Counseling in Los Angeles, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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City of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA is a bustling city to visit or to relocate to, and one of the busiest in the western United States. Having nearly 4 million people also makes it one of the largest in the U.S. offers a number of exciting attractions for tourists year round. Home to world famous Hollywood, this is the city of entertainment and has a history all its own, rich in culture, music, stardom, theater, and cinema. If you are lucky, you may spot a few celebrities moseying about their busy and stressful lifestyles. The greater LA area offers visitors and resident the opportunity to be as active or as sedentary as they like. If you are looking for a relaxing visit or activity, consider visiting the historic Queen Mary, strolling or roller blading down the sidewalks of Venice Beach or walking along the Santa Monica Pier. If you are looking for attractions to take your family, consider visiting Universal Studios, Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm theme parks. The port of LA¹ is the busiest in the United States, with ships continually docking and launching out to sea.

Mental Health in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LAC-DMH)² provides a frequently updated list of mental health services on its website. These services include, but are not limited to, a DMH service locator and a county crisis line, which can be reached directly by calling 1-800-854-7771. This crisis line is free and available to the general public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For those struggling with mental health issues related to gender roles and sexual orientation, there are several organizations available to help. The Trevor Project is one such organization. Founded in 1998, The Trevor Project is a leading provider of crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for those in the LGBT community.³ The organization offers free and safe opportunities to speak with trained counselors via phone, text, and Internet. For further information, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386.

If you or someone you know is suffering from poor mental health that has caused homelessness, Homeless Healthcare of Los Angeles⁴ is one of several organization within the Los Angeles County that can provide assistance. Services include an integrated treatment program, a harm reduction center, and community assessments. To learn more about these lifesaving programs, please call 213-381-8408.

Current Initiatives

There are many programs within Los Angeles that work with populations affected by hardship. The Foster Youth Mental Health Initiative seeks to provide better services to those in the foster care system by coordinating efforts of the child welfare system, mental health providers, schools, and other stakeholders. The first step of the initiative is to bring local resources together to develop concrete steps in improving foster youth mental healthcare.⁵

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References

1. Port of Los Angeles. (2016). Home. Retrieved from http://www.portoflosangeles.org/
2. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. (2016). Portal - Our Services. Retrieved from http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh/our_services
3. The Trevor Project. (2016). Pages - Get Help Now. Retrieved from http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now
4. Homeless Healthcare of Los Angeles. (2016). Services - Client Services. Retrieved from http://www.siteground181.com/~hhcla565/services/client-services
5. Children's Law Center of California. (2016). Foster Youth Mental Health Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.clcla.org/init_health.htm

Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 468.73 square miles and a water area of 34.02 square miles.  The population of Los Angeles is 3.97 million people with 1.34 million households and a median annual income of $50,205. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Los Angeles, CA

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Therapy in Los Angeles is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your Los Angeles therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Los Angeles public health department.