Resources

Below is a curated collection of supportive third-party resources, thoughtfully organized by topic to complement the behavioral health services we offer.

This list is not comprehensive, and we look forward to expanding it over time. We welcome collaboration with community partners, providers, and organizations who wish to share meaningful tools or services.

If you have questions, recommendations, or resources you’d like us to consider adding, please feel free to contact us directly.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

General information and referrals

211 LA County: Dial 211 for information and referrals to a wide range of local health and human services.

Other emergency support

911: Call 911 for any emergency that requires immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance services.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) ACCESS Center: This 24/7 center is the entry point for mental health services in Los Angeles County and can be reached through the ACCESS Center for crisis evaluation, information, and referrals.
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT): PMRTs provide non-law enforcement mobile crisis response in the community.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center: Offers a range of services for children, adolescents, and adults, including inpatient care for acute crises, and outpatient programs such as PHP and IOP.
- Inpatient Behavioral Health Program: For those needing immediate, acute care in a locked facility.
- Outpatient Services:
  - PHP: Up to 20 hours of therapy per week, 4 days a week.
  - IOP: Approximately 3 hours a day, 3 days a week.

Broader and nearby options

CA Mental Health for All: Provides access to free mental health support, wellness resources, and emotional support across California.
Pasadena Clinical Group: A nearby clinic offering comprehensive psychological evaluations and personalized treatment plans for adults and children.

Other resources

California state hospital system: Provides mental health services in state-run facilities, though these are typically for patients who are admitted through state channels.
DHCS (.gov): Offers resources and information regarding the rights of individuals in mental health facilities.

Inpatient and Outpatient Services

Northridge Hospital Medical Center's Behavioral Health Services: Provides a range of care, from acute inpatient treatment for those in crisis to outpatient services.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): A less intensive program with about 3 hours of therapy per day, three days a week.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A day program offering therapy for up to 20 hours per week.
Inpatient Program: A locked facility for those unable to function due to severe psychiatric difficulties.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center: A 394-bed not-for-profit hospital providing medical services and recognized by The Joint Commission and Healthgrades.
Blue Shield Community Resource Centers: These centers are open to everyone in the community and help individuals navigate the healthcare system, find available resources, and get assistance with forms and appointments.

Housing and homelessness support

TBEC Center: A shelter that provides long-term housing for people experiencing homelessness in the Northridge area.

Educational support

California State University, Northridge (CSUN): As a large public university, CSUN offers extensive support services to its students.

How to find more support

For medical needs: Contact the Northridge Hospital Medical Center directly or visit a Blue Shield Community Resource Center if you need help navigating the healthcare system.
For housing needs: Contact the TBEC Center for information on their shelter services.
For general or specific community support: Consider searching for local non-profit organizations, community centers, or government social services in the San Fernando Valley area.

San Fernando Valley LGBT Community Center

: This is a local organization that serves the San Fernando Valley region and offers a variety of resources.
Somos Familia Valle

: This is a local, community-based LGBTQ+ organization serving the San Fernando Valley.

CSU Northridge (CSUN) campus resources

Pride Center

: The Pride Center

in the University Student Union supports LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff with programs and educational outreach.
- Programs include: Weekly Coffee Nights, T-Time for transgender and non-binary students, and the LGBTQIA+ Peer Mentor Program.
- Workshops cover: Topics like Foundations of Gender and Sexuality and LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity.
Strength United (Pride United)

: This campus program offers comprehensive, affirming support for LGBTQIA+ survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and trauma. It provides counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

Crisis and advocacy

The Trevor Project: A national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 13-24). You can reach their lifeline at 1-866-488-7386.
Trans Lifeline: A non-profit that offers a hotline staffed by and for transgender people at 1-877-565-8860.

Resources

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

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