Crisis Support
If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, there is help.
Call 911 for emergencies. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. In Los Angeles, the LA County Department of Mental Health Crisis Hotline is open 24/7 at 800-854-7771, or you can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting NAMI to 741741. You can also reach the CA Youth Crisis line at 800-843-5200.
Click here for more crisis hotlines and hospitals.
Get help for yourself or someone you love and find out more about suicide.
Resources for the Family & Friends of Those Living with Mental Health Conditions
- Suicide Prevention Guide
- How Parents Can Help Youth
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Guide to LPS Conservatorships for Family & Friends
- Guide for Family Members and Caregivers
- How to Talk About Mental Health
- Guide to Psychiatric Advance Directives
- Helping Someone With a Mood Disorder
- Information on Medications for Mental Health Conditions
- Mental Health First Aid
- Local Mental Health Providers
- When a Loved One Goes Missing
- Writing a One-Page Mental Health History of Someone with a Mental Health Condition
- Mental Health Parity: Know Your Rights
- My Family Member Has Been Arrested: What Do I Do?
Resources for Individuals (Peers) Living with Mental Health Conditions
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
- Mental Health for Adolescents and Transition Age Youth
- Guide to LPS Conservatorships for Peers
- Guide to Involuntary Treatment (LPS) Holds
- Guide to Psychiatric Advance Directives
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Patients’ Rights Office
- Shared Decision Making in Mental Health
- Information on Medications for Mental Health Conditions
- Mental Health First Aid
- Local Mental Health Providers
- Mental Health Parity: Know Your Rights
Legal Resources
Housing & Placement Resources
Financial Resources
Mental Health Basics
NAMI WLA Support Groups
- NAMI Westside Los Angeles Family Support Groups for family members who have loved ones living with a mental health condition.
- NAMI Westside Los Angeles Peer Connection Support Groups for adults (18+) living with mental health conditions.
NAMI WLA Free Classes
- NAMI West Los Angeles Family-to-Family Classes: Free 8-session program designed for family members who have loved ones with mental health conditions. More information and registration form.
- NAMI West Los Angeles Peer-to-Peer Classes: Free 8-session class taught by a team of trained mentors who have personal experience living well with their mental health conditions. More information and registration form.
- NAMI Family-to-Family Class for Spanish Speakers: La clases de Familia a Familia Se presentarán en espanol.
- NAMI Homefront: Free 6-session educational program for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions.
