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After hour supports:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
(800) 273-8255
24/7 support for individuals in distress, prevention and crisis resources

Crisis Text Line
crisistextline.org
24/7 text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor

 


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Tips, Tools & Resources

Suicide Prevention Month: A Resource Guide

In 2022, nearly 49,476 people in the U.S. died by suicide — an average of one person every 11 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10–14, and the 12th leading cause of death overall in the U.S. For every suicide death, the CDC reports that 275 people seriously considered suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7.
Call or text 988 to reach trained crisis counselors who can support anyone experiencing:

  • Thoughts of suicide

  • A mental health crisis

  • Substance use–related distress

  • Any other form of emotional difficulty

You are not alone. Here is a resource guide to help you or someone in your life find support.

Suicide is Preventable: How to Help with Mental Health First Aid
Suicidal thoughts do not have to become reality. As a First Aider, you can use your valuable knowledge to help someone in need get the timely care they deserve. Read more.


Los Angeles High Desert Mental Health Urgent Care Center


Located at 415 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA


The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC) – High Desert - Stars Behavioral Health Group 

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About the BHUCC

A Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC, pronounced “Buck”) in Lancaster is now open! The new facility will serve people in the Antelope Valley who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The BHUCC is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week

Services

  • 24/7 outpatient program
  • Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
  • Case management
  • Linkage to recovery-oriented community resources and on-going mental health services
  • Walk-ins welcome (call ahead for additional information and estimated wait times)
  • All insurance plans accepted (individuals without insurance are also able to receive services. Contact us for more information.)
  • Clients may stay up to 24 hours
  • An adult unit equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up)
  • An adolescent unit equipped to serve six teens (ages 13 to 17)
  • Quiet rooms
  • Therapy rooms

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Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc 

44421 N. 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534


CALL: (888)777-8565


About Tarzana:

Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc is a mental health clinic in Lancaster, CA. It is located at 907 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534. Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc offers outpatient treatment and is categorized as an inpatient and outpatient facility. Included in the treatment are group therapy, couples/family therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Staff members who work at Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc are well-trained in providing treatment to adults, young adults and seniors 65 or older with mental health problems. Additionally, Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc offers treatment to LGBT, people requiring dual diagnosis treatment and people with HIV or AIDS. Other services that Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc offers consist of family psychoeducation, supported employment and integrated primary care services.


Penny Lane Centers Antelope Valley

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43520 Division St, Lancaster, CA 93535, (818) 892-3423

Helpline@pennylane.org.

Penny Lane Provides a variety of services, such as:

  • Mental Health Support
  • Substance Abuse Disorder
  • Housing Programs
  • Family Programs
  • Youth

 



 

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