Resources
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
The certifying organization for psychiatrists and neurologists. Information for the public about what it means to be board certified and a link to check if a psychiatrist or neurologist is board certified.
www.abpn.com
Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Licenses osteopathic physicians and ensures continuing education requirements are met.
www.ombc.ca.gov
American Osteopathic Association
The main representative organization for osteopathic physicians in the United States
American Psychiatric Association
The main professional organization of psychiatrists in the United States
NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness
The nation's largest nonprofit, grassroots mental health education, advocacy and support organization.
Parenting Resources
Classes and workshops for parents with the goal of supporting and facilitating child-rearing rooted in connection and empathy
Books
Non Violent Communication by Marshal Rosenberg
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
When the Body Says No by Dr. Gabor Maté
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
Emotional Sobriety by Tian Dayton
The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey
The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey
Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen
Listen by Patty Wipfler
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings by Laura Markham
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Laura Markham
Parenting From the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel
No-Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
LA County Resources
Link to LA County Department of Mental Health Resources and Support: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/
Crisis Text Line: Text “LA” to 741741
Connects you with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message.
Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386
Provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Substance Abuse Service helpline: (844) 804-7500
Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals for people struggling with substance use.