Two free apps have been launched in California to support the mental health of families with children aged 0 to 25.

This app offers personalized support for California families. Parents and Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more.

Everything BrightLife Kids offers is fully paid for by the State of California. If you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12, you’re qualified.

Infants/toddlers Age 0-4
Coaching for new(ish) parents/caregivers
Learn about developmental milestones, manage separation anxiety, build patience, get kids to try new things, discover strategies for better sleep, and so much more.

Kids Aged 5-8
Coaching for kids and their parents/caregivers
Work on how to express big feelings like sadness, worry, and anger in healthy ways, encourage age-appropriate learning, balance alone time with social time, and so much more.

Tweens Aged 9-12
Coaching for preteens and their parents/caregivers
Learn to set boundaries on social media, manage peer pressure, nurture your tween’s growing sense of independence, build self-esteem, confidence, and inclusivity, and so much more.

• Personalized, 1:1 video sessions with diverse coaches
  Many are bilingual in English/Spanish and have experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
  

• Secure chat with your coach and on-demand resources
  To get help with day-to-day challenges and questions that come up between sessions

• Expert guidance
  To help you understand your child’s needs and navigate community resources for therapy, psychiatry, or medication management

• Peace of mind
  Knowing your concerns are heard, your child has support, and your family’s information is always kept private and secure

This app offers free, confidential mental health support for 13- to 25-year-olds in California including 1:1 coaching and interactive tools. They want to create a space to de-stress, bounce back, and reset.

The app is completely free and confidential for California teens and young adults.

Connect with a trained Soluna coach whenever you need someone in your corner. Whether you’re looking to talk right now or want to schedule ahead, their coaches are there for you. Get judgment-free support on your terms — absolutely free, no insurance needed.

• No cost
  Thanks to the California Department of Health Care Services, Soluna is free to users.

• No pressure
  No subscription necessary. Just confidential support when you need it.

• No worries
  The Soluna experience is confidential, and your data is private and secure.