LA County Dept of Mental Health — ACCESS Hotline

Mental Health · California · Free

24/7 entry point for all mental health services in LA County. Crisis evaluation, inpatient referrals, outpatient program placement, and evening emotional support line. Call 1-800-854-7771 anytime. Bilingual Spanish services available. Serves as the single access point for the entire LA County public mental health system — from crisis stabilization to long-term outpatient care.

Contact & Details

Address: Serving all of Los Angeles County

Phone: 1-800-854-7771

Hours: 24/7 crisis; emotional support 9am-9pm

Visit Website

More Mental Health in California

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — National crisis line for suicidal thoughts, mental health crises, or substance use emergencies. Calls are routed to the nearest local crisis
  • Crisis Text Line — Free, confidential crisis counseling via text message available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for anx
  • SF Dept of Public Health — Behavioral Health Access — Gateway to mental health and substance use services for San Francisco residents. 24/7 phone access line at (888) 246-3333 plus walk-in Acces
  • NAMI California — California NAMI state affiliate with 60+ local chapters statewide. Free peer support groups, Family-to-Family education courses, and crisis
  • NAMI Greater Los Angeles County — Largest NAMI affiliate in California serving approximately 70% of LA County across six chapters. Free peer support groups, Family-to-Family
  • NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties — Free mental health education, support, and advocacy for San Diego and Imperial Counties. Peer Warmline operates 7 evenings a week from 3:30-