NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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If you or a loved one is experiencing or affected by a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis,

CALL OR TEXT ‘988’ (or chat online on 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s website) for free, confidential, and immediate help.

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LOS ANGELES AREA RESOURCES

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

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The LACDMH Help Line serves as the primary entry point for mental health services with our department; services provided by our Help Line staff include:

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• Access Line for Service Referrals, Crisis Assessments and Field Deployments – available 24/7 (option 1 when calling the Help Line)

  • Mental health screening and assessment

  • Referral to a service provider

  • Crisis counseling

  • Mobilizing field response teams

  • Linkages to other services and resources

• Emotional Support Warm Line with Trained Active Listeners – available 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily (option 2 when calling the Help Line)

• Veteran Line for Mental Health Support and Connection to Veteran Programs – available 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (option 3 when calling the Help Line)​

Those with hearing or speech disabilities may use their preferred relay service or call 711 to connect with our Help Line. With 711, please ask the operator – who will serve as the interpreter between the caller and our staff – to call our Help Line at (800) 854-7771.

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OC RESOURCES

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES

California 211 – 2-1-1 is a free referral and information helpline that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To contact 2-1-1 in any state, including California, simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone.