NYFA Counseling Services
Dr. Stanley Tam
Caitlin Westfall, LMSW
3300 Riverside Drive, 4th floor room 401,402
Mon-Friday 9:00-5:00
CounselingLA@nyfa.edu
Crisis Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
TEXT “Start” to 741-741
Suicide Prevention Center – 310-391-1253
LA County Suicide Hotline – 1-877-727-4747
Rape Trauma Treatment Center 424-259-7208
Psychiactric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) (800) 854-7771
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and don’t feel you can keep yourself safe, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room
Mental Health Resources in Los Angeles
Below is a partial list of providers within approximately 30 minutes of the Los Angeles campus of the New York Film Academy. These resources are to assist in your research and should not be considered assured recommendations or an exhaustive list.
*Always call 911 in case of life threatening emergencies*
- Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT) for evaluation to be hospitalized: (800) 854-7771 (listen to the options and select “crisis evaluation.” The responder will take down your information and connect you to the outreach team that is closest to your location. Expect there to be a waiting period before a team arrives.)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- National Hopeline Network: 800-422-HOPE (4673)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Felton Institute text line for crisis, HIV, or youth: Text 415-200-2920
- Thrive Crisis line for POC, LGBTQ2S+, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse folks, and/or folks with other marginalized identities: Text “THRIVE” to 1.313.662.8209
- Trevor Project (LGBTQIA2+ Peer Support): call 1866-488-7386 or text “start” to 678-678
- JFS Domestic Violence Crisis and Resource Line: (818) 505-0900
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: Also known as, the Treatment Referral Routing Service, this Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Veterans Crisis Line: www.veteranscrisisline.net or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/#
Mental Health Clinics - Lower Cost and Sliding Scale |
Family Service Agency of Burbank www.familyserviceagencyofburbank.org/ 2721 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 845-7671 Coldwater Counseling Center http://www.coldwatercounselingcenter.org/ 4419 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Studio City 91604 (818) 508-0703 Neighborhood Counseling Center 5535 Balboa Boulevard #221, Encino, CA 91316 (818) 788-2738 Center for Individual & Family Counseling 5445 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91607 (818) 761-2227 The Wright Institute (WILA) (424) 371-5191 Counseling West https://www.counselingwest.com/ (818) 990-9898 Los Angeles LGBT Center Multiple Locations (323) 993-7400 Southern California Counseling Center (323) 937-1344 Our House Grief Support https://www.ourhouse-grief.org 310.473.1511
Medi-Cal Insurance Only
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Medi-Cal Only) 1540 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 244-7257 Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center (Medi-Cal Only) APCTC San Fernando Valley Center 15400 Sherman Way #220, Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 267-1100 Saban Community Clinic (Lakeside/Regal- LA Care: Must be assigned through insurance and referred through primary care.) https://www.sabancommunityclinic.org 8405 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 653-1990 Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
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Sexual Assault |
Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center: Free sensitive medical treatment, preventive health care and counseling available 24/7. A sexual assault survivor has the option of a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE). UCLA PD will provide free and confidential transportation to the RTC. https://therapefoundation.org/the-rape-treatment-center/ 1250 Sixteenth Street, Santa Monica CA 90404 (424) 259-7208
Peace Over Violence 24 hour emergency hotline: (213) 626-3393 https://www.peaceoverviolence.org
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline (800) 656-4673 JFS Domestic Violence Crisis and Resource Line (818) 505-0900 Center for the Pacific Asian Family (Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence) Emotional support and emergency shelter/resources 1800-339-3940
24/7 Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline Crisis support (sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking) and for resources (626) 793-3385
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
http://www.lapdonline.org/get_informed/content_basic_view/23671
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Eating Disorders |
National Eating Disorders Information/Program Search https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/general-information National Institute of Mental Health http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org UCLA Eating Disorders Treatment University of San Diego Eating Disorder Center |
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Substance UseNYFA Addiction Specialist Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: IF YOU ARE COVERED BY MediCal: Felton Institute Drug Info Line: 415-362-3400 Relapse Line: 415-834-1144 Burbank, CA 91505 https://multiconceptrecovery.com/ (866)653-7168 |
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Psychiatric Services |
Multi Concept Recovery https://multiconceptrecovery.com/ 210 N Pass Ave Suite 202 Burbank, CA 91505 (866)653-7168
WellPsych (telehealth) https://www.wellpsyche.com/
Downtown Mind Wellness (telehealth and in-person DTLA) https://downtownmw.com/appointment/ The Oviatt Building 617 S. Olive Street Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213-430-9080
Brain Power Wellness Institute (telehealth and in-person Orange, CA) 1310 W Stewart Dr, Suite 301 Orange, CA 92868 714-712-0711
San Fernando Mental Health (part of DMH): Financial screening will be administered to determine sliding scale fee, 1-2 months wait for psychiatrist evaluation (a prior assessment with a therapist will typically be sooner to get started), telehealth or in-person. 10605 Balboa Suite 100, Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 832-2400 Exodus Westside Urgent Care: for emergency psychiatric refills, 8am - 3pm, Monday - Saturday (closed on holidays), walk-ins only, wait time is usually over 2 hours, cost is covered for Medi-Cal insurance or no insurance. Exodus East Side (USC Medical Center): for emergency psychiatric refills, 8am - 3pm, Monday - Saturday (closed on holidays), walk-ins only, wait time is usually over 2 hours, cost is covered for Medi-Cal insurance or no insurance. https://www.exodusrecovery.com/l-a-eastside-ucc/ 1920 Marengo Street, LA 90033 (323) 276-6400 Hollywood Mental Health: Medi-Cal only psychiatry Psychology Today Online Therapist Search https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists Search site for psychiatrists |
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Emergency Psychiatric Services - Facilities for Mental Health Emergencies |
Glendale Memorial Walk-in at the Emergency Department lobby for assistance, you will receive a psychiatric evaluation, you may be admitted or transferred to another facility for support depending on your needs and hospital capacity.) 1420 South Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 502-1900
Dignity Health: Northridge Hospital Medical Center (Walk-in, nurse will check vitals and assess, crisis team will be informed to evaluate.) 18300 Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91328 (818) 885-8500
Aurora Las Encinas
2900 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
BHC Alhambra Hospital (Call to see if beds are available and for a short eligibility screening, go to location for in-person evaluations.)
4619 N. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 (626) 286-1191 |
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Sexual Health, STI's and PregnancyPlanned Parenthood Burbank National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Community Felton Institute Holtline Get Prep LA
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Suicide Prevention Resources |
*Always call 911 in case of life threatening emergencies*
Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT) for evaluation to be hospitalized: listen to the options and select “crisis evaluation.” The responder will take down your information and connect you to the outreach team that is closest to your location. Expect there to be a waiting period before a team arrives. (800) 854-7771
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 (for veterans, press 1) National Hopeline Network 800-422-HOPE (4673) Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Felton Institute text line for crisis, HIV, or youth: Text 415-200-2920 Teen Line (800) 852-8336 TEXT: “Start” to 741-741 Thrive Crisis line for POC, LGBTQ2S+, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse folks, and/or folks with other marginalized identities: Text “THRIVE” to 1.313.662.8209 The Jed Foundation The Trevor Foundation: Support for LGBTQ youth via text, online chat, crisis hotline (866) 488-7386
TransLifeline
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Ulifeline |
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