Resources & Referrals
CRISIS HOTLINES and MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Please call 911 if you are in danger or experiencing a life threatening emergency.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 Hours)
If You Are In Crisis Please Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles – 24 Hours)
877-727-4747
Suicide Prevention Crisis Center (Los Angeles – 24 Hours)
310-391-1253
The Trevor Project (National 24 Hour Suicide Hotline for Gay/Lesbian or Questioning Teens)
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
CHILDREN
Children in immediate danger or risk
800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678)
Child Abuse Hotline (LA. County Dept of Children’s Service)
800-540-4000
National Child Abuse Hotline (24 Hour Crisis and Support)
800-25ABUSE (800-252-2873)
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (To Report Child Abuse)
800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
CHILDREN and TEENS
CyberTipline for reporting the exploitation of children.
800-843-5678
Kid Help
Children and adolescents in crisis will receive immediate help.
Referrals to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment,substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption/foster care, etc.
800-543-7283
TEENS
Teen Line Online (24 Hour Hotline for Teenagers in Crisis)
310- 855-HOPE (310-855-4673)
800-TLC-TEEN (800-852-8336 toll-free in California only)
Covenant House Nineline
Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.
800-999-9999.
The Trevor Project (National 24 Hour Suicide Hotline for Gay/Lesbian or Questioning Teens)
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Runaway Switchboard (National)
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child.
Has access to AT&T-Language Line.
800-621-4000
Youth Crisis Hotline Crisis hotline and information & referral for runaways or youth in crisis
800-HIT-HOME or 800-448-4663
California Youth Crisis Line
800-843-5200
LGBTQ SUPPORT
The Trevor Project (National 24 Hour Suicide Hotline for Gay/Lesbian or Questioning Teens)
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
323-993-7400
GLBT National Help Center Support & Information
(Serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community)
Separate Hotlines for Adults and Youth.
Adults: 888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)
Youth up to age 25: 800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743)
ASSAULT – SEXUAL ASSAULT – RAPE
Assaults Against Women Hotline (Los Angeles – 24 Hours)
310-392-8381
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN)
Support for Victims of Rape Abuse & Incest (24 Hours)
800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
Rape Treatment Center (Los Angeles – 24 Hours)
310-319-4000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – SHELTER REFERRALS
(Referrals for shelters and counseling in your area)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 Hour Crisis and Support)
800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) or 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Assaults Against Women Hotline (Los Angeles – 24 Hours)
310-392-8381
Women and Children Crisis Shelter (24 Hours)
562-945-3939
Friends of Battered Women and Their Children
800-603-HELP (800-603-4357)
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
NAMI Helpline – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264)
National Mental Health Association
800-969-6642 (M-F, 6am-2pm PST)
Provides free information on specific disorders, referral directory to mental health providers, national directory of local mental health associations
National Institute of Mental Health Information Line (NIMH)
Provides information and literature on mental illness by disorder-for professionals and general public.
800-647-2642
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
800-845-7771
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline
800-821-4357
Provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Information and Los Angeles Meeting Directory)
800-923-8722 (24 Hours)
323-936-4343 (central office M-F 8am-7:30pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4:30pm)
Marijuana Anonymous (Information and Los Angeles Meeting Directory)
800-923-8722
Narcotics Anonymous (Information and Los Angeles Meeting Directory)
323-933-5395 (24 Hours)
Cocaine National Hotline: 800-COCAINE (800-262-2463)
Cocaine Anonymous: 310-216-4444
National Referral Line: 800-347-8998
Al-Anon of Los Angeles (Information and Meeting Directory)
818-760-7122
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters Information Line: 800-344-2666
National Referral Line 888-4AL-ANON (888-4-25-2666)
Adult Children of Alcoholics (AcoA)
(310) 534-1815
AlaTeen (212) 870-3400
National Referral Line: 888-4AL-ANON (888-4-25-2666)
Overeaters Anonymous (Information and Los Angeles Meeting Directory)
323-653-7652 (Information) or 323-653-7499 (Los Angeles Meeting Hotline)
SENIORS
Elder Abuse Hotline
800-252-8966
Legal Resources and Considerations for Seniors
Keeping Seniors Safe While Remodeling
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Tips for Seniors to Declutter and Organize their Home
PARENTING SUPPORT
The Warm Line (support to answer your questions about caring for your child from birth to age six)
310-423-3500 (24 Hour Support)
SELF INJURY
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
800-DONT-CUT or 800-366-8288
LOW COST PSYCHOTHERAPY
(Find a psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, therapist, counselor)
(Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley)
Southern California Counseling Center (Los Angeles)
www.sccc-la.org
323-937-1344
The Maple Counseling Center (Beverly Hills)
www.tmcc.org
310-271-9999
Friends of the Family (Van Nuys)
www.fofca.org
818-988-4430
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center (Valley – various locations)
www.sfvcmhc.org
818-901-4830
DISABILITIES and
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT
Legal Resources for Special Needs
Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Teacher Resources for Special Needs
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
Disability and Credit Scores
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
Financial Planning for Special Needs
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