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Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you care about is struggling with emotional distress, mental health challenges, or a crisis, please know that immediate help is available. You are not alone, and confidential support is only a phone call or text away.
Immediate Help for Mental Health Crises in Los Angeles County
| Resource | Contact Information | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Call 988 | Free, confidential support available 24/7. |
| Crisis Text Line | Text LA to 741741 | Connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message. |
| Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health Helpline | 800-854-7771 | 24/7 support, referrals, and mental health resources. |
| Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990 Text TalkWithUs to 66746 |
Emotional support for disasters or trauma. |
Additional Resources:
| Organization | Contact | Services |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) LA County | 818-907-7222 nami-la.org |
Support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families. |
| Mental Health America | mhanational.org | Information and resources about mental health conditions. |
| The Trevor Project | 1-866-488-7386 thetrevorproject.org |
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. |
| Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health | dmh.lacounty.gov | Mental health programs, clinics, and county resources. |
| 211 LA County | Dial 211 211la.org |
24-hour referral service connecting residents to social services. |
| Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) | lahomeless.org | Connects individuals experiencing homelessness with outreach teams. |
| L.A. Found | 833-569-7651 ad.lacounty.gov/lafound |
Supports families of individuals with cognitive impairments who wander or go missing. |
| Family Urgent Response System (FURS) | 1-833-939-FURS (3877) cal-furs.org |
Immediate support for children, youth, and caregivers in crisis. |
If You’re Unsure Where to Turn
If you are unsure where to start, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Helpline at 800-854-7771. Trained professionals are available 24 hours a day to listen, guide, and connect you to the right services.
Remember
You are not alone. Help is always available, and reaching out is the first step toward healing and hope.