YOUTH and YOUNG ADULTS
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
CHILD & FAMILY CENTER
A provider of comprehensive prevention, early intervention, diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic services for children, teens, adults and families who live in the Santa Clarita Valley. Crisis services are available Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Main Phone: (661) 259-9439; Alcohol & Drug Treatment Services: (661) 259-9439; Domestic Violence Program: (661) 259-8175 24-Hour DV Hotline: (661) 259-HELP (4357)
SRD~STRAIGHTENING REINS
Samantha Rocha Dyer (SRD) Straightening Reins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public not for profit established in 2011 specializing in equine-assisted and interactive therapies designed to improve adolescent and teen mental health and well-being. SRD provides behavioral, educational, and community outreach services to youth and their families in Los Angeles County. Providing HOPE through equine-based experiences to improve mental health. (661) 803-1641
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. The website includes a blog and a mental health providers directory. Visitors to the site can also listen to the Therapy for Black Girls Podcast, a weekly chat about mental health, personal development, and more. The podcasts are also available through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify.
THERAPY FOR BLACK MEN
In partnership with licensed mental health professionals and coaches in private practice throughout the fifty states, TherapyForBlackMen.org provides proactive, multiculturally competent care to men of color. The organization makes it easy for clients and therapists and coaches to connect with each other. The website includes a blog, articles, and a listing of supportive resources.
THE VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICES
The Village Family Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides clinical and behavioral services working with individuals and families, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. Children and youth who receive care often have experienced trauma—abuse, neglect, homelessness—often accompanied by a host of health problems such as poor nutrition, chronic illness, substance use, and more. There are programs to address homelessness in youth and provide support to those who are LGBTQ+. Headquarters and drop-in center for homeless youth are in North Hollywood. Tel: (818) 755-8786 or toll-free at (888) 683-5084. Email: [email protected]
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA of LOS ANGELES (MHALA)
Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) works to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. We serve adults and transition-age youth who are facing mental health needs and do not have financial resources, including Veterans and people who are or have been homeless.
Transition Age Youth (TAY): A program offering mental health services, linkages to resources, employment services, skills building and family services. TAY Academy, 2025 7th Street, Long Beach, A 90804; (562) 284-0108; 506 W. Jackman Street, Lancaster, CA 93534; (661) 726-2850; [email protected]
A LIGHT OF HOPE SUPPORT CENTER
A Light of Hope (ALOH) is a support group system for local families and individuals in
crisis. We provide support for youth and young adults 14-26 years of age struggling with
substance abuse and/or self-destructive actions or behaviors. We emphasize a 12-Step
approach to family recovery, as well as Alternative Peer Group (APG) community of caring and
welcoming experience for young people and their families. Free support groups for youth and
parents (held separately). Located at 21176 Centre Pointe Parkway, Unit 300, Santa Clarita,
CA 91350. Call 661-513-HEAL (4325).
Email: [email protected]
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
Because I Love You is a free support group meetings for parents who have children (of all ages) with behavioral issues such as a negative attitudes, truancy, drug and/or alcohol abuse, running away, and verbal and physical abuse. Parents meet weekly in small groups, which provide the tools needed to regain control of your home, establish structure, and find the strength to develop new, cooperative family relationships. Working in conjunction with the Because I Love You Youth Support Group, our goal is reestablishing lines of communication and bringing the family together. The closest location to Santa Clarita is in Van Nuys. Call (818) 884-8242.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH: Children and Adolescent Mental Health
Information, brochures, fact sheets, videos and links to federal resources for children and adolescents and mental health.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (LACDMF): CHILDREN
Children 0-15 who are experiencing mental health challenges and families may access mental health services through a network of County-operated and contracted agencies providing services. LACDMH 24/7 Help Line: (800) 854-7771 Contact Crisis Text Line (“LA” to 741741)
FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS – TEEN DEPRESSION
Signs and symptoms of teen depression for parents. Information and resources on how to help.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and its partners support children and families in crisis. DCFS partners with organizations already working within local communities to provide support services, assistance, guidance for parents, youth, and caregivers across Los Angeles County. Services include child protection, foster care, kinship care, non-related legal guardians, approved relative caregiver program, adoption programs.
DCFS oversees Los Angeles County’s 24/7 child abuse and neglect hotline and responds to the immediate needs of any child at risk. If you know or suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please call the Child Protection Hotline at 1-800-540-4000(Toll free within CA). TDD -Hearing Impaired at (800) 272-6699. Outside of CA: (213) 639-4500
Report Domestic Violence to 911 or Law enforcement.