Mental Health Resources
Resources for Parents
Explore helpful information about children’s mental health, emotional well-being and educational support. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
Connecting Your Child to Mental Health Treatment
Learn what therapy is, how to connect your child with mental health services and what to expect during the treatment process.
Understanding Depression
Understand how depression may appear in children and teens, how caregivers can provide support and when to seek emergency help.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Learn the difference between stress and anxiety, common signs and causes and practical ways to manage anxious feelings.
Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans
Learn about Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, eligibility, available school-based services and how parents can begin the process.
Emergency & Crisis Resources
Find immediate crisis support, emergency shelter information and local services for individuals and families.
Immediate or Life-Threatening Emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency:
Call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Connect with a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
Crisis Support Hotlines
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741
or
Chat with the Crisis Text Line online.
Free, confidential support is available 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Text START to The Trevor Project at 678678,
Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386
or
Chat with The Trevor Project online.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE,
Text HOPE to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 64673
or
chat through RAINN.
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990
for crisis counseling related to natural or human-caused disasters.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP
for free, confidential mental health and substance-use treatment referrals, or
locate treatment services online.
Safety, Abuse & Emergency Shelter
WomenShelter of Long Beach
Confidential support for domestic violence:
Call the WomenShelter of Long Beach 24-hour hotline at 562-437-4663.
Emergency Shelter Information
Call the emergency shelter information line at 1-800-548-6047
for assistance finding shelter availability and transportation.
Los Angeles County Child Protection Hotline
To report suspected child abuse or neglect:
Call the LA County Child Protection Hotline at 800-540-4000.
Available 24 hours a day.
Safely Surrendered Baby Hotline
Call the Safely Surrendered Baby Hotline at 1-877-BABY-SAF
for information and approved safe-surrender locations.
1736 Family Crisis Center
Youth crisis and emergency shelter support:
Call the 1736 Family Crisis Center 24-hour hotline at 310-379-3620.
Los Angeles County & Local Support
Los Angeles County Mental Health Help Line
Call the LA County Mental Health Help Line at 800-854-7771
for 24/7 mental health and substance-use support, service referrals and crisis assessments.
211 LA
Call 211 LA
or
Search the 211 LA services directory
for referrals to housing, food, health, social and government services.
American Red Cross
Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS
for disaster assistance and information.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Call the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles at 800-399-4529
or
apply for legal assistance online.
This is not an emergency hotline.
Community Resources
Explore local organizations and programs offering child care, food, housing, legal, employment, health and accessibility support.
Child Care
Find early learning programs, preschool options and assistance locating child care.
Search for child care, explore financial assistance and apply to participating providers through one platform.
Preschool and pre-kindergarten programs supporting early learning and development.
Free and fee-based dual-language preschool education for children ages 2–5.
Infant, toddler and preschool programs, including subsidized care for eligible families.
Food Assistance
Find food distributions, groceries and other basic-needs assistance.
Catholic Charities – Long Beach Community Services Center
Basic-needs assistance including food, clothing, utilities, shelter support and referrals.
Food-rescue organization offering community food distributions and connections to partner agencies.
Free grocery distributions, delivery programs and assistance enrolling in benefits.
Nutritious food and essential items available during community distribution hours.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Long Beach Hub
Long Beach distribution hub supporting food-assistance organizations throughout the region.
Food and essential supplies for college students experiencing basic-needs insecurity.
Housing & Shelter
Find emergency shelter, housing navigation and supportive housing programs.
Permanent and transitional housing for veterans, families and individuals with special needs.
Housing, shelter, food, case management and support for people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
Emergency placement, housing navigation and case management for young people experiencing homelessness.
Secure overnight parking and basic-needs support for eligible LBCC students living in their vehicles.
Long Beach Multi-Service Center
Long Beach’s primary access point for homelessness services, assessments and referrals.
Shelter, meals, clothing and recovery programs for people experiencing homelessness.
Legal Resources
Find legal consultations, referrals and assistance with a range of legal concerns.
Tenant-rights law firm focused on substandard living conditions and housing habitability matters.
Long Beach Bar Association Free Legal Clinic
Remote clinic offering eligible participants an opportunity to speak with a volunteer attorney.
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach – Legal Services
Free LGBTQ-specific legal intake, consultations, referrals and selected direct legal services.
Employment & Job Support
Find career counseling, job searches, education and workforce training.
America’s Job Center of California
No-cost employment, job-search and training services for job seekers.
No-cost career counseling, résumé assistance, job-search support and interview preparation.
Adult education, career technical education and job-development programs.
Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network
Career services, occupational training, work experience and support for adult and youth job seekers.
Health, Wellness & Accessibility
Find grief support, recovery services and assistance for people with disabilities.
Grief support groups, family programming, counseling, coaching and community education.
Disabled Resources Center, Inc.
Independent-living, advocacy and support services for people with disabilities.
Assessment, service coordination and support for people with developmental disabilities or delays.
Trauma-focused outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.
The Guidance Center provides these listings for informational purposes. Services, eligibility requirements and availability may change. Please contact each organization directly for current information.