Resources
Over the past several weeks there has been much discussion on public safety and what it means for individuals to truly feel safe in their communities. As the incidences of police brutality continue to be exposed in this country we are starting to collectively examine and question the role of those whose job it is to protect and serve us. One thing that has become clear is that “safety” looks different to different people and interactions with the police can have varying outcomes depending on who you are. For George Floyd, and many other Black, Brown and mentally ill individuals, interacting with the police lead to their tragic death.
Included in this post are several non-LAPD resources in the Los Angeles area that are available to help in times of crisis. Police officers are not necessarily the most qualified and best-trained people to handle a situation and this list of numbers offers options when help is needed.
“The safest communities don’t have the most cops; they have the most resources”
-Jillian Johnson, Durham Mayor Pro Tempore
Mental Health Resources
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team: 310-482-3260
West LA Psychiatric Emergency Team: 310-966-6500
Crisis Hotline: 800-854-7771
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 310-391-1253
Youth Resources
Child Abuse Hotline: 800-540-4000
Boys & Girls Town National Abuse Hotline: 800-448-3000
CA Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-843-5200
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Resources
DV/SA Hotline: 800-339-3940
LA County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-978-3600
LA Rape and Battery Hotlines
Central LA: 213-626-3393
South LA: 310-392-8381
West San Gabriel Valley: 626-793-3385
People Experience Homelessness Resources
LAHSA Winter Shelter Hotline: 800-548-6047
LAHSA Hotline: 213-225-6581
LBTG Resources
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Substance Abuse Resources:
LA Substance Use Hotline: 844-804-7500
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-4357
Elder Abuse:
Elder Abuse Hotline: 833-401-0832
Adult Protective Service: 800-992-1660
- Yume Takeuchi, L.Ac.