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CRISIS INTERVENTION
WEBSITES
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DIVORCE MEDIATORS
THERAPISTS WITH HELPFUL SPECIALIZATIONS
NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
LOW AND NO COST REFERRAL
HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES
CRISIS INTERVENTION
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center CRISIS LINE
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
877-727-4747
Teen Line
Teens Helping Teens- Connect, Talk, Chat, Get Help!
6pm to 10pm Daily
310-855-HOPE
Teen 2 Teen Hotline
Trained Volunteer Teen Counselors available to help
5pm to 9pm Daily
714-639-8336
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention for LBGTQ Teens
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
WEBSITES
National Institute of Mental Health
A part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services providing information on several topics in mental health
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Resource Center
Non-profit organization providing information on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
www.stress-anxiety-depression.org
Teen Depression
Non-profit organization helping people understand teenage depression
Statistics, Prevention, Facts on Teenage Depression
Anxiety for Dummies
A guide with helpful tips on reducing anxiety
www.dummies.com/how-to/content/overcoming-anxiety-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html
HelpGuide.org
Non-profit organization providing information on many different psychological disorders for adults, children and families
LA Parent
Events, deals, child friendly activities, and resources
Parenting.org
A non-profit, on-line resource for parenting
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Westside Los Angeles
Classes and workshops for people with a mental illness and their families and friends
310-889-7200
Guided Mindfulness Mediation with Jon Kabat-Zin
Mindfulness Meditation resources with Jon Kabat-Zin
Attachment Parenting International, API
Non-profit organization dedicated to attachment parenting
SMART Recovery
Support group for people struggling with alcohol addiction
Alternative to 12-Step meetings
AA- Alcoholics Anonymous
Support group for people struggling with alcohol addiction
12-Step meetings
CODA- Co-Dependents Anonymous
Support group for people struggling with co-dependency
12-Step Meetings
Al-Anon
Support Groups for family and friends of alcoholics
12-Step Meetings
Alateen
A subset of Al-Anon specializing in support groups for Teens with family or friends that are alcoholics
12-Step Meetings
www.al-anon.alateen.org/for-alateen
BOOKS
Non Violent Communication
By Marshall B Rosenbrrg
Full Catastrophe Living
By, Jon Kabat-Zin
The Highly Sensitive Person
By Elaine Aron
The Happiest Baby on the Block
By, Dr. Harvey Karp
The Baby Book
By, Dr. William Sears, Martha Sears, and Dr. Robert Sears
www.goodreads.com/author/show/24805.William_Sears
The No-Cry Sleep Solution
By, Elizabeth Pantley
www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books
Parenting without Power Struggles
By, Susan Stiffelman, MFT
www.parentingwithoutpowerstruggles.com
Nurtureshock
By, Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
The Whole Brain Child
By Dan Siegel
Masterminds and Wingmen
By, Rosalind Wiseman
www.rosalindwiseman.com/rwpublications/masterminds-and-wingmen
Outliers
By, Malcolm Gladwell
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
By Harville Hendrix
http://harvilleandhelen.com/resources/books.php
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
By John Gottman and Nan Silver
https://www.gottman.com/couples/products/
Putting Children First
By Joanne Pedro-Carroll
http://www.pedro-carroll.com/book/
Mom’s House, Dad’s House
By Isolina Ricci
http://thecoparentingtoolkit.com/aboutricci.html
DIVORCE MEDIATORS
Barry Davis - Davis Mediation
Divorce, Custody, Mediation
(310) 318-3575
Dr. Kathy Memel, PhD, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Divorce & Child Custody / Family Mediator
(310) 286-9201
Sietze Vanderheide, PsyD, JD
Attorney and Psychotherapist
310-385-9196
Steve Unruh- Unruh Mediation
Divorce Mediator
808-523-5723
THERAPISTS WITH HELPFUL SPECIALIZATIONS
Michael Mark, PsyD, JD, BCN
Neuroedge- Neurofeedback
Specializes in Neurofeedback for Brain Trauma,
ADD/ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety and PTSD
424-456-3020
http://www.neuroedgecenters.com
Douglas Green, MFT
Specializes in Child Therapy
818-624-3637
Victoria Van Zandt, MFT
Specializes in Art Therapy
310-922-3957
Curt Widhalm, MFT
Specializes in Autism Spectrum
424-571-3557
Jon Tsilimparis, MFT
Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
(310) 592-7799
Lynne Azpetia, MFT
Specializes in Gifted, Talented, Creative People
310-828-7121
Karen Wulfson, MFT
Specializes in Anger Management
310 475-1759
Cheryl Grant, MFT
Specializes in EMDR, Trauma, Addiction
(310) 268-2200
Meg Kuroda, MFT
Specializes in Japanese Speaking and Culture
310-699-2508
Albert Knapp, PsyD, BCBA
Specializes in Child Therapy and Behavior Modification
310-210-3779
Marjorie Rand PhD
Specializes in Body/Mind Therapy
310-937-0053
http://www.drrandbodymindtherapy.com
Noga Klain, BCBA
In-Home Service Behaviorist
310-692-4229
NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Southern California Counseling Center (SCCC)
Los Angeles 310-937-1344
Open Paths
Culver City 310-258-9677
Pepperdine University Psychology Counseling Clinic
West LA 310-568-5752
Encino 818-501-1678
Irvine 949-223-2570
www.gsep.pepperdine.edu/clinics
Airport Marina Counseling Center
Westchester 310.670.1410
Antioch University Counseling Center
Culver City 310-574-2813 x 366
www.antioch.edu/los-angeles/resources/community-resources/au-counseling-center/
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Culver City 310-390-6612
Manhattan Beach Community Counseling Center
Manhattan Beach 310-529-4946
LOW AND NO COST REFERRAL
LA 211
Operators available to provide referrals based on your need
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
211 from your phone or 800-339-6993
HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES
TWP Insurance
Health Insurance Brokers
323-848-7795