Resources
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Orange County
* OC Links Behavioral Health Line
Phone: 855-625-4657
Provides information and referrals for behavioral health services in Orange County.
* Orange County Crisis Assessment Team (CAT)
Phone: 866-830-6011
Provides mobile response for mental health crises, including suicide, psychiatric emergencies, and individuals in need of hospitalization.
* NAMI Orange County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Phone: 714-991-6412
Offers support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families.
Website: NAMI Orange County
* The Priority Center – Children’s Mental Health
Phone: 888-955-6570
Provides programs focused on early intervention, support for at-risk children and families, and crisis stabilization for youth.
Website: The Priority Center
* Be Well Orange County
Phone: 949-749-2500
A community-wide initiative aimed at creating a coordinated mental health system in Orange County.
Website: Be Well OC
* The LGBTQ Center OC (Orange County)
Phone: 714-953-5428
Address: 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Email: info@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Website: The LGBTQ Center OC
Services:
Individual, couple, and family counseling
Youth services, including leadership programs and safe space activities
Transgender health and support services
HIV testing and prevention programs
Advocacy, education, and community engagement programs
Legal services for immigration and name/gender marker changes
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San Diego County
* Access and Crisis Line
Phone: 888-724-7240 (24/7)
Provides immediate support, crisis intervention, and mental health resources for individuals in San Diego County.
Website: Access and Crisis Line
* NAMI San Diego
Phone: 800-523-5933
Offers support groups, classes, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Website: NAMI San Diego
* The San Diego Mental Health Resource Center
Phone: 619-543-0412
Provides resources and referrals for mental health services in the San Diego area, including counseling and therapy referrals.
* San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH)
Phone: 619-692-8200
Offers 24/7 psychiatric crisis services and inpatient care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
*Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Phone: 858-836-8434
One of the largest behavioral health providers in San Diego, offering inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs for various mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
Website: Sharp Mesa Vista
* Rady Children's Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Phone: 858-576-1700
Specializes in providing mental health support for children and adolescents in crisis situations, including assessments, short-term therapy, and referrals to long-term care.
Website: Rady Children's Behavioral Health
* San Diego LGBT Community Center
Phone: 619-692-2077
Address: 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103
Email: info@thecentersd.org
Website: The Center San Diego
Location Details:
The San Diego LGBT Community Center is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, which is a hub for LGBTQ+ activities and resources in the area.
The Center provides a wide range of services for the LGBTQ+ community, including mental health services, HIV testing and prevention, transgender support, youth programs, and community advocacy.
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Los Angeles County
* Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
Phone: 800-854-7771 (24/7 Access Line)
Provides a range of mental health services including crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and referrals to other services for residents of Los Angeles County.
Website: LACDMH
* Los Angeles Warmline
Phone: 855-952-9276
A non-crisis support line available 7 days a week, offering free mental health support for individuals who need someone to talk to but are not in immediate crisis.
Website: Los Angeles Warmline
* Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Phone: 888-807-7250 (Crisis Line)
Offers comprehensive mental health and substance use services, including crisis counseling, therapy, and specialized programs for suicide prevention and trauma recovery.
Website: Didi Hirsch
* NAMI Los Angeles County
Phone: 213-386-3615
Offers support groups, educational programs, and advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families. They have multiple chapters throughout LA County.
Website: NAMI Los Angeles
* The Los Angeles LGBT Center – Mental Health Services
Phone: 323-993-7500
Offers therapy, psychiatric services, and group counseling specifically for the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Website: LA LGBT Center
* Alma Family Services
Phone: 323-881-3799
Provides bilingual mental health services for children, adults, and families, including individual therapy, crisis intervention, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Website: Alma Family Services
* Children’s Bureau of Southern California
Phone: 213-342-0141
Specializes in providing mental health support and counseling for children and families dealing with trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Website: Children’s Bureau
* Wellnest (formerly Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic)
Phone: 323-766-2345
Offers mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults, including individual therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and case management.
Website: Wellnest
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National Resources
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988 (24/7)
Provides free, confidential support for people in distress, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention.
Website: 988lifeline.org
* National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Phone: 800-950-6264 (NAMI Helpline)
Offers education, support, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness and their families.
Website: NAMI National
* Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
A national helpline providing information and referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community organizations for mental health and substance use disorders.
Website: SAMHSA
* Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 (24/7)
Offers free, confidential text support for individuals in crisis, with trained crisis counselors available around the clock.
Website: Crisis Text Line
* Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth)
Phone: 866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.
Website: The Trevor Project
* Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 988, then press 1
Provides 24/7 crisis support for veterans and their families.
Website: Veterans Crisis Line
* National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-7233
Provides confidential support and resources for individuals facing domestic violence.
Website: National Domestic Violence Hotline