You’re Not Alone: Prevention Hotlines for Our Riding Community

Critical Mass rides with care. If you're struggling, you're not alone—24/7 help is available for crisis, mental health, LGBTQ+ support, recovery, and more

Support resources for Critical Mass participants in Los Angeles—because no one should face their struggles alone.

Every month, thousands of riders roll through the streets of Los Angeles with Critical Mass. We ride for joy, for justice, for visibility—and sometimes, we ride through personal storms no one else can see.

We know our staff, ride marshals, and volunteers can’t know every rider’s story. But we want you to know this: you matter, and help is always within reach.

Whether you’re struggling with mental health, substance use, identity, or just need someone to talk to—these hotlines are here for you, 24/7.

Emergency & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support anytime
Visit 988lifeline.org

L.A. County Department of Mental Health Help Line
Call (800) 854-7771 for crisis assessments, referrals, and emotional support1

Crisis Text Line
Text “LA” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

LGBTQ+ Support

Trevor Project Lifeline
For LGBTQ+ youth in crisis
Call (800) 788-7386 or visit The Trevor Project

Substance Use & Recovery

Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH)
Call (844) 804-7500 for support and referrals

Emotional Support (Non-Crisis)

Warm Line (L.A. County)
Active listeners available daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Call (800) 854-7771 and ask for the Warm Line

Veterans Support

Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1 for specialized support

Religious Prayer Lines

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s 24/7 Prayer Line: 855-255-PRAY (7729)
Crossroads: 1-866-273-4444

We ride together. We support each other. And we want every person in our movement to know: you are never alone.

If you have suggestions for more resources or want to help us expand this list, reach out. Let’s keep building a community that moves with compassion as much as it moves with power.

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Since 1995, Los Angeles Critical Mass has gathered at Western and Wilshire, meeting at 6:30 PM and starting the ride at 7:30 PM. Over the years, we’ve welcomed more than 1 million participants, with cyclists joining us from across the United States and around the globe.

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