Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotline, Los Angeles - 800-273-8255.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
Veterans Crisis Hotline - Call 800-273-8255, chat online or text 838255.
Teen Line - Emotional support 24/7. Call 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863. Email and message board available also.
Trevor Project LifeLine - 1-866-488-7386. 24/7 support for LGBTQI+ youth. Talk, text, chat, or social media support space.
Trauma
Trauma Resource Institute - Offers free information and webinars on cultivating resilience in the face of stress and trauma.
The Help Guide - Free articles and tips on a wide range of issues related to trauma and traumatic stress.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Offers multiple educational resources on trauma.
Child Mind Institute - Offers free resources in English, Spanish and French to help caregivers support children who have experienced trauma.
The Child Trauma Academy - Offers free online courses about childhood trauma.
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Domestic Abuse Hotline and Resources
Grief and Loss
Our House Grief Support Center - Offers the LA community grief support services, groups, education, resources and hope.
Mindfulness
Insight LA - InsightLA is a non-profit meditation community that offers both secular and Buddhist-based mindfulness and compassion practices in the Greater Los Angeles area. Classes are by suggested donation or fixed price.
Southern CA Counseling Center - Mindfulness and Compassion Group - Free weekly mindfulness and compassion group practice.
Insight Timer - Free App for meditation, yoga, music, and more.