Forms & Links
Appointment Forms and Resources
Links & Resources
RESOURCES
24 Hour Hotlines
Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA Provides children ages 6 -16 yrs olds facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one to one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better 800-207-7567
California Youth Crisis Line 800-843-5200
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) 213-351-5602
EMERGENCY: Fire, Police, Ambulance Dial 911
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline 24 hour suicide hotline with texting available 800-448-3000
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team 800-854-7771
Poison Control Center 800-876-4766
Rebecca’s House Programs, resources & counseling for eating disorders 800-711-2062
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Information on emergency and non emergency mental health issues 800-273-TALK(273-8255)
That’s Not Cool Offers information on peer pressure and bullying 866-331-9474
Professional Organizations
Help & Support
Adult Protective Services (APS) Los Angeles County Provides a system of in person response to reports of abuse and self-neglect about developmentally disabled adults, physically and mentally disabled adults, and the elderly who may be victims of abuse 877-477-3646
Alateen Twelve-step program for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm 888-425-2666 • L.A. 213-387-3158 • Valley 818-760-7122
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting information and literature 24 hours a day/7 days a week 800-923-8722
Domestic Violence and Crisis Hotline 213-978-2097
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 800-399-4529
Los Angeles LGBT Center 800-399-4529
Marijuana Anonymous Meeting information and literature 24 hours a day/7 days a week 818-759-9194
Narcotics Anonymous 818-773-9999
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 866-331-9474 Texting also available by texting:”love is”to 77054
Nicotine Anonymous 877-879-6422
Overeaters Anonymous 323-653-7499
Psychology Today Meeting information and literature 24 hours a day/7 days a week 800-923-8722
Teen Line Mon-Sun Open 6pm-10pm PT Text TEEN to 839863 or call 800-766-6779 or 310-855-4673
The Butterfly Project Online support community for those struggling with engaging in self harm
Victims of Crime Resource Center Information regarding victims’ rights and what to expect while going through the court system Mon-Fri 8am-6pm PT 800-842-8467
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Articles & Resources
Asperger Experts Was founded in 2012 by 2 people with Asperger's so that people on the spectrum and their families can have a safe space to connect with each other, learn best practices from people who've lived it and get guidance from experts & the wider community.
My Name is David - A claymation presentation of an essay written by David who at the time was 12 years old and diagnosed with ASD.
Greta Thunberg opens up about Asperger's Diagnosis “Being Different is a Superpower”
IN THE NEWS
Articles & Resources
MINDFULNESS/MEDITATION
Articles & Resources
Breathe2Relax App Apple A portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing Breathe2Relax App From Google Play
Headspace AppHeadspace is an English-American online healthcare company, specializing in meditation.
Insight Timer Free meditation app with the world’s largest library of more than 27k guided meditations
Mindfulness For Kinds Mindfulness can help kids do better at everything from paying attention and focusing on schoolwork to getting on better with other
Mindfulness For Teens Being a teen can be really stressful! Mindfulness is a powerful way to handle stress, and live life more fully. Mindfulness is all about living fully in the present moment, without judgment, and with an attitude of kindness and curiosity
Psychology Today: What is The True Definition of Mindfulness?