EMERGENCY
HEALTH SERVICES
If you have a serious/immediate concern, please call 911.
HARBOR/UCLA MEDICAL CENTER PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM
1000 W. Carson Street, Bldg. D6 Torrance, CA 9050
(310) 222-3144
DEL AMO HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM
23700 Camino Del Sol Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 530-1151
PSYCHIATRIC MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM (800) 854-7771
COUNSELING
SOUTH BAY CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC
(310) 328-0855
TORRANCE JUVENILE DIVERSION (310) 618-5555
MANHATTAN BEACH COMMUNITY COUNSELING
(310) 683-3243
FREEDOM 4 U
(800) 501-9801
HOTLINES PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
In cases of emergency, dial 911.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741‐741 & a counselor will respond
LA County Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 24/7 (877) 727‐4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 (800) 273‐TALK (8255)
Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth 24/7 (866) 488‐7386
Teen Line
(800) TLC‐TEEN (852‐8336) or text "TEEN" to 839863 to speak with peer counselors.
South Bay Families Connected www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org
Care Solace
www.caresolace.com/torranceparents
BCHD Resources & Referrals www.bchd.org/resources
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services www.didihirsch.org
Teen Line
www.teenlineonline.org
Your mental health matters.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL
PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
South Bay Families Connected
Resources for students (in middle and high) and parents (in all grades) for wellness and substance use prevention. SBFC offers TUSD parents access to free resources, education events, authentic South Bay stories from parents and teens, current videos, and resources for issues related to social media, stress, depression, peer pressure, and yes, drugs, vaping, alcohol, and more.
Care Solace
This platform is for students struggling with substance use addiction and/or mental health issues. Care Solace is a safe, simple, confidential, and efficient way to select the right provider for the individual needing care.
BCHD Resources & Referrals
Find health‐related resources and information for students, adults, and families who need additional support and assistance with mental health, medical, dental, vision & hearing, substance use, and more. Contact Beach Cities Health District’s Community Services Department for more information at 310‐374‐3426, ext. 256
Weekly Parent Chat
Wondering if your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol? Trying to manage student stress? Seeking guidance around social media and technology? A free weekly support group is provided in partnership with Beach Cities Health District, Thelma McMillen Center, and South Bay Families Connected. All parents are welcome!
Suicide Prevention
Torrance Unified School District acknowledges the importance of recognizing warning signs for crisis/trauma/suicide to prevent, intervene, and provide post‐care for students who have considered or attempted suicide. TUSD has implemented suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policy that specifically addresses the needs of students who exhibit suicidal ideation. Please see your school counselor for more information.
In cases of emergency, dial 911. For help, please utilize the resources below:
• Crisis Text Line – Text “HELLO” to 741‐741 and a counselor will respond
• LA County Suicide Prevention Crisis Line (24/7): (877) 727‐4747
• Teen Line (800) TLC‐TEEN (852‐8336) or http://teenlineonline.org or text "TEEN" to 839863 to speak with peer counselors
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): (800) 273‐TALK (8255)
• Trevor Project Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth (24/7): (866) 488‐7386
The Gathering Place - Bereavement Support
The mission of The Gathering Place is to encourage healing, health, strength, and confidence in those who have experienced the death (within the last two years) of a loved one. Their focus is on support groups that specialize in bereavement services for adults, teens, and children. (310) 543- 3437