Non-Government Resources

Our 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.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline is here for you.

The LGBT National Hotline is for all ages.

We provide a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. 

Sometimes you may need just to talk, or hear a kind voice.  We’re here.  You deserve to be heard.  You deserve respect, support, affirmation and acceptance.

Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message 24/7. 

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.

A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.

The TrevorLifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.

We all need healthy ways to cope with the hard stuff. We’re here to help you find a healthy alternative to self-harm. Call the number below, or text HOME to 741741.

The mission of Hillview Mental Health Center is to provide comprehensive, compassionate and culturally sensitive mental health services to adults and youths in the East San Fernando Valley.

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is continuing to serve patients’ reproductive health care needs at this difficult time, but please call 1-800-576-5544, if possible, to make an appointment before visiting a health center. The health and safety of our patients and staff remains our top priority.

Poison control centers offer free, confidential, expert medical advice 24/7 through the Poison Help Line,1-800-222-1222, and our new online, interactive tool, PoisonHelp.org.

NCADD’s HOPE LINE directs callers to numerous affiliate programs around the country to assist, at a local level, with substance abuse issues. Call 1-800-NCA-CALL (622-2255).

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Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs 24/7. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Contact the Helpline for support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one.

Helpline phone hours are Monday-Thursday from 11AM to 9PM ET, and Friday from 11AM to 5PM ET.

Helpline chat hours are Monday-Thursday from 9AM to 9PM ET and Friday 9AM to 5PM ET.

Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Call 877-565-8860 or visit the link below.

NAMI California is a grassroots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. We advocate for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. We provide leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education and support throughout California.

Each Mind Matters is California’s Mental Health Movement. We are millions of individuals and thousands of organizations working to advance mental health. The mental health movement certainly didn’t start with us, but Each Mind Matters was created to unite all of us who share a vision of improved mental health and equality.

The mission of Mental Health America of California is to ensure that people of all ages, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, etc. who require mental health services and supports are able to live full and productive lives, receive the mental health services and other services that they need, and are not denied any other benefits, services, rights, or opportunities based on their need for mental health services.

The County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California (CBHDA) is a nonprofit advocacy association representing the behavioral health directors from each of California’s 58 counties, as well as two cities (Berkeley and Tri-City). We believe everyone should have access to quality behavioral health care.

The California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA) is a statewide association of non-profit agencies dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder programs and services to those in need across our state.

The International Suicide Prevention Wiki (ISP Wiki) is a worldwide directory of suicide prevention hotlines, online chat, text-lines, and resources. The ISP Wiki is open source to be used by any individual or organization. This directory was created for the PostSecret App and may be used freely in other apps to instantly connect people in need to crisis centers near them.

Individual's trained in QPR learn how to recognize when someone is at risk for suicide, respond to someone in crisis and take action to help save a life. Register for this free training with Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Center for Healthier Communities today!

MHFA is process to help a person developing or experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional is available. MHFA is an evidence-based prevention tool, to improve the public's knowledge of mental health and substance use problems. Register for this free training with Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Center for Healthier Communities today!

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.