Salud mental y bienestar
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 información pública@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.
Bulletins for Self-Advocates & Families
Check-ups
Healthy Diet
Sleep and Mental Health
Physical Activity and Exercise
Bulletins for Vendors & Direct Service Providers
Check-ups
Healthy Diet
Sleep and Mental Health
Physical Activity and Exercise
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
Santa Clarita
Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley Community Clinic: Behavioral Health
Antelope Valley Family YMCA – Mental Health Services
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Valley Oasis – Crisis and Outreach Center
Antelope Valley Partners for Health – Behavioral Health Services
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.