Patient Information
Find your care
Our behavioral health clinics are designed to support your well-being. In order to provide coordinated care, we must have a referral from your primary care physician to schedule an appointment. Call 310-301-7396 to learn more about our services.
Resources for Patients
- UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
- Psychology Today
- UCLA Gender Health Program
- Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- Outpatient Clinics
Books often suggested in therapy for patients:
- "Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness." by Susan L. Smalley and Diana Winston.
For Families and Parents
- UCLA Parenting and Friendship program
- UCLA PEERS Clinic (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills)
- UCLA Childhood OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program
- UCLA Family STAR ( Stress, Trauma and Resilience) Clinic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder information
Books recommendations:
- "Taking Charge of ADHD" by Russell Barkley
- "Smart But Scattered" by Peg Dawson
- “What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety” by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews
Videos - Educational Resources
- Dr. Daniel Siegal resources
- The Critical Inner Voice - Whiteboard Animation – PsychAlive
- Andy Puddicombe- All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
- Dr. Brene Brown – The power of vulnerability
- Dr. Brene Brown- Listening to shame
- Dr. Guy Winch- Why we all need to practice emotional first aid.
- Dr. Kelly McGonical- How to make stress your friend
- Dr. Matt Killingsworth- Want to be happier? Stay in the moment
- Dr. Russell Forster- Why do we sleep?
Crisis Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 or 1-800-273-8255). Available 24/7, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support for any people at risk of suicide or concerned about the safety of a friend, family member or another individual. Services are available in English, in Spanish (1-888-628-9454) and for people who are deaf and hard of hearing (1-800-799-4889).
- Emergency Medical Services (911). If you or a friend, family member or other person has urgent mental health or is in a life-threatening situation, you can receive immediate assistance by calling 911 or your local emergency number.
- Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). This text-based support line provides 24/7 access to crisis counselors who can help with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, self-harm and other urgent mental health issues. We also have a full list of depression hotline numbers here.
- Samaritans (877-870-4673). Samaritans provide a 24/7 volunteer-staffed helpline for people feeling suicidal, depressed or lonely. The hotline is confidential and provides a tele-interpreter service, allowing callers to receive help in more than 240 languages.
- Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, or 988, then press 1) (Text 838255). This free, confidential hotline is available 24/7 for all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserves, as well as their family members and friends.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE). Available 24/7, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential assistance and support for people affected by domestic violence. In addition to the standard hotline, text-based support is available by texting “START” to 88788.
- The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386). This 24/7 hotline provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ people under 25. Confidential support is also available via online chat and text (text START to 678-678).
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (1-800-950-6264). The NAMI HelpLine answers mental health questions and provides support Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).