Mission:
During a disaster, LACDMH’s mission is to coordinate and provide mental health services to the community, emergency responders, and maintain continuity of care to existing consumers. The department is responsible for the countywide management and allocation of mental health resources to the community.
Post-Earthquake Resources & Support
Disaster Mental Health Resources
Get Prepared
- Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, EMS Agency – Disaster Services Program
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program (EPRP)
- LA City Emergency Management Department
- American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness
- Federal Disaster Preparedness Program
- SAMHSA Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Community Based Organizations
- American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
- Emergency Network LA – LA Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
Disaster Mental Health Planning
Useful Telephone Apps
