Volunteer Opportunities

To show you care about someone with a brain disorder, to help breakdown the barriers to treatment and support, to help eliminate the stigma against those who suffer and to show you believe there is the possibility of HOPE and RECOVERY through education and SUPPORT, volunteer now.

Currently we are looking for volunteers to help our organization grow and continue with its mission.  We need help in all areas of our work from office support, teaching and supporting families, and untold other small tasks that will support our operation.  The next 1 1/2-2 hour orientation date is to be announced.

Download our Volunteer Handbook for more information.

Upcoming Events

July 15, 2010 (Thursday) 6pm-8:30pm
California African American Museum (CAAM)
Award Celebration

July 2010
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Events

Crisis Hotlines

Mental Health and Crisis Services in Los Angeles County

Local L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health 213-738-2524
Step Up On Second 310 394-6889
Didi Hirsch 310 390-8896
Hollywood Mental Health Center 323-769-6100
   
Local Mental Health Agency 323-298-3680
Local Mental Health Caseworker Services 323-298-3680
   
Local Police 213-928-8223
State Police 800-TELL-CHP
800-835-5247

Crisis Team Hotlines

 Crisis Hotline - ALWAYS OPEN 800-854-7771 
 S.M.A.R.T. Team -- Monday - Friday 213-473-8263 
 PMRT (Pet Team) Psychiatric Mobile Response Team        310-268-2519
 MEU - Mental Health Evaluation Unit -- LAPD 213-232-2715 
 MET - Mental Health & Sheriff for County 800-854-7771
 Suicide Prevention Hotline 310-391-1253 

Local Hospitals

U.S.C. 323-442-8500
King/Drew 310-668-4321
U.C.L.A. Neuropsychiatric    800-825-9989 
Brotman Mental Health 310-836-7000 
Del Amo Psychiatric Services & Hospital                         310-530-1151 
Cedars Sinai Hospital Mental Health 310-855-3411 
Daniel Freeman Mental Health - Marina Del Rey 310-823-8911 
Santa Monica U.C.L.A. Hospital  310-319-4000 

Other Resources

Homeless Assistance 213-738-4971 
Missing Persons Research Project 213-738-4150 
Family Advocate - John Griffin MFT                                   213-251-6581 
NAMI State Office 916-567-0163
NAMI Affiliate Local Number 310-203-7851
Local Support Group Facilitator 310-203-7851
State Department of Mental Health 916-654-3890
 
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Support Groups and Classes

Support Groups 

Family Support Group: For family members of individuals with a mental illness
Each Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

V.O.C.A.L.: For veterans and their families seeking support.
Dates and times TBD

Education Programs 

Family-to-Family Education Program: A series of free classes for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses.

Tuesdays, Fall 2010, dates TBD

Registration Open
Various locations
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Peer-to-Peer Education Course:  A free, 9-week course for individuals recovering from serious mental illness.
Dates and times TBD

Educación familiar: De Familia a Familia: Family-to-Family Education Program in Spanish
Dates and times TBD
 

Support NULA

You can donate to NULA or become a member online via PayPal! Below you can choose your own donation amount or the membership level best for you. You can also donate by mail by clicking here. Thank you for your support!

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Family ($55)
Professional ($150)
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