MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES – Los Angeles
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Free Resources
Low Cost/Sliding Scale Resources
MediCal/Third Party Insurance Resources
Free Resources
A confidential telephone helpline for teenaged callers. TEEN LINE also offers email help, online chat, message board resources, and information. Open 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Call 310-855-4673, or text TEEN to 839863
Hope, Help, and Resources for teens by teens. Videos by teens about mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction. Resource apps, self-help, referral sources and so much more.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Chat available at the website. https://988lifeline.org/
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to calls with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. Access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California. CALL THE LINE, 800-843-5200 Chat available at the website: http://calyouth.org/
Department of Mental Health’s Emergency & Non-Emergency Helpline, available 24 hours / 7 days a week. 1-800-854-7771 Provides linkages to mental health services in the community & resources for those in crisis. Mental Health Resources: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/resources/
1-888-448-9777, 1-888-448-4055 (Spanish), M – F, 5pm – 10pm & Sat, 11am – 4pm, Los Angeles County’s first after-hours telephone line for individuals with mental health challenges and staffed entirely by peers with lived experience. They also provide referrals to services or organizations of interest, such as healthcare facilities, family planning agencies, shelters, self-help, support groups, and much more.
An online emotional support service that connects those in need to a trained Active Listener by phone or chat. All connections are private and one-on-one.
The only organization providing 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24). 1-866-488-7386
Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Resources
The Antioch University Counseling Center is a community counseling center providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, serving adults, adolescents, and children. Our outreach programs include our School-Based Program, in which we provide these services to local K-12 students on their school campuses at no cost to their families; our International Counseling Center is located in West Los Angeles, serving the needs of the international community of greater Los Angeles; our Ways of Being Community Counseling provides for the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals and families; our partnership with the Culver City Senior Center provides on-site individual and group psychotherapy at no cost; and our Colors Youth program provides individual and group psychotherapy and counseling to LGBTQ youth, their families, and allies, also at no cost. Fees are based on a sliding scale and are very reasonable. The Antioch University Counseling Center cannot accept Medicare or Medi-Cal payments. A few licensed therapists on staff accept private insurance, but the Center does not. The Center does provide services for court-mandated clients. Clients may make an appointment by calling the Intake Line – (310) 574-2813, ext. 366, or by email: aucc.aula@antioch.edu
An online clinic that uses videoconferencing to provide clients with counseling and psychotherapy services in English & Spanish and is offered as weekly 50-minute appointments over 12 weeks or more. Individual therapy is available to California residents ages 12 and above. If you live in California, Telehealth can offer you greater convenience, privacy, and confidentiality at no cost. Clients need access to a device with a web camera, mic and speakers, and a reliable Internet connection. Available Monday-Friday, 8am – 7pm PST. 12 individual sessions free! Register for services by calling (866) 740-6502
KFAM employs highly-trained, bilingual/bicultural Korean licensed or registered therapists, psychiatrists, and interns. Counseling services are private and confidential. Counseling services are free for those who qualify for our government-funded services. For those who are unable or unwilling to enroll in government-funded programs such as Medi-Cal, KFAM has an income-based sliding scale or pro bono (free) services for those who meet eligibility requirements. Services are available to all, regardless of immigration status, insurance coverage, etc. KFAM Office Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, (213) 389-6755, Korean Bilingual After Hours Crisis Hotline: (888) 979-3800
The Children’s Outpatient are for children, teens, and transitional age youth (TAY) with emotional and behavioral issues that require special attention and specialized care in an environment especially designed for them. Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 8am–5pm, Tuesdays: 8am–8pm. To schedule an appointment:855-808-4580 | 323-234-0616
Medi-Cal and Third Party Insurance Resources
The center provides mental health services and welfare-to-work support services, primarily for adults and children who live in South Central Los Angeles and surrounding communities. This area includes Compton, South Central Los Angeles, and Willowbrook.Service/Intake and Administration – (310) 668-4271 or (310) 668-4272, Operation Hours: MON, TUES, WED, FRI 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. THUR 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M., Walk-In Hours: MON, TUES, WED, FRI 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. THUR 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Sycamores’ clinicians and staff provide a wide range of behavioral health services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families in Los Angeles County and beyond. (626) 395-7100
