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
741741
or
chat online.
Free, confidential support is available 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Text START to
678678,
call
1-866-488-7386
or
chat online.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call
800-656-HOPE (4673),
text HOPE to
64673
or
chat through RAINN.
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text
1-800-985-5990
for crisis counseling related to natural or human-caused disasters.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
for free, confidential mental health and substance-use treatment referrals, or
locate treatment services online.
Safety, Abuse & Emergency Shelter
WomenShelter of Long Beach
Call the confidential 24-hour domestic violence hotline at
562-437-4663.
Emergency Shelter Information
Call
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
800-540-4000.
Available 24 hours a day.
Safely Surrendered Baby Hotline
Call
1-877-BABY-SAF (1-877-222-9723)
for information and approved safe-surrender locations.
1736 Family Crisis Center
Call the 24-hour youth crisis and emergency shelter hotline at
310-379-3620.
Los Angeles County & Local Support
Los Angeles County Mental Health Help Line
Call
800-854-7771
for 24/7 mental health and substance-use support, service referrals and crisis assessments.
211 LA
Dial
211
or
search online
for referrals to housing, food, health, social and government services.
American Red Cross
Call
1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
for disaster assistance and information.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Call
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.
Child Lane
Early care, education and family-support programs in Long Beach and the Harbor area.
Long Beach Early Learning Hub
Search for child care, explore financial assistance and apply to participating providers through one platform.
Parkcrest Preschool
Preschool and pre-kindergarten programs supporting early learning and development.
Precious Lamb Preschool
Early education and family support for children experiencing homelessness.
Un Mundo de Amigos Preschool
Free and fee-based dual-language preschool education for children ages 2–5.
Young Horizons
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 Finders
Food-rescue organization offering community food distributions and connections to partner agencies.
Help Me Help You
Free grocery distributions, delivery programs and assistance enrolling in benefits.
Long Beach Community Table
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.
Student LunchBox
Food and essential supplies for college students experiencing basic-needs insecurity.
Housing & Shelter
Find emergency shelter, housing navigation and supportive housing programs.
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Permanent and transitional housing for veterans, families and individuals with special needs.
Harbor Interfaith Services
Housing, shelter, food, case management and support for people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship.
Jovenes, Inc.
Emergency placement, housing navigation and case management for young people experiencing homelessness.
LBCC Safe Parking Program
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.
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Shelter, meals, clothing and recovery programs for people experiencing homelessness.
U.S.VETS – Long Beach
Housing, counseling, employment and supportive services for veterans.
Legal Resources
Find legal consultations, referrals and assistance with a range of legal concerns.
Friedman & Chapman, LLP
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.
Goodwill Career Center
No-cost career counseling, résumé assistance, job-search support and interview preparation.
Long Beach Job Corps
Free education and career training for eligible young people ages 16–24.
Long Beach School for Adults
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.
Common Ground Grief
Grief support groups, family programming, counseling, coaching and community education.
Disabled Resources Center, Inc.
Independent-living, advocacy and support services for people with disabilities.
Harbor Regional Center
Assessment, service coordination and support for people with developmental disabilities or delays.
Roots Through Recovery
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.