Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health provides public mental health services in Los Angeles, California, helping residents access therapy, psychiatric support, crisis services, case management, and community-based behavioral health resources. As a county mental health provider, the department supports individuals with complex needs through coordinated services that may include individual therapy, group therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, psychotropic medication management, behavior modification, crisis intervention, intensive case management, peer support, mentoring programs, and suicide prevention.

The department also connects clients with broader recovery and stabilization resources, including psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, supported housing, and housing assistance. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health serves individuals experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS-related mental health concerns, and homelessness-related mental health issues, with services available for LGBTQ+ individuals and older adults.