Counseling Resources
Wellness Retreat is a drug and alcohol rehab center that provides detox and inpatient rehab for those suffering from addiction.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In the City of Los Angeles, the eviction protections for non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 economic impact are in effect through August 1, 2023, which is twelve months after the expiration of the City’s State of Emergency Declaration.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
Applications are provided at the beginning of the school year in registration packets. If you did not fill one out at the beginning of the year, an application may be filled out and submitted to the main office. Lunches are provided daily in the cafeteria.
FEE WAIVERS
Some students may be eligible for fee waivers for college exams and applications. Please talk to your counselor to obtain an application.
GUIDE FOR PARENTS ON HELPING ADDICTED LOVE ONES
Healthy Life Recovery is a rehab center that can help you from drug and alcohol addiction. They offer outpatient rehab and other addiction treatment programs.
Meditate and sleep soundly. Headspace is your guide to practicing mindfulness in your everyday life. Learn how to relax, manage stress, and focus your energy to become more centered and well rested. Create a calm and positive environment with Headspace. Join Headspace at no cost from LA County.
IEPs AND 504s
MCHS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all students. Individualized Educational Plans and 504’s are available for students who need special accommodations in the classroom. A student support team of resource specialists, paraeducators, counselors, a psychologist, and additional district personnel are available to provide direct support and instruction. Please talk with your academic counselor for more information.
LAUSD CRISIS COUNSELING & RESPONSE
CCIS staff provides crisis response and recovery services in partnership across multiple L.A. Unified Departments, the Los Angeles School Police Department, as well as community stakeholders and agencies.
Los Angeles LGBT Center provides services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture, and Education, Leadership and Advocacy.
No Matter What Recovery offers addiction treatment in Los Angeles
Path provides the support that homeless individuals and families need in order to successfully transition from living on the street to thriving in homes of their own. They provide transitional housing, support services and assistance for getting into permanent housing.
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to them for your health care.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SUNRISE RECOVERY CENTER
Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center offers an environment where each individual has the opportunity to develop a solid foundation for long-term sobriety.
Teen Advise, Crisis & Depression Helpline – Do you need help working something out? Do you want to talk to someone who understands, like another teen? We’re here to help!
If you have COVID-19 symptoms – At least 5 days after known or suspected close contact to COVID-19. If you are interested in being tested, please contact your primary care provider first.
THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
The 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255) is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The hotline also provides Spanish-speaking counselors, as well as options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- Línea de Vida Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio ofrece servicios gratuitos en español para alguien que está en crisis o necesita ayuda llame al 1-888-628-9454.
- Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
The Crisis Text Line is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text message hotline. The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741.
The nationwide organization provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as limited-hour webchat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
- The Trevor Lifeline is a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Call 1-866-488-7386 24/7
- Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor Counselor 24/7
- Confidential text messaging with a Trevor Counselor 24/7 Text START to 678678
- TrevorText can be reached by texting TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 (available M-F from 3PM to 10PM ET).
The Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. It provides crisis intervention hotlines, staffed by transgender individuals, for trans and questioning callers.
D’Amore Healthcare is a mental health treatment center for men and women specializing in the intervention, acute stabilization, and residential treatment of mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.