Community Directory
Contents
Clothing
Depression
Developmental
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorder Support
Food Security
General Family and Child Welfare Resources
General Health Resources
Gun Safety
Homlessness
Human Trafficking
Legal Services
LGBTQ+
Los Angeles County and Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Hotlines and National Resources
Parenting
Reproductive Wellness
Substance Use
Suicide Prevention
Clothing
Assistance League Santa Clarita
Local Chapter of a National Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.1991
Address: 26045 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: The Assistance League provides clothing for students and children referred by their schools.
Service Providers: Volunteer Organization.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
Local Chapter of a County-Wide Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.1991
Address: 26045 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: The Assistance League provides clothing for students and children referred by their schools.
Service Providers: Volunteer Organization.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Laundry Love
Local Chapter of a National Resource
Phone Number: 661.298.2531
Address: Lavanderia 24725 Railroad Ave. Newhall, CA 91321
Services: Laundry Love washes the clothes and bedding of low/no income families and person(s) across the US. They brighten the lives of thousands of people through love, dignity, and detergent by partnering with diverse groups and laundromats nationwide.
The Santa Clarita chapter of Laundry Love provides free use of washers and dryers between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lavanderia. Water bottles are provided for attendees.
Service Providers: Volunteer Organization.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Depression
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
National Resource
Phone Number: 988
Services: We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
National Resource
Services: The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through the alignment of science, treatment, and education.
Erika's Lighthouse
National Resource
Phone Number: 847.386.6481
Address: P.O. Box 616, Winnetka, IL 60093
Services: Non-profit providing information and resources to schools and communities for combatting teenage depression.
Families for Depression Awareness
National Resource
Phone Number: 781.890.0220
Services: Depression awareness tools including a Caregiver Stress Test and Mental Health Family Tree.
Developmental
Family Focus Resource Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.294.9715
Address: 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 150, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Services: CSUN center providing support services for parents of children, from birth through adulthood, who have developmental delays or disabilities.
Service Providers: All employees have children or family members with disabilities.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center Santa Clarita
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.775.8450
Address: 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 150, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Services: North Los Angeles County Regional Center, with integrity and transparency, provides lifelong partnerships and planning to persons with developmental disabilities by promoting their civil and personal rights, providing comprehensive information, advocating in cooperation with consumers, promoting and providing quality services, and supporting full participation of consumers and families in all aspects of community life.
Service Providers: A range of service providers from social workers to physical therapists.
Domestic Violence
California Victim Compensation Board
State Resource
Phone Number: 800.777.9229
Address: CalVCB P.O. Box 3036 Sacramento, CA 95812
Services: CalVCB may reimburse for qualifying expenses if they are necessary due to a crime and if there are no other sources of reimbursement available such as health insurance, worker’s compensation or other benefits. Caps or limits may apply.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Application processing takes 90 days. If emergency aid is needed, indicate this on the application. In emergency situations applications may be processed in 30 days.
Child and Family Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.259.9439
Address: 21545 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita
Services: Providing a crisis shelter, community crisis response, services, advocacy, education classes, individual and group counseling, 16-week court approved classes, and teen violence prevention programing.
Service Providers: Social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists.Social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required. The Center accepts clients with Medi-Cal or clients without insurance and in some situations will accept clients with private insurance. Please call the center for a screening to determine eligibility.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Same day screening or within 24 hours. After initial screening clients are seen immediately or within, at the most, 10 business days. In rare circumstances, a client may wait longer than 10 business days if require special accommodations for language or therapist trained in very specific evidence-based practices.
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Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita
Local Resource
Phone Number: Call 661.259.4357 if you need shelter. Call 661.259.8175 for information on other services.
Services: Crisis services, women's shelter, teen dating violence education program, and domestic violence support groups.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
National Domestic Violence Help Line
National Resource
Phone Number: Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or Text "START" to 88788
Services: 24/7 confidential help line
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
National Sexual Assault Help Line
National Resource
Phone Number: 1.800.656.4673
Services: 24/7 confidential help line
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Eating Disorder Support
Dr. Robin Landau
Local Resource
Phone Number: 424.272.6636
Address: 28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 314, Valencia, Santa Clarita, California 91355
Services: Compassionate psychotherapy outpatient treatment for adults and teens struggling with eating disorders and body image issues.
Service Providers: Clinical psychologist.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not accepted, provider can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.
Fees: $200 per 45-minute session.
Eating Disorder Therapy L.A.
County Resource
Phone Number: 323.743.1122
Address: 4929 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Services: Virtual and in-person therapies for California residents. Eating Disorder Therapy LA is a specialized outpatient eating disorder psychotherapy practice in the heart of Los Angeles California. Anti-diet approach. Specialization in the provision of evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults with eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Other Specified Eating Disorder (OSFED; formerly known as EDNOS or Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified). Treatment for swallowing, choking, and vomiting phobias.
Service Providers: Clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists.
Insurance Requirements: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Kaiser, Meritain, Lyra, Beacon Partnership, and Anthem Medi-Cal. However, insurance is not required.
Fees: Fees range from $280 to $140 per session. Appointments with supervised doctoral externs are a lower cost option for $60.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Generally a 3-week wait for an appointment. Appointments are available more quickly, sometimes immediately, with supervised doctoral externs.
Mirror Mirror
National Resource
Services: Organization with information on eating disorders and what to expect at treatment centers.
National Eating Disorders Association
National Resource
Phone Number: Call 800.931.2237 or Text 800.931.2237
Services: National resource for eating disorders information and linkage with treatment options. Text or call the hotline for information or utilize the online chat option.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Food Security
Apolistic Worship Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 818.896.3840
Address: 12541 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA
Services: Food distribution weekly on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. Van Nuys
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.997.0943
Address: 7309 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Services: Food pantry open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Iglesia Fuente de Vida Community Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.765.0705
Address: 11134 Saticoy St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
Services: Contact this food pantry for information on pick up dates and times.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Khalsa Food Pantry
Local Resource
Address: Khalsa Care Foundation Gurdwara, 9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331
Services: The food pantry was created with a single goal: to help families in need decrease the stress of obtaining groceries and providing food for their loved ones. Since 2013, this operation has been open every Friday providing hundreds of families with fresh produce and dried goods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they saw these numbers rise and are now serving 600+ families every Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Living Water Worship Center Lancaster
County Resource
Phone Number: 661.422.6863
Address: 1111 W Ave L 12 A, Lancaster, CA 93534
Services: Providing food boxes, tickets distributed in the morning before picking up a box later in the day. On Mondays and Wednesdays arrive at 8:30 a for ticket, food boxes distributed at 1 p.m. On Saturdays arrive at 8:30 a.m. for a ticket, food boxes distributed at 10:45 a.m.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
MEND Food Pantry
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.897.2443
Address: 10641 N. San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331
Services: MEND’s Community Nourishment Programs (CNP) feed hundreds of thousands of food-insecure people per year through a Food Pantry (direct distribution), Food Bank (distribution to partners), Buen Provecho farmers market (self-selection of fresh fruit/vegetables) and Little Health Market (food options for people with chronic health conditions).
Food pantry is open every 2nd Tuesday and Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! No appointment is needed.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Rock of the Valley
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.781.4156
Address: 7722 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, CA.
Services: Drive thru food pantry every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps.
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.799.5841
Address: 22935 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, California 91321
Services: Food pantry open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Santa Clarita Grocery
Local Resource
Phone Number: 1.661.425.7575
Address: 21176 Centre Point Parkway, Suite 330, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Food pantry offering weekly, drive-up, drive-thru shopping on Monday (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), Wednesday (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), and Saturday (9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.).
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.5001
Address: 24133 Railroad Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321
Services: The SCV Food Pantry is a non profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Food pantry is open to walk-ins Monday (11a-2p), Tuesday (9a-12p), Wednesday (2p-5p), Thursday (9a-12p), and Saturday (9a-12p).
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Single Mother's Outreach
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.288.0117
Address: 24781 Valley Street, Suite B, Newhall, California 91321
Services: Free services and support for members from financial planning to groceries and support groups.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
SOVA
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.988.7682
Address: 16439 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Parking available behind Alta Dena Market)
Services: The SOVA Community Food & Resource Program food pantries are open to our community to ensure everyone has access to free and healthy groceries, personal care items, and resources to connect you to the help you need. Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Valley Food Bank
Local Resource
Phone Number: 818.510.4140
Address: 12701 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite A, Pacioma, CA 91331
Services: Food pantries at different locations, times, and days throughout the week. Check website for updated information.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
General Family and Child Welfare Resources
Child and Family Guidance Center Palmdale
County Resource
Phone Number: 661.265.8627
Address: 40005 10th Street West, Suite 106, Palmdale, CA 93551
Services: Therapies, child psychiatry, Medi-Cal insurance enrollment, community resources services, wraparound services, adult services.
Service Providers: Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, Case Managers, Special Education Teachers, Behavior Specialists, and Psychiatric Nurse.
Insurance Requirements: MediCal only. No private insurance or cash-pay system.
Fees: No fees associated with services, all services billed through Medi-Cal.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes, as long as they are insured through Medi-Cal.
Waitlist: No waitlist. Set number of intake appointments monthly, first come first served. Call back monthly until you secure an intake appointment. Short, variable wait after intake while individuals are paired with appropriate services.
Children's Bureau Valencia
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.705.4670
Address: 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 175, Valencia, CA 91355
Services: Helping at-risk children and their parents with the support, tools, and resources they need to be successful. Accomplishing this in three ways: through comprehensive programs and services to meet the varying needs of today's parents and their children, helping other organizations with innovative tools and training, and work to develop innovative solutions that impact broader communities in sustainable ways.
Service Providers: Therapists.
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse & Assault
National Organization
Services: This organization is dedicated to ending sexual assault and abuse through the provision of information and support for survivors.
Los Angeles County Community and Senior Services - Santa Clarita Valley Service Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.8620
Address: 24271 S. Main St. Newhall CA 91321
Services: This multipurpose center provides CalFresh, emergency food, financial assistance, holiday assistance, information and referrals, recreation services, and volunteer opportunities to people who live in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Service Providers: Social workers.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
County Resource
Phone Number: 800.540.4000
Services: Children's and family services. Call the hotline to support suspected child abuse.
Service Providers: Social workers.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Penny Lane Lancaster
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.206.0830
Address: 43423 Division St. Suite 102, Lancaster, CA 93535
Services: Provides relative support services, family preservation, and prevention and aftercare resources.
Service Providers: Social workers.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
The Village Family Services
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.755.8786
Address: 6736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Services: Foster care and adoptions as well as behavioral health supports.
Service Providers: Therapists, clinicians, and case managers.
Valencia Hills- Family Stress Support
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.775.1885
Address: 24933 Avenue Stanford, Valencia CA 91355
Services: "Family Stress Support” which provide voluntary case management to families who need more support. Any family needing extra support and greater resources.
Service Providers: Case managers.
General Health Resources
Assistance League Santa Clarita
Local Chapter of a National Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.1991
Address: 26045 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Assistance League's icare for kids serves students from elementary, middle and high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. The program provides free eye exams and glasses to students in need who are referred by their schools.
Service Providers: Volunteer Organization.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles
County Chapter of a National Resource
Phone Number: 310.788.9474
Address: 11390 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Services: Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. These wishes renew hope, uplift spirits, and encourage the belief in the impossible. Refer a child with a critical illness for a wish or donate to help make wishes come true.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Mesothelioma Hope
National Resource
Phone Number: 855.319.0511
Services: This site strives to provide the most accurate and helpful directions for addressing mesothelioma symptoms, treatments, and resources. Mesothelioma Hope is dedicated to getting patients and their families the help they need.
Mission City Community Network Inc. San Fernando Valley
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.895.3100
Address: 10200 Sepulveda Blvd., #300A Mission Hills, CA 91345
Services: Physical exams, dental exams, general medicine, vision/optometry, blood tests, immunizations/vaccinations, chiropractic, onsite laboratory services, women's health, pediatric services/well child exams, adult health/diabetic & hypertension, podiatry, and behavioral health services.
Service Providers: Doctors, nurses, therapists.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required. Pay stub or letter for proof of income required.
Fees: Sliding scale based on income beginning at $35. Some waivers available.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist. Call for first available appointment.
San Fernando Community Health Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.963.5690
Address: 732 Mott Street, San Fernando, CA
Services: Chronic medical conditions, comprehensive dental services, pediatric care, primary care, health and wellness education, immunization, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Service Providers: Doctors, nurses, and medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: SFCHC accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal HMO, FamPact and other commercial plans. Services are available on a sliding fee scale which is determined by income and family size.
Fees: Fees for services will differ due to insurance and sliding scale policy. Contact their office for more information regarding your specific circumstance.
Waitlist: Wait times for an appointment may vary.
Gun Safety
Be Smart
National Resource
Services: A program of the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries.
Secure all guns in your homes and vehicles.
Model responsible behavior around guns.
Ask about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes.
Recognize the role of guns in suicide.
Tell your peers to be SMART.
Everytown
National Resource
Services: Action group centered on improving gun safety across the United States.
Sandy Hook Promise
National Resource
Services: By empowering youth to “know the signs” and uniting all people who value the protection of children, taking meaningful actions in schools, homes, and communities to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life.
Homelessness
Bridge to Home
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.254.4663
Address: 23752 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Services: Bridge to Home helps individuals and families in the Santa Clarita Valley move from homelessness to housing.
Waitlist: No waitlist. First come, first served.
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
Local Resource
Phone Number: For services 661.251.2866. For general questions 661.727.3223.
Address: 24820 Orchard Village Rd, Ste. A, #391, Santa Clarita, California 91355
Services: Family Promise brings shelter, meals, and support services to pregnant women and families who are experiencing or soon will be facing homelessness. Family Promise is a cost-efficient and effective community response to the families in our community who are struggling to find or keep housing.
Service Providers: Social workers.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes, eligible for supply services and case management services. Undocumented individuals are not eligible for shelter-related services which require a social security number.
Waitlist: No waitlist for supply services and case management services. Variable waitlist for shelter-related services based on availability.
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
Local Chapter, County-Wide Organization
Phone Number: 818.392.0020
Address: 16641 Roscoe Place; North Hills, CA 91343
Services: Housing options. Complete an intake at the drop-in center, join the waitlist for placement in a shelter. After 6 months or more in a shelter participants may be eligible for placement in the tiny home villages.
Service Providers: Social workers and volunteers
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Waitlist for placement in a shelter after intake assessment ranges from a few weeks to a few months.
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission
County Resource
Phone Number: Intake Phone Number 818.960.0404
Address: 8756 Canby Ave., Northridge, CA 91325
Services: Located in Northridge, the Home Again 90-bed family shelter offers hope, shelter, and safe, supportive housing to families who are experiencing homelessness. The facility includes private family bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, a common dining room, and living spaces, meeting rooms, computer education centers, playgrounds, and gardens – all geared toward helping families achieve a brighter future.
Service Providers: Social workers and volunteers.
The Village Family Services
Local Resource
Phone Number: 818.755.8786
Address: 6736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Services: Care for youth experiencing homelessness.
Service Providers: Therapists, clinicians, and case managers.
Human Trafficking
Children of the Night
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.908.4474 or call their 24/7 hotline at 800.551.1300
Address: 3450 Cahuenga Blvd W, Unit 602, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Services: Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Call to determine for your specific needs.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
National Resource
Phone Number: 24/7 confidential hotline call 1.888.373.7888
Services: The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Fees: No fees.
Waitlist: No.
Saving Innocence
Local Resource
Phone Number: 323.379.4232
Address: PO BOX 93037, Los Angeles, CA, 90093
Services: When new cases of minors involved with human trafficking are reported, Saving Innocence responds within 90 minutes along with Child Welfare and Probation. Clothes and food are provided, and the child is taken for a medical exam.
This organization teaches life skills, connects children to communities, celebrates their accomplishments, and secures placement at empowerment events. They help the children find their voice again, speak out for their injustice, and fight for their survival and emergence back into healthy communities.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Call to determine for your specific needs.
Zoe
International Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.7963
Address: P.O. Box 221510, Santa Clarita, CA 91322
Services: ZOE is active in the fight against human trafficking working with both national and local governments, partnering with international and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and assisting law enforcement in each of the countries where ZOE operates.
ZOE is contracted with Los Angeles County’s Department of Children and Family Services to provide 24-7 crisis response when law enforcement recovers a child from sex trafficking in the North Los Angeles County area, responding within 90 minutes of a call from a social worker.
ZOE provides a 10-week Parent Empowerment Program for parents of child trafficking victims to provide education, understanding, support, and resources for the families devastated by trafficking.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Call to determine for your specific needs.
Legal Services
Legal Aid Foundation Los Angeles
County Resource
Phone Number: 213.640.3883
Address: 5228 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Services: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system.
Service Providers: Lawyers
Fees: LAFLA follows federal poverty guidelines and assists only people with income less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. However, sometimes people with income over 125% of the federal poverty guidelines can qualify as well. Call 800-399-4529 to see if you qualify. At our self-help centers, we can help anyone of any income level.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Call to determine for your specific needs.
Loyola Law School - Loyola Marymount University
County Resource
Phone Number: 213.736.1145
Services: Legal aid for immigration, divorce, custody, and more.
Service Providers: Lawyers
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Call to determine for your specific needs.
LGBTQ+
Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network
National Resource with Local Clubs
Phone Number: 415.552.4229
Services: Gender & Sexualities Alliances, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice.
Contact your school's administration, social worker, or wellness center to be connected with a GSA group.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
GLAAD
National Resource
Services: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
GLSEN
National Resource
Services: GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.
LGBT National Hotline
National Resource
Phone Number: 888.843.4564 (National Hotline) and 800.246.7743 (National Youth Talkline)
Address: 5228 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Services: Providing a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fee.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Love is Respect
National Resource
Phone Number: Call 1.866.331.9474 or Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Address: 5228 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Services: Providing a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, dating 101, LGBTQIA+ relationships, navigating when your family doesn't like your partner, setting boundaries, ending unhealthy relationships, and recognizing abusive relationships.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fee.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
National Runaway Hotline
National Organization
Phone Number: 1.800.RUNAWAY (786.2929)
Services: For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline has been responding to youth and families in crisis, serving as the national communications system for runaway and homeless youth. They continually transform technology, training and services to meet the current needs of vulnerable youth and ultimately achieve an end to youth homelessness.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Out for Safe Schools: A Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Affirming Educators
National Organization
Services: A toolkit for LGBTQ+ affirming educators. Out for Safe Schools is a national movement aimed at supporting LGBTQ students by equipping school districts, administrators and staff to create schools that are safe, welcoming and affirming to all students.
National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
National Organization
Services: The U.S. Department of Education is hosts webinar series to address topics that are on the top of educators’ minds. After sharing federal updates, the series features lessons learned and best practices from faculty, staff, schools, districts, institutions of higher education, and other places of educational instruction. It also shares a variety of useful resources.
Access Webinar, "Promoting Health and Wellbeing for LGBTQ+ Students" Here
Related Resources:
National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month Proclamation, The White House
LGBTQI, SAMHSA
Creating Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory School Environments for LGBTQI+ Students, U.S. Department of Education
Drug-Free Communities Coalitions, CDC/ONDCP
Supporting LGBTQI+ Students Experiencing Homelessness, National Center for Homeless Education
Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Communities, Center of Excellence
A Practitioner's Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children, SAMHSA
Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety, Bureau of Justice Statistics
Promoting Health and Well-Being in LGBTQ+ Students to reduce substance use and mental health challenges, Rhode Island Regional Coalitions
OUT for Safe Schools® Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Affirming Educators
Parenting in Changing Times Volume 3: Creating a Community of Belonging
PFLAG Santa Clarita
Local Chapter, National Organization
Phone Number: 661.383.0008
Services: PFLAG is the United States’ largest organization for parents, families, friends, and allies united with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexual orientation. PFLAG now has more than 400 chapters in communities throughout the country with more than 200,000 members and supporters.
Monthly meetings are on the 4th Wednesday at 7pm at St. Stephens Episcopal Church (24901 Orchard Village Road, Valencia, CA 91355) or on zoom.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: Optional membership charge of $20 for students and seniors, $35 for an individual, or $50 for a family.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Queer SCV
Local Organization
Email: QueerSCV@gmail.com
Services: The purpose of Queer SCV is to reduce social isolation by stimulating community development through the creation of inclusive, intersectional events and spaces for the LGBTQIA2+ population in Santa Clarita Valley.
Safe Zone Project
National Organization
Services: The safe Zone Project is a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops.
SCV Gaymers
Local Organization
Email: scvgaymers@gmail.com
Services: SCV Gaymers is a social group for LGBTQ+ people and straight allies who like video games and/or table games. Contact for more information on meetings.
SCV LGBTQ Center
Local Organization
Email: scvlgbtqcenter@gmail.com
Services: SCV LBGTQ Center connects our diverse community with opportunities, resources, and each other, to reach our vision of a stronger, healthier, loving, and more equitable home for LGBTQ+ people and our allies.
SCV Pride
Local Organization
Email: QueerSCVPride@gmail.com
Services: SCV Pride is a local organization supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the Santa Clarita Valley. Check out their website or send them an email to learn about upcoming events.
Trans Lifeline
National Organization
Phone Number: 877.565.8860
Services: Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Trevor Project
National Resource located in West Hollywood
Phone Number: 212.695.8650
Address: PO Box 69232, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Services: Crisis counseling and advocacy work geared towards LGBTQ+ youth.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Los Angeles County and Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Resources
Navigating Insurance and Mental Health Care
In an emergency call 911 and/or go to the emergency room.
Check to see if your health insurance policy covers mental health care. Look at your online account or plan documents. You can also call your insurance provider (their phone number should be on the back of your policy card) or talk to HR if your health insurance is through your employer.
Find a mental health care provider. Ask your health insurance for a list of covered providers, ask friends and family for suggestions, or search through an online directory like this one.
Screen providers for proper qualifications. Be sure the provider you choose is licensed or supervised by a licensed clinician. Mental health providers may be a psychiatrists (M.D. or D.O.), psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.), licensed clinical social workers (L.C.S.W.), or licensed professional counselors (L.M.F.T. or L.C.P.C.).
Ask potential providers about their office hours, insurance they accept, and approach to specific issues.
Try again if the first therapist you find is not a good fit. It is okay to shop around for a provider that you feel safe and comfortable with!
Access Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 1.800.854.7771
Services: The ACCESS Center, as part of LACDMH’s Help Line, operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as the entry point for mental health services in Los Angeles County. Services include deployment of crisis evaluation teams, information and referrals, gatekeeping of acute inpatient psychiatric beds, interpreter services and client transport.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.267.1100
Address: 15350 Sherman Way, Suite 200, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Services: APCTC takes a multi-disciplinary and culturally sensitive approach to address the psychological and social needs of clients. Their mental health professionals work as a team to meet clients' needs, that may be compounded by language and cultural barriers. The goals of their teams are to provide effective treatment in order to reduce psychiatric symptoms, alleviate psychological distress, and to improve functioning levels. APCTC’s staff have an unmatched level of cultural competence and linguistic capabilities, that enable them to work effectively with clients who do not have access to or feel a lack of connection in mainstream healthcare settings. All clients are treated with respect and utmost regard for their dignity and privacy. APCTC is committed to continuing its pioneering tradition and strong leadership at the leading edge of providing culturally sensitive services. APCTC will continue to advocate for the mental health of our community and to systematically maintain and develop effective strategies to meet those needs.
Service Providers: Mental health professionals.
Insurance Requirements: Accepts Medi-CAL and Medi-CAL/Medicare. You may be able to obtain services without medical insurance if you meet eligibility criteria for some programs offered at APCTC.
Aspire Counseling Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 888.585.7373
Address: 21080 Centre Pointe Pkwy. Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Adolescents 13-17, no children. Substance use disorder and behavioral health services. Intensive outpatient care with two tracks: substance abuse or mental health. Mix of group and individual therapies as well as drug testing in the substance use track.
Service Providers: Mental health and substance use professionals.
Insurance Requirements: Most insurance accepted (HMO, PPO, EPO), see list on website. Contract with Kaiser, call for details. No Medi-Cal. Cash pay option.
Fees: Insurance billed. Pay cash $1500/month for Intensive outpatient tracks for substance abuse or mental health. Scholarships available.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: No.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
See attached Resources
College of the Canyons Student Health & Wellness Resource Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.362.3812
Address: 17200 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Services: Wellness resources.
Child and Family Guidance Center Palmdale
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.993.9311
Address: 9650 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325
Services: Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric services, and wraparound care.
Service Providers: Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Recreation Therapists, Case Managers, Special Education Teachers, Behavior Specialists, and Psychiatric Nurse.
Child Mind Institute
National Resource
Phone Number: 212.308.3118
Services: Telehealth services in California.
Service Providers: Clinicians.
Insurance Requirements: Does not accept insurance, will provide necessary documentation for potential reimbursement. Contact to inquire about financial aid.
Fees: Fees associated with services, contact for more information.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Children's Bureau Valencia
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.705.4670
Address: 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 175, Valencia, CA 91355
Services: Child therapy.
Service Providers: A team of therapists offering treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Insurance Requirements: Accepts Medi-Cal.
Child and Family Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.259.9439
Address: 21545 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Crisis shelter, community crisis response, advocacy, education classes, individual and group counseling, 16-week court approved classes, and teen violence prevention.
Service Providers: Social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and psychologists.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance is not required. The Center accepts patients with MediCal or without insurance and in some situations will accept individuals with private insurance. Please call the Center for a screening to determine eligibility for services.
Fees: No fees for services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Same day screening or within 24 hours. After initial screening clients are seen immediately or within, at the most, 10 business days. In rare circumstances, a client may wait longer than 10 business days in the even that they require special accommodations for language or therapist trained in very specific evidence-based practices.
Counseling West - Adult and Children - Sherman Oaks
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.990.9898
Address: 14320 Ventura Blvd., Suite 430, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Services: Telehealth services. For 40 years, Counseling West has been helping people with life's challenges. They provide affordable counseling services when you need them most. Whether you are struggling with a current crisis or long-term unresolved issues, they offer you a healing environment and skills that can make a world of difference in improving the quality of your life. They select their counselors carefully. Their counselors work with you to explore internal patterns and external behaviors that are no longer serving you yet can transform through the therapeutic process to help you enrich your life. They can help you develop communication skills and self-insights that can improve both your personal and professional relationships.
Service Providers: Therapists.
Counseling 4 Kids
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.441.7800
Address: 225 W. Broadway, Suite 155, Burbank, CA 91204
Services: Counseling4Kids uses a “clinic without walls” model, providing in-home therapy because of the many benefits to children and families. When services come to the family, the number of missed sessions are minimized. If a child moves to a new home, the therapist can follow the client and provide continuity of care. Therapy is provided by clinicians who are well trained in the unique needs of children.
Service Providers: Therapists.
East Valley Youth & Family Center - Family Links North Valley
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.361.5030
Address: 11565 Laurel Canyon Blvd Suite 116, San Fernando
Services: Outpatient mental health care for Severely Emotionally Disturbed children and adolescents. All clients must meet medical necessity for services. Medical necessity is determined by a current ICD-10 diagnosis and impairment in functioning in the home, at school, and/or in the community.
Service Providers: Clinicians.
Insurance Requirements: Medi-Cal only.
Fees: Some fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Generally a 6 week wait for pairing with a therapist after initial intake assessment.
Henry Mayo Hospital Behavioral Health Services
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.200.2000
Address: 23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
Services: Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is an LPS designated acute psychiatric care facility. For adult male or female patients in psychological crisis, they provide a warm, friendly, safe, structured and confidential environment staffed by a team of healthcare professionals working in tandem with Henry Mayo’s emergency room, nursing departments and community partners. Patient services include assessment of emotional and psychological issues, Initial health screening, case management, medication management, treatment planning, community integration planning and referrals.
Service Providers: Psychiatrists, psychiatric RNs, MFTs, and mental health care workers.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance information
Fees: Fees associated with services depending on insurance type and level of coverage.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes, immigration status is not evaluated during admission process.
Waitlist: No waitlist, patients admitted through the ER dependent on medical symptoms.
Insight
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.765.8445
Address: 26330 Diamond Place, Suite 120/130, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Insight Treatment Programs are recognized as a leader in Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) for teens, (13-19 years of age), struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Whether your teen is suffering from a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD or is having behavior problems such as, self-harm, addictive behaviors, aggression, and isolation, they are ready to support and guide you, not just the teen, but the entire family.
Insight’s fundamental belief is that teens need to feel they belong to a community of their peers. Teens will only really open up and express their emotional pain and challenges when they feel safe in this type of environment. Their IOP program has been tailored with this in mind. They designed fun and creative clubhouse environments where teens can relax, play games, and build positive relationships with peers. This environment has proved to be more conducive to fostering relationships versus a more traditional setting in an office or medical building. In addition to the weekly treatment/therapy schedule, they ensure the teens have weekend social activities and participate in local support groups.
Insight provides a weekly Parent Group, Multi-Family Group, and individual family therapy sessions along with coaching by experienced counselors and direct access to therapists when needed.
Service Providers: PsyDs, LCSWs, and LMFTs.
Kaiser Permanente Members
Local Resource
Phone Number: (833) 574-2273
Address: 27107 Tourney Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 and 26415 Carl Boyer Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Kaiser Permanente has made accessing mental health benefits even easier. They have implemented a single phone number: 1-833-KP-WITH-U (or 1-833-579-4848) for members seeking mental health care appointments.
Members can book mental health appointments during standard operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT) and do not need an active referral prior to calling. (Please note: Local medical center area phone numbers will continue to remain active for the foreseeable future.)
The phone number is now live and has been updated as a resource on the kp.org Mental Health web page. See attached flyer for more information on the mental health resources available to Kaiser Permanente members.
Service Providers: Medical and mental health care professionals.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health - Santa Clarita
County Resource with a Location in Santa Clarita
Phone Number: 661.288.4800
Address: 23501 Cinema Dr. Valencia, CA 91355
Services: LACDMH provides mental health assessments, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, peer support and other rehabilitative services.
Insurance Requirements:
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Mental Health Hookup
Local Resource
Phone Number: 1.888.544.1516
Address: 27201 Tourney Rd Ste 225, Valencia 91355
Services: Mental Health Hookup provides assessments and action plans with the ultimate goal of relieving family stress and clinical assessments to evaluate the needs of your loved ones, with referrals to mental health and other community services.
Mission City Community Network Inc. - San Fernando Valley
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.895.3100
Address: 10200 Sepulveda Blvd., #300A Mission Hills, CA 91345
Services: Behavioral health services.
Service Providers: Doctors, nurses, and therapists.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - San Fernando Valley
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.994.6747 Help Line
Address: 20151 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Services: Education, advocacy, support, and outreach. NAMI offers virtual and in-person support groups, education groups, resource connections. Free support groups.
Northridge Behavioral Health Centers
County Resource
Phone Number: 855.972.6280
Address: 18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
Services: Behavioral Health Services Department - Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Northridge is a behavioral health services department that offers many services, including crisis intervention, therapy, and outpatient program.
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Olive View Community Mental Health Urgent Care Center - Sylmar
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.485.0888
Address: 14659 Olive View Dr., Sylmar, CA 91342
Services: Mental Health Urgent Care
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: MediCal. Sliding scale self-pay for those with private insurance and those without insurance with income.
Fees: Yes.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: First come, first served. Arrive at 8:00 am to guarantee a same-day appointment.
PACC Mental Health Services
Local Resource
Phone Number: 888.770.5222
Address: 17728 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91351-1635
ROWI Valencia
Local Resource
Phone Number: 805.356.3477
Address: 27413 Tourney Rd #150, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Services: Services: ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers have years of experience working with thousands of teens and their parents through crisis and triumph. ROWI treats youth ages 12-17 who are experiencing depression, anxiety, school avoidance, mood disorders, gender identity issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, ADHD, OCD, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, personality disorders, bullying, impulse control and issues with emotional regulation. In addition to individual and group therapy, families receive family therapy so everyone plays a part in a successful outcome. ROWI's full day, 5/day week program (Partial Hospitalization Program, or PHP) starts with a devoted time for school work, coordinated by an Educational Liaison who communicates with the school to ensure students do not fall behind. The PHP program includes psychiatric care, inspirational outings, mindfulness activities, and holistic therapies such as expressive art, yoga/fitness, improv, mindful eating, and music therapy. Treatment also includes the renowned UCLA PEERS program, which allows your teen to practice and role play through topics such as conflict resolution and conversation skills. Our after school program (Intensive Outpatient Program, or IOP) provides these same therapies 3-4 days/week during the after school hours. After graduating from our program, clients have the opportunity to attend our monthly Alumni group meetings and receive continuous support - free of charge. Our program takes a holistic approach, addressing your child's mental, emotional, and physical well-being to achieve long-lasting, positive outcomes in their mental health and wellness.
Service Providers: LMFTs, LCSWs, and PsyD therapists.
Insurance Requirements: No mediCal or LA care. Takes most private insurance. Accept most insurance plans; verification takes 24-48 hours. Visit our website to "Apply Now" or call 800-721-ROWI.
Waitlist: Please reach out to ROWI to identify if they have a waitlist and be sure to ask how long waitlist is.
Santa Clarita Mental Health Resources Page
Local Resource
Services: City of Santa Clarita, webpage with information on mental health resources.
San Fernando Valley Counseling Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.341.1111 (ext 388 for intake)
Address: 7247 Hayvenhurst Ave, A-8, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Sycamores - Pacioma
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.896.8366
Address: 12450 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 100, Pacoima, CA 91331
Services: Provides comprehensive mental health assessments, then provided psychiatric evaluation, ongoing mental health services, behavioral support services, parent partnering, substance use counseling, and/or linkage to community services. Individual, family, and group counseling offered. Crisis stabilization, intensive, and wraparound services available.
Service Providers: LCSW, LMFT, or Psy. D/Ph.D
The Meditation Tree
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.429.9299
Services: Meditation classes on zoom.
Service Providers: Certified meditation teacher.
Fees: By donation, suggested donation is $20 per session.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
The Valley Prevention and Treatment Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.365.7774
Address: 8332 Sepulveda Blvd.#15. North Hills, CA 91340 (Corner Roscoe)
Services: Individual therapy (for children, youth, and adults), group or family therapy, parenting, domestic violence, anger management, and victims of crime classes.
Service Providers: LCSW and LMFT
Insurance Requirements: Does not accept HMOs or Medi-Cal. Some other insurance policies accepted. Sliding scale available for those paying cash.
Fees: Yes.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist, may take 1-2 days to paired with therapist.
The Village Family Services
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.755.8786
Address: 6736 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Services: Behavioral health support.
Service Providers: Therapists, clinicians, and case managers.
Valencia Counseling
Local Resource
Phone Number: 818.732.0430
Services: Valencia Counseling cares about your well being. This therapist provides individual therapy, family therapy and parenting classes for individuals in California through convenient and confidential telehealth/video sessions.
Insurance Requirements: Accepts Anthem, Cigna, MHN Medi-Cal, MHN commercial, and Optum United Behavioral Health.
Valencia Relationship Institute
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.259.8200
Address: 28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 213, Valencia, California 91355
Services: Individual, family, and group counseling options. Telehealth and in-person.
Service Providers: LMFTs and LCSWs.
Insurance Requirements: Kaiser and Henry Mayo anthem insurance. No Medi-Cal. Private pay accepted.
Fees: $200-$275 per session, no sliding scale.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Appointments are normally available within a week of initial inquiry. Occasionally there may be a longer wait for a specific therapist.
Ed Masterson Life Coach
Local Resource
ed.masterson.sos@gmail.com
Phone Number: 615.510.5333
Services: Life coaching services in SCV
Mental Health Hotlines and National Resources
Navigating Insurance and Mental Health Care
In an emergency call 911 and/or go to the emergency room.
Check to see if your health insurance policy covers mental health care. Look at your online account or plan documents. You can also call your insurance provider (their phone number should be on the back of your policy card) or talk to HR if your health insurance is through your employer.
Find a mental health care provider. Ask your health insurance for a list of covered providers, ask friends and family for suggestions, or search through an online directory like this one.
Screen providers for proper qualifications. Be sure the provider you choose is licensed or supervised by a licensed clinician. Mental health providers may be a psychiatrists (M.D. or D.O.), psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.), licensed clinical social workers (L.C.S.W.), or licensed professional counselors (L.M.F.T. or L.C.P.C.).
Ask potential providers about their office hours, insurance they accept, and approach to specific issues.
Try again if the first therapist you find is not a good fit. It is okay to shop around for a provider that you feel safe and comfortable with!
California Mental Health Hotline
State Resource
Phone Number: 866.903.3787
Services: General mental health hotline and hotlines for specific mental illnesses.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
California Youth Crisis Line
State Resource
Phone Number: 800.843.5200
Services: The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Professionally trained staff and volunteer counselors respond to 17,000 calls annually with crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to service providers in the caller’s local community. They have access to more than 5,500 free or low-cost resources for youth and families across California.
Crisis counselors take calls from individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide, depression, bullying, health and identity questions, trauma, human trafficking or any teen-related struggle and discuss them in confidence and without judgment. They do not provide advice. They listen with compassion.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Crisis Text Line
National Resource
Phone Number: Text "HOME" to 741741
Services: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Service Providers: Crisis counselors.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Effective Child Therapy
National Resource
Services: Mental health information for parents, caregivers, and families based on the best available science.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Go Ask Alice!
National Resource
Services: Alice! is not one person, but a team. The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals, along with a staff of information and research specialists and writers. Our team members have advanced degrees in public health, health education, medicine, counseling, and a number of other relevant fields.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Headspace
National Resource
Website and Link for Educators
Services: Headspace is a mindfulness app with an easy-to-use interface that takes the seriousness and intimidation out of meditation.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance requirements.
Fees: Free use of the app for all teachers of K-12 in the United States. Free use of the app for students in Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) clubs.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Healthy Place
National Resource
Services: At HealthyPlace.com, you'll find comprehensive, authoritative information on psychological disorders, psychiatric medications, and other mental health treatments. They also have online psychological tests, blogs written by people with lived experience, and more.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance requirements.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
International OCD Foundation
National Resource
Phone Number: 617.973.5801
Address: International OCD Foundation, PO Box 961029, Boston, MA 02196
Services: The mission of the IOCDF is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone. Their community provides help, healing, and hope. Their vision is that everyone impacted by OCD and related disorders has immediate access to effective treatment and support. The IOCDF provides up-to-date education and resources, strengthens community engagement, delivers quality professional training, and advances groundbreaking research.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance requirements.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Mental Health America
National Resource
Phone Number: 800.969.6642
Address: 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820, Alexandria, VA. 22314
Services: MHA’s programs and initiatives fulfill its mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services. MHA’s national office and its 200+ affiliates and associates around the country work every day to protect the rights and dignity of individuals with lived experience and ensure that peers and their voices are integrated into all areas of the organization. Utilize their website to find mental health providers, warmlines, or take a screening test.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
National Resource
Phone Number: 202.684.7457
Address: 1400 K Street NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, 20005
Services: Founded in 1969, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve.
National Institute for Mental Health
PTSD Alliance
Online Resource
Phone Number: 888.436.6306
Services: PTSD Alliance is an association of advocacy and professional organizations for individuals suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Alliance members have made it their mission to increase awareness of this common and serious health condition to PTSD sufferers, their families, and the general public. The PTSD Alliance seeks to educate the public and those at risk of developing PTSD about the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of this health condition.
Teen Central
Online Resource
Services: Teen Central is an online site that provides a space for teens to learn about different mental health topics and read stories from other teens.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Teen Line
County Resource
Phone Number: Call 800.852.8336 or Text "TEEN" to 839863
Services: Teen Line provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that de-stigmatize and normalize mental health.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Your Life Your Voice
National Resource
Phone Number: Call 1.800.448.3000 or Text "VOICE" to 20121
Services: A bully at school. That rough break up. Thinking about suicide. Life can give you challenges. This line has tips and tools to help you deal.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Parenting
Parent Toolkit
National Resource
Phone Number: 404.524.2277
Address: 1849 The Exchange SE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339
Services: A reference for comprehensive sex education, parent engagement, teen pregnancy prevention, youth empowerment, and physical activity and nutrition.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Single Mother's Outreach
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.288.0117
Address: 24781 Valley Street, Suite B, Newhall, California 91321
Services: Free services and support for members from financial planning to groceries and support groups.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Reproductive Wellness
Bedsider.org
National Resource
Email: questions@bedsider.org
Services: Utilize this website for information on birth control methods, reproductive health care information, and finding providers near you.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
Local Resource
Phone Number: For services 661.251.2866. For general questions 661.727.3223.
Address: 24820 Orchard Village Rd, Ste. A, #391, Santa Clarita, California 91355
Services: Family Promise brings shelter, meals, and support services to pregnant women and families who are experiencing or soon will be facing homelessness. Family Promise is a cost-efficient and effective community response to the families in our community who are struggling to find or keep housing.
Service Providers: Social workers.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes, eligible for supply services and case management services. Undocumented individuals are not eligible for shelter-related services which require a social security number.
Waitlist: No waitlist for supply services and case management services. Variable waitlist for shelter-related services based on availability.
Go Ask Alice!
National Resource
Services: Alice! is not one person, but a team. The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals, along with a staff of information and research specialists and writers. Our team members have advanced degrees in public health, health education, medicine, counseling, and a number of other relevant fields.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Northeast Valley Health Clinic
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.673.8800
Address: 18533 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA, 91351. Two other locations in Newhall and Valencia.
Services: It takes a whole team to help you have a healthy pregnancy. The doctors, nurses and support staff at your HCLA affiliated health center are all important members of that team. They will support you every step of the way, from your first prenatal appointment, to feeling baby’s first kick, to your first check-up with your new baby. The Northeast Valley Health Clinic offers pregnancy testing, high risk and low risk planning, STD/STI testing, counseling sessions, prenatal care, mammograms, Pap smears, and referrals for specific care. The clinic does not perform abortions, but may be able to provide referrals for these services.
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required. Clinic can connect patients with emergency MediCal coverage. Some private insurance accepted. Call to determine your eligibility.
Fees: Some fees which are dependent on income, insurance coverage, and services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist for services.
Parent Toolkit
National Resource
Phone Number: 404.524.2277
Address: 1849 The Exchange SE, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339
Services: A reference for comprehensive sex education, parent engagement, teen pregnancy prevention, youth empowerment, and physical activity and nutrition.
Planned Parenthood - Van Nuys
County Resource - Closest Planned Parenthood to Santa Clarita
Phone Number: 800.576.5544
Address: 7100 Van Nuys Blvd. #108, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Services: Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to them for your health care. Planned Parenthood provides abortion care, STD treatment, STD testing, STD vaccines, breast examinations, Pap smears, sex education, and pregnancy testing.
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: Some fees which are dependent on services and ability to pay.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Samuel Dickson Family Health - Newhall
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.257.2339
Address: 25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A-104, Valencia, CA 91355
Services: Primary medical care with a wide range of services including family planning. From their website: "As a full-service health safety-net provider, we strive to provide high-quality, culturally sensitive, affordable, and accessible primary healthcare, dental, mental health, and enrollment services to all residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and other underserved neighboring communities. We have specialized programs for all who are in need. We believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, dental, and mental health services and we will never refuse service due to an inability to pay or lack of insurance."
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance not required.
Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.255.0082
Address: 25174 Rye Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (located next to the Home Depot)
Services: The SCV Pregnancy Center provides confidential pregnancy testing, STD/STI diagnostics, STD/STI counseling, parenting classes, prenatal classes, and referrals for services. SCV Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasound. Their pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy as early as 7-10 days after conception. You’ll receive a clinical pregnancy test and results during your appointment. The center does not perform abortions, but may be able to provide referrals for these services.
Service Providers: Medical staff.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
Substance Use
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.250.9922
Address: Dependent on specific meeting. Central office located at 26951 Ruether Ave, Suite B-4, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Services: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international peer-led mutual aid fellowship meeting online and in-person dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually-inclined Twelve Step program. Visit the website to find a location and meeting time that works for you. SCV Alcoholic's Anonymous includes meetings for young people in their directory.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: Free.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No.
A Light of Hope
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.513.HEAL (4325)
Address: 21176 Centre Point Pkwy, Unit 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: A Light of Hope strives to inspire, encourage, support and celebrate personal growth and spiritual development for families, youth, and young adults in recovery from addiction or self destructive behaviors. They offer counseling and support groups for substance users and their loved ones.
Aspire Counseling Services
Local Resource
Phone Number: 888.585.7373
Address: 21080 Centre Pointe Pkwy. Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Substance use disorder and behavioral health services for adolescents aged 13-17. Offering intensive outpatient care with two tracks: substance abuse or mental health. Both have a mix of group and individual therapies as well as drug testing in substance use track.
Service Providers: Mental health and substance use professionals.
Insurance Requirements: Most insurance accepted (HMO, PPO, EPO). Aspire has a contract with Kaiser, call for details. No Medi-Cal. Cash pay option available.
Fees: Billing through insurance. Intensive outpatient care costs $1500/month for patients utilizing self-pay option. Some scholarships are available, contact this agency for more details.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: No.
Waitlist: No waitlist.
Child and Family Center
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.259.9439
Address: 21545 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Crisis shelter, community crisis response, advocacy, education classes, individual and group counseling, 16-week court approved classes, and teen violence prevention.
Service Providers: Social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and psychologists.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance is not required. The Center accepts patients with Medi-Cal or without insurance and in some situations will accept individuals with private insurance. Please call the Center for a screening to determine eligibility for services.
Fees: No fees for services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: Same day screening or within 24 hours. After initial screening clients are seen immediately or within, at the most, 10 business days. In rare circumstances, a client may wait longer than 10 business days in the even that they require special accommodations for language or therapist trained in very specific evidence-based practices.
Drug Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley (DFYinSCV)
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.250.3727
Address: Your local school!
Services: Clubs at each school in the district to educate and empower students to make good choices leading toward positive, healthy behaviors. The curriculum teaches lifelong skills appropriate for each grade level to combat negative peer pressure, easy-to-remember strategies to say no to drugs and alcohol.
Didi Hirsch Children & Adult Mental Health - Pacioma
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.897.2609
Address: 11643 Glenoaks Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Services: Residential substance use/mental health treatment for women and their children up to age 6; Psychiatric services and medication support.
Service Providers: Supervised counselors, therapists, and case managers.
Insurance Requirements: MediCal active in LA county. MediCal outside of LA county only allowed for 30 days of treatment.
Fees: Some fees that vary with type of service.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes, through myhealthLA,.Center will help you acquire this.
Waitlist: No waitlist. Intake appointments are booked a week in advance.
Healthy Living Treatment
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.762.5668
Address: 22512 Garzota Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Treatment for co-occurring disorders, alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, meth, pain medication addictions, and other addictions. Detox care, residential care, medication assisted treatment, incidental medical services, and therapies (individual, group, family, and experiential).
Service Providers: Doctor, LMFT, and substance use disorder counselors, and registered drug and alcohol technicians.
Insight
Local Resource
Phone Number: 661.765.8445
Address: 26330 Diamond Place, Suite 120/130, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Services: Insight Treatment Programs are recognized as a leader in Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) for teens, (13-19 years of age), struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Whether your teen is suffering from a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD or is having behavior problems such as, self-harm, addictive behaviors, aggression, and isolation, they are ready to support and guide you, not just the teen, but the entire family.
Insight’s fundamental belief is that teens need to feel they belong to a community of their peers. Teens will only really open up and express their emotional pain and challenges when they feel safe in this type of environment. Their IOP program has been tailored with this in mind. They designed fun and creative clubhouse environments where teens can relax, play games, and build positive relationships with peers. This environment has proved to be more conducive to fostering relationships versus a more traditional setting in an office or medical building. In addition to the weekly treatment/therapy schedule, they ensure the teens have weekend social activities and participate in local support groups.
Insight provides a weekly Parent Group, Multi-Family Group, and individual family therapy sessions along with coaching by experienced counselors and direct access to therapists when needed.
Service Providers: PsyDs, LCSWs, and LMFTs.
Narcotics Anonymous
Local Resource
Phone Number: 800.338.2155
Address: Dependent on specific meeting.
Services: Narcotics Anonymous (or NA) is a nonprofit Fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The groups are made up of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other remain sober. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. Visit the website to find a location and meeting time that works for you.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: Free.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Resource
Phone Number: 1.877.726.4727
Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Services: SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. Government website with information and resources.
Insurance Requirements: No insurance required.
Fees: No fees.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Talk to Frank
UK Web Resource
Services: A website featuring honest information about drugs. Utilize their directory of substances to learn more about different drugs and their associated risks.
The Valley Prevention and Treatment Center
County Resource
Phone Number: 818.365.7774
Address: 8332 Sepulveda Blvd.#15. North Hills, CA 91340 (Corner Roscoe)
Services: Substance use counseling. Individual therapy (for children, youth, and adults), group or family therapy, parenting, domestic violence, anger management, and victims of crime classes.
Service Providers: LCSW and LMFT, certified substance abuse counselors.
Insurance Requirements: No HMOs and no MediCal. Some other insurance accepted. Sliding scale available for those paying cash.
Fees: Some fees associated with services.
Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist, though it may take 1 or 2 days to be paired with a therapist.
Substance Use Prevention Education
National Resource
Services: SUPE is a group of people with over 50 years of combined experience in substance use and education. We have helped people with substance use disorder for decades. By educating people, we would not have to get them treatment. But most importantly, they would have a better future because most people with a substance problem do not have any future.
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Services for Undocumented Immigrants: Yes.
Waitlist: No waitlist
Suicide Prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
National Resource
Phone Number: 988
Services: We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
National Resource
Services: Foundation with resources to help with processing the loss of a loved one, equipping individuals to supportively talk to a loved one considering suicide, resources for policy advocacy, and other resources.
Suicide is Preventable, Know the Signs
National Resource
Services: Support site for individuals to know the signs, find the words, then reach out to people they are concerned about. Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out.