Teen Health, Wealth and Wellness
Help Hotlines
211 LA County
2-1-1 toll free/confidential/24-hour/7 days. The 211 LA website is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles, linking people to community services so that people in LA can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
California Youth Crisis Line
Call or Text 1-800-843-5200. Toll-free &confidential, 24/7 hotline available to teens and young adults ages 12-24 and/or any adults supporting youth.
LA Rape and Battering Hotline Call 626.793.3385 or 310.392.8381 or 213.626.3393
Offers victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking emotional support, information, compassion, accompaniment, referral, and advocacy services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and ASL. LA Video Phone 213.785.2684 or 213.785.2749. Pasadena Video Phone 626.243.7972.
Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-978-3600 365 days a year/24 hours a day
Loveisrespect.org Call: 1-866-331-9474 or text: LOVEIS to 22522
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233: – TTY 800-787-3224 or text “Start” to 88788
Penny Lane Centers Helpline Call: 1-833-4-PLC-HLP available from 8am to 5pm (Mon-Fri)
A nonprofit organization that cares for abused and neglected children, youth, and families. We provide therapeutic residential services, foster family home placements, adoption services, transitional and affordable housing, family preservation, Intensive Services, and mental health services for children, youth, and families throughout Los Angeles County.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. En Español: Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 888-628-9454. For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: 800-799-4889 OR For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Teen Health and Wellness
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Teen Line Call 310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863: Nationwide toll-free 800-TLC-TEEN [1-800-852-8336]
A teen-to-teen hotline: if you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands.
Why We Rise: Mental Health Crisis Counselor Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 anytime 24/7 to be connected to a crisis counselor
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) Help Line is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals.
Youth Emerging Stronger (YES): Runaway & Homeless Helpline Call 323-240-2253 anytime 24/7
Comprehensive Runaway & Homeless support and resources for minors (ages 12-17) and transitional age youth (ages 18-24).
Mental Wellness
211 LA County
2-1-1 toll free/confidential/24-hour/7 days. The 211 LA website is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles, linking people to community services so that people in LA can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
#BeKind365
#BeKind365, provided by the Born This Way Foundation, is an invitation to practice kindness toward yourself and others to help build kinder, more connected communities that foster mental wellness. Join a movement of over 13 million participants and 291 million pledged acts of kindness on a mission to build a kinder, braver world that affirms and celebrates everyone for who they are.
Be There Certificate
Learn to support someone struggling with their mental health through this online course created by Jack.org in partnership with the Born This Way Foundation.
California Health and Human Services Agency: Back-to-School Mental Health Resources
Going back to school can be stressful. It’s OK to feel this way. Here are resources to support you, your family or friends.
California Health and Human Services Agency: Youth Mental Health Resources Hub
It’s okay to not feel okay. We all feel sad, anxious, upset, or angry sometimes. Is your child or someone you love going through a tough time emotionally? Check out the following resources to better understand the warning signs and offer the support they need.
giveusthefloor.org
Trained teens facilitate confidential group chats; participants help each other with prevalent mental health and social issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image.
Go Ask Alice!
Answers anonymous questions about alcohol & other drugs, emotional health, nutrition & physical activity, general health, relationships, and sexual & reproductive health.
MedlinePlus Teen Health
Resources page with informational links for over 100 health-related topics and concerns. Accessible in English or Spanish. From the U.S. National Institute of Health.
Mind Your Mind
We work with young people aged 14 to 29 to co-create interactive tools and innovative resources to build capacity and resilience. Our goals are to promote wellness, reduce the stigma around mental health, and increase access to community support, both professional and peer-based.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that young people get the mental health help and support they need early. Learn when to ask for help, how to talk to your friends and family about mental health, and more.
Project U LA
Seeks to provide teens with the best information about living a healthy life. Examples include sexual health and sexuality, pregnancy, alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug usage, and receiving free condoms by mail.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. En Español: Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 888-628-9454. For Deaf + Hard of Hearing: 800-799-4889 OR For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Teen Health and Wellness
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Why We Rise
Why We Rise is part of a national movement to transform our mental health care system. We demand that easy access to quality care be recognized as a fundamental civil right.
Physical Wellness
211 LA County
2-1-1 toll free/confidential/24-hour/7 days. The 211 LA website is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles, linking people to community services so that people in LA can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
County of Los Angeles Public Health
Timely public health information and resources such as free/low-cost Public Health Center clinics.
Go Ask Alice!
Answers anonymous questions about alcohol & other drugs, emotional health, nutrition & physical activity, general health, relationships, and sexual & reproductive health.
I Wanna Know
Resources and in-depth information about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.
MedlinePlus Teen Health
Resources page with informational links for over 100 health-related topics and concerns. Accessible in English or Spanish. From the U.S. National Institute of Health.
Planned Parenthood: Teens
The mission of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is to provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health information through patient services, education, and advocacy.
Project U LA
Seeks to provide teens with the best information about living a healthy life. Examples include sexual health and sexuality, pregnancy, alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug usage, and receiving free condoms by mail.
Sex, Etc…
Sex, Etc. is on a mission to improve teen sexual health across the country! We’ve helped teens with answers to their questions about sex, relationships, pregnancy, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation, and more.
Teen Health and Wellness
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Teensource.org
TeenSource.org features accurate and reliable information about STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and teen rights to access sensitive services in California. The site also features youth-generated blogs and videos.
Healthy Relationships
211 LA County
2-1-1 toll free/confidential/24-hour/7 days. The 211 LA website is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles, linking people to community services so that people in LA can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
giveusthefloor.org
Trained teens facilitate confidential group chats; participants help each other with prevalent mental health and social issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image.
Go Ask Alice!
Answers anonymous questions about alcohol & other drugs, emotional health, nutrition & physical activity, general health, relationships, and sexual & reproductive health.
Healthline: Your Guide to Sexual Consent
I Wanna Know
Resources and in-depth information about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.
Loveisrespect.org Call: 1-866-331-9474 or text: LOVEIS to 22522
Love is respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
Peace Over Violence
Seek help building healthy relationships free from sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence and stalking. Offering Emergency, Intervention, Prevention, Education, and Advocacy services and Hotlines.
Planned Parenthood Relationships
Whether you’re dating, hooking up, or breaking up, we can help you figure out what’s going on.
Project U LA
Seeks to provide teens with the best information about living a healthy life. Examples include sexual health and sexuality, pregnancy, alcohol, smoking, vaping, drug usage, and receiving free condoms by mail.
Safe L.A.
The City of Los Angeles domestic violence awareness initiative, S.A.F.E. (Stop Abuse From Existing), is a long-term commitment to reduce domestic violence and teen dating violence in the City’s communities through a variety of linked strategies.
Teen Health and Wellness
This award-winning resource provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, self-help support. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
Teensource.org
TeenSource.org features accurate and reliable information about STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and teen rights to access sensitive services in California. The site also features youth-generated blogs and videos.
Understanding the Me Too Movement: A Sexual Harassment Awareness Guide
Housing, Finances, and Food
211 LA County
2-1-1 toll free/confidential/24-hour/7 days. The 211 LA website is your guide to the services, resources, & information you need to navigate life in Los Angeles; linking people to community services so that people in LA can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
Jovenes, Inc. (323) 260-8035
A home and family for those without, Jovenes helps youth, ages 18-25, end their cycle of homelessness.
LA LGBT Center: Youth Homelessness
If you’re one of the thousands of homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning young people (ages 12 – 24) without a home, we welcome you as a member of the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Youth Center.
My Friend’s Place
Helping youth experiencing homelessness move toward wellness, stability, and self-sufficiency.
National Center for Homeless Education - Legal Resources
Directory of informative legal organizations and links to free legal assistance regarding homelessness, immigration, and disability advocacy.
National Runaway Safeline Call 1-800-RUNAWAY [1-800-786-2929] toll free & confidential 24/7
The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to keep America’s runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. NRS refers youth and families to local resources, such as shelters, mental health services, food pantries, and more.
Our Community LA
Our Community LA (OCLA) website and their free app (WIN) connect homeless or resource-insecure youth ages 12-25, as well as families, adults, and seniors, to essential service—all accessible without a referral—to live a life free from poverty, abuse or neglect.
Penny Lane Centers Helpline Call: 1-833-4-PLC-HLP available from 8am to 5pm (Mon-Fri)
A nonprofit organization that cares for abused and neglected children, youth, and families. We provide therapeutic residential services, foster family home placements, adoption services, transitional and affordable housing, family preservation, Intensive Services, and mental health services for children, youth, and families throughout Los Angeles County.
W.I.N. (What I Need)
Youth experiencing homelessness can find resources and help. This is also available as a phone app in the AppStore and Google Play.
Youth Emerging Stronger (YES)
To provide runaway, homeless, and foster youth with safety, stability, and housing, along with the relationships and resources to thrive now and in the future.
Driver's License
Driving Test Resources
View and take free DMV practice tests to help you prepare for your driving tests. Includes multiple practice tests for car drivers, motorcyclists, and commercial drivers.
Government Resources: DMV
California Department of Motor Vehicles locations and hours, online services, publications, forms, vehicle registration, license information, driving tips, highway conditions.