Who Are We?
Hollywood Addiction Center
Hollywood Addiction Center is dedicated to improving the state of mental health in America. While we, as a society, have spent decades downplaying the importance of mental health, our Hollywood Addiction Center team believes that we can’t wait any longer to start having a national conversation about mental illness. The devastating violence recently and recurrently brought about by mentally unstable individuals underscores the importance of our goal.
We act as first responders, giving you a number you can call whenever you experience any mental health stress. With our tiered system, we can quickly and accurately direct you to the right mental health care support for your needs right now, whether that’s one of our Hollywood Addiction Center agents or an emergency medical responder.
Crisis Call-In Care
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or you’re observing someone you love, or even a complete stranger, under mental health duress, call into our Hollywood Addiction Center line. Our trained, compassionate operators quickly direct you to the right professionals to help you safely navigate the situation.
Education and Awareness
We want to end the national silence on mental health and put a stop to the stigmas surrounding mental health disorders. Our digital platform aims to offer a wealth of information so people can educate themselves on mental illnesses and, when applicable, start the process of self-diagnosis.
Support for All Walks of Life
We all struggle. Let's work together to create lasting change for mental health. We can support your needs, right now. You are not in this alone.
Here for you, when you need it most
Experienced & Trained, Compassionate Experts
When you dial our 24-hour crisis line, you reach our emergency call center. Every individual who answers calls at our call center completes extensive training in mental health conditions and the safe, effective handling of mental health crises.
Our call center staff is trained in:
Free, Confidential, 24/7
Are you struggling to know how to help a friend with a drug problem? Do you have a child dealing with a mental health crisis? Are you dealing with depression?
Our crisis line is backed by trained professionals who can help.
And not just any professionals - ones who care.
Law Enforcement & First Responders
Training & Pairing Up Program
We know that many law enforcement agencies have only recently had the importance of mental health training pressed upon them. It’s not their fault. As a society, we largely stigmatized mental health issues. Thankfully, the tides are turning. Today, more and more people know that mental health challenges are just as serious as physical health challenges and that includes people working in law enforcement roles.
Working with the people and tools in place
We believe that partnering with local law enforcement agencies and individuals empowers both our team and theirs. When we come together, we blend our expertise in mental health care with their detailed knowledge of the communities they serve.
This allows us to reach people where they’re at. While some people in mental health crises call into our line, many don’t. If someone else sees their distress and calls the police about them, we want to give law enforcement professionals a resource they can use. Once on the scene, they can call into our line with the individual so our trained, caring team can help navigate the situation at hand.
Offering training to law enforcement agencies
As all of our eyes open to the importance of proper mental health care, we want to help law enforcement agencies offer the right training to their team. Any law enforcement agency can contact us for help exploring their education options.
Together with local law enforcement agencies across the country, we aim to bring people caring, compassionate mental health care while providing the quick, safety-protecting response that’s necessary in mental health crises.
A Tool In Their Back Pocket
First responders go through extensive training to prepare for their roles. With so much to learn to potentially save a life, it’s hard to tell them to heap yet another learning area on. But we do believe that mental health training can be critical.
That’s why we keep our call center manned with trained, experienced mental health responders. When first responders are on the scene, they can call into our line with any individual in a state of mental health crisis. That way, our team can help them navigate the situation, ensuring the individual gets the personalized, informed mental health care they need in the moment.
Support the mission
Get Involved
If you want to join us on our mission to create a national network of mental health care and awareness, we would be absolutely thrilled to have your support. We’re building a nationwide community of volunteers. Contact us to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
In addition to the time of dedicated individuals, we also need funding. Financial support for our National Crisis Relief Fund allows us to extend our reach. Not only does it support all of the work we mentioned above, but it also helps us respond quickly in a crisis. After a disaster like a mass shooting, your donation helps us respond by giving the survivors access to the mental health services they need to process their trauma.