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Launch area: Los Angeles County

Verified official starting points

Official Los Angeles County gateways to screen, connect and refer. Start here for treatment, mental health, housing, food, jobs and basic needs.

NoBias Recovery links to these official gateways but is not affiliated with or endorsed by these agencies.

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LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH)

LA County's substance abuse helpline for screening, support and referral into treatment.

Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; interpreter services available via the line
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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LA County Department of Mental Health Help Line

Mental health help line for assessment and referral to care, 24/7, with 988 available for crisis.

Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; interpreter services available via the line
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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211 LA

Free 24/7 connections for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, employment and basic needs.

Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish, 150+ languages via interpretation (per 211 LA)
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 1, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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LAHSA Get Help

Get Help connects you with homeless services access centers and outreach in Los Angeles County.

Hours
Hours: Varies by access center
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; more languages via access centers and 211
Eligibility
Eligibility: The Get Help page can be viewed without screening. Individual access centers and programs may have their own eligibility or intake requirements; confirm with the listed service.
Last checked
Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 1, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

In crisis or feeling unsafe right now?

Crisis help, right now, for your region.

Reach a free, confidential support line for your region. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call the emergency number first.

Immediate danger? Call 911

For United States: Medical, police or fire emergency

Support lines for United States

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text, free and confidential, 24/7
    988
  • Crisis Text LineText HOME, free and confidential, 24/7
    741741
  • SAMHSA National HelplineTreatment and support, 24/7, free and confidential
    1-800-662-4357

Crisis lines are free, confidential and available 24/7.

NoBias Recovery is a directory and routing aid, not a crisis service or medical provider. Numbers shown come from national helplines.

Find a recovery meeting

Official meeting finders and directories for the Los Angeles area. Schedules change, so always confirm on the directory before you go.

NoBias Recovery is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations and does not favor one pathway.

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Los Angeles Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous

The AA Central Office directory of meetings across Los Angeles, with a 24/7 help line.

Pathway
Pathway: 12-step / alcohol
Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles area
Languages
Languages: Varies by meeting; see directory
Eligibility
Eligibility: The directory can be viewed without screening. Meeting participation and access details may vary; check the individual listing.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownSchedules and locations can change—confirm on the official directory before traveling.

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Southern California Region of Narcotics Anonymous

A directory of Narcotics Anonymous meetings across the Southern California region.

Pathway
Pathway: 12-step / drugs and alcohol
Hours
Hours: See directory
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles area (Southern California)
Languages
Languages: Varies by meeting; see directory
Eligibility
Eligibility: The directory can be viewed without screening. Meeting participation and access details may vary; check the individual listing.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownSchedules and locations can change—confirm on the official directory before traveling.

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SMART Recovery Meeting Finder

SMART Recovery's official meeting finder; search for Los Angeles area meetings.

Pathway
Pathway: evidence-based / secular
Hours
Hours: See finder
Service area
Service area: National finder with Los Angeles search
Languages
Languages: See finder for language filters
Eligibility
Eligibility: The directory can be viewed without screening. Meeting participation and access details may vary; check the individual listing.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownSchedules and locations can change—confirm on the official directory before traveling.

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Recovery Dharma Los Angeles

A directory of Recovery Dharma meetings in Los Angeles, informed by Buddhist practice.

Pathway
Pathway: Buddhist-inspired / peer support
Hours
Hours: See directory
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles area
Languages
Languages: Varies by meeting; see directory
Eligibility
Eligibility: The directory can be viewed without screening. Meeting participation and access details may vary; check the individual listing.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownSchedules and locations can change—confirm on the official directory before traveling.

Detox and treatment access

Official LA County tools and explainers to find or understand detox and treatment options. Availability changes.

Withdrawal can sometimes require urgent medical care. If symptoms feel severe or life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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LA County Service & Bed Availability Tool (SBAT)

Filter for withdrawal management (detox), residential, outpatient, medications for addiction treatment, language and population needs. Service and bed availability changes.

Hours
Hours: Live online tool; availability changes
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish (tool offers language filters)
Eligibility
Eligibility: The tool can be viewed without screening. Eligibility for individual programs is assessed by the County or provider.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 3, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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LA County Entryways to Treatment

The official entry page for LA County substance use treatment, including the SASH helpline for screening and referral.

Hours
Hours: 24/7 (SASH)
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; interpreter services via SASH
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 3, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

This is the same entry point as the SASH card above.

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LA County Types of Treatment

Explains the kinds of care available, including withdrawal management, residential, outpatient, medications and recovery services.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish
Eligibility
Eligibility: This is an informational page and can be viewed without screening.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 3, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

For information and understanding. NoBias Recovery does not diagnose and does not recommend a level of care.

Help with everyday needs

Official LA County and California resources for food, benefits, ID, phones, jobs, care and more.

Housing is covered above by LAHSA Get Help, and clothing and hygiene by 211 LA; those cards are not duplicated here.

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LA County Food Assistance Resources

The County's food help hub: pantry locator, CalFresh, 211 and immediate food resources.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: Pantry locations are open to anyone who needs food; CalFresh eligibility is determined by DPSS.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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CalFresh (LA County DPSS)

California's food benefits program, with LA County help understanding and applying.

Hours
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the DPSS page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by DPSS.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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California DMV ID Cards

State ID card options: standard, reduced-fee and qualifying no-fee.

Hours
Hours: See the DMV page
Service area
Service area: California
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish (DMV services)
Eligibility
Eligibility: Requirements and fees vary; check the current DMV rules.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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California LifeLine (CPUC)

Discounted home or cell phone service for qualifying households.

Hours
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Pacific, except state holidays
Service area
Service area: California
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the CPUC page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: For qualifying households; one discount per household except program exceptions; confirmed by the program.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (AJCC)

Job search, career and workforce help through LA County AJCC centers.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish
Eligibility
Eligibility: Eligibility and enrollment requirements vary by service and AJCC center; confirm with the center.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County Health Services Facility Finder

Find LA County clinics and hospitals. Not every facility is free or accepts every patient, and a life-threatening emergency always means 911.

Hours
Hours: See the facility finder
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish
Eligibility
Eligibility: Not every facility is free or accepts every patient; verify coverage with the facility. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County DCBA Self-Help Legal Access Centers

Forms, procedures, workshops and self-help at LA County legal access centers.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; see the page for more
Eligibility
Eligibility: Self-help services only: no attorney-client relationship and no court representation.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County CareConnect Service Search

LA County's online search for basic necessities, social support and employment. The official site describes CareConnect as currently soft-launched, with a limited set of features and users.

Hours
Hours: See the site
Service area
Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; consent forms in multiple languages
Eligibility
Eligibility: Program criteria vary by service; confirm with the listed provider.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

NoBias Recovery links to the official service and does not process or imitate its consent or request forms.

Veterans & VA Support

Official entry points for veterans and service members: VA health care, Vet Centers and the Veterans Crisis Line.

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VA Health Care (Veterans Health Administration)

Apply for VA health care and access mental health services for PTSD, post-deployment needs, military sexual trauma and more.

Hours
Hours: See the page
Service area
Service area: United States
Languages
Languages: English; VA interpreter services available, confirm directly
Eligibility
Eligibility: Eligibility for VA health care is determined by VA based on service and discharge status; confirm with VA.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)

No-cost, confidential readjustment counseling at community Vet Centers for eligible veterans, service members and their families, including PTSD counseling.

Hours
Hours: 24/7 call center
Service area
Service area: United States
Languages
Languages: English; VA interpreter services available, confirm directly
Eligibility
Eligibility: Eligibility for Vet Center services is confirmed by VA; confirm directly.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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Veterans Crisis Line (988, press 1)

For veterans in crisis: call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. For immediate danger call 911.

Hours
Hours: 24/7
Service area
Service area: United States
Languages
Languages: English, Spanish; free and confidential
Eligibility
Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked
Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review
Next review: October 3, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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