health and substance use services.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, Adolescent Counseling Services

Professional assessment, counseling, and outpatient treatment services specifically designed for youth struggling with substance abuse and/or addiction.

Drop-In Alcohol and Drug Use Group, Sutter Health PAMF

Drop-in group for people with questions about their own, or a loved one’s, alcohol and/or drug use. 

Star Vista Crisis, Alcohol and Drug Helpline

24-hour helpline for those seeking help with alcohol, drug, and LGBTQ+ issues in San Mateo County.

Caminar Individual and Family Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment

Caminar provides individual and family counseling, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services. 

Adult and Youth Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Services

The Freedom Center provides outpatient substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth and adults.

Caminar Case Management and Treatment Programs

Caminar offers comprehensive case management, residential, and outpatient treatment programs for individuals and families who experience mental health and substance use disorders.