16255 Ventura Boulevard Suite #502, Encino, California 91436 (818) 928-5234
Helpful Resources and Links
The following contacts are listed to provide you with additional online mental health support information.
In the event of an emergency please dial 911 so they can assist you immediately or go to your nearest emergency room.
ADHD
Information on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
https://add.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
(800) 931-2237
Text “NEDA” to 741741
Online chat available
Signs and Symptoms
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/warning-signs-and-symptoms
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20353603
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
International OCD Foundation
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml
Suicide Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Online chat available
Read This First
Depression
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/topics/depression/recover
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Trevor Project – National 24HR suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth
1-866-488-7386
Texting available
online chat available
Adolescent/Teen Support
TeenLine National Hotline
(310) 855-4673
Text “TEEN” to 839863
TEEN TALK App available
Teens helping teens
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Home.aspx?hkey=4e918a42-7a64-4c60-bf12-9c9ef6e48164
Adolescent/Teen Depression Information
https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/DepressionGuide-web.pdf
Self Harm Support
Self Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)
(800) DONTCUT (366-8288)
National Hopeline Network
(800) 784-2433
Physical and Emotional Abuse
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 4-A-Child (422-4453)
http://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Reporting:
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
(800) 540-4000
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Online chat available
Local:
Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Safety Plan Hotline
(800) 978-3600
Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse Hotline
(800) 222-8000
https://www.caregiver.org/adult-protective-services-and-elder-abuse-hotline-1
Baby Safe Surrender
(877) 222-9723
Sexual Assault
RAINN – Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
online chat available
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety.org
Anxiety Help Guide
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-disorders-and-anxiety-attacks.htm
Information about panic disorder
https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/panic-disorder
Meditation Apps for Regulation
Relaxation support for both iphone and Android
Calm
Insight Timer
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zen-timer-meditation-timer/id337472899
10% Happier
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/10-happier-guided-meditation/id992210239
Simple Habit
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simple-habit-meditation/id1093360165
Meditation and Relaxation Pro
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditation-relaxation-pro/id1222611121
Grief Support
Our House Grief Support information
Coping with Grief and Loss
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
Infertility Support
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Service Helpline
(844) 804-7500
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/
Operated by the LA County’s Department of Public Health
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org – Information and Local AA meeting location finder
http://aa-intergroup.org – online meetings/groups
www.sfvaa.org, (818) 988-3001 – San Fernando Valley AA
www.LACOAA.org, (323) 963-4343, (800) 923-8722 – Los Angeles Central Office AA
(323) 750-2039 – Oficina Central Hispana
Narcotics Anonymous
http://greaterlosangelesna.org/
https://westsidena.org/westsidewp/
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Helath Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
(800) 662- HELP (4357)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
LGBTQ+ Support
National Center for PTSD
Sidran Institute - Traumatic Stress Institution and Advocacy
Postpartum Support
Resources for postpartum depression
Postpartum Support International
Maternal Mental Health Now
GLAAD - Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Resource list and support organizations
https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
LGBTQ Resources and Organizations
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
https://www.connectsafely.org/lgbtq-resources/
Family Support
https://pflag.org/loving-families
https://www.uclahealth.org/lgbtq/resources
Disability Support
Cancer Support
Cancer Support Community
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/
Toll free Help Line
(888) 793-9355
We Spark Cancer Support Center
(818) 906-3022
Provides free programs and services in Sherman Oaks
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/civilrights/ada/
(844) 586-5550
North Los Angeles County Regional Center, Chatsworth
State of California Department of Developmental Services
(818) 778-1900