Resources

Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK or (800) 273-8255
Hours: 24/7
Languages available: English, Spanish
Suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers and it is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

OC Adult Crisis Assessment and Psychiatric Emergency Response Teams
(866) 830-6011
Hours: 24/7
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Cambodian, Arabic, and Tagalog
https://www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/aoabh/catpert

The Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) provides 24-hour mobile response services to any adult experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Staff members receive calls to provide crisis intervention to individuals living with mental health issues from law enforcement officers in the field, social services agencies, and concerned family members. CAT conducts risk assessments, initiates involuntary hospitalizations when necessary, provides resources and linkage, and conducts follow-up contacts for individuals assessed.

Staff members on our Psychiatric Emergency and Response Team (PERT) are mental health clinicians who ride along with assigned law enforcement officers to address mental health-related calls in the assigned city. PERT conducts risk assessments, initiates involuntary hospitalizations when necessary, and provides resources and education. The program also provides outreach and follow-up services to ensure linkage to ongoing services.

LA County DMH - Psychiatric Emergency Teams (PET)
(800) 854-7771
Hours: 24/7
https://www.lacare.org/sites/default/files/dmh_psychiatric_crisis_services_1.pdf

Psychiatric Emergency Teams (PET) are mobile teams operated by psychiatric hospitals approved by the Department of Mental Health to provide 5150 and 5585 evaluations. Team members are licensed, mental health clinicians.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 779-SAFE or (800) 779-7233
Hours: 24/7
https://www.thehotline.org/

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365.

AA Hotline
(800) 839-1686
Hours: 24/7
https://alcoholicsanonymous.com/5-reasons-to-call-an-aa-24-hour-hotline/
AA.org
Al-Anon.org

The AA hotline exists to help anyone who is suffering from the effects of drinking, including family members and friends of someone who is abusing alcohol. You might call the hotline because you’re looking for ways to help that person stop drinking or maybe you’re the one who needs the support. The hotline can offer information on resources for family members of alcohol abusers to help cope with the situation and answer any questions you may have about AA or Alanon meetings and how you can help your loved one.

Sexual Addiction Anonymous
(800) 477-8191
Hours: 24/7
https://saa-recovery.org/

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
Hours: 24/7
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) is a confidential, free, information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.