Mental Health Resources

Antelope Valley Hospital

For 24/7 help call 661-949-5000 https://dmh.lacounty.gov

Mental health evaluation and  hospitalization, if necessary. 

Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) 

Daytime phone: 661-226-3838

After Hours Phone: 800-854-7771

Provides mental health evaluation and hospitalization if necessary.

Department of Mental Health (DMH) 

For 24/7 help call 800-854-7771 or text LA to 741741 https://www.avmc.org/services/mental-health/

1600 W Ave J Lancaster, Ca 93534

The DMH offers a variety of services for those in accute need as well as those looking for resources. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine#crisis 

https://nami.org/Find-Support/Diverse-Communities/Latino-Mental-Health/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina 

Peer-to-peer mental health support plus: national hotlines for mental health, suicide prevention, domestic violence, sexual assault.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19 

Information on how to explain and discuss COVID-19 with children.