Heal MPK: Resources for Victims and the Community

Monterey Park Community Healing Fund

The tragic events on January 21, 2023, that led to the deaths of 11 people, impacted the Monterey Park community at large. Recognizing the need to facilitate healing of the community, the City of Monterey Park has partnered with the California Community Foundation to establish the Monterey Park Community Healing Fund, with a clear purpose: To support Monterey Park and its neighbors through aid to community members affected by this tragedy as well as support for programs, initiatives and organizations designed to help Monterey Park heal and rebuild.

Donate to the Monterey Park victims & family support fund

Community Resources and Services

The City of Monterey Park is committed to providing mental health support and healing to residents. Free and multilingual resources, including legal advice, mental health and wellness support in seven languages, and referrals to other organizations and government agencies can be found below.

Read a message from President Joe Biden to the Monterey Park Community.

Drop-in Crisis Counseling and Services

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
318 S. Ramona Ave.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
626-307-1366

Multilingual caseworkers and counselors from Chinatown Service Center will be at the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  1. Helplines
  2. Mental Health Services
  3. victim resources

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Helpline
Legal advice, case navigation and direct representation through helplines in seven Asian languages and dialects, plus referrals to other organizations and government agencies

ENGLISH: 888-349-9695
普通话/广东话: 800-520-2356
한국어: 800-867-3640
TAGALOG: 855-300-2552
हिन्दी: 855-971-2552
ภาษาไทย: 800-914-9583
TIẾNG VIỆT: 714-477-2958

Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Provides immediate emotional support and resources to people in distress and their worried family and friends
Dial "988"
English- and Spanish-speaking crisis counselors available 24/7.
Korean-speaking counselors available from 4:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 7 days per week at 877-727-4747.

CrisisText and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support
People who are deaf or hard of hearing and who need support in a crisis can text for help
Text “HEARME” to 839863
Available 24/7

Teen Line
Provides immediate emotional support and resources to teens in distress
Counselors available from 6 pm to 10 pm
310-855-4673

Friendship Line
Crisis line for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities
888-670-1360

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Provides information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
800-950-NAMI (6264) or text 62640