Resources
Media
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The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (creative process)
Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown
Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (creativity)
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel (relationships)
Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt (relationships)
Polysecure by Jessica Fern
Menopause Manifesto by Jen Gunter (aging)
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (trauma)
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski (sexuality)
Ambiguous Loss by Pauline Boss
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chodron (meditation)
Still Here by Ram Dass (aging)
Moody Bitches by Julie Holland, MD (women’s health)
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate (trauma)
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Mental Health
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Entertainment Community Fund (formerly the Actors Fund) offers a variety of social service programs, including counseling, support groups and emergency financial assistance.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation provides emergency financial assistance and disaster relief to eligible members.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation provides financial aid and supportive counseling to people who work for theatrical exhibition and distribution companies and their vendors.
Motion Picture and Television Fund offers assistance in vetting mental health resources for you or a family member. It also provides information on how to access state and federal benefits.
Music Cares provides crisis relief, preventive care, recovery resources, and need-based financial assistance for people across all music professions.
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Airport Marina Counseling Service - Westchester
Antioch University Counseling Center - Culver City
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (offers psychiatry) - Inglewood, Glendale, Century City, Koreatown, Pico-Robertson
Los Angeles LGBT Center - Hollywood
The Maple Counseling Center - Beverly Hills
The Relational Center - Culver City
The Saturday Center - Santa Monica
Scribble - Highland Park
Southern California Counseling Center - Mid-Wilshire
Valley Community Counseling Clinic - San Fernando Valley
Wright Institute Los Angeles - West LA
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If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or visit your nearest hospital right away.
CalHOPE Peer-run Warmline: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Trans Life Hotline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project - LGBTQ Suicide Hotline: 866-488-7386
Teen Line: 800-852-8336 (or text TEEN to 839863)
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-7NATIVE (764-8283)
BlackLine: (800) 604-5841
Child Protective Services Hotline: 800-540-4000
Psychedelic Peer Support Hotline: 623-473-7433
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 800-656-HOPE
Jewish Family Services DV Crisis Hotline: (818) 505-0900 or (323) 681-2626
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APLA Health - West LA, Koreatown, Long Beach
Being Alive - West Hollywood
Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling - Culver City
LA Gender Center - West LA
Los Angeles LGBT Center - Hollywood
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