CRISIS HOTLINES

The Family Resource Counseling Center prides itself on being a resource in the West Los Angeles area providing psychological services to meet the needs of their clients and families. Adjacent to Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, it is a private practice therapy office that provides services for infants, children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. A variety of educational and support groups are also offered for parents and adolescents by our competent staff of psychologists and therapists. Other services include testing and assessments. An onsite psychiatrist is available by appointment. Please look at our entire web site for more information about our comprehensive list of psychotherapeutic services.

The Family Resource Counseling Center provides services to the youth and their families providing supportive assistance in making the transition from a residential treatment program as smooth and successful as possible. In less severe cases, families may not have to consider residential treatment centers. In either case, the Family Resource Counseling Center offers individual and family counseling services that will focus on your families unique needs. Also, we offer a wide variety of group counseling for teens, including drug and alcohol recovery and eating disorders. The links below are provided to assist you in contacting an educational consultant.

Crisis hotline services are available in an emergency to provide support and access to valuable resources in a time of need. People volunteering or answering crisis hotlines are professionally trained to address the concerns of those who call. Many crisis hotlines are provided for life threatening situations requiring immediate and knowledgeable responses. Crisis hotlines are an invaluable service: Become familiar with them before you need to use them!

Crisis Hotlines may direct you to appropriate services in the community including mental health professionals, support services, and resources. Often times, self-help and support groups will be appropriate as they can provide ongoing assistance following a crisis. Groups address concerns such as abuse, incest, drugs, alcohol, depression, codependency, smoking, financial matters, rehabilitation, eating disorders, relationships, personal growth, suicide, anger management, bipolar disorders, grief and bereavement, school, parenting, aging, cancer, disabilities, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, agoraphobia, other phobias, and almost any concern that may be encountered in life.  The groups will offer the necessary support and guidance following a trauma or crisis situation. Individuals can find a group tailored to fit their individual needs. Sometimes family and friends are unavailable or ill-equipped to offer sufficient help, and this is where crisis hotlines are invaluable resources, directing you towards services in your community.
 

LINKS:

Adult protective services : Crisis intervention for elderly and dependent adult abuse
888-202-4248.

Battered Women’s Hotline : 24 hr emergency hotline, info for battered women and children : 818-242-1106

Break the Cycle : Preventative education, free legal services, advocacy and support on issues on dating and domestic violence for ages 12 -22 yrs. : 310-286-3366

California Dept. of Justice : Helps parents of missing children work with law enforcement.
www.caag.state.ca.us/missing 800-222-3463

California Youth Crisis Line: 24 hour crisis intervention counseling for youth ages 12-24 years and their families on a wide range of mental health, drug and alcohol, peer, family and relationship issues: 800-843-5200

Child Abuse Hotline: 24-hour crisis intervention information and referrals: 800-422-4453

Info Line: Emergency referral agency for families for shelter, food, counseling: 818-350-6833

DCFS - Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services : Home ... To report child abuse in Los Angeles County, California
www.dcfs.co.la.ca.us/contactus/childabuse.html

National Association Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) : Advocates for children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies M-F 8:30 – 5 EST : 888-554-2627

National Child Safety Council: Child safety education materials and drug prevention provided by law enforcement agencies and schools : 800-222-1464

National Center / Missing / Exploit/ Children : Acts as clearing house on missing & exploited children. Accept calls from people who believe they have seen missing children. Also provides an online location (cyber tip line) for reporting internet child pornography, molestation, prostitution, internet related exploitation and child sex tourism : 800-843-5678, 714-508-0150

Poison Information Center: 800-777-6476

Tele-service: Support service for expectant parents, teen pregnancy, and referral services: 909-820-2845

Public Counsel : Children’s Rights : Staff attorneys and social workers, law students and social work interns work with pro bono attorney in assisting children in civil legal matters
213-385-2977

Suicide Prevention Center – 24 hr. crisis hotline. Crisis counseling and referrals to resources : 877-727-4747

Victims of Crime - A nonprofit organization providing resource and advocacy for victims of crime in the United States. Site includes support and legal resources for various.
www.ncvc.org

Victim Compensation Program (VCP) : Helps victims of violent crime and their loved ones
www.boc.ca.gov/Victims.htm

Youth Assist : Agency specializes in runaway retrievals, family and adolescent crisis counseling : 877-877-3356

Women's Referral Service.  Referrals to a variety of services including: legal, medical, psychological, and many others : 818-995-6646