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Suicide is a significant public health issue for people of all ages in Los Angeles County. Fortunately, there is help available when contemplating suicide or self-harm, or in other moments of crisis.
We encourage everyone to get connected with supportive mental health resources, get educated about warning signs and prevention strategies, and to get informed about the data.
To talk to someone about self-harm and/or suicide or to get help now, call or text 988.
GET SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm, suicide, or is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. The following resources are available for both those who are in need of help for and for those are worried about someone else.
Click to select between the three headers below to see a range of available mental health and suicide prevention options.
24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Resources are available with experienced professionals who can lend a listening ear, answer questions related to suicide or self-harm, or make a connection to mental health support services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Resource to assist anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress through comprehensive online resources or lifeline support Telephone: 988 (24/7 English | Espaņol) 800-799-4889 (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) Visit Chat/Website
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Life Line
LA based suicide prevention and substance abuse treatment center Telephone: 800-273-8255 (24/7 English | Espaņol) 877-727-4747 (Korean 4:30 pm - 12:30 am 7 days a week PST) Visit Website
24/7 Crisis Text Line
Text-based mental health support and crisis intervention Text:"HOME" to 741741 (Text "HEARME" to 839863 for Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing)
The resources below are additional hotlines, text, and chat services that provide crisis intervention and mental health support to individuals looking for support or for concerned loved ones.
For All Ages
LA County Department of Mental Health ACCESS Warm Line
Resource to connect LA County residents with mental health services Telephone: 1-800-854-7771 (English/Espaņol)
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis support for anyone who has served in any military/armed forces Telephone: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 (24/7 English | 24/7 Espaņol) Text: 38255 (English Only) Visit Chat/Website
National Disaster Distress Lifeline
Crisis counseling following disasters, both physical and human-made (including COVID-19) Telephone: 800-985-5990 (24/7 English | 24/7
Espaņol) Visit Website
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Support services and resource sharing for those with a mental illness Telephone: 800-950-NAMI[6264] (Monday through Friday, 7am - 7pm PST English Only) Text: NAMI to 741-741 (24/7 English Only) Visit Chat/Website
Los Angeles County Human Services Hotline
Resource sharing and provider referrals throughout LA County Telephone:Dial 211 (24/7 English, Spanish & Additional Languages) Visit Chat/Website
CalHOPE Connect Warm Line
CA resource that offers safe, secure, and culturally sensitive emotional support for all Californian's who may need support relating to COVID-19 Telephone:(833)317-HOPE(4673) (24/7 English | Espaņol) Visit Chat/Website
For Children, Youth & Families
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people and allies Telephone: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 English Only) Text: "START" to 678-678 (24/7 English Only) Visit Chat/Website
Teen Line
Hotline specifically for teens and adolescents Telephone: 310-855-4673 (6 to 10pm PST English Only) Text: "TEEN" to 839863(6 to 9pm PST English Only) Visit Website
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources
Resources for Specific Identities or Cultural Groups
Additional sources of support are available for groups or for individuals with unique identities. Some resources offer telephone or chat support while others offer referrals or online spaces for connection.
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers
LA County Department of Mental Health led mental health center to meet the unique needs of Asian Pacific individuals, including immigrants and refugees Telephone: 213-252-2100 Visit Website
LA County Department of Mental Health Older Adult Services
Resource for parents to connect with trained advocates who provide emotional support and empowerment strategies Telephone: 1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
(Monday-Friday 10am - 7pm PST) Visit Website
Postpartum Support International
Providing supportive resources to recent childbearing individuals Telephone: 1-800-944-4773 (Dial 1 para Espaņol or 2 for English) Text: "Help" to 800-944-4773 (EN)
"Help" to 971-203-7773 (Espaņol) Visit Website
Suicide Prevention Resource Center Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Resources for those who have survived a suicide attempt or lost a loved one to suicide Visit Website
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ Young People and allies Telephone: 1-866-488-7386 (24/7 English Only) Text: "START" to 678-678 (24/7 English Only) Visit Website
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
Culturally specific resources and referrals for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives Visit Website
Resources Based in Los Angeles County
The resources below are additional sources of support that are available for individuals and groups. While some of these resources may offer telephone or chat support, they also offer provider referrals or online spaces for connection.
Los Angeles County Youth Suicide Prevention Project
Resources for educators, parents, and students Visit Website
Why We Rise LA
LA County Department of Mental Health led-project to encourage wellbeing and healing through art, connection, community engagement and creative expression Visit Website Email: info@werise.la
24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotlines 
