Information & Referral

• Find mental health services through the LA County Department of Mental Health via the 24/7 Help Line. 800-854-7771, or text “LA” to 741741
• Get information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County through 211 LA. Call 2-1-1 directly from your phone. If outside of LA County, dial (800) 339-6993 direct. Search for services via 211 LA.
• Connect someone to a crisis counselor 24/7 through the Suicide Prevention Hotline. 800-273-8255. Text “LA” to 741741.
• Get crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for (LGBTQ+) young people at The Trevor Project. 1-866-488-7386. Text “START” to 678678.
• Get support, information, advice, or a referral, from trained support specialists at the Sexual Assault Hotline. 800-656-HOPE (4673).
• Connect with the national crisis hotline and online service for runaway and homeless youth at the National Runaway Safeline. 1-800-786-2929. Email.
• Do Good LA’s The Soldiers Project provides free, confidential and unlimited mental health services for Post 9/11 Veterans, active duty service members and their loved ones. (877) 576-5343.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) offers free education programs, support, and guidance for those with mental illnesses.
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• Find eating disorder support and treatment in LA through Project HEAL. Email for information.
• Find eating disorder support, resources, and treatment options through the National Eating Disorders Association.

Tools for You

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers tools and tips to recognize the signs and how to help loved ones.
• Know the Signs provides tools and tips to recognize the signs of mental illness and how to help loved ones.
• Seize the Awkward gives tools and tips to help teens support their friends who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
• Learn the warning signs of suicide for LGBTQ+ young people through The Trevor Project.
• Bring Change to Mind aims to end stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
  • Read stories and see videos directly from those who are living with mental illness or supporting others .
  • Learn how to talk about mental health with someone who may need help.
• Active Minds provides a variety of resources to help change the conversation about mental health.
  • Understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues.
  • Get help having a difficult conversation about mental health via the V-A-R (Validate – Appreciate – Refer) method.
• Get tips and tools to recognize the signs of an eating disorder and help a loved one:
  • Overeaters Anonymous
  • The National Eating Disorders Association
  • The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services offers suicide prevention resources.