additional mental health RESOURCES

Suicide & Crisis Hotlines

LGBTQ+

  • The Trevor Project: 24/7 helpline, information & resources

  • PFLAG: Support services, education and nationwide community support groups through local chapters for LGBTQ+ people and their families/loved ones

  • South Bay LGBTQ Center (Torrance): Peer-led groups, physical health referrals, art gallery/book clubs, community outreach & support for youth & older adults

  • Gender Spectrum: Education and online groups for gender expansive youth & their families

Teen Talklines

  • Teen Line 1-800-TLC-TEEN or text TEEN to 839863: Confidential hotline operated by highly trained & supervised teens for teens coping with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationships, suicidal thoughts, and more. Available 6-10p PST daily.

Psychiatric emergencies

Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT) assess clients for potential harm to self or others. Individuals meeting the criteria for a 72-hour hold will be hospitalized at an affiliated psychiatric hospital for observation and assessment. PMRTs may be an alternative or adjunct to calling 911 for less imminently lethal situations.

  • PMRT Team in West LA — 1-310-482-3260

  • PMRT Team in South Bay — 1-310-534-1083

  • PMRT Team in San Fernando Valley — 1-818-832-2410

  • PMRT Team main number and after hours — 1-800-854-7771 

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