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Mental Health Emergency

988 - National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

https://988lifeline.org/get-help/When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your and others' lives.

1-800-854-7771 - 24/7 Hotline by Access Center at Los Angels County Department of Mental Health

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/access-hotline/Services include deployment of crisis evaluation teams, information and referrals to resources, interpreter services and client transport.

Las Encinas Hospital (Pasadena): 1-877-579-8140

https://www.lasencinashospital.com/programsServices include 24/7 psychiatric evaluation, adult inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient program (IOP) and residential substance abuse program

Exodus Recovery, Inc. Urgent Care Center: 1-323-276-6470 For adult and youth (12 years old and older) population

https://www.exodusrecovery.com/l-a-eastside-ucc/Individuals in mental health crisis can be assessed for stabilization services, medication evaluation and management, or hospitalization if necessary.  The Urgent Care Center is open and available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, on a walk-in basis.

Caltech Resources

ComPsych's Guidance Resources: External Employee Assistance Program

guidanceresources.comServices include legal guidance for personal matters, financial guidance to help you plan and stay informed, well‑being guidance and worklife resources to support everyday needs. You can receive up to five counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year at no cost. Phone calls are answered 24/7.Contact:
Phone: 888-327-4698
App: GuidanceNowSM
Online: guidanceresources.com
Web ID: Caltech

Caltech Campus Security

https://security.caltech.edu/https://security.caltech.edu/emergency-informationCampus security at Caltech is maintained by a professional staff of trained security personnel. Security staff are available at all times, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year.Contact:
Emergency (on-campus): x5000
Emergency (off campus): (626) 395-5000
Non-emergency (e.g. Escorts, Reports, Lock-out, etc).: x4701

Caltech Human Resources Benefits Office

https://hr.caltech.edu/departments/total-rewards/benefitshttps://mycaltechbenefits.com/HR Benefits Office provides information about your health plan coverage for mental health services based on the insurance plan that you have.Contact:
(626) 395-6443 (M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT)
[email protected]

Caltech Human Resources Employee and Organizational Development

https://hr.caltech.edu/departments/employee-and-organizational-developmentHR EOD supports employee and organizational development by addressing employees' relations, problem resolution, performance concerns and training for managers, etc.Contact:Phone: (626) 395‑6382 (EOD Hotline)Email: [email protected]

Caltech Human Resources Leave and Disability Unit

https://hr.caltech.edu/departments/disability-and-leave-administration-unitCaltech offers a number of options, paid and unpaid, for taking time away from work to manage personal, medical, or family issues. Accommodation requests due to a medical condition under ADA would need to be brought to DLAU (in addition to leave requests).Contact the Caltech leave administrator to to schedule a consultation:Phone: (626) 395-3092Email: [email protected]

Caltech Equity and Title IX Office

https://equity.caltech.edu/The Equity and Title IX Office addresses issues of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and other individual characteristics protected by federal and state law.Contact:Phone: (626) 395-3132Email: [email protected]

Other Useful Mental Health Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/

211 LA

http://www.211la.orgThis is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County. The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help.

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-978-3600

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services Domestic Violence

Los Angeles Country Department of Public Health Substance Abuse Helpline: 1-800-854-7771

http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/

Emotional Wellbeing (Free Resources)

Mindfulness & Guided Meditation

Printable Tip Sheets