Counseling & Mental Health Resources
Resources
If your student is experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, schizophrenic episodes, or other mental health challenges, please reach out to your school counselor or social worker—we are here to help, because mental health matters.
Support is also available through community and partner resources (see below).
For assistance with Suicide Prevention, please immediately contact the Nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
For assistance with substance abuse, child crises, or other mental health concerns, visit the Department of Mental Health website at dmh.lacounty.gov or call (800) 854-7771.
The below resources are also available to assist adults with mental health needs.
Our Partners
Hazel Health
Free Online Therapy for Students
Free virtual coaching, parent support, and behavioral health resources for young children and caregivers. No insurance, referral, or immigration status required.
A no-cost app that offers virtual emotional support, coaching, crisis resources, and connections to community services.
Masada Homes
108 West Victoria Street
Gardena, CA 90248
Children's Bureau
460 E. Carson Plaza Drive, Suite 102
Carson, CA 90746
Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS)
8616 La Tijera Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Pacific Asian Counseling Services Flyer (PDF)
Occupational Therapy Training Program (OTTP)
19401 South Vermont Ave., Suite A-200, Torrance, CA 90502
Department of Mental Health
FOR 24/7 HELP, PLEASE CALL OUR HELP LINE AT (800) 854-7771*
Services provided by the 24/7 Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services include:
- Access Line (option 1) for service referrals, crisis assessments, and field deployments. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Mental health screening and assessment
- Referral to a service provider
- Crisis counseling
- Mobilizing field response teams
- Linkages to other services and resources
Substance Abuse Service Hotline (option 2) for substance use disorder services from the Department of Public Health. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Veteran Line (option 3) for support and assistance connecting to Veteran Programs. Available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
*Those with hearing or speech disabilities may use their preferred relay service or call 711 to connect with our Help Line.
Website: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/
Additional Services
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
988 is national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 throughout the U.S.
Crisis Text Line: Text LA to 741741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message.
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): (800) 950-6264 | Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. PT
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to
building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to
building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI Family Support Groups: namiglac.org/events/
Didi Hirsch Crisis Support: https://didihirsch.org/suicide-prevention
USC Telehealth Services (866) 740-6502
211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County
211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs.
Employee Assistance Services for Education (EASE) (800) 882-1341
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Hotline (800) 985- 5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 (TTY 800-846-8517)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 and (800) 787-3224
Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386
The Trevor Lifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Immigrants Rising Wellness Support Groups:
immigrantsrising.org/supportgroups
immigrantsrising.org/supportgroups
Family Urgent Response System (FURS) – call or text (833) 939-FURS (3877)
FURS is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to receive phone, text, chat and/or in-person support when needed for any issues, big or small. Visit CAL-FURS.org for more information.
FURS is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to receive phone, text, chat and/or in-person support when needed for any issues, big or small. Visit CAL-FURS.org for more information.
L.A. Found: (833) 569-7651 or LAFound@wdacs.lacounty.gov
L.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairing conditions.
L.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairing conditions.
Practicing Healthy Habits
The following is a list of helpful tips:
- Connect with loved ones: Call, text, or video chat
- Set a limit on media consumption and stay informed with credible sources
- Take care of your body. Get proper sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly
- Make time to relax. Deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga can greatly help
- Try a new hobby or finish projects that you've put off
- Do not use drugs or alcohol to numb anxieties
- Stay focused on your personal strengths and maintain your purpose
- Join and participate in virtual communities based on your interests and hobbies
Instead of turning to substance abuse, self-medication, violence, self-harm, isolation, or catastrophizing, consider healthier coping strategies such as meditation, mindfulness, yoga, breathing exercises, grounding skills, journaling, acceptance, seeking therapy, and letting a trusted adult know.