THE ACCESS HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7:
YOU CAN ALSO TEXT “LA” TO 741741 ANYTIME
TO BE CONNECTED TO A CRISIS COUNSELOR
Get Help For Yourself
Here are some of the mental health and substance abuse services available to those living in LA County. If you don’t know where to start, call 800-854-7771 anytime. We can help.
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health offers help via the 24/7 ACCESS Hotline at 800-854-7771, or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with a counselor.
- Get information and referrals through 211 LA County’s online database, or call 2-1-1. If outside of LA County, dial (800) 339-6993 direct.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) offers free education programs and support via NAMI Westside LA or NAMI Urban LA, or call 800-950-6264 (M-F, 7a – 3p PT).
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) offers substance abuse help. Call 800-662-4357.
- The TEEN LINE helps teenagers by talking, chatting, texting, or emailing with other teens. Call 310-855-4673 or text “TEEN” to 839863.
- California Youth Crisis Line: Call 800-843-5200. Open 24/7 and bilingual.
- Visit the Los Angeles LGBT Center to find local services.
- The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678 to get crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. You can also chat online.
- Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line if you need to talk or are concerned about a loved one. Call 800-273-8255 (Press 1), text 838255, or chat with a counselor. 24/7/365. Free. Confidential.
- The Soldiers Project offers free, confidential mental health services for Post 9/11 Veterans, active duty service members, and their loved ones. Call 877-576-5343.
- The Wounded Warrior Project provides free services and programs to veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving, and their families.
If you or someone you know is in an emergency or immediate threat of suicide, call 911 immediately or call and visit:
- LA County Department of Mental Health: Call the 24/7 ACCESS Hotline at 800-854-7771, or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255. 24/7/365. Veterans press “1.” Confidential.
- California Youth Crisis Line: Call 800-843-5200. Open 24/7 and bilingual.
- The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678 to get crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. You can also chat online.
- Connect to Project HEAL for eating disorder support and treatment in LA County.
- Connect to Overeaters Anonymous for eating disorder help and group support.
- Connect to the National Eating Disorders Association for eating disorder support, resources, and treatment options. Call 800-931-2237, text “NEDA” to 741741 or chat with a trained volunteer.
- Connect to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) for support. Call the Helpline at 630-577-1330, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm CT, or find a support group.
- Connect to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for substance abuse help. Call 800-662-4357 to find treatment near you.
- If you are experiencing simultaneous mental health and substance abuse disorders, connect to recovery and support in LA through Dual Recovery Anonymous.
- Visit org for tips on overcoming addiction, including cravings and relapse.
- Call or visit Women for Sobriety for in-person meetings, an online community, phone support at 215-536-8026.
- SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) for recovery resources and group support.
- Connect to Narcotics Anonymous Los Angeles via Westside LA Narcotics Anonymous at 310-390-0279, Greater East LA Narcotics Anonymous, or Greater Los Angeles Area Narcotics Anonymous at 800-863-2962.
- Call Cocaine Anonymous Los Angeles for 24/7 help at 888-714-8341.
- Crystal Meth Anonymous Los Angeles. Call the Helpline at 877-CMA-NOW1 or 877-262-6691 to talk or find a meeting near you.
- Visit Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office of Los Angeles to find a meeting, or call 323-936-8729.
- Connect to Secular Alcoholics Anonymous International to find an online or in-person meeting, or call the Helpline at 323-693-1633.
- Connect to the Los Angeles Agnostic Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Marijuana Anonymous. Call 800-766-6779 to find a meeting near you.
- Marijuana Anonymous LA County North (District 6). Call 818-839-2286 to find a meeting near you.
- Marijuana Anonymous LA County South (District 7). Call 310-494-0189 or email to find a meeting near you.
- Connect with the Sexual Assault Hotline. Get support, information, advice, or a referral from a trained support specialist at 800-656-4673, or chat with a professional online.
- Love is respect can help with ending an abusive relationship. Call 866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522*, or chat online. Free. Confidential. 24/7/365.
- Connect with the National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth. Call 800-786-2929, chat with a professional, or email the Safeline.