Counseling & Mental Health Resources
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.
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
BrightLife Kids
Free virtual coaching, parent support, and behavioral health resources for young children and caregivers
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
Additional Resources
USC Telehealth Services (866) 740-6502
Dial 211 for Essential Community Services
Employee Assistance Services for Education (EASE) (800) 882-1341
Department of Mental Health 24/7 Helpline: 800-854-7771
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
NAMI Family Support Groups: namiglac.org/events/
Didi Hirsch Crisis Support: crisiscare.org
A no-cost app that offers virtual emotional support, coaching, crisis resources, and connections to community services.