Community & Youth Resources
Welcome to the Napa County Community & Youth Resource Directory! This is a “one stop shop” for our community to find local organizations providing mental health, wellness and prevention services for youth. Use this site to find out more information about these diverse organizations, including how to connect with their service providers.
CHILDREN
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
ADULTS & OLDER ADULTS
Mentis, Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services
Dedicated to the emotional health and wellbeing of all Napa County residents, Mentis provides bilingual, affordable mental health services to people of every age and income level.
NAMI
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
NAMI HelpLine
During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The resources on this page provide information to address many needs and concerns. Let’s stay connected, text, chat, call or email the NAMI HelpLine today. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org
Napa County 4-H
The Napa County 4-H program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. 4-H projects are focused around citizenship, healthy living, and STEM.
Napa County Emergency Services
The Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) provides information about emergency preparedness, response and recovery; maintains and updates county emergency plans as needed; and trains the community for disasters.
Napa County Library
Napa County Library offers many different resources to help teens gain access to information, materials, and experiences for educational or personal enjoyment. In addition to books, media, and other physical materials, dedicated staff is available to education on databases, find needed resources, offer fun activities, provide guidance to volunteers, and book recommendations upon request. Most important to the Teen Librarian is to help teens (and their parents) feel happy and safe using the library and the dedicated teen space.
Napa County Office of Education
The Napa County Office of Education serves students and families in Napa County through partnerships with our school districts, and innovative approaches to learning. We provide academic services and enrichment opportunities for students, teachers and the community. Our programs for teens include ACE Middle School After School program, Camille Creek Community School, Foster & Homeless Youth Education Services, Heron Lake Challenge ROPES Course, Safe Routes to School, Mariposa Girl Empowerment program and Tobacco/Vaping Use Prevention Education.
Napa Opioid Safety Coalition
Committed to improving opioid safety and treatment access in Napa County. NOSC is a collaboration of healthcare, law enforcement, education, and local non-profits to share prevention resources.
Napa Valley Unified School District
Work Based Learning (WBL) cultivates student self-discovery through work based experiences, internships, job shadowing, and mentorships. Students feel seen, valued and safe to discover their strengths, interests, and values in academics and work. WBL opportunities encourages students to find and do what they love now and in the future.
Napa Wildlife Rescue
Youth over 18 can join our regular volunteer program. Our Youth program is for those under 18. Due to federal law, those under 18 cannot care for native birds, but you can assist with care for younger squirrels and opossums, pigeons, and select birds. Other duties are food prep, laundry, dishes, cage cleaning, gardening, landscaping, and repair work. Those volunteers aged 12-15 need to come with a supervising adult who takes the same training and volunteers at the same time as you. Once you are 16, you can be dropped off.
KEDS – Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence Services
KEDS helps children and families in Napa County heal from their exposure to domestic violence and prevent future violence. KEDS is a program of NEWS Domestic Violence and Prevention Services.
NEWS About Sports
NEWS About Sports teaches Napa County youth athletes, coaches and sports teams that violence never equals strength. NEWS About Sports is a program of NEWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services.
YOUth Matter
YOUth Matter serves youth experiencing unhealthy relationships. Services are available at NVUSD school-based Wellness Centers. YOUth Matter is a NEWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services program.
NVUSD Wellness
The NVUSD Wellness Program is an initiative focused on the health, well-being and academic success of Napa's students and families at five middle and high school campuses.
Ole Health
At OLE Health, our focus is primary and preventative care — the kind of care you need to help you live life well. We are the “medical home” for thousands of individuals and families in Napa, Fairfield-Suisun, St. Helena, and Calistoga. At OLE Health, we treat everyone; whether you have private insurance, Medi-Cal, no insurance, or need help paying for your visit — all are welcome. We offer expert care for people of all ages, from kids to 100+. Our doctors, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and other providers work as a team to care for you. We provide referrals to specialists or other providers if you need a test, treatment, or procedure we do not offer.
Open Path
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need.
American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation
ACCPF provides educational outdoor activities for youth all ages in addition to low cost after school enrichment programs focused on arts & science. Scholarships are provided. In 2020, ACCPF launched free COVID response programs for youth: Park & Play, Curiosity Kids and Watershed Explorers.
Napa County Resource Conservation District
Napa RCD provides a variety of youth programs, from in-school programs and internships to extracurricular volunteer opportunities in the environment and conservation fields. Many opportunities are focused around oak restoration and waterway cleanups.
Cope Family Center
Cope is here to provide the support that young parents need to manage stressful situations and challenging life events so they can raise children who thrive.
Parent and Caregiver Cafes at Community Resources for Children
Our Parent and Caregiver Cafés at Community Resources for Children provide parents and caregivers caring for children ages 0-5 to build relationships with one another and share with one another through facilitated conversations.
Postpartum Support International
The mission of Postpartum Support International is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
Early Learning Programs at Community Resources for Children
Our Early Learning Programs at Community Resources for Children serve children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers. Our programs and services include the Active Minds School Readiness Program, the Toy Library and Early Learning Center, as well as developmental screenings.
Community Resources for Children
Our mission is to provide children with the best possible start by empowering the adults who impact their care and education. Whether a child is at home with a parent, in child care or preschool, or cared for by a friend or relative, CRC provides the adults who take care of children with the knowledge, tools, and resources so that children under their care thrive.
Share the Care Napa Valley
Share the Care Napa Valley supports the health, well-being and independence of older adults throughout Napa County. We offer 3 programs: Yvonne's Front Porch, Stop Falls and De-cluttering.
Substance Use Disorder Services- Treatment
Aldea Substance Use Disorder services is a program that offers substance use treatment services for Napa County youth in order to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on our youth, families, schools and communities.
Supportive Outreach & Access to Resources (SOAR)- Napa County
Through Supportive Outreach & Access to Resources (SOAR), Aldea helps people who are experiencing the symptoms of early psychosis to reduce and manage their symptoms so they may succeed in education, careers and relationships.
Teen Council (Youth Leadership Group)
Teen Council informs, designs and organizes Teens Connect events in schools and the community.
Teen Line
Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.
The Courage Center- Child Abuse Treatment Program
CHAT (Child Abuse Treatment Program) is designed to provide comprehensive psychotherapy services to children victimized by abuse and/or neglect. The program can extend psychotherapy services for family via referrals to our community partners.
The Hero Foundation
Our mission as The Hero Foundation is to do our part in saving the world in every way we can and to bring love, peace, and prosperity to everyone.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
Verity
Working in cooperation with the community, Verity strives to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Sexual assault is an unacceptable form of oppression, which is destructive to the lives of the survivors, their families, and their friends. Verity facilitates healing and promotes the prevention of violence by providing counseling, advocacy, intervention, and education in our community.