- LA County DMH Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. Free, 24/7 crisis support.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE). Spanish: 800-787-3224. Highly trained advocates available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence. Resources and support available.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE. Trained specialists offer support, information, advice, referrals.
- National Suicide Prevention Life Line: (800) 273-8255 (TALK), Spanish: 888-628-9454. National network of local crisis centers available 24/7, that provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD, 24/7 Crisis intervention, information, referrals
- 211LA County/LA County Health and Human Services: Call 211. This is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County. Phone line staffed with trained community resource advisors, 24/7.
- One Degree: Online portal and app that helps you find local services and nonprofits, available at www.1degree.org
- National Parent Helpline: 1-855-2736, M-F, 10am-7pm. Emotional support and advocacy for parents.
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text: TalkWithUS 66746 24/7 for people experiencing emotional distress related to a natural or man-made disaster.
- Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-800-788-7386. Support to LGBTQ youth and allies in crisis or in need of a safe, judgement-free place to talk.
- LA Mental Health Care Line: 213-241-3840: for links to mental health resources or just to talk to someone.
- Parent/Youth Helpline: call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736: for support and referrals during COVID. Available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm, English and Spanish.
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