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Resources

Here you can find information on local resources, including emergency support, crisis hotlines, warm-lines, and nearby emergency rooms and inpatient hospital locations and contact numbers.

Additionally, we have included a collection of educational resources including book recommendations, links to articles, and downloadable PDFs.

    • LA County Department of Mental Health — ACCESS Line
      (800) 854‑7771

      • 24/7 support for mental health crises

      • Referrals, screenings, mobile crisis teams

      • dmh.lacounty.gov

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
      Dial 988 | Text or Chat Available

      • National support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis

      • Free and confidential 24/7

      • 988lifeline.org

    • Crisis Text Line
      Text “LA” to 741741

    • Community Helpline (South Bay)
      (877) 541‑2525

      • Local emotional support line (8am–8pm daily)

      • Compassionate, nonjudgmental listeners

      • communityhelpline.org

    • California Youth Crisis Line
      (800) 843‑5200

    • Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Youth)
      (866) 488‑7386
      Text “START” to 678678

    • LA Warmline (Peer Support Line)
      (855) 952‑9276

      • Peer-run emotional support, 10pm–6am

      • For non-crisis mental health support

      • mhala.org

    • CalHOPE Warm Line:

      • Call or text (833) 317-HOPE (4673). This line connects you with people who have overcome their own struggles with mental health challenges and can offer compassionate, non-judgmental support and resources.

    • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

      • Call or text 988 for immediate, free, and confidential support 24/7 for any emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, or loneliness.

    • California Peer-Run Warm Line (MHASF):

      • Call or text 855-600-WARM (9276). This is a non-emergency peer support line for mental and emotional support.

    • In an Emergency Call 911

      For immediate danger or psychiatric emergencies. Visit your local ER. Request a CIT-trained (mental health) officer if available

    • Torrance Mental Evaluation Team (MET)
      3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90503

      • County mental health services including crisis response

      • Walk-in and referral-based services

      • 310-618-5683

    • San Pedro Mental Health Center
      Serves San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Lomita, Harbor City

      • Outpatient mental health and crisis intervention services

    • The Guidance Center (Long Beach)
      Regional services for South LA / Long Beach area

    • NAMI South Bay
      (310) 533‑0705

    • LA County Alternative Crisis Response (ACR Teams)

      • Mobile units with clinicians and peer workers

      • Non-law enforcement response to psychiatric crises

      • Contact via ACCESS Line: (800) 854‑7771

    • 211 LA County
      Dial 211

      • 24/7 helpline for health and social services

      • Referrals for mental health, housing, food, and more

      • Visit 211 LA Website

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Educational Resources

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