Community Resources – Finding a Path Forward Project

Immediate/Urgent Care

San Fernando Valley

Olive View Urgent Community Care Services: Walk-in voluntary care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Olive View Urgent Care is located in Sylmar and is open Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm, and Saturdays from 9am-5:30pm. Contact 818-485-0888 for more information. Note: In-patient emergency psychiatric services can also be accessed 24/7. Contact the hospital operator at 747-210-3000 for more information.

LA County

For 24/7 help, you can contact the LA County Department of Mental Health Helpline at (800) 854-7771. Helpline staff can direct you to a variety of services (including service referrals and crisis assessments). You can also visit the DMH website for more detailed information about local resources.

(Eastside) Exodus Urgent Care Center- UCC Eastside: Walk-in voluntary care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. This Exodus Urgent Care Center is located Downtown and is open 24/7. Contact 323-276-6400 for more information.

(Westside) Exodus Urgent Care Center-UCC Westside: Walk-in voluntary care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. This Exodus Urgent Care Center is located in West Los Angeles and is open 24/7. Contact 310-253-9494 for more information.

MLK Urgent Care Center by Exodus: Walk-in voluntary care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. This Exodus Urgent Care Center is located in South Los Angeles and is open 24/7. Contact 562-295-4617 for more information or 1-800-829-3923 for Intake services.

La Casa Mental Health Urgent Care Center: Walk-in voluntary care for those experiencing a mental health crisis. This Urgent Care Center is located in Long Beach and is open 24/7. Contact 562-790-1860 for more information.

San Bernardino County

For more information about Urgent Care facilities in San Bernardino County, visit the DBH website.

Community Crisis Response Teams: A community-based mobile crisis response team for children and adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Teams are available in English and Spanish from 7 am to 10pm daily. Call 909-421-9233 or text 909-420-0560 for assistance.

Crisis Walk-in Centers: Urgent mental health centers for individuals of all ages. Services are voluntary and centers are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Locations include: Victorville (760-245-8837) and Yucca Valley (760-365-2233).

Crisis Stabilization Units: Urgent mental health centers for individuals of all ages. Services are voluntary and facilities are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Center locations include: Merrill Center in Fontana (951-643-2340) and Windsor Center in San Bernardino (909-361-6470).

Outpatient Services and Medication Management

San Fernando Valley

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center: This is one of the largest mental health centers of its kind in LA County. It offers 45 programs, ranging from out-patient counseling, case management, pre-vocational training, medication management, and more. For more information, call 818-901-4830.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center: This hospital provides counseling, outpatient groups, inpatient services and partial hospitalization mental health services for individuals aged 13 and older in Los Angeles County. Age restrictions apply; there are no geographic restrictions. Call to make an appointment at (818) 885-5334.

San Fernando Valley Counseling Center: A non-profit organization that provides low-cost mental health services including: parenting classes, substance abuse support groups, women’s groups, and anxiety support groups. Fees are income based and determined at an intake appointment. Call to set up an intake appointment at (818) 341-1111.

Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc.: This center offers a full range of outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder services while working with government and community agencies to meet practical needs such as housing, employment, and transportation. For more information, call 818-896-1161 (Ext. 0).

Bridges: TruStart – San Fernando Valley: TruStart Mental Health Services includes therapy, medication management, support, crisis intervention, case management, and peer support. Each client receives assessment and treatment plan development. For more information, contact (818) 657-0411.

El Centro de Amistad – The Friendship Center: El Centro de Amistad offers a comprehensive range of multilingual services, including individual, family and group therapy, case management, medication support and employment placement. For more information, call 818-898-0223.

The Valley – Prevention and Treatment Center: This center provides multilingual counseling and therapy to families, individuals, children, teen and couples. They are also registered with the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide alcohol and drug counseling. For more information, call (818) 365-7774.

LA County

For a complete list of outpatient mental health centers in LA County, visit the DMH website.

Aftercare Research Program at the UCLA Semel Institute: The Aftercare Research Program is an outpatient research clinic through UCLA that provides assessment and treatment and conducts research with people who have recently experienced psychotic symptoms. Their programs also provide medication management, case management, psychotherapy, and cognitive training. For more information, contact the main office at: 310-206-3142.

Alcott Center for Mental Health: The Alcott Center offers comprehensive outpatient mental health services to underserved adults ages 18+ who receive Medi-Cal or have no health benefits. For more information, contact 310-785-2121.

Downtown Mental Health Center: This center provides mental health services, employment services and welfare-to-work support services in Downtown LA. For more information, contact 213-430-6700.

Edelman Westside Mental Health Center: This center provides mental health services to adults ages 18+. They can help those experiencing homelessness, who may be low-income, or who may not have the ability to pay. For more information, contact 310-966-6500 Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.

West Central Mental Health Center: This center provides mental health services and welfare-to-work support services for adults who live in the LA area. for more information, contact 323-298-3680, Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center: This clinic provides mental health services and welfare-to-work support services for adults in Southeast LA County. For more information, contact 562-402-0688, Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.

San Bernardino Valley

For a complete list of outpatient mental health centers in San Bernardino Valley, visit the DBH website.

Phoenix Community Counseling Center: This center provides outpatient and telehealth mental health services to individuals of all ages. For more information, contact 909-387-7200 Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm.

South Coast Community Services: South Coast Community services provides mental health services to individuals of all age ranges and families. Sites are located in Orange County or San Bernardino County. Contact 877-527-7227 Monday – Thursday from 7:30am-6:30pm, and Fridays from 7:30am – 5pm.

Victor Valley Behavioral Health Center: This center provides outpatient mental health services to individuals of all ages. For more information, contact 760-995-8300, Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Valley Star Yucca Adult FSP: Valley Star’s Full Service Partnership (FSP) is for adults ages 18-59 who are seeking individualized mental health services and support accessing community resources. For more information, contact 760-853-4755, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5pm.

Helplines

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Hotlines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: This lifeline will connect you with a crisis center closest to your location. To connect with a trained crisis worker, call, text, or chat 988. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will also remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Currently the text line is not available in Spanish, so Spanish speakers should call 988 to reach a crisis counselor who can speak with them.

Trevor Project Lifeline: The TrevorLifeline provides 24/7 information and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youth. Call (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678.

Boys Town National Hotline: Counselors with the hotline are here to address issues ranging from bullying and family problems to substance abuse and suicidal thoughts. Call 1 (800) 448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121. Spanish-speaking counselors are also available 24/7.

California Youth Crisis Line: Youth can call or text this crisis line 24/7 at 1 (800) 843-5200. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors can assist with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to local service providers. Translation services are available.

Substance Use Hotlines

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: This is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357). You can also visit the online treatment locator.

LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline: This hotline provides screening, resources, and service referrals regarding substance use disorders for the LA County area. Call (844) 804-7500.

Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics: Al-Anon is for friends and family members of someone experiencing problems with alcohol use . For more information and to find out about meetings call (800) 344-2666.