“Mental health… is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going.”
– Noam Shpancer, Psychologist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And while some days you might feel alone, please know that you are not. We’ve rounded up a few local resources for you to keep in your back pocket or share with a friend or family member who might want a little support.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS / CONTACTS
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741
(Find out more about the Crisis Text Line)
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 1-800-273-8255
(Find out more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
LOCAL RESOURCES
Allied Psychological Services P.C.
Psychotherapy & Psychological Testing
23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-910-3197
Brain Wellness Institute
Integrative Mental & Physical Healthcare
940 South Coast Drive, Suite 225
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949-743-1457
Smith Psychotherapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapy
2043 Westcliff Drive, Suite 201
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-922-8661
So Cal Adolescent Wellness
Teen Therapy
16052 Beach Blvd., Suite 135
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-465-2305
**Additional Location in Lake Forest
South Coast Psychiatry
Premium Mental Health Services
950 S Coast Drive, Suite 235
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-556-5004
Variations
Specialists in Psychology, Specializing in Diagnostic Testing
4101 Birch Street, Suite 230E
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-873-4617
The Weichman Clinic
Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health
at Hoag Neurosciences Institute
3900 West Coast Hwy., Suite 380
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-264-8000
CHECK THESE OUT
Your Moms Cares (yourmomcares.org): Celebrity and influencer moms banding together to focus on ensuring all children have access to the resources needed to be mentally well. Read The Local Moms Network Interview with co-founder Sharon Feldstein (mom to Jonah Hill and Beanie Feldstein) here.
Helpful Books for Kids: Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. is the author of numerous books teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies that empower children to break free from problems holding them hostage.