Department of Mental Health - hope. recovery. wellbeing.
Mental Health Services • Los Angeles, CA
About
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is the county’s largest public mental health agency. It operates 75 direct program sites and over 100 co-located sites, contracting with about 1,000 providers to deliver a full spectrum of services for all ages. Its mission centers on hope, recovery, wellbeing, independence, connectedness, and community reintegration, with a focus on serving Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable populations. Key details: - Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA - Contact: pio@dmh.lacounty.gov; main phone 800-854-7771 - Address: 550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020 - Status: Active; Aliases include Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Los Angeles Department of Mental Health - Website: dmh.lacounty.gov - Overview: Government agency providing crisis response, care court information/resources, services for underserved communities, and broader mental health support through direct operation and contractor networks.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Services
Address
550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90020, US
Phone
+18008547771
BHSAAdmin@dmh.lacounty.gov
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Low rating on public review platforms (e.g., Yelp) (Not specifically quantifiable as a comprehensive average due to the decentralized nature of its many sites)
Patients praise
- Recognition of life-saving interventions and support for serious mental illness
- Appreciation for stable housing and basic needs resources
- Value placed on interpersonal relationships with providers and staff
Common complaints
- Difficulties navigating mental health systems and access to care
- Frustration with quality of care and services received
- Challenges obtaining consistent support and timely responsiveness
"They just helped save my life."
— Client perspective on Full Service Partnership (FSP) program"The entire experience was awful."
— Yelp review of the LACDMH headquarters siteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- LACDMH Kicks Off 2026 Take Action for Mental Health LA County Campaign – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES — Apr 16, 2026
- LACDMH Launches New Office of Transition Age Youth to Amplify Voices & Support Wellbeing of Teens and Young Adults – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES — Nov 24, 2025
- LACDMH and Partners Break Ground to Create LA County Care Community in Norwalk - Department of Mental Health — Apr 15, 2026
- LACDMH Launches Office of TAY to Address Wellbeing Needs of Teens and Young Adults - Department of Mental Health — Dec 12, 2025
- LACDMH Helps Paint Picture of Wellbeing with A Portrait of Los Angeles County - Department of Mental Health — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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