If anyone is in crisis and is threatening to harm, or has harmed, themselves, call 911 immediately. Scroll down for warning signs, suicide prevention hotlines and prevention resources.
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Suicide Prevention Help is Available 24/7
Suicide prevention hotlines
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services 24-hour Crisis Line Suicide Prevention Center, trained counselors available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call 1-877-727-4747.
Free 24/7 support for people in crisis. Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life trained human being. Text HOME to 741741 in the US.
For free confidential crisis counseling, mental health information, and referrals to providers, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's 24-hour Access Center at 1-800-854-7771.
The Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ youth also offers 24/7 suicide prevention support through their live chat, text, and suicide prevention hotline - 1-866-488-7386.
Suicide Prevention Education
Recommended Resources
For information related to warning signs of mental health conditions, as well as a helpline, please visit NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness.
Visit the #BeThe1To website to learn the 5 Steps in Suicide Prevention and to access critical prevention information and resources..
Know the signs
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National articles
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React Calmly, Listen, Offer Hope: How to Help a Child at Risk for Suicide (KQED/Mindshift)
Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Individuals (Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Understanding treatment options
Ninety percent of people who die by suicide have a mental disorder at the time of their deaths. There are biological and psychological treatments that can help address the underlying health issues that put people at risk for suicide. Please visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Treatment page for a comprehensive list of treatment options.
South Bay mental health treatment resources referrals
SAMHSA offers a Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health problems. Or Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TTY).
The County of Los Angeles, Department of Health, has a Mental Health Navigation Team that serves the South Bay. Call 562-256-7717. The Navigation Team can find treatment options for individuals without insurance, or who are on MediCal.
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