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Resources

EMERGENCY
Mental Health
Emergencies
call: 911
Local Resource Directory
call: 211
National Suicide & Crisis Hotline (NEW!)
call or text: 988
988lifeline.org
24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
More specific resources and FAQ's at the link provided!
National Institute of
Mental Health
nimh.nih.gov
National Suicide Hotline
call: 800-273-8255
for Spanish: 888-628-9454
Text "home" to: 741-741
Ventura County
Behavioral Health
vcbh.org
Mental Health Crisis Team
& other Referrals
call: 866-998-2243
Substance use services
call: 844-385-9200
Crisis Text Services
Text "hearme" to: 839863
Vista Del Mar Hospital
vistadelmarhospital.com
801 Seneca St.
Ventura, CA 93001
For free and confidential assessments, call:
805-653-6434
800-766-0040
LGBT+
Resources
LGBT National Help Center
National Hotline
call: 888-843-4564
LGBT National YOUTH Talkline
call: 800-246-7743
LGBT National SENIOR Hotline
call: 888-234-7243
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Trans Lifeline
call: 877-565-8860
press "2" for Spanish
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The Trevor Project
crisis counselors available 24/7
call: 1-866-488-7386
Text "start" to: 678-678
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Diversity Collective
Ventura County's LGBT Community
diversitycollectivevc.org
2471 Portola Road.Suite 100
Ventura, CA 93003
call: 805-644-LGBT (5428)
email: info@diversitycollective.org
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