Stay Here Safe Systems for San Bernardino County
Free suicide prevention resources for students, parents, educators, and veterans across San Bernardino County. Help is here — and it's always free.
Learn to Save a Life with ACT Training
ACT stands for Ask, Convince, Take Action. Three simple steps that can help you recognize when someone is struggling and guide them toward help. This free, evidence-based training is available to anyone in San Bernardino County and equips you with the skills to have life-saving conversations.
Whether you're a student looking out for a friend, a parent concerned about your child, an educator supporting your school community, or a veteran helping a fellow service member — ACT training gives you the confidence to step in when it matters most.
Crisis Support: Anytime, Anywhere
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained counselors are ready to listen and help — no judgment, no cost.
Free Therapy: Because You Deserve Support
Receive Your Free Month of Therapy.
Stay Here has partnered with BetterHelp to offer free, professional therapy to San Bernardino County community members. No insurance needed. No waitlists. No cost to you.
Get matched with a licensed therapist and meet from anywhere — on your phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or just need someone to talk to, this resource is here for you.
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Your Reasons to Stay
Sometimes the weight of everything can make it hard to see what's ahead. The Reasons to Stay page is a space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the things that matter — big or small. From future goals to the people who need you, your dog who's waiting at the door, or the sunrise you haven't seen yet — there is always a reason to stay.
How to Use Your Lifeline Band
Your Lifeline Band is more than a bracelet — it's a direct connection to crisis resources, right from your wrist.
Hold your phone near the bracelet. Position the back of your smartphone against the logo on your Lifeline Band.
Tap to connect. Your phone will automatically detect the NFC chip embedded in the band — no app download required.
Access resources instantly. You'll be directed to crisis support, the Hopeline Live Chat, free therapy, and more — all in one place.
Become a Student Ambassador
Become a Student Ambassador
Want to make a real difference in your school & community?
The Stay Here Student Ambassador Program empowers students across San Bernardino County to lead the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention.
Your goal: Your school will be suicide free.
As a Student Ambassador, you'll:
Receive specialized training in peer support and crisis awareness
Help distribute Lifeline Bands and resources at your school
Lead mental health awareness events and campaigns on campus
Build leadership skills and earn community service hours
Join a county-wide network of students committed to saving lives
This isn't just a club — it's a movement. Student Ambassadors are the heart of Stay Here's mission, bringing hope and help directly to their peers when it matters most.
