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Local Resources & Contacts

Local Resources

The resources below are available to offer timely care, crisis support, and connection to services in Orange County. Whether you are seeking urgent assistance, navigating a difficult moment, or supporting someone you love, these organizations are here to provide confidential, responsive care. You are not alone. Help and hope are available.

 Immediate Crisis Help (24/7)

  • Call 911

    If you are in immediate danger or at risk of harm.

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

    Available nationwide for immediate emotional support.

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 text support

  • LA County Mental Health Access Center (ACCESS Line)

    Call 1-800-854-7771 for crisis screening, immediate support, and referrals across Los Angeles County, including Torrance.

  • Crisis Text Line

    Text LA to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor via text message (free, 24/7).

Local Area Crisis Support

  • OC Links: Behavioral Health Navigation & Crisis Response

    A 24/7 confidential line connecting individuals to crisis support, mental health services, and referrals across Orange County. Call (855) 625-4657 or use live chat. Trained navigators can support emotional crises and dispatch mobile crisis teams if needed.

  • OC WarmLine

    Free, confidential emotional support for non-crisis stress, loneliness, anxiety, and more. Call or text (714) 991-6412 or toll-free 877-910-9276.

  • Community Helpline (OC Resource)

    For crisis and non-crisis support (e.g., counseling referrals) — 877-541-2525 (8 am–8 pm; Spanish support available).

  • Didi Hirsch Crisis Line

    1-877-CRISIS (1-877-724-4747) — 24/7 immediate suicide prevention support.

  • Torrance MET (Mental Health Clinic)

    County-operated mental health services offering crisis support and referrals for adults, youth, and families.

  • 1736 Family Crisis Center

    Outpatient mental health support with services for children and transition-age youth.

County Behavioral Health Services

  • Orange County Health Care Agency

    Central public agency for mental health programs in Orange County. Offers referrals and access to care through OC Links and other county behavioral services.

  • County of Orange Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services

    County mental health service offices providing assessments and linkage to treatment programs.

  • 2-1-1 Orange County

    Dial 2-1-1 for connection to local health and human services, including mental health care resources.

Additional Supports & Referrals

Even outside an immediate crisis, these broader resources offer support, referrals, and emotional assistance:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Always available for urgent needs.

  • OC Navigator

    A county directory of services for mental health, housing, and other supports (via OC Health Care Agency).

  • 211OC

    Connects callers to a broad network of local health and social services.

  • LA County 211

    Connects callers to a wide range of social services including mental health.