KHTS Radio Santa Clarita Radio – Santa Clarita News
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, KHTS AM-1220 is highlighting the numerous programs and counseling options available for Santa Clarita Valley residents in need.
Sponsored Articles
The list below is from a coalition of Santa Clarita Valley officials who are working in concert to increase awareness and communication about local resources.
Mental health concerns are linked to numerous problems, but the message the group is trying to spread is that there is always someone to talk to, and the Santa Clarita Valley offers a variety of free and low-cost options for those seeking help.
It’s also important to keep in mind that anybody can be at risk for suicide and there is no single stereotype of a person at risk of suicide, according to Suicide Prevention Resource Center officials.
There are three steps in preventing suicide: Ask, listen and stay with them, and get help.
If someone is showing signs of being suicidal, ask them directly and unambiguously and be prepared for the answer, she said. It will decrease their risk because it shows someone is willing help.
If they say they are suicidal, listen and allow the person to express their feelings and let them “tell their story.” Do not leave them alone.
And lastly, get help. Get the person appropriate help. Help is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or at suicideprevention.org.
Here are some warning signs for those who might know someone or be in need themselves, courtesy of Larry Schallert, assistant director of the Student Health & Wellness/Mental Health Program at College of the Canyons:
- Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
- Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme moods
There are 24-hour numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call 1-800-273-8255, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1-800-854-7771, for The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; and 1-800-784-2433, for The Treatment Advocacy Center. You can contact the SCV Child & Family Center at 661-259-9439. The phone number for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project is 661-257-9688.
Mental Health and other Resources for Santa Clarita Valley and Surrounding Areas
College of the Canyons Student Health & Wellness Resource Website:
http://www.canyons.edu/Offices/Health/Pages/Community-Referral-Sources.aspx
Child & Family Center, Santa Clarita
http://www.childfamilycenter.org/
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Behavioral Health Free and Confidential MH Screening Website:
http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/#/henrymayo
Mental Health America
Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
1-800-789-2647 www.allmentalhealth.samsha.gov
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
National Institute for Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Reachout.com
http://us.reachout.com/reachouthere
SAMHSA Site for Coping with Disaster and Traumatic Events
http://www.samhsa.gov/trauma/?from=carousel&position=1&date=02282012
Santa Clarita City Mental Health Resource Page
http://www.santa-clarita.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5713
SCV Youth Project
661-257-9688 www.helpnothassle.org
Stop Bullying
ACCESS (DMH Mental Health Hotline)
800-854-7771
Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Center
818-267-1100
Child & Family Center, Santa Clarita (Children, Youth and Adults)
661-259-9439
Child and Family Guidance Center – Northridge
818-993-9311
College of the Canyons Student Health & Wellness Center
661-362-3259
Counseling 4 Kids
818-441-7800
Counseling West – Adult and Children Sherman Oaks
818-990-9898
Department of Mental Health (DMH) ACCESS Line:
800-854-7771
Didi Hirsch – Children & Adult Mental Health & Substance Abuse
888-807-7250
East Valley Youth & Family Center
818-574-7745
El Centro de Amistad
818-898-0223
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
888-843-4564
Grace Baptist Church
661-296-8737
Hathaway-Sycamores
818-896-2255
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Behavioral Health
661-200-1080
Henry Mayo Hospital Behavioral Health Services
661-200-1080
Kaiser Behavioral Health
818-758-1200
Mission City Community Network, Inc.-Medication
818-830-1008
Olive View Urgent Care for Mental Health
818-485-0888
Penny Lane
818-332-8321
Prima Pediatrics – Medication Evaluation
661-424-9000
Regional Center (North Los Angeles County Regional Center)
661-775-8450
San Fernando Mental Health Center-County DMH
818-832-2400
Santa Clarita Mental Health
661-288-4800
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
661-255-9078
Santa Clarita Valley Service Center
661-254-0070
Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project
661-257-9688
Single Mothers Outreach (661) 298-9593
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
911 or 661-255-1121
The Help Group
818-267-2646
The Village and Family Services and Youth Drop In Center
818-755-8786
Urgent Mental Health Care (DMH) in Sylmar
818-485-0888
Valencia Counseling Associates
661-259-8200
Valley Child Guidance Center Palmdale
661-265-8627
Valley Coordinated Children Services
818-708-4500
Valley Prevention & Treatment Center – Children & Adults
661-251-1023
Strengths United (formerly Valley Trauma Center)
661-702-0000
Other Services/Support Groups
ACTION Family Counseling
800-367-8336
A Light of Hope Ages 13-30
www.alightofhopescv.org (661) 513-4325
Alcoholic’s Anonymous
661-259-0802
Because I Love You (Parents & Youth Support Groups)
818-882-4881
Bridge to Home Client Services Center
661-254-4663
DCFS Child Protection Hotline
800-540-4000
Domestic Violence Hotline Admin
661-259-8175 Hotline 661-259-4357
Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
888-792-2873
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
818-994-6747
National Council On Alcohol & Drugs
661-253-9400
Salvation Army Services (Canoga Park)
818-883-6321
SCV Pregnancy Center (Screening, options counseling)
661-255-0082
Psychiatrists
Basta,Fawzy, MD. Adolescent & Adults
818-886-5628
Berglund, Robin, M.D.
818-784-4706
Best, Andrea, M.D.
661-259-5972
Daniels, Marsha, MD
818-995-7848
Li, Eric MD
310-442-9449
McDonald Mark, MD
310-954-9564
Steinberg, Lance, MD
818-224-3540
Licensed Psychologists – All listed below will see Adults & Children
C &FC Family Wellness Program
661-259-9439
Criss-Hagerty, Julie, Ph.D
661-287-9751
Nancy Dunbar, Ph.D.
661-288-2324
Hamlin, Greg, PsyD:
661-295-9502
Harter, Karen, Ph.D.
818-734-9330
Mahler, Bonnie, Ph.D.
661-260-3131
Peters Glen Psy.D:
818-475-2666
Resendez, Larry, Psy.D.
661-373-5883
Steinman, Lynne, Ph.D. (Adults only)
661-259-0144
Theberge, Denise, Ph.D.
661-254-3577
Witkin, Michelle, Ph.D.
661-753-3987
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Child & Family Center Family Wellness Program
661-259-9439
Lori Crawford, LCSW
661-993-2645
Claudia Janes, MFT
661-645-8282
Christopher C. Jones, CAGS Dynamic Intervention
661-257-1254
Walter King, M.ED., M F T
661-287-9337
Jeffrey Lumaya, LCSW
661-733-4434
Carole Lutness, LCSW
661-755-7524
Helen Meek MFT
661-259-6100
Richard Posalski LCSW
818-773 9988
Debbie Reed, M.S., MFT
661-287-4243
Wendy Schultz, MFT
661-297-0362
Charlotte Strong, LCSW
661-713-7798
Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com. 
None of the links work (yes I can copy and paste). Hey… KHTS… You claim to want to help but post an unorganized set of links… Please don’t placate SCV… Be a leader… OR NOT… Truly address issue and please don’t just feed us links for someone else….
So sorry for everyone involved. It’s so sad that emotional health is not taught in school and that therapy has such a negative image. If only he thought he could get help. Such a loss.