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Library Books
Resources, Helpful Information, & Monique's Bookshelf

A mini mental health resource directory that includes a list of national hotlines, websites, and recommendations for bibliotherapy. This is a living document, so I will continue updating.

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*The information shared on this page is for psychoeducational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute or replacement for professional medical, mental health, legal, or other advice and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment.

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Please call 911 for all emergencies or go to your local emergency room. 

Holding Hands
Crisis Resources & Hotlines

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  • Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Hotline (specific to Southern California):​

  • Suicide Hotline of Southern California:​

    • 714-894-4242 ​

    • 9a-9p

  • Warm Line:​

    • 877-910-9276​

    • M-F 9a-3a, Sat/Sun 10a-3a

    • NamiOC.org

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National Resources

  • Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression Resources:

    • ​Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)

    • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

      • dbsalliance.org

      • If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK or text DBSA to 741-741.

      • If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

  • Cancer & Mental Health Resources:

  • Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotlines & Resources 

    • The National Domestic Violence Hotline

    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

      • Call (800) 656-4673 Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CST.

      • rainn.org

    • Safe Horizon (Link directs to hotline list)

  • Eating Disorder Resources

    • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

      • anad.org

      • Helpline (888)-375-7767 Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CST

    • National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

      • nationaleatingdisorders.org

      • Helpline Mon-Thu from 11am to 9pm ET, and Fri from 11am to 5pm ET

      • Online chat: Mon-Thu from 9am to 9pm ET, and Fri from 9am to 5pm ET

      • If you are currently in a crisis, please dial 911, call 1.800.273.8255 or text “N.E.D.A” to 74174

  • General Mental Health Resources

    • Mental Health America

    • National Alliance on Mental Illness

      • nami.org

      • The NAMI HelpLine: Monday - Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

  • Grief Resources

  • LA County Hotlines & Resources

    • 211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County

    • Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

      • (800) 854-7771

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Compiled by my amazing colleague, Stephanie Gast

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Southern California Community Mental Health Resources
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Trans Affirming Resources
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