New Office to Support Wellbeing of Teens and Young Adults

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) launched the Office of Transition Age Youth (TAY) to promote the mental health and wellbeing of young people, between ages 16 and 25, transitioning to adulthood. The program specifically focuses on connecting and engaging with youth, including those experiencing homelessness, through various human services systems by linking them to mental health, housing and other essential services. The Office of TAY's core services are provided through field-based teams; however, many other vital services are offered, including youth drop-in centers, substance use disorder support, workforce and job development, and the Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program (EESP).

The Office of TAY field-based teams can be reached by phone, Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm at 213-738-6194; by email at AskTAY@dmh.lacounty.gov; or through the LACDMH 24/7 Help Line at 800-854-7771.