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  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    If you or someone you
    know is in crisis, call:

    800-273-8255
    (English/Spanish 24/7)

    Or chat with a crisis counselor:
    CHAT NOW

  • Get Services

    For mental health or substance use services, call intake:

    LA County:
    888-807-7250

    Orange County:
    714-547-0885

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm

  • National Disaster Distress Helpline

    In distress because of a natural or human-caused disaster?

    Call for immediate
    counseling 24/7 at:
    800-985-5990

    Or text TalkWithUs to 66746

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