Mental health resources for all ages

Explore these services for mental health crisis support, counseling referrals and wellness resources for all ages.

Mental health resources

Help is available for people experiencing a mental health crisis, looking for counseling or trying to support a family member, friend or neighbor.

Los Angeles County mental health services

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health offers help for residents who need mental health support, crisis services or referrals to care.

Call the 24/7 Los Angeles County Help Line at 800-854-7771.

Through the county’s Help Line, residents can be connected to:

• Mental health screening, support and referrals
• Crisis assessment and field response teams
• Substance use disorder services
• Veteran and military family support
• Local mental health providers and programs
• Mental health resources for people experiencing homelessness

Helpful county resources:

• Get help from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
• Learn about LA County Alternative Crisis Response
• Learn about the LA County ACCESS Center Help Line

State mental health resources

California’s Mental Health for All website is a state-run portal that connects residents to behavioral health support. 

Services cover three main areas:

• Emergency Care: Get immediate crisis support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and crisis text services.
• Healthcare Navigation: Guidance on using Covered California to find doctors or contacting the Department of Managed Health Care for insurance disputes. 
• Targeted Wellness: Find free digital tools and support lines, tailored to specific groups, including CalHOPE (youth), BrightLife Kids (children) and the Friendship Line (older adults).

Helpful state resources:

• Visit California’s Mental Health for All website
• Find health coverage through Covered California
• Get help from the Department of Managed Health Care
• Get emotional support through CalHOPE

Support for youth, families and specific needs

Additional resources are available for residents who may need more specialized support:

• BrightLife Kids: Free behavioral health coaching and support for California families with children ages 0-12.
• Soluna: Free, confidential mental health support for California teens and young adults ages 13-25.
• Learn more about BrightLife Kids and Soluna from the California Department of Health Care Services.
• The Trevor Project: Help for LGBTQ+ youth.
• NAMI HelpLine: Information and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
• Request homeless outreach through LA-HOP.

These resources are not a substitute for emergency care. If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help, call 911.