Community Information
Abused Women Crisis Line
Haven Hills: (818) 887-6589
Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous: (800) 923-8722
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805
Child Abuse
Help Group: (818) 781-0360
Los Angeles County Child Abuse Hotline-24 hours: (800) 540-4000
Disasters
American Red Cross, Los Angeles Chapter: (213) 739-5200
Domestic Violence
Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence: (818) 786-2079
- Operators in Spanish and English
Mental Health Information
L.A. County Department of Mental Health: (800) 854-7771
Sex Offender Information
USC Sex Offender Program: (323) 226-4942
Sexual Assault
SFV Trauma Crisis Hotline: (818) 886-0453
Substance Abuse
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805
Narcotics Anonymous: (800) TODAYNA
Suicide
Suicide Intervention and Prevention Center-Los Angeles County:
(800) SUICIDE or (877) 727-4747
AIDS and HIV
http://www.apla.org/
Alcohol and Substance Abuse (Including 12 Step Philosophy)
http://www.hazelden.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
Alzheimer's Disease
http://alz.org
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
American Red Cross Los Angeles Chapter (provides disaster relief information)
http://redcrossla.org
Biofeedback Society of California
http://www.biofeedbackcalifornia.org
California Board of Psychology (for consumer assistance)
http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/
California Psychological Association
http://www.cpapsych.org
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
http://www.bpkids.org
Educates families, professionals, and the public about early onset bipolar disorders
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.DBSAlliance.org/
A patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorders. Offers local support groups.
Depressive and Manic Depressive Disorders
http://www.ndmda.org/
Eating Disorders
http://www.eatingdisorder.org/
Gambling
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
Marijuana Abuse
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/
Medline Plus
http://www.medlineplus.gov
A federal Web site which provides a comprehensive medical dictionary and encyclopedia, up-to-date drug information, and interactive tutorials regarding various health conditions. (Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, www.nih.gov)
Mental Health Awareness
http://www.nmha.org/
Mental Illness -
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
Narcotics Abuse
http://www.NA.org/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
A federal agency which provides information on alcoholism and recovery
National Institute of Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov
A federal agency which provides information on substance abuse and recovery
National Institutes of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
A nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
http://www.nationalregister.com/
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
PREVLINE/Prevention Online
http://www.health.org
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). This federal agency provides comprehensive prevention resources that can be used by families, employers, providers, and individuals. Materials are provided at no cost.
Schizophrenia and Depression -
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
http://www.narsad.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov
Suicide Prevention Center of Los Angeles
http://www.suicidecrisisline.org
Web MD
http://www.webmd.com
A consumer-friendly Web site that provides valuable health information, tools, and support to those who seek information.
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