Catholic Resources
Spiritual Aid
Resources to help you with spiritual battles, marriage counseling, and vocational discernment
Retrouaville for Marriages
For more information: www.helpourmarriage.org. Resources and retreats available in English and Spanish
Exorcism
To understand this powerful prayer administered by priests, please visit USCCB
Guide to Apologetics
For an introduction to Apologetics, the study of defending the Catholic faith, click here
LA Office for Vocations
For young men discerning God’s calling to the priesthood, visit the Office for Vocations for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Mental Health
Resources from the city and from Catholic professionals
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Free helpline (800) 950-6264 or visit www.namisfv.org
National Suicide Prevention
Free helpline (800) 273-8255. Available 24 hours. Assistance in Spanish available
LA County Department of Mental Health
CALHOPE: (833) 317-4673 or visit www.calhope.org
Catholic Counselors
1. Kristin Carl: kcarlmft@gmail.com; (818) 593-9047
2.Crystal B. Guzman (counselor): cyrstalguzmancounseling@gmail.com;
(818) 748-5060
3.Salpi Maghakian (Kids counselor): www.therapyforkiddos.com;
(818) 275-1218
Psicólogos Católicos
1.Ofelia Neri: www.NuevaCreacionDeDios.com; (323) 434-5710
2. Marisol Pérez: (323) 440-7828
Youth & Young Adult Resources
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides free mental health education, support, advocacy, and resources for individuals, families, and young people affected by mental health conditions. Visit their webpage.
Homelessness and Emergency Shelters
St.Vincent de Paul
Helpline (receive a reply within 48 hours):
(818)345-4563
Bundle Sunday Truck: (800) 974-3571
YWCA of Glendale and Pasadena
For women and their kids impacted by domestic violence. Assistance available in Spanish, Armenian and Russian
Hotline: (888) 999-7511 ; or visit: www.glendaleywca.org
LA Family Housing
Resources for unhoused individuals. Opportunities to volunteer or donate. For more information click here
Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority
Find resources in the L.A.county and shelters near you. Click here
Safety and Social Justice
Reporting Hate Crimes
Report to the FBI: 800-CALL-FBI or visit: tips.fbi.gov
Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Hotline: (800) 540-4000
Victims of Sexual Abuse, Assistance Ministry (to file a report with the Archdiocese) contact: Dr. Heather Banis:
(213) 637-7650; hbanis@la-archdiocese.org
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services &
Child Protective Hotline: (800) 540-4000
Investigative Control Unit for All Child Abuse Reports: (213) 486-0530
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department: Special Victims Bureau (24 Hours): (562) 946-8531
To speak to a Detective: (562) 946-7960
Los Angeles County Department Children & Family Services Emergency Response Command Post: (213) 639-4500
In an emergency, dial 911
Adult Protective Services
Elder Abuse
Hotline: (877) 477-3646
Identity Theft
For more information on how to report identity theft, click here
Catholic Connections
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