Mental Health Help is available 24/7

FOR MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, PLEASE CALL
THE LA COUNTY 24/7 HELP LINE AT (800) 854-7771

Additional helplines and resources:
Please note the below resources are not directly operated by LACDMH

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  A 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. via phone call, text messaging, or online chat. (Please note that the previous phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 will remain operational.) 
• Crisis Text Line: Text “LA” to 741741
  Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message.
• 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.
• Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386
  The TrevorLifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
• Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500
  Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals regarding substance use disorders.
• 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.
• Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP)
  Operated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness by dispatching homeless outreach teams throughout Los Angeles County.
• L.A. Found: (833) 569-7651 or [email protected]
  L.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairments. Watch this video to learn more about L.A. Found.
• Family Urgent Response System (FURS)– call or text 1-833-939-FURS (3877) or visit CAL-FURS.ORG
  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.