If in Crisis
Emergency Contact Information
For life threatening emergencies, dial 911.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Helplines
Access Center 24/7 Helpline and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team
Call for help with a suicidal crisis or other mental health emergency — operated by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
- Phone Number: 1-800-854-7771
- TYY for Hearing Impaired: 562 651 2549
National Hopeline Network, Suicide & Crisis Hotline
A program of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center, Hopeline provides support with trained counselors through this national hotline to prevent suicide.
- Phone Number: 800-442-HOPE [800-442-4673]
- Website: https://nationaltoolkit.csw.fsu.edu/resource/national-hopeline-network-suicide-crisis-hotline-1-800-442-hope4673/
National NAMI Information Help Line
This is an information and referral service which can be reached by calling Monday through Friday, 10 am — 6 p.m. (EST). Business callers, including those seeking particular NAMI staff members, should call 1-703-524-7600.
- Phone Number: 1-800-950-NAMI [1-800-950-6264]
- Website: https://www.nami.org/help/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- Phone Number: 1-800-273-TALK [1-800-273-8255]
- Website: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Prevention Center
The center is available 24 hours/7 days, toll-free in Los Angeles County. Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health provides the resources for the center.
- Phone Number: 1-877-7CRISIS [1-877-727-4747]
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
- Phone Number: 1-800-4-U-TREVOR [1-866-488-7386]
- Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline and online chat, regardless of enrollment in VA care.
- Phone Number: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
- Website: https://www.dvnf.org/suicide-prevention/
Your Life Your Voice
A bully at school. That rough break up. Thinking about suicide. Life can give you challenges. We have some tips and tools to help you deal.
- Phone Number: 1-800-448-3000
- Website: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx
Alcohol Abuse Helplines
Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline
- Phone Number: 800-4AL-ANON [800-344-2666]
Alcohol Hotline
- Phone Number: 800-331-2900
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline
- Phone Number: 800-729-6686
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
Provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help.
- Phone Number: 800-821-4357
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline
- Phone Number: 1-800-ALCOHOL [1-800-252-6465]
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship for the family and friends of those individuals with drug, alcohol or related behavioral issues.
- Phone Number: 800-736-9805
- Website: https://www.familiesanonymous.org/
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline
- Phone Number: 1-800-622-2255
Substance Abuse Helplines
Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by and for addicts seeking recovery.
- Phone Number: 800-347-8998
- Website: https://ca.org/
National Help Line for Substance Abuse
- Phone Number: 800-262-2463
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and en Español) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Phone Number: 1-800-662-HELP [1-800-662-4357]
- Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Poison Control
Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning.
- Phone Number: 1-800-222-1222
- Website: https://www.poison.org/
Domestic Violence Helplines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
- Phone Number: 1-800-799-7233
- TYY for Hearing Impaired: 1-800-787-3224
- Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
National US Child Abuse Hotline
Helping victims of child abuse is more than just a desire, it is our lifetime commitment.
- Phone Number: 1-800-4-A-CHILD [1-800-422-4453]
- Website: https://www.childhelp.org/