LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT)

Crisis Services — Youth Crisis Services in Los Angeles, California. LA County Department of Mental Health Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams providing non-law enforcement crisis response for children, youth, and families throughout Los Angeles County. Teams of licensed clinicians respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community, schools, and homes. Available 24/7, dispatched through the DMH Access Hotline.

Phone: (800) 854-7771

Website: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/

Services offered: Non-law enforcement mobile crisis response for youth, field psychiatric evaluation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, school crisis response, family crisis intervention

Ages served: Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26)

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Frequently asked questions about LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT)

How do I contact LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT)?

You can call LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) at (800) 854-7771 in Los Angeles, California. Their website is https://dmh.lacounty.gov/.

What services does LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) offer?

LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) offers Non-law enforcement mobile crisis response for youth, field psychiatric evaluation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, school crisis response, family crisis intervention. Serves Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26). LA County Department of Mental Health Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams providing non-law enforcement crisis response for children, youth, and families throughout Los Angeles County. Teams of licensed clinicians respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community, schools, and homes. Available 24/

Are services at LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) free or low-cost?

Many community crisis services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) at (800) 854-7771 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) offer services in other languages?

Call LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) at (800) 854-7771 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

Who is eligible for services at LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT)?

LA County DMH – Children & Youth Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) reports serving Children, Adolescents & TAY (under 26). Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (800) 854-7771 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.