Resource List for Mental Health Crises

At UCLA Health, we know that families dealing with developmental and behavioral challenges may also face mental health crises. Children with developmental disabilities, including autism, have a higher risk of anxiety, depression and behavioral crises. It’s important for families to have quick access to mental health support in these situations.

Behavioral Crises and Safety Concerns

Children with developmental disabilities may have meltdowns that lead to self-harm or aggression toward others. These situations can be hard to handle without professional help. Some children may also struggle with anxiety, depression or thoughts of self-harm. If your child is showing these signs, getting urgent mental health care is critical.

UCLA Health Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics does not provide emergency mental health or psychiatric care. If your child is in crisis, please use the resources below. Once they are stable, our team can help with further developmental and behavioral assessments.

Resources for a Mental Health Crisis

Medical emergencies

Call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department if your child is in immediate danger. Emergency departments can provide urgent mental health evaluations and connect you to treatment services.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-2111

Suicide prevention hotline

For immediate crisis support, dial 988 to reach trained counselors who can connect you to local mental health services.

Los Angeles County Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT)

PMRT offers a non-law enforcement-based response to psychiatric emergencies, providing evaluation and intervention.
Los Angeles County access line: 1-800-854-7771

UCLA 4 West child and adolescent inpatient service

This inpatient service provides treatment for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, focusing on stabilization in a safe, structured environment.

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-9111

UCLA Youth Stress and Mood Program (YSAM)

The Youth Stress & Mood Program offers specialized support for children and adolescents dealing with depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, focusing on building coping strategies and stress management skills.

300 Medical Plaza 
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-794-4962

UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital ABC Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

The Achievement, Behavior, Cognition (ABC) Child Program provides intensive, time-limited psychiatric care for children aged 6-12, focusing on emotional and behavioral health.

760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-0415

UCLA Stress Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Clinic

STAR provides specialized services for children and families affected by trauma, offering individual and family therapy focused on building resilience and managing stress.

760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-7573

California State Department of Social Services – Family Urgent Response System (FURS)

FURS offers immediate support for foster children and youth formerly in foster care. The program provides crisis intervention, conflict resolution and ongoing support.

Phone: 833-939-3877

Contact Us

If you need more help or have questions regarding these resources, please call our office at 310-825-0867. You may request a telephone appointment with our clinical social worker for additional guidance and support.