Helpful organizations
Helpful organizations
Support can come from a conversation with a peer, a family group, or an organization familiar with a concern you are facing. These contacts offer different kinds of help. You can ask what participation involves and decide what feels useful to you.
Crisis & Emergency
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.
- 911. Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room in a medical or psychiatric emergency.
- Crisis Text Line. Text HOME or HOLA to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
- Teen Line. Call 800-852-8336 (6–10PM PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6–9PM PST).
- Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988 and press 1, or use the online chat.
For Families
- Al-Anon Family Groups. For loved ones affected by someone else's alcohol use.
- Nar-Anon Family Groups. For those impacted by a loved one's substance use.
- NAMI Family Support Groups. Free groups and education for family members.
- Family Caregiver Alliance. Practical resources for caregivers.
LGBTQ+
- The Trevor Project. Specialized crisis support for LGBTQ youth.
- Trans Lifeline. Peer support for the trans and questioning community.
Mental Health & Recovery
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Education, advocacy, and support groups for patients and families.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Resources for anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD.
- CHADD. ADHD education and support for children and adults.
- SAMHSA National Helpline. Free, confidential treatment referral, 24 hours a day.
- SMART Recovery. Evidence-based recovery support groups.
Local Ventura County Resources
- Ventura County Behavioral Health. County mental health services, crisis support, and substance use treatment.
- Ventura County Crisis Services. 24-hour crisis intervention and stabilization.
- Interface Children & Family Services. Counseling, crisis intervention, and family support throughout Ventura County.
The information on this page is for general education and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. If you are in crisis or may be in danger, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.