Skip to content A mental health crisis can be a deeply unsettling experience, emerging suddenly and plunging you or a loved one into acute emotional or psychological distress. At Los Angeles Mental Health (LAMH), our crisis stabilization services deliver immediate, compassionate care to restore safety and balance.
Our team of experienced clinicians responds promptly, providing tailored interventions to address severe challenges like suicidal thoughts or psychotic episodes. Whether triggered by trauma, substance use, or an escalating mental health condition, our approach ensures you receive the support needed to navigate this critical moment. Contact LAMH to access our support services and begin your journey to recovery.
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Crisis stabilization is a short-term, intensive intervention designed to manage acute mental health emergencies, such as severe anxiety, hallucinations, or self-harm behaviors. The primary goals are to ensure safety, mitigate immediate risk, and establish a foundation for ongoing care. Crises can arise from various triggers, including traumatic events, substance misuse, or worsening conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. At LAMH, we address both the immediate crisis and underlying factors to promote lasting stability.
Our services are inclusive, supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We recognize that crises often intersect with other mental health challenges, such as mood swings or interpersonal conflicts, and our clinicians are trained to provide integrated care. For those needing structured support post-crisis, our residential programs offer a safe, nurturing environment to continue healing. Our commitment to individualized care ensures that each person receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs, fostering resilience and hope. We also emphasize collaboration with support networks to strengthen recovery, ensuring a comprehensive approach to stabilization.
Suicidal Thoughts
Severe Anxiety
Psychotic Symptoms
Uncontrollable Anger
Functional Impairment
Self-Harm Behaviors
Our team conducts thorough evaluations using clinical interviews and standardized tools to assess the crisis’s severity and risks. This process creates a tailored intervention plan that ensures your safety and addresses immediate needs with precision and care.
One-on-one sessions focus on de-escalating distress and teaching coping strategies. These sessions help you regain control, build resilience, and develop grounding techniques to manage acute symptoms, fostering emotional stability during a crisis.
When appropriate, our psychiatrists prescribe medications to alleviate severe symptoms, monitoring effects to ensure efficacy. This service uses anti-anxiety agents or antipsychotics to reduce distress and prevent escalation, supporting rapid stabilization.
We develop personalized strategies to prevent future crises, identifying triggers and creating coping mechanisms. This process empowers you with practical tools and support networks to maintain stability long after the crisis resolve.
DBT teaches skills to manage intense emotions, emphasizing distress tolerance and emotional regulation. This approach equips you with practical techniques to stay grounded, reducing the risk of harmful behaviors and supporting crisis resolution.
This client-centered approach enhances motivation to engage in treatment, addressing ambivalence during a crisis. MI fosters collaboration, helping you commit to recovery and build confidence in navigating challenges.
For those requiring extended care, our residential programs provide a structured environment to support recovery. Our clinicians also work to involve support networks, ensuring a comprehensive approach to stabilization.
Rapid Response
Expert Clinicians
Safe Environment
Seamless Transition
Accessibility is vital during a mental health crisis. LAMH’s centrally located Los Angeles facility is designed for ease of access, ensuring you can reach us when time is critical. Take a virtual tour of our supportive environment to see our location, get directions, and discover the calming spaces we’ve created for your recovery. Whether you need immediate intervention or ongoing support, our team is committed to guiding you every step of the way.
If you or a loved one is facing a mental health crisis, prompt action is essential. Contact LAMH through our dedicated support portal for immediate assistance. Our admissions team is ready to guide you through the process, including verifying insurance coverage to ensure seamless access to our services.
LAMH is dedicated to supporting you through every phase of a crisis, creating a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your needs. By combining clinical interventions with a supportive environment, we ensure a holistic strategy that addresses all aspects of your well-being, helping you move toward lasting stability.
If you or a loved one is facing a mental health crisis, prompt action is essential. Contact LAMH through our dedicated support portal for immediate assistance.
A mental health crisis involves severe symptoms like suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, or uncontrollable distress requiring urgent intervention. LAMH’s crisis stabilization services provide rapid, compassionate support to ensure safety and lay the groundwork for recovery.
Crisis stabilization is short-term, often lasting a few hours to a few days, depending on your needs. Our clinicians create a personalized plan to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing support.
Yes, crises triggered by substance use are managed through our integrated stabilization services. LAMH’s comprehensive approach ensures holistic care. Contact us at
(323) 709-7520 to learn more.
Post-stabilization, LAMH develops a tailored aftercare plan, which may include outpatient therapy or residential care. Our discharge planning services coordinate with community resources to support your long-term recovery.
We use evidence-based interventions to create a secure, supportive environment. Our safe facility design prioritizes your well-being, ensuring you feel protected throughout the stabilization process.
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