Service and Support Referrals
Hotlines
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Crisis Hotline
24/7 Helpline: (800) 854-7771 or Contact Crisis Text Line ("LA" to 741741)
Visit the LA County Department of Mental Health website for more options and information.
Website: Department of Mental Health - hope. recovery. wellbeing. (lacounty.gov)
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
24-hour Crisis Line
(877) 7-CRISIS or (877) 727-4747
Website: Home - Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255: 24 hours, English
1-800-628-9454: 24 hours, Spanish
1-800-799-4889: 24 hours, TTY
The Trevor Project
(866) 4U-TREVOR - (866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs.
Website: The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200.
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth.
Website: CA Youth Crisis Line | CA Coalition for Youth (calyouth.org)
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Crisis Hotline
24/7 Helpline: (800) 854-7771 or Contact Crisis Text Line ("LA" to 741741)
Visit the LA County Department of Mental Health website for more options and information.
Website: Department of Mental Health - hope. recovery. wellbeing. (lacounty.gov)
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
24-hour Crisis Line
(877) 7-CRISIS or (877) 727-4747
Website: Home - Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255: 24 hours, English
1-800-628-9454: 24 hours, Spanish
1-800-799-4889: 24 hours, TTY
The Trevor Project
(866) 4U-TREVOR - (866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including a nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs.
Website: The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ Lives
California Youth Crisis Line
(800) 843-5200.
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth.
Website: CA Youth Crisis Line | CA Coalition for Youth (calyouth.org)
Medical Marijuana Services
Medical Cannabis Caregivers Institute
50 North mentor Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106
Mon. - Fri. 11am - 5pm | (626) 744-3191
The Medical Cannabis Caregivers (MCC) provides Classes and Resources that support the advancement of cannabis as a medicinal treatment option under state approved medical marijuana programs.
Website: MCC | The Leader in Medical Cannabis Education and Resources (mccdirectory.org)
Legal Services
The Human Solution International
44 Mentor Place Pasadena CA, 91106
(626) 744-3191 OR (563) 999-3052
The Human Solution is a non-profit grass roots organization. It is a diverse group of concerned citizens united in common goals of ending prohibition, education the community and supporting those affected by the War on Drugs.
Website: The Human Solution International - WHAT WE DO (thsintl.org)Los Angeles Service for Law and Service
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ)
Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm | (323) 980-3500
LACLJ secures justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and empowers them by providing clients with safety planning, accompaniment, case management, and social service referrals.
Website: Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice – Securing Justice for Survivors (laclj.org)
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
800-399-4529 OR 213 640 3881
LAFLA offers legal services across various domains related to: Government benefits, Housing and Homelessness, Domestic Violence, etc.
Website: LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Justice • Equity • Hope
Break the Cycle
5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | (310) 286-3383
Website: Break the Cycle
The Los Angeles LGBT Center, Legal Services Department
1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA | 323-993-7670
Legal services can assist if: you been fired or discriminated against because of your gender identity and/or sexual orientation; you have been the victim of a hate crime, harassment or partner abuse; you need assistance with the preparation of a legal document; you and your partner want information about how to protect each other legally.
Website: Home - Los Angeles LGBT Center (lalgbtcenter.org)
Substance Abuse
SASH (Substance Abuse Service Helpline)
(844) 804-7500
By calling SASH, residents can find out about free treatment that is available to Medi-Cal, My Health LA, AB 109, Drug Court and other county-funded eligible youth and adults who reside in L.A. Count.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357
Website: SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Van Ness Recovery House (VNRH)
1919 North Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 463-4266
Offers 90-day residential program for drug and alcohol addiction. Geared toward LGBT community.
Website: www.vannessrecoveryhouse.com
Emergency Housing and Drop in Services
Common Ground Westside
2012 Lincoln Boulevard , Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-5480 OR (310) 392 8636
Website: Common Ground | Venice Family Clinic
Covenant House California
1325 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 461-3131
Covenant House provides 24/7 housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness
Website: Helping Homeless Children & Youth | Covenant House
Jeff Griffith Youth Center
7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-6pm | (323) 860-2280
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Jeff Griffith Youth Center was created to help homeless youth make the transition into independent living and to create a comfortable space for in-school, at-home and at-risk youth to socialize with other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in an alcohol-free, drug-free, safe, educational and affirming environment.
Website: Jeff Griffith Youth Center (icandi.com)
Medical Care Services
The Saban Free Clinic | The S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center
6043 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am- 6:30pm; Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm | (323) 653-1990
Website: www.thesabanfreeclinic.org
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Division of Adolescent Medicine
5000 W. Sunset Boulevard (Citibank Building), Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2112 OR (323) 361-2153
The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides a single resource for comprehensive and integrated medical, psychological and related services that address the special needs of today's young people.
Website: Medical Treatment and Prevention for Young Adults – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (chla.org)
Venice Family Clinic
2509 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405 | (310) 392-8630
Website: Venice Family Clinic
Faith Based Support
The following congregations are LGBTQ inclusive and supportive
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Long Beach) | www.stlukeslb.org/
525 East Seventh Street (562) 436-4047
AGAPE (Culver City) | www.AgapeLive.com
5700 Buckingham Parkway (310) 348-1250
Unity Fellowship Church | www.unityfellowshipchurch.org
5147 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 323-938-8322
Metropolitan Community Church (Los Feliz) | www.mccla.org
4953 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles
Common Ground Westside
2012 Lincoln Boulevard , Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 314-5480 OR (310) 392 8636
Website: Common Ground | Venice Family Clinic
Covenant House California
1325 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90027
(323) 461-3131
Covenant House provides 24/7 housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness
Website: Helping Homeless Children & Youth | Covenant House
Jeff Griffith Youth Center
7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-6pm | (323) 860-2280
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Jeff Griffith Youth Center was created to help homeless youth make the transition into independent living and to create a comfortable space for in-school, at-home and at-risk youth to socialize with other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in an alcohol-free, drug-free, safe, educational and affirming environment.
Website: Jeff Griffith Youth Center (icandi.com)
Medical Care Services
The Saban Free Clinic | The S. Mark Taper Foundation Health Center
6043 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am- 6:30pm; Fri. 7:30am-4:30pm | (323) 653-1990
Website: www.thesabanfreeclinic.org
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Division of Adolescent Medicine
5000 W. Sunset Boulevard (Citibank Building), Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2112 OR (323) 361-2153
The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides a single resource for comprehensive and integrated medical, psychological and related services that address the special needs of today's young people.
Website: Medical Treatment and Prevention for Young Adults – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (chla.org)
Venice Family Clinic
2509 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405 | (310) 392-8630
Website: Venice Family Clinic
Faith Based Support
The following congregations are LGBTQ inclusive and supportive
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Long Beach) | www.stlukeslb.org/
525 East Seventh Street (562) 436-4047
AGAPE (Culver City) | www.AgapeLive.com
5700 Buckingham Parkway (310) 348-1250
Unity Fellowship Church | www.unityfellowshipchurch.org
5147 West Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles 323-938-8322
Metropolitan Community Church (Los Feliz) | www.mccla.org
4953 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles