Emergency and Crisis Hotlines

• LA County Mental Health Hotline: (800) 854-7771
• LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (Also has online chat)
• Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 (Text and call available)
• Trevor Project Lifeline (For LGBTQ+ Youth): (800) 788-7386, text “START” to 678-678, or chat online
• Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741 for a trained crisis counselor
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 8388255

Local Resources by County

Los Angeles County

• 211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 for health and social services.
• LA County iPrevail: Free mental health coaching and resources.
• Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP): COVID-19 resources for unhoused individuals.
• L.A. Found: (833) 569-7651 for locating individuals with cognitive impairments (Email).
• LAUSD Mental Health Resources: Tele-health info, counseling, and referrals.

Orange County

• Orange County Health Care Agency: Mental health resources.

Riverside County

• Riverside County Mental Health: COVID-19 Resources.

San Bernardino County

• San Bernardino Behavioral Health: Mental health resources.

Ventura County

• Ventura County Behavioral Health: COVID-19 mental health resources.

Specific Communities and Needs

LGBTQ+ Support

• LGBT Center Los Angeles: Mental health services for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• The Trevor Project: (800) 788-7386, text “START” to 678-678, or chat online.

African American and Black Communities

• The California Black Women’s Health Project: Mental health resources for Black women.
• The African American Family Wellness Center: Mental health services for African American families (Website).
• Brotherhood Crusade: Mental health and wellness support for underserved communities (Website).
• The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM): Training and peer support for Black communities.

Latino Communities

• California Latino Behavioral Health Association (CLBHA): Advocacy and support for Latino mental health.
• Latino Health Access (LHA): Peer counseling and wellness workshops.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities

• Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC): Mental health services for AAPI communities.
• Coalition of Asian American Pacific Islanders in Psychology (CAAPI): Mental health support and advocacy.

Indigenous Communities

• Native American Health Center: Mental health services for Native American individuals and families.

Children and Families

• National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453 (Website).
• How to Support Your Child: Mental health tips for children.
• LAUSD School Mental Health: Tele-health, wellness, and crisis counseling.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522 (Website).
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or Online Chat.

Older Adults and Veterans

• The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 for resources for older adults (Website).
• Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 8388255 (Website).

Substance Abuse

• LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500.
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for substance use disorder and mental health services.

General Mental Health Resources

• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Culturally competent care in Southern California.
• Southern California Counseling Center (SCCC): Affordable mental health services for underserved communities.
• Community Health Councils (CHC): Mental health advocacy and wellness programs.
• Holman Community Development Corporation (Holman CDC): Culturally relevant mental health services.