California Coalition for Youth

Leaders in Advocacy
Government action and inaction impacts heavily on the ability of youth and their families to live in supportive environments. In response, CCY seeks to create and affect public policy and administrative programs by meeting regularly with policymakers so that youth and their families can develop and live in environments that ensure their empowerment and the achievement of their potential.

California Youth Crisis Line
Obstacles exist in the pursuit of an environment conductive to successful family life and navigating available resources can be difficult. In response, CCY operates the California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200 to provide youth and their families a 24-hour confidential resource that empowers youth seeking solutions, provides referrals to more than 5,500 programs statewide, or simply offers someone to talk to.

Education and Outreach
Today's youth are bombarded with a myriad of issues and often lack an adequate support system to navigate through life's choices. In response, CCY develops education tools in a variety of formats to inform and empower youth as well as individuals who impact the lives of youth.