Clinical Resources Hub

The gold-standard 9-item depression screening tool. Includes scoring algorithm (0–27), severity bands (minimal/mild/moderate/severe), and clinical cutoff guidance.

7-item anxiety screening tool validated for GAD, panic, social phobia, and PTSD. Scoring guide, sensitivity/specificity data, and clinical application notes.

20-item self-report PTSD measure aligned with DSM-5. Includes diagnostic cut-scores, subscale scores for each symptom cluster, and clinician instructions.

The most widely used structured suicide risk assessment tool. Free training, clinician-rated and self-report versions, and severity classification guidance.

WHO-endorsed 18-item ADHD screener for adults. Part A (6 items) is the validated quick screener. Includes frequency scoring and clinical interpretation guide.

10-item WHO-developed alcohol screening tool. Scoring guide (0–40) with risk zone interpretation (low risk / hazardous / harmful / probable dependence).

Clinician-rated (IDS-C) and self-report (QIDS-SR) measures of depression severity. Sensitive to change over time, ideal for tracking treatment progress.

SAMHSA's searchable database of validated screening and assessment instruments across substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

APA Division 12 overview of CBT for depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Links to treatment manuals, training resources, and research summaries.

Free CPT training and materials from MUSC. Includes the complete CPT manual (therapist and patient versions), worksheets, and online training modules.

Local CPT manual adapted for PRRP use. Useful for clinician reference, session structure, stuck points, trauma themes, and CPT homework planning.

Evidence-based protocol for children and adolescents with PTSD. Includes free web-based training, implementation resources, and parent/caregiver components.

Child-friendly TF-CBT workbook with psychoeducation and skills pages clinicians can reference when planning trauma-focused work with children and adolescents.

Overview of DBT structure, skills modules (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness), and training pathways.

Clinical overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Includes the 8-phase protocol description, research evidence, and training directory.

Core MI principles (OARS, spirit, change talk), research evidence, training resources, and the official MINT network for trained practitioners.

Sample Situation-Intervention-Response note language for DMH-style documentation. Includes prompts for presentation, interventions, and client response.

APA's clinical overview of PE for PTSD. Includes in vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, and processing components with evidence summary.

Structured guide to in-vivo and imaginal exposure for anxiety disorders, PTSD, and phobias. Includes clinical protocols and case examples.

SFBT principles, techniques, and case applications. Training resources for implementing solution-focused questions and goal-setting in sessions.

Evidence-based ACT resources from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. Theoretical foundations and clinical application guides.

Call or text 988. 24/7 free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress. Also available for clinicians consulting on cases.

Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text message. Available in US, UK, Ireland, and Canada. Useful for clients who prefer texting.

1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, 24/7 referral and info service for mental health and substance use disorders. English and Spanish. No insurance required.

Take the 11-question Lethality Assessment Program (Maryland Model), the same instrument used by police and DV advocates nationwide. Get an instant risk read, personalized guidance, and matched safety resources. No account required, no PII saved.

The evidence-based 6-step safety planning model. Includes the safety planning guide, training resources, and the Safety Planning App for clients.

Free downloadable Stanley-Brown safety plan PDF template. Print-ready template for in-session safety planning, warning signs, internal coping, social contacts, crisis numbers.

Plain-language information on non-suicidal self-injury: why people self-injure, how to cope, and how to support someone. Client-friendly and good to share directly with clients and families.

Evidence-based resources on non-suicidal self-injury for clinicians, schools, families, and people who self-injure. Includes assessment guidance, fact sheets, and recovery tools.

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText: text START to 678-678. TrevorChat available online.

Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. US: (877) 565-8860. Canada: (877) 330-6366. Staffed by trans operators who understand specific challenges.

1-800-799-7233 (SAFE). 24/7 confidential support for domestic violence. Also TTY line and online chat. Provides safety planning and local shelter referrals.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673. Connects callers to local RAINN affiliate organizations. Also offers online chat and local center directory.

Text LOVEIS to 22522 or call 1-866-331-9474. 24/7 confidential support for teens and young adults experiencing dating abuse. Trained advocates, online chat, and safety planning resources.

1-888-373-7888. Text 233733. 24/7 confidential hotline for reporting tips, requesting services, and asking questions about human trafficking.

1-800-422-4453. 24/7 crisis and referral hotline for child abuse. Professional crisis counselors available. Serves all 50 states, DC, and US territories.

Comprehensive resource center for crime victims. Includes referral services, legal rights information, and public policy resources for victim advocacy.

Comprehensive community-based trauma services including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and prevention education for survivors of violence.

California's primary organization addressing sexual and domestic violence, human trafficking, and other trauma. Includes state rape crisis center directory.

Emergency pet boarding and financial assistance for domestic violence survivors with pets. Removes a common barrier to leaving abusive situations.

Free 4-item suicide screening questionnaire for clinical settings. Developed by the National Institutes of Mental Health. High sensitivity for suicide risk.

Mnemonic tool (Sex, Age, Depression, Previous attempts, Ethanol, Rational thinking loss, Social support, Organized plan, No spouse, Sickness) for suicide risk evaluation.

Detailed guide to administering and interpreting the C-SSRS, the most widely used suicide severity rating tool in research and clinical practice.

Comprehensive toolkit covering risk factors, warning signs, screening, documentation, and means safety. For clinicians, organizations, and clinical settings.

Resources for supporting individuals after suicide loss. Includes support groups, therapeutic resources, and information for family and friends.

Comprehensive suicide prevention services including crisis counseling, training for clinicians and communities, and the 988 LA County call center.

Complete directory of all LA County suicide prevention hotlines with direct phone numbers, hours of operation, and specialty populations served.

Collaborative network of LA-area organizations working on suicide prevention. Resources, events, training opportunities, and community engagement tools.

California's statewide suicide prevention and mental health stigma reduction campaign. Free toolkits, messaging guides, and community engagement resources.

National substance use and mental health treatment facility locator. Search by location for outpatient, residential, and emergency services.

Free helpline (1-800-950-NAMI), support groups, and peer-led programs for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Find licensed psychologists by location, specialty, and insurance. Includes therapist credentials and practice details.

Searchable directory of therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists. Filter by location, specialty, insurance, and virtual availability.

Find peer-led support groups for specific mental health conditions, substance use, bereavement, and other challenges. Includes virtual and in-person options.

Searchable platform connecting people to social services, food, housing, health, and legal resources. Filter by location, language, and eligibility.

Curated resource collections from StrengthUnited on One Degree. Pre-filtered lists of vetted local services for trauma survivors and families.

Zip-code-based search for free and reduced-cost programs: food, housing, health, transportation, legal aid, and more. Used by many health systems for SDOH referrals.

LA County resource and referral hub. Searchable directory of health, human, and social services. Also call 211 for live assistance in 150+ languages.

Directory of California's rape crisis centers with locations, contact information, and services offered. Find local advocacy and counseling services by region.

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Statewide directory of DV service providers with shelter, counseling, legal, and children's program listings.

San Fernando Valley community resource board with current service listings, event announcements, and referral information maintained by local organizations.

California-wide directory of free and low-cost legal aid programs. Filter by topic (family, housing, immigration, public benefits) and county. Especially useful for survivor referrals.

State Bar–certified lawyer referral service for Los Angeles County. Connect clients with vetted attorneys for low-cost initial consultations across most practice areas.

Resources and referrals for crime victims, including counseling, legal support, and compensation information. Directory of local victim service providers.

Resources and support for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Includes educational materials, survivor stories, clinician resources, and peer support for men healing from abuse.

Comprehensive stalking education, safety planning, and legal resources. Includes guidance for clinicians supporting stalking survivors.

Locate the nearest Los Angeles Police Department station to where the incident occurred. Useful for clients who need to file a police report, request records, or access in-person victim services. Los Angeles residents only.

California Department of Justice portal for sexual assault kit tracking. Survivors can check the status of their forensic evidence kit through this secure system.

National victim notification network. Register to receive automated alerts about changes in an offender's custody status, court dates, and case proceedings.

CalVCB helps crime victims pay for expenses related to violent crime: medical/dental treatment, mental health counseling, income loss, relocation, and funeral costs.

Free assistance for crime victims in Los Angeles including crisis intervention, case advocacy, court accompaniment, emergency assistance, and referral services.

California courts self-help guide for obtaining domestic violence, civil harassment, elder abuse, and workplace violence restraining orders. Step-by-step filing instructions.

Information about Marsy's Law victim rights in California including the right to notification, restitution, protection, and participation in criminal proceedings.

Comprehensive victim services from the California AG's office including sexual violence resources, victim advocacy, restitution assistance, and legal rights information.

California Secretary of State's address confidentiality program for survivors of DV, stalking, sexual assault, and trafficking. Provides substitute mailing address.

California Civil Rights Department. File workplace discrimination complaints, learn about reasonable accommodations for survivors, and access employment protection info.

Online mandated reporting system for suspected child abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County. For mandated reporters to file DCFS reports electronically.

Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of dependent adults and elders. Includes state APS info and ReportToAPS.org for online reporting guidance.

Comprehensive housing resource guides from CHIRP LA. Regularly updated directories of shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and safe parking.

Current emergency housing options in Los Angeles County including shelters, hotel voucher programs, and emergency bed availability. Updated regularly.

Directory of domestic violence shelters in greater Los Angeles with intake phone numbers, bed availability, services offered, and population served.

Guide to safe parking programs for individuals and families living in vehicles. Includes locations, eligibility, hours of operation, and available support services.

Online referral form for safe parking programs. Clinicians and case managers can submit referrals directly for clients needing safe overnight parking.

Directory of transitional housing programs in LA County. Includes program length, eligibility criteria, services provided, and intake process for each facility.

Transitional housing and comprehensive support services for families experiencing homelessness. Includes case management, employment support, and childcare.

Federal program providing rental assistance for low-income families and individuals. Includes links to local housing authorities and eligibility information.

Searchable directory to locate emergency shelters and housing assistance in any location. Phone and directory search available.

Comprehensive information on federal homeless services, CoC programs, and local resources. Information for individuals and service providers.

NAMI resources for stable housing as part of recovery. Includes guidance for individuals and families seeking housing for someone with mental illness.

Nonprofit providing affordable housing, financial literacy, workforce development, childcare, and support services for women and families, with a focus on Latina communities and domestic violence survivors. Based in Los Angeles.

Comprehensive child trauma resources including assessment tools, treatment protocols, training materials, and family resources. Funded by SAMHSA.

Resources for treating trauma, dissociative disorders, and complex PTSD. Annual conference, peer-reviewed journal, and training programs.

Research and training on trauma neurobiology and treatment. Focuses on somatic and neuroscience-informed approaches to trauma.

Community Resiliency Model (CRM) and Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) training. Evidence-based biological approaches to trauma treatment and resilience building.

Network and resource hub for Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) science. Resources on ACEs screening, trauma-informed systems, and resilience-building practices.

Evidence-based K–12 curriculum from Emory University integrating mindfulness, compassion training, and systems thinking. Useful for clinicians working with schools, adolescents, or adapting SEL frameworks to therapy.

Spanish-language self-care manual for psychoeducation, coping skills, resilience planning, and client-facing wellness exercises.

Science-based practices for well-being from UC Berkeley. Evidence-based activities, articles, and tools for fostering kindness, gratitude, resilience, and mindfulness.

Training and technical assistance for professionals responding to gender-based violence. Start by Believing campaign, online training institute, and best practices.

Public awareness campaign promoting a victim-centered approach to sexual assault response. Includes training materials, event toolkits, and professional guidelines.

Tools for recognizing signs of human trafficking in clinical and community settings. Includes screening questions, red flags, and reporting guidance for clinicians.

Guide to Title IX rights for survivors of campus sexual violence. Resources for students, advocates, and clinicians working with college-age populations.

Prevention resources for child sexual abuse. Includes warning signs, conversation guides for families, and a confidential helpline (1-888-773-8368) for adults concerned about behavior.

National resources for missing and exploited children, including missing-child assistance, the CyberTipline, exploitation resources, and victim and family support. The 24-hour call center is 1-800-843-5678.

Free, anonymous service that can help remove or stop the sharing of explicit images taken when the person was under 18. It creates a digital fingerprint on the user's device; the image or video is not uploaded.

Professional resources for the treatment and management of individuals who have sexually abused. Research, practice guidelines, and provider directory.

Resources for victims of non-consensual intimate image sharing. Includes legal guides, takedown request templates, and state law information.

Free privacy-preserving tool for adults affected by non-consensual intimate image abuse. It creates a digital fingerprint on the user's device so participating platforms can detect and remove matching images without the images leaving the device.

Network of trauma specialists offering training, consultation, and professional development in trauma-informed care.

International coalition focused on building personal and organizational resilience in the face of adversity. Resources, research, and community of practice for practitioners.

(800) 854-7771. 24/7 LA County Department of Mental Health helpline. Crisis support, mental-health screening, and direct connection to county-funded services. Multilingual.

(800) 540-4000. 24/7 LA County Department of Children & Family Services hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect. Mandated reporters: file reports here.

(800) 540-4000. 24/7 LA County Adult Protective Services hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of dependent adults and elders. Mandated reporters file here.

(800) 978-3600. 24/7 LA County DV hotline. Crisis support, safety planning, shelter referrals, and connection to local DV agencies.

(310) 392-8381 / (213) 626-3393. 24/7 hotline for battered persons, sexual assault, and stalking. Walk-in advocacy available. Address: 1541 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90017. In-custody dial *25.

(877) 943-5778. 24/7 county sexual assault crisis line for survivors, family members, and clinicians. Connection to local rape crisis centers and SART services.

(800) 564-6600. 24/7 LA County Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Service helpline. Treatment referrals, crisis support, and access to county-funded SUD services.

(800) 843-5200. 24/7 statewide crisis line for youth ages 12–24 and their families. Crisis counseling, safe-place referrals, and family reunification support.

(800) 842-5200. Information, referrals, and crisis support for crime victims in Los Angeles County. Includes guidance on rights, compensation, and protective orders.

(818) 787-9750. 24/7 trauma response line covering San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. In-custody dial *26. Address: 14651 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411.

Primary website for the LA County Sheriff's Department. Station locator, reporting options, inmate information, and victim services.

Email prea-coordinator@lasd.org to report sexual abuse or harassment in LASD custody under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Mailing: Office of PREA Compliance, 4700 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754.

(800) 222-8477. Anonymous tip line covering LA County. Custody facility callers can dial 21 from a custody facility phone to report privately.

Sexual Assault Response Team centers for forensic exams in LA County. Basin (Central LA): (213) 760-8728. North (Antelope Valley/SCV): (213) 247-2724. SART Roster Reference No. 508.1.

(818) 933-9497. One-stop hub colocating advocacy, legal aid, law enforcement, and counseling for DV, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking survivors. 14651 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411.

(213) 486-0765. 251 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014. Files reports for incidents in downtown LA.

(213) 369-1617. 1546 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062.

(213) 972-1045. 145 W. 108th St., Los Angeles, CA 90061.

(818) 374-7849. 19020 Vanowen St., Reseda, CA 91335.

(310) 444-1534. 1663 Butler Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.

(213) 978-4537 · TDD (213) 978-8310 · Fax (213) 482-6544. 221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 100, LA, CA 90012. Crisis intervention, court accompaniment, restitution help, and emergency assistance for crime victims. Also available via the VAP mobile app on iOS/Android.

Emergency: 911 or (866) 613-3777. Non-emergency county services: 311 or (213) 974-1234. Use non-emergency for noise complaints, service requests, and general info.