national mental health resources
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988: Connects you with a crisis center closest to your location and the call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically, work to ensure you feel safe, and identify options about mental health services in your area.
Trevor Project Lifeline
800-788-7386: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth and allies in crisis or in need of a safe, empathetic, and judgement-free ear.
Substance Abuse Service Helpline
844-803-7500: Provides screening, resources, and service referrals regarding substance use disorders, operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
800-950-6264: NAMI Helpline volunteers answer questions, offer support, and provide practical next steps for mental health related issues. Available Monday - Friday, 10am - 10pm ET.
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Text “NAMI” to 741-741: Connect with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7 crisis support via text.
LA girlies
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
800-854-7771
Ext 1 - ACCESS Center: For mental health referrals, crisis, and general information -
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ext 2 - Emotional support: For callers experiencing increased challenges and stressors
due to Covid-19 - available 9am - 9pm PT, 7 days a week.
Ext 3 - Veteran and Military Family Members: For support and assistance connecting
to resources - available 9am - 9pm PT, 7 days a week.
Dial 211
A great resource to connect to various health, human and social services within Los
Angeles County.