Having a friend or relative with a mental illness may provoke a lot of questions. How much do you know about their disease? What is the best way to help? What kinds of services and supports are available? We have compiled some resources here.

Getting Support & Learning More

Mental Health America is dedicated to helping all people lead healthier lives . Find fact sheets & articles about living with mental illness and other mental health issues on their website www.nmha.org.

A proud affiliate of NMHA, Mental Health America of Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization that uses four cornerstones – services, education, advocacy and training – to create opportunities for adults and young adults with mental illness to recover to full, equal lives. In addition to the Village, MHA has other programs in Long Beach, Lancaster and Los Angeles, California. For more information on all we do at MHA, please visit our website at www.mhala.org.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization that serves individual communities throughout the nation by providing support to people with mental illness and their families, reducing stigma, and educating the community. Its mission is to eradicate mental illnesses and to improve the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. NAMI is a great resource for family, friends, and community members who are looking to inform themselves and are seeking support. Find your local NAMI chapter here, visit its national webpage at http://www.nami.org, email info@nami.org, or call their help line at 800-950-NAMI (6264).

The National Consumer Self Help Clearinghouse is the first national technical assistance center of its kind. NCSHC connects people to self-help and advocacy resources and offers expertise to and about peer-run groups. For more information, visit their website at http://www.mhselfhelp.org

In Crisis?

National Suicide Prevention’s Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Los Angeles Public Service Information: 211

Receiving Services from MHA Village

The Village Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) is the entryway to Village membership. There is a “no wrong door ” approach at HAP and anyone who is interested in receiving services should feel free to come during drop-in center hours . Before coming, please review the information here to better understand the eligibility criteria for enrollment.

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