Here are some important reference websites:
*Resources as found on the Los Angeles County Psychological Association’s website

 

 

 


ADOLESCENCE

General
Depression
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
ADHD
Stress
Causes of Morbidity
Suicide
Pregnancy


ALCOHOL, DRUG, SMOKING, AND ADDICTIONS EDUCATION AND RESOURCES

Drug Abuse
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals:
General Article
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon/Alateen
American Lung Association
Freevibe-A Site For Teens
Gambling
Narcotics Abuse
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
A federal agency which provides information on alcoholism and recovery
National Institute on Drug Abuse
A federal agency which provides information on substance abuse and recovery
Internet Addiction
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals
Prevention Online
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
PREVLINE/Prevention Online
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). This federal agency provides comprehensive prevention resources that can be used by families, employers, providers, and individuals. Materials are provided at no cost.


ALZHEIMERS DISEASE

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


AIDS AND HIV

http://www.apla.org/


ANGER MANAGEMENT

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


ANXIETY

General Article
Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Phobias


ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND MOOD DISORDERS

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
This offers information about most psychological disorders
American Psychological Association
Behavenet DSM-IV Diagnostic Manual Capsules

http://www.DBSAlliance.org/
A patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorders. Offers local support groups.


APRAXIA, MOTOR, AND COORDINATION DISORDERS

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Organization


CALIFORNIA PSYCHOLOGICAL BOARDS AND ASSOCIATIONS

California Board of Psychology
(for consumer assistance)
California Psychological Association
American Psychological Association


CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chadd
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(CHADD)
1-800-233-4050
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Educates families, professionals, and the public about early onset bipolar disorders
Go to Google and Type Pediatric Neuropsychology to learn about child neuropsychological assessment
American Academy of Pediatrics ADHD Guidelines
Russell Barkley


COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Helpful Phone Numbers

Abused Women Crisis Line
Haven Hills: (818) 887-6589

Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous: (800) 923-8722
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805

Child Abuse
Help Group: (818) 781-0360
Los Angeles County Child Abuse Hotline-24 hours: (800) 540-4000

Disasters
American Red Cross, Los Angeles Chapter: (213) 739-5200

Domestic Violence
Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence: (818) 786-2079
– Operators in Spanish and English

Mental Health Information
L.A. County Department of Mental Health: (800) 854-7771

Sex Offender Information
USC Sex Offender Program: (323) 226-4942

Sexual Assault
SFV Trauma Crisis Hotline: (818) 886-0453

Substance Abuse
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805
Narcotics Anonymous: (800) TODAYNA

Suicide
Suicide Intervention and Prevention Center-Los Angeles County:
(800) SUICIDE or (877) 727-4747


CRISIS/SUICIDE HOTLINES

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8251)

National Suicide Hotline
Suicidehotlines.com
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)


DEPRESSION

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

http://www.DBSAlliance.org/
A patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorders. Offers local support groups.


DEPRESSIVE AND MANIC DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

http://www.ndmda.org/


DIABETES

American Diabetes Association


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals
National Eating Disorders Association
http://www.eatingdisorder.org/


FAMIIIES AND CHILDREN

Zero to Three Health Resource for Parents of Infants


GRIEF

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


INTERNET SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


LEARNING DISABILITIES

Learning Disabilities Association of America
Local Chapter 1-949-673-3612
ldaca.org
http://www.ncld.org/


LEARNING DISORDERS

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER

LAGPA
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center/a>
Teen Line
The Trevor Project
GLBT National Help Line
Aids Project Los Angeles


MEDICAL REFERENCE RESOURCES

Centers for Disease Control
Medfriendly Online Medical Term Dictionary
Medline Plus
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Pubmed
Web MD
A consumer-friendly Web site that provides valuable health information, tools, and support to those who seek information.


MENTAL HEALTH

http://www.nmha.org
National Institutes of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
A nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness


MENTAL ILLNESS

National Alliance for the mentally ill
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression(NARSAD)


NEUROLOGICAL ILLNESS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND OTHER BRAIN INJURIES

Neuropsychology Central
Forensic Neuropsychology
The Whole Brain Atlas
GeriaticPsych.com
Alzheimer’s Association
Brain Injury Association of California
American Stroke Association


OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

http://www.ocfoundation.org/


PUBLIC AND PERSONAL SAFETY RESOURCES

American Red Cross
American Red Cross Los Angeles Chapter
(provides disaster relief information)

Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s Department
LASD.org
1-323-267-4800

Los Angeles Police Department
lapdonline.org
1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273)

Call 911


POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals
PTSD


PSYCHOTHERAPY

General Article
General Article with Links to Specific Related Topics and Referrals


SCHIZOPHRENIA

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS

Caregiver Help, Tips, Factsheets, and Resources
The Caregiver’s Handbook-Online
AARP Driver Safety Program


SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


SUICIDE

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals


SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINES AROUND LOS ANGELES

Suicide Prevention Center
Didihirsch.org
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
1-877-7-CRISIS (1-877-727-4747)

Suicide Prevention Center of Los Angeles

dmh.lacountry.gov
Los Angeles Country Mental Health Crisis line
1-800-854-7771

suicidepreventioncenter.tk
Suicide Prevention Center (24 Hours)
1-213-381-5111


TEEN VIOLENCE

General Article
General Article with Links to Articles on Specific Related Topics and Referrals