Crisis Lines — 24/7 Help
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Dial or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7 support — Veterans press 1 after dialing.
- Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and families.
- First Responder Crisis Support (CopLine) — 1-800-267-5463. Confidential 24/7 hotline staffed by retired first responders.
- Safe Call Now — 1-206-459-3020. 24/7 confidential crisis referral for first responders and their families nationwide.
- NAMI Helpline — 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). Free mental health information, referrals, and support.
LA County Mental Health Services
- LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) — 1-800-854-7771. 24/7 county-wide mental health access line for crisis intervention, referrals, and services.
- LACDMH Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) — Veteran-specific mental health support and peer navigation through LA County's service network.
- LACDMH First Responder Support — Specialized services and referrals for first responders experiencing work-related mental health challenges.
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services — Community-based mental health and substance use services with multiple LA County locations. Suicide prevention and crisis care.
VA Benefits & Veteran Services
- VA Benefits Hotline — 1-800-827-1000. Disability compensation, pensions, education, healthcare, and home loans.
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System — Comprehensive medical care, mental health, and specialty programs for veterans in the LA area.
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System — Full-service VA medical center serving the South Bay and Long Beach veteran community.
- Vet Center Program — Free community-based readjustment counseling for veterans, service members, and families. Multiple LA County locations.
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free VA claims assistance, medical transportation, and employment resources.
- Wounded Warrior Project — Mental health, career counseling, peer connection, and long-term wellness for post-9/11 veterans.
First Responder-Specific Support
- First Responder Support Network (FRSN) — Residential treatment programs for first responders and families dealing with PTSD and trauma.
- Code Green Campaign — First responder mental health education, suicide prevention, and stigma reduction.
- IAFF Center of Excellence — Specialized behavioral health treatment for fire fighters, paramedics, and dispatchers.
- Give an Hour — Free confidential mental health services for veterans, service members, first responders, and families.
- Blue HELP — First responder suicide prevention, awareness, and family support — reducing mental health stigma in law enforcement.
Peer Support & Community Networks
- Team Red, White & Blue — Building community through fitness and social activities for veterans. Chapters throughout Southern California.
- The Mission Continues — Veterans serving communities through local impact projects.
- Local VA Peer Support Specialists — Connect with fellow veterans through trained peer specialists at your local VA facility.
- BCFF Peer Support — Our own peer support program. Reach out at carlos@beachcitiesfrontline.org to connect with a peer supporter.
Pacific Northwest Resources
- Washington 988 Crisis Line — Dial 988. Washington State's integrated crisis response for mental health emergencies.
- Oregon Behavioral Health Support Line — 1-800-923-HELP (4357). 24/7 statewide mental health support.
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System — Comprehensive VA services for veterans in the Seattle-Tacoma and Puget Sound region.
- VA Portland Health Care System — Full-service VA medical center serving veterans in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
- PNW First Responder Wellness — Regional resources and peer networks for first responder mental health in Washington and Oregon.
- Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs — State-level benefits, advocacy, and support for Washington veterans and families.
Family & Caregiver Resources
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation — Support for military and veteran caregivers including respite, financial guidance, and advocacy.
- Sesame Street for Military Families — Free resources helping young children navigate deployments, homecomings, injury, and grief.
- Blue Star Families — Community building, career development, and caregiving support for military and veteran families.
- Coalition to Salute America's Heroes — Emergency financial aid for severely wounded veterans and their families.
"You don't have to carry it alone. Help is out there — and you deserve it." — The BCFF Team