I am undocumented without health insurance. How can I access mental health services?
If you or someone you know is in crisis right now and needs immediate help, call 911.
If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed with stress and/or you have thoughts to harm yourself or other people, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 24/7 Access Center Helpline at 800-854-7771, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990, or text "LA" to 741741 to message a Crisis Text Line counselor.
- Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)’s mental health program includes psychosocial assessments, in-home outreach counseling, community linkages, mental health First Aid trainings, and educational presentations.
- The Filipino American Service Group, Inc (FASGI) offers services to connect you with a mental health professional. Call FASGI at 213-908-5050.
- Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers (APCTC) offers mental health services to adults, children, and youth.
- Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Connector offers undocumented youth with psychological support.
- Headspace and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time by offering access meditations, sleep and movement exercises. All free are through 2020.
NOTE: This is not a comprehensive and complete list. We will continue to update services here.