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Mental Health & Wellness

Welcome to our Mental Health and Wellness page. We are hoping to expand this page with free and low-cost community resources for health and wellness. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to learn more about providing resources – email publicinfo@nlacrc.org. Thank you.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Wellness and Safety Bulletins

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is pleased to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletins posted on the DDS Wellness Toolkit. The Wellness and Safety bulletins provide relevant health and wellness information as part of DDS’ ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the health and safety of the individuals that we serve. These bulletins cover topics related to wellness and healthy living habits, including diet, exercise, sleep habits, and preventative health visits. You will also notice these bulletins have a new appearance – one that we hope will be more engaging to individuals and service providers.

Mental Health Resources

For mental health resources and support, please call our 24/7 help line at (800) 854-7771.

The LACDMH Help Line serves as the primary entry point for mental health services with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.

Services provided by our Help Line staff include:

  • 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)
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Launched on July 16, 2022)
    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 (send a text to 988), or online chat. (Please note that the previous phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 will remain operational after July 16, 2022)
  • 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.

Mental Health Resources per Location

San Fernando Valley

The Child and Family Guidance Center has developed publications to help you with locating social services within your community. All listing are for free or low cost services and are located in the San Fernando Valley.

This center offers a variety of mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and support groups. They also offer a crisis hotline that is available 24/7.

This clinic offers primary healthcare services, as well as behavioral health services such as therapy and counseling. They accept most insurance plans, and also offer sliding scale fees for those without insurance.

This center offers a range of services for the LGBT community, including mental health services such as counseling and therapy. They also offer support groups and youth services.

This hospital offers mental health services, including outpatient therapy and counseling, as well as inpatient care for those in crisis.

This agency offers mental health services for individuals, couples, and families. They also offer support groups for those dealing with issues such as anxiety and depression.

Santa Clarita

This is a non-profit organization that provides mental health services to children, adults, and families. They offer therapy, counseling, and other services for a range of mental health concerns. They have multiple locations in Santa Clarita, including:

This government agency provides a range of mental health services to residents of Los Angeles County. They have multiple locations in Santa Clarita, including:

This is a free service available to College of the Canyons students. They offer mental health counseling and other resources to help students cope with stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

This is a local chapter of the national organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness. They offer support groups and educational programs to help people better understand mental health issues.

This is a non-profit organization that provides treatment for teens and young adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. They offer individual therapy, group therapy, and other services to help young people get the support they need.

It’s important to note that some of these resources may have specific eligibility criteria or may require an appointment. Please refer to their respective websites or call them directly for more information.

Please note that some of these resources may have changed their policies or availability. It is recommended to contact them directly to confirm their current offerings.

NAMI Family Support Group Program

NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential, and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family member can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.

NAMI Urban Los Angeles, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offers its NAMI Family Support Group Program on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM PST via Zoom. You can register by visiting namiurbanla.org/family-support-group.