Counseling & Services
Al-Anon Family Groups
(888) 425-2666, www.al-anon.org
Support groups and referrals for families and children who are worried about someone with a drinking problem.
Casa Youth Shelter in Los Alamitos
24-hour helpline: (800) 914-CASA (2272), (562) 594-6825, www.casayouthshelter.org
Counseling and classes for teens and parents, provides emergency temporary shelter for youth aged 12-17.
Community Family Guidance Center
(562) 924-5526, Toll-free (855) 329-8080, www.cfgcenter.com
Mental health services for children and young adults (0-21). There is no cost for eligible minors. Serving Southeast LA County.
Helpline Youth Counseling
(562) 273-0722, www.hycinc.org
Counseling, treatment, education, and support services for youth and families.
Interval House
(562) 594-4555, (714) 891-8121, www.intervalhouse.org
Comprehensive domestic violence services and specialized housing programs in over 70 different languages to individuals and families in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
JADE – California Youth Services
(949) 303-9016, www.calyouthservices.org/jade
Provided by California Youth Services, Juvenile Alcohol and Drug Education, JADE, provides drug and alcohol education and intervention for adolescents and their parents through techniques and strategies based on the 12-step philosophy.
Jewish Federation Family Services
Long Beach: (562) 427-7916, www.jfcslongbeach.org
Services for families, adolescents, and children that include individual and family therapy. Services for children include support around divorce, loss, anger, challenging behaviors, anxiety, depression, blended family issues, and assistance adjusting to new situations. Therapy includes art, play, and more traditional talk therapy. Payment is on a sliding-scale fee basis.
Magnolia Park Family Resource Center
(714) 530-7413, www.tinyurl.com/mpfamily
Provided by the City of Garden Grove, the resource center provides counseling, case management, family support, parenting education and more.
Mariposa Women and Family Center
Orange: (714) 547-6494, www.mariposacenter.org
Counseling center where women and families can address mental health issues, substance abuse, violence, trauma, or any other challenges that keep them from leading productive, fulfilling, and healthy lives.
Straight Talk Clinic
Santa Ana: (714) 828-2000. La Mirada: (562) 943-0195, www.straighttalkcounseling.org
Affordable mental health, substance abuse, and rehabilitative services to individuals and families in need.
The Guidance Center
Long Beach: (562) 595-1159. Compton: (310) 669-9510. San Pedro: (310) 833-3135, www.tgclb.org
Comprehensive mental health treatment for disadvantaged children and their families struggling with mental illness and abuse. They provide quality mental health services for children ages 0-18 at school, in the home, and at their clinics.
The Priority Center
(714) 543-4333, https://theprioritycenter.org
Formerly known as The Child Abuse Prevention Center. Their mission is to assist people in crisis by giving them the tools and support necessary to end the generational cycle of trauma- including prevention of child abuse and neglect, through early intervention and mental health services and advocacy.
WomenShelter of Long Beach
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (562) 437-4663, www.womenshelterlb.org
Domestic Violence Resource Center offers client centered supportive services, crisis management, resources, and referrals. Free supportive services to children and youth victims of domestic violence. Children and youth ages 7-17 may enroll to receive peer-counseling, support groups, therapy, and more. All services are free and confidential.
