Below we've listed some of the top resources nationwide and others that are in and around the city of Los Angeles. There are many resources available that can help with different needs.
Anyone in any location of the US can use these resources.
Text: HOME to 741741
Link: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Whether you need to vent, problem-solve, or need help during a difficult moment, this text line is made of real people who volunteer to provide short-term support.
Options: English, Spanish
Link: https://988lifeline.org/
Click on the link to choose to call, text, or chat. There is also specific support for individuals who are Deaf/HoH.
988 is similar to Crisis Text Line in real people providing short-term, in-the-moment support for a variety of circumstances.
For those who speak other languages, call 988 and you will be provided translation in more than 240 languages through voice call only.
Options: English, Spanish, Deaf/HoH
Call or text: (800) 985-5990
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers.
Options: English, Spanish (press 2), Deaf/HoH
Chat (computer): thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Call: (800) 788-7386
Text 'START' to 678-678
Spanish Line: https://www.thetrevorproject.mx/
The Trevor Project is devoted to supporting LGBTQ+ youth reduce harm and express themselves in a judgement-free space.
Options: English, Spanish
Call: (844) 804-7500
This is not a crisis hotline and intake appointments can take up to 10 days to be scheduled. Talk with a call agent who can conduct a brief screening and referral 24/7. Certain criteria can qualify for no-cost treatment.
Options: English; Translation services are available.
Call or text: (855) 427-2736
Link: https://nationalparentyouthhelpline.org/
For anyone struggling as a parent, caregiver, child, or youth; this helpline is accessible resource for those experiencing a personal challenge or need support.
Options: 240 languages available including American Sign Language (ASL)
Call: (800) 656.HOPE
Link: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/
Text: HOPE to 64673
This crisis hotline is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual violence with support and resources that promote healing and courage.
Options: English, Spanish
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY
Link: https://www.1800runaway.org/
Offers crisis support, safety planning, and referrals for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families.
Options: English, Spanish; interpretation services available
Below are local, affordable resources focused in or around the greater Los Angeles areas.
Call: 800 854 7771
This is LA County's Help Line for Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Note: This service provides referrals for low cost mental health resources.
For those who are hard of hearing-Call 711 to request for an interpreter to connect with 24/7 Help Line.
Options: English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Farsi, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Armenian, Press 13 for all other languages
Call: 818 677 2366
Location: California State University, Northridge
Link: https://www.csun.edu/counseling
University counseling center (UCS) is open to all enrolled students at CSUN who are in need of mental health support.
Options: English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Call: 818 677 2787
Location: California State University, Northridge
Link: https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/psychology/community/anxiety-mood-clinic
This clinic provides psychotherapeutic treatment to adults in the community who have specific forms of anxiety and depression.
Options: English
Link: https://www.sccc-la.org/
Locations: Mid-City & Watts
This is not a crisis line. SCCC is a non-profit counseling center that help clients ranging from couples, groups, individuals and families with mental health care for various needs in life.
Options: English, Spanish
Link: https://namiglac.org/
NAMI Help Line: https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/
Locations: San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Westside LA, Urban LA
NAMI Los Angeles is an organization that provides advocacy, support, and education surrounding mental illness and how it can affect our lives.
Options: English, Spanish
Call: (818) 527-1618
Link: https://horizoncmhc.com/
Location: Woodland Hills
Horizon CMHC takes a patient-centered approach in providing accessible mental health care to adults. These services include therapy, medication management, and personalized treatment plans.
Options: English
Call: (877) 360-6214
Link: Our Locations in California
Mental Health Services in southern California for adults and teens serving various conditions from disorders to stress. Psychiatrists and mental health practitioners work as a team through assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Options: English
Call: (323) 526-5819
Link: https://www.elawc.org/
Location: East LA
Crisis hotline: (800) 585-6231
A non-profit community based organization that provides mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services to survivors of violence.
Options: English, Spanish
Call: (323) 939-6355
Link: https://www.mmcpla.org/
Location: West LA
Miracle Mile Community Center focuses on providing low-cost counseling services that targets a broad range of problems such as trauma and self-doubt.
Options: English
Call: (818) 907-9980
Link: https://calfamcounseling.org/
Location: San Fernando Valley
A counseling center that offers affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, children, and families while serving as a training cite for highly qualified pre-licensed therapists.
Options: English, Spanish
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