MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCE GUIDE
Your guide to mental health and substance abuse resources in the Los Angeles area. Click here to check your SPA (Service Planning Area).
MENTAL HEALTH
If you are in need of urgent care and this is an emergency, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at (800) 273-8255, The Trevor Project lifeline (866) 488-7386 or 911. If you are unable to make a call, the Crisis textline is available, text HOME to 741741.
The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. Call 1 (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor.
Due to the rapidly changing nature of availability of resources from COVID-19 social distancing orders, please contact these resources to confirm availability. Please continue to engage in health-behaviors such as frequent and proper hand washing, avoiding touching your face, and using face wear based on the recommendations of your local government. For more information, please visit the CDC website to see the most recent updates.
LA GENDER CENTER
Limited tele-therapy sessions available. Fill out their contact us form on their website to be connected to a therapist. Please allow up to 24 hours for a reply.
CG YUNG INSTITUTE
Teletherapy services available. Call (310) 556 – 1193 ext. 225 for more information.
For more information and educational content, please visit their website.
UCLA EMPWR
Teletherapy services available for individual, group, and family therapy. Medication integration services also available. Most insurance accepted with scholarships available.
For more information please visit their website.
LA LGBT CENTER
Mental health, pharmacy & clinic, STI/HIV testing based on emergency need.
(323) 993-7400
For more information about them and their locations, please visit their website.
UCLA RISE CENTER
Holistic healing drop ins, alternative healing, education, meditation, yoga, art, jobs, advocacy, peer support coaching programs, peer support groups, and more for UCLA undergrad and grad students, and staff.
For more information and educational content, please visit their website.
USC SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
12 Free tele therapy sessions for individuals ages 12+ in California. Must provide a form of identification such as a passport, CA ID, or school issued ID, and have access to a device and email account. Current waitlist time may range from 3-6 weeks.
1150 S. Olive Street Ste. 1427
Los Angeles CA
(866) 740 – 6502
For more information, please visit their website.
APAIT
Mental health teletherapy sessions, STI/HIV testing, and case management.
3055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #300 (3rd floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 375-3830
For more information please visit their website.
COLORS LGBTQ YOUTH COUNSELING CENTER
400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 953-5130
For more information, please visit their website.
UCLA MINDFUL AWARENESS RESEARCH CENTER (MARC)
Free drop-in meditation, meditation classes, support groups, free mindfulness apps, guided meditations and more.
For more information and a listing of their current offerings, please visit their website.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CLARE FOUNDATION
Outpatient sessions still available depending on client needs.1002 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405(866) 452 – 5273
For more information please visit their website.
TARZANA TREATMENT CENTERS
All services available and operating. Please call (888) 777-8565 or visit their website for locations and more information.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Outpatient care available both in-office and through teletherapy services through the phone.
To see their multiple locations and more information on other services, please visit their website.