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Help Is Always Available

For Immediate Help or Mental Health Emergencies

Nueva Vida Psychiatry does not provide emergency or crisis services.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including a mental health crisis, please use the resources below.

Call 911

or go to the nearest emergency department

For any immediate danger to yourself or others, including psychiatric emergencies.

988 Suicide

& Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org

Free, confidential support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.

Support After Sexual or Physical Assault

Peace Over Violence – Los Angeles
Provides support, advocacy, information, and referrals for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.

PMDD and Women's Mental Health

International Association for Premenstrual Disorders. Provider directory, symptom trackers, and research for PMDD. 
https://iapmd.org

Free app for prospective cycle tracking. Helpful for documenting the cyclical pattern needed for a PMDD diagnosis. 
 https://www.mevpmdd.com

Evidence-based information on women’s mental health across life stages, from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  https://www.womenshealth.gov

Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

24-hour help line:

The leading organization for perinatal mental health. Provider directory, warmline, peer support groups, and educational resources for pregnant and postpartum parents and their families.
https://www.postpartum.net

Adult ADHD

Leading nonprofit for ADHD support and education. Dedicated resources for late-diagnosed adults, women, and professionals.  https://chadd.org

Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Membership organization specifically for adults with ADHD, including women-focused content and peer support groups. 
https://add.org

General Mental Health

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

The largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States. Peer-led support groups, education, and advocacy. HelpLine available Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 10 PM ET.
https://www.nami.org

Recommended Reading

Our Recommended Books page has a curated list of books we often recommend to patients. Topics include PMDD, ADHD, women’s mental health, anxiety, and burnout.