A Red Flag Warning‼️ is in effect from 2:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, for portions of #LACounty, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains, and western San Gabriel Mountains. Low humidity and high temperatures will nger. 🔥

👉Visit ready.lacounty.gov for preparedness tips and resources.

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Indigenous peoples across Los Angeles County, their enduring history, vibrant cultures and continued contributions. We reaffirm our commitment to culturally responsive mental health care for all through programs such as our ing Center in Santa Fe Springs.

Real-time coordination makes all the difference. LACDMH is strengthening collaboration across behavioral health providers, civil courts, and local first responders. By training 133 community partners—including NAMI chapters, hospital systems, and local clinics—we are building a ty net for L.A. County. dhcs.ca.gov/community-assi… #CAREAct #CARECourt

No tricks, just mental health tips!🎃 Our ghostly friends have some boo-tiful reminders to care for your wellbeing this Halloween.👻

Join the LACDMH Veteran & Military Family Services program for a FREE film screening of Here.Is.Better. The film highlights the personal stories of four veterans and aims to bring understanding to how we collectively respond to trauma, to what a PTSD diagnosis meanct daily life, far removed from a military setting.

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), attendees will participate in S.A.V.E. Training and learn about resources that promote mental health and wellbeing for Veterans, military family members and more. Lunch will be sponsored and provided by LACDMH, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the VA.

📅 Tuesday, November 3
🕘 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍510 S. Vermont Ave., 9th Floor, Terrace Room C
Los Angeles, CA 90020 (LACDMH HQ)

Register for this event using the link in the flyer or in our bio.
Link: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/fhMS4Yd6kb

Meet members of our United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP) Team. The UMHP Program builds trusting relationships and increases mental health knowledge across L.A. County’s diverse communities by providing linkage and referrals to LACDMH services, educational workshops, and outreach oung adults to older adults, 100+ Community Health Workers are here to support L.A. County residents through culturally responsive mental health education and outreach. To learn more about the UMHP Program, visit: dmh.lacounty.gov/umhp.

CARE is about more than court outcomes, it's about connecting our neighbors to the care they need. In the new 2026 CARE Act Annual Report, L.A. County was recognized for its unique linkage model: more than 43% of dismissed CARE participants in L.A. County were connected to e Full Service Partnerships), compared to the statewide average of 27.9%.

That’s our goal: compassionate, continuous support. dhcs.ca.gov/community-assi… #CAREAct

This National Bullying Prevention Month, choose to be an ally, not a bully. Small acts of kindness, speaking up and supporting others can make a difference.

Visit our website for more information and helpful resources: dmh.lacounty.gov/be-informed/pe….

The LACDMH Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Administration Community and Stakeholder Engagement Unit invites you to join the last Beyond the Walls safe and inclusive forum meeting to learn about what's changing, available resources and to make your voice heard about issues your community.

📍El Cariso Community Regional Park "Senior Room"
13100 Hubbard St., Sylmar, CA 91342
🕚 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Scan the QR code to stay connected for updates, announcements and ways to get involved.

For questions and to learn more email us at BeyondWalls@dmh.lacounty.gov.

Earlier this month, the LACDMH Hollywood 2.0 program received top honors at the 39th annual Los Angeles County Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony at the Music Center. With a 49 percent decrease in street homelessness in Hollywood last year, LACDMH’s Hollywood 2.0 ned a place among the County’s Top Ten award winning programs for its community-based care for people with mental illness.

LACDMH Director Dr. Lisa H. Wong, also received the Commission Chair Leadership Award, while the family-focused “Prevention Meets Possibility: Reimagined Services” program received a Commissioners’ Legacy Award.

MYTH or FACT?🤔 Thank you for following along in our myth busting series about L.A. County's CARE Court Program.

To learn more about CARE Court, visit dmh.lacounty.gov/care🔗

It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!🐕 Open your heart and your home to a dog in need. Studies show owning a dog reduces stress, eases loneliness and improves overall emotional wellbeing. Visit animalcare.lacounty.gov to find your new best friend.🐶

This National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month Screening Month, take a moment to check in with yourself and prioritize your mental health. Recognizing the signs and seeking support can make a difference. Call our 24/7 Mental Health & Substance Use Help Line at 800-854-.co/gdSLpKZSe3 for resources and support.

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the histories, cultures and healing practices of indigenous communities across L.A. County and beyond. We recognize the importance of culturally responsive mental health care that respects indigenous identities, traditions and lived ote that today is a County holiday and some of our locations may be closed or operating on a modified schedule. Our 24/7 Help Line remains available at 800-854-7771 if you need support.)

🏳️‍🌈 Coming out is personal. Making your voice heard can be powerful. 🗳️

This National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage to live authentically — while recognizing that coming out looks different for everyone, and no one should ever feel pressured to do so.

There are many rself and your community. For eligible voters, participating in an election is one of them.

🗓️ Election Day: November 3
🗳️ Make your plan: plan.lavote.gov

Be proud. Be heard. Be part of what comes next.

Earthquake ready? Practice your “Drop, Cover, Hold” skills and join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety by participating in Great #ShakeOut Earthquake Drills next Thursday, October 15th at 10:15 am. Learn more at ShakeOut.org.

#DepressionScreeningDay: Depression is a disorder of the brain that's more than just "feeling blue" for a few days.

Help raise awareness about depression, learn the different types of depression, signs & symptoms, treatment options and how to find help. samhsa.gov/mental-health/…

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Support is available 24/7 through our Mental Health and Substance Use Help Line at (800) 854-7771 and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.