Call '911' in an Emergency
Note
- The resources and information accessed through our links are intended for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for consulting with a healthcare, law enforcement, or other appropriate professional.
Caution! Computer and Internet activity can be monitored. If you are being abused or stalked it may be safer for you to use a computer a perpetrator does not have access to (e.g., Open Access Lab). If you need to leave this page quickly, click on escape near the top and bottom right of this page and you will be redirected to Google.com. For more information call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) at (800) 799-SAFE (7233), (800) 787-3224 (TTY); or visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or CyberAngels online on a safer computer.
On This Page
24-Hour Hotlines
- 211 L.A. County: 211 (Los Angeles County, TTY accessible)
- Baby Safe of Los Angeles County (Safely Surrendered Baby Law): (877) BABY-SAFE (222-9723)
- CDC Info: (800) CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), TTY (888)232-6348 - Disease information, immunization information, traveler's health recommendations, and more.
- L.A. County Child Protection Hotline: (800) 540-4000 (calls originating within California), (213) 639-4500 (calls originating outside California), TDD (800) 272-6699
- L.A. County Elder Abuse Hotline: (877) 4-R-SENIORS (877-477-3646)
- L.A. County Department of Mental Health: (800)854-7771
- Love Me Not Anti-Stalking Program (L.A. County): (877) 633-0044
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233), (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
- National Hopeline Network: (800) SUICIDE (784-2433)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
- National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255), 800-799-4TTY (4889)
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: (866) 331-9474, (866) 331-8453 (TTY)
Health Resources
Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice! is an internet site to get answers to questions on alcohol and other drugs, nutrition and fitness, sexual health and sexuality, and general health issues (Note: Go Ask Alice! is NOT an emergency or instant response service). Go Ask Alice! is operated by the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University.
Healthfinder.gov
"When making decisions about your health, it’s important to know where to go to get the latest, most reliable information. healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet."
Healthy City
Healthy City is an online resource to find assistance with child care, counseling, emergency shelters, family planning, family problems, disabilities, legal referrals, money management, sober living, transportation, welfare, and other social services throughout California.
MedlinePlus
"MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, the latest health news, and surgery videos."
Other Useful Links
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Cancer and Other Health Conditions
- Children's Health
- CPR & First Aid
- Disabilities
- Domestic and Sexual Violence
- Emotional and Mental Health
- Health and Social Services
- HIV Infection and AIDS
- LGBT Health
- Men's Health
- Nutrition, Fitness & Weight Management
- Pregnancy
- Safety, Security & Preparedness
- Sexual Health
- Traveler's Health
- Violent Crime
- Women's Health
Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous of Los Angeles
- CDC's Smoking and Tobacco Use
- Clean Needles Now
- Facts on Tap
- Foundation for a Drug-Free World
- Just Think Twice
- Narcotics Anonymous - Southern California Region
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Rethinking Drinking
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
- The Sober Living Network
- Time to Act: How to Tell if Your Teen is Using and Taking Action to Intervene
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Cancer and Other Health Conditions
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- Arthritis Foundation
- Healthier U.S.
- National Cancer Institute
- National Immunization Program
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Children's Health
- Baby Safe of Los Angeles County (Safely Surrendered Baby Law)
- Child Care Aware
- Eat Smart. Play Hard.
- I Wanna Know
- Insure Kids Now
- MyPlate.gov
- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- NIDA for Teens
- Planned Parenthood: Info for Teens
- Ready
- Safe Kids USA
- Stop Bullying Now!
- The Cool Spot
- We Can!
TOP | Return to Links Categories
CPR & First Aid
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Disabilities
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Cal State L.A. Office for Students with Disabilities
- Disability.gov
- National Organization on Disability
- National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (U.S. Department of Laboar)
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Domestic and Sexual Violence
- Clery Center for Security on Campus (formerly Security on Campus)
- Men Can Stop Rape
- Stalking Resource Center (National Center for Victims of Crime)
- For additional domestic and sexual violence resources click on:
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Emotional and Mental Health
- Mental Health America
- National Hopeline Network
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Services Locator
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Health and Social Services
- 211 L.A. County
- Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Family PACT
- HealthCare.gov
- Healthy City
- Healthy Families California
- HIV LA
- Insure Kids Now
- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
- We've Got You Covered (Guide to Free and Low-Cost Services)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- YourBenefitsNow! (Los Angeles County)
TOP | Return to Links Categories
HIV Infection and AIDS
- AIDS Information Service
- Erase Doubt
- HIV LA
- inSPOTLA
- National HIV and STD Testing Resources
- National Prevention Information Network
TOP | Return to Links Categories
LGBT Health
- CDC's LGBT Health
- GLBT National Help Center
- It Gets Better Project
- L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
- The National Coalition for LGBT Health
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Men's Health
- Mayo Clinic's Men's Health Center
- Men's Health Network
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Nutrition for Men
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Nutrition, Fitness & Weight Management
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association)
- Aim for a Healthy Weight
- USHHS 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines
- Dole 5 A Day
- Meals Matter
- MyPlate.gov
- Nutrition.Gov
- USDA Food & Nutrition Information Center
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Pregnancy
- Abortion (Planned Parenthood)
- Adoption (Child Welfare Information Gateway)
- Before Pregnancy (Centers for Diesease Control and Prevention)
- Birth Control Choices (Managing Contraception)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Healthy Families: Affordable Healthcare for Children
- Medi-Cal (Los Angeles County)
- National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
- Planned Parenthood
- Women, Infants and Children Program
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Safety, Security & Preparedness
- American Red Cross
- Federal Emergency Mangement Agency
- National Crime Prevention Council
- Ready
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Student Center
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Sexual Health
- American Social Health Association
- Dont Think. Know.
- Emergency Contraception
- inSPOTLA
- Managing Contraception
- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
- Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
- Stop the Sores
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Traveler's Health
TOP | Return to Links Categories
Violent Crime
- California Courts Self-Help Center
- Crimevictims.gov (Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice [OVC])
- Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
- Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
- The National Center for Victims of Crime
- The National Crime Victim Bar Association
- Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (State of California)
- VINE - Victim Information & Notification Everyday (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)
TOP | Return to Links Categories