Long Beach Help & Resources
Sometimes it's all a lot. Here are useful local and national resources gathered in one place — mostly serving Long Beach and the surrounding area. This is informational; KLouWags is simply sharing what may help.
Call or text 988, 24/7. Free, confidential support if you or someone you are with is in crisis.
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support by text.
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ young people — call, text, or chat.
City health services, including mental health resource navigation.
Mental health support and community wellness resources across LA County.
Dial 211 for free, 24/7 help finding health and human services in LA County.
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach — counseling, community, and support services.
Crisis support and resources for LGBTQ young people.
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies.
City shelter: lost/found pets, adoptions, licensing, and animal services.
Adoption, humane services, and cruelty investigations at the Long Beach animal care campus.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — adoptions and programs.
Local rescue and spay/neuter advocacy — verify current programs.
Search adoptable pets and rescues near Long Beach.
Hours and availability change — call ahead before you go.
Check the city site for current low-cost and free clinic offerings.
Spay/neuter and wellness services — confirm current pricing and availability.
Vaccine, microchip, and wellness clinics — check the calendar and confirm dates.
City spay/neuter resources and vouchers — confirm current availability.
Low-cost spay/neuter — check current scheduling.
A community-supported way for Long Beach neighbors to help one another feed their pets — request help or contribute.
Dial 211 to ask about local pet-food assistance and pet-food banks.
National nonprofit helping with veterinary care costs — application required; verify current guidelines.
Financial assistance grants for urgent veterinary care — verify current criteria.
City guidance on community cats and trap-neuter-return — confirm current programs.
National TNR education and resources for community cats.
Report and search for lost/found pets in Long Beach.
Free lost-and-found pet alerts in your area.
Post and search for lost/found pets in your neighborhood.
Official city services and information.
General help finding local services of every kind.