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Counseling- LA

NYFA Counseling Services
Dr. Stanley Tam

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

Mental Health Clinics
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Substance Dependence

Psychiatric Services
Emergency Psychiatric Services
Pregnancy or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Suicide Prevention Resources


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

https://www.nccencino.org/

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)

http://www.wila.org

(424) 371-5191
 

Counseling West

https://www.counselingwest.com/

(818) 990-9898
 

Los Angeles LGBT Center

https://lalgbtcenter.org

Multiple Locations

(323) 993-7400
 

Southern California Counseling Center

www.sccc-la.org

(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)

http://www.didihirsch.org

1540 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205

(818) 244-7257
 

Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center (Medi-Cal Only)

https://www.apctc.org/
 

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
https://dmh.lacounty.gov

 

 
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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
Office number for comprehensive care: (310) 392-8318

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


Domestic Violence Shelters
https://www.domesticshelters.org/los-angeles-ca-domestic-violence-help

Domestic Violence Emergency Referral Services

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
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml

Eating Disorders Anonymous
http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org

UCLA Eating Disorders Treatment
https://www.uclahealth.org/eatingdisorders/

University of San Diego Eating Disorder Center
http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu 

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Substance Use

NYFA Addiction Specialist
Book appointment with Susan Bowling
Susan.bowling@nyfa.edu
(310) 562-7291

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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

IF YOU ARE COVERED BY MediCal:
You are eligible to receive addiction-related treatment services in California. To find a program or learn more about these benefits:
http://sapccis.ph.lacounty.gov/SBAT/ 

Felton Institute Drug Info Line: 415-362-3400

Relapse Line: 415-834-1144

Multi Concept Recovery
210 N Pass Ave Suite 202

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)

https://bpwimh.com/

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.
https://www.exodusrecovery.com/urgent-care-center-ucc-westside/
11444 Washington Boulevard,  Los Angeles 90066 (across from DMV
(310) 253-9494

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
https://dmh.lacounty.gov
1224 Vine Street, Hollywood
(323) 769-6100

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
(Call to see if beds are available, go to location for in-person evaluations.)

  • Inpatient mental health care

  • Detox

  • Outpatient mental health care

2900 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
(800) 792-2345

 

BHC Alhambra Hospital

(Call to see if beds are available and for a short eligibility screening, go to location for in-person evaluations.)

  • Residential PHP and IOP for eating disorders

  • Inpatient care mental health care 

  • Alcohol detox for folks experiencing withdrawal and within one day of stopping use.

  • Outpatient mental health care.

4619 N. Rosemead Blvd., Rosemead, CA  91770

(626) 286-1191


 
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Sexual Health, STI's and Pregnancy

Planned Parenthood Burbank
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/california/burbank/91506/burbank-health-center-2236-90070
916 W Burbank Boulevard #M, Burbank, CA 91506
(800) 576-5544

National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Community 
https://npin.cdc.gov/user
(800) 367-2437

Felton Institute Holtline
https://www.sfsuicide.org/get-help/
HIV Nightline: 415-434-2437
(800) 628-9240
Confidential emotional support

Get Prep LA
https://getprepla.com/

 

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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
www.jedfoundation.com

The Trevor Foundation: Support for LGBTQ youth via text, online chat, crisis hotline

www.thetrevorproject.org

(866) 488-7386

 

TransLifeline
https://www.translifeline.org
(877) 565-8860

 

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 

www.afsp.org

Ulifeline
www.ulifeline.org
Self-assessments, more resources, and information on College mental health

 
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