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An estimated 672,000 Los Angeles County residents suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.
But because of ignorance and fear of being labeled mentally ill, only about 25% of those with symptoms of mental illness get help.
For access to the county Department of Mental Health’s services, call (800) 854-7771. For more information, see the department’s Web site at https://dmh.co.la.ca.us.
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