Crisis Resources
If you are having thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or someone else, or you would like to report abuse, neglect or domestic violence, please use the following resources.
You can also call 911 or go to a local emergency room for mental health support for thoughts of wanting to hurt yourself or someone else.
Crisis/Suicide Hotlines
California Mental Health Line
The line is toll-free, and it will be staffed daily for most of the day.
The number is 1-855-845-7415. You can use it via telephone or instant messaging.
Mondays to Fridays: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sundays: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Crisis Support Text Line (USA)
Text 741741
Free 24/7 Support
PMRT: Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (Los Angeles County)
If there could be a need to go to hospital for thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else.
This team travels to you (your home, therapy office, school, etc) for a psychiatric evaluation.
800-854-7771
Suicide Hotline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Free Service
Trevor Lifeline
Crisis hotline for LGBTQIA+ individuals
866-488-7386
24/7 Support
Report Abuse
Adult Protective Services
Resources for at risk older and dependent adults, including older and dependent adult abuse and neglect reporting hotline.
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services
Reporting Hotline:1-833-401-0832
Department of Child and Family Services (Los Angeles County)
Support for children experiencing abuse and neglect. This is the resource to use to make a child abuse or neglect report.
Those not in LA County can call this hotline to get their local number.
Reporting Hotline: (800) 540-4000
Note: You can call these numbers even if out of California / Los Angeles County in order to get local APS/CPS hotline numbers within the United States.
Specialized Support
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health Line and Other Mental Health Resources
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
1-800-950-NAMI
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support for those experiencing domestic violence
Hotline:1-800-799-7233
Website includes chat feature and quick exit button feature.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA)
National Helpline and Other Resources
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
24/7 Support