Some Selected Resources                                                                   [Updated 6/2025]


American Psychological Association: APA.org  - for helpful information on many topics in mental health, including what current research tells us


Helplines and Hotlines: for crisis help for urgent situations - If the danger is immediate and life-threatening, please call 911 instead - 


 Suicide/ Other crises: Anywhere in the U.S. - Call or text 988 for crisis help, including suicidal ideas or feelings

 Domestic Abuse: Anywhere in the U.S. - Call 1-800-799-7233, OR  text BEGIN to 88788

                             Los Angeles County - Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-978-3600 

Elder and Dependent Abuse/Neglect, including persons who are differently abled: Los Angeles County Reporting Hotline - Call 1- 877-477-3646

Child Abuse/Neglect:  Los Angeles County - Child Protection Hotline - 1-800-540-4000