Coronavirus/COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

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The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) supports the wellbeing of our County residents and communities. News and updates about COVID-19 may trigger anxiety, panic, frustration and depression—even when your risk of getting sick is low. During an infectious disease outbreak, please take the time to care for your own physical and mental health, and please reach out to others in kindness and compassion.

LACDMH has published the following materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns:

LACDMH’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals. (LACDMH facility updates are available here.)

LACDMH is also a part of PsychHub’s COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub, which is dedicated to providing free resources to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Resources about COVID-19 Vaccine

 

Resources for Families, Parents and Children

 

Resources for Physical Distancing

 

Resources for Healthcare Providers

 

Resources for Workers

 

Resources for General Mental Health Management

 

Resources for Community and Peer Support

 

Resources for Offering Support

 

For General COVID-19 Information, Recommendations & Updates:

If you are feeling emotionally distressed or overwhelmed due to COVID-19 news & developments, please call our 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 for support.