This year, United Against Hate Week (UAH Week) kicked off with the unveiling of “Sunset Luminaries,” a powerful new mural at the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, a key member of LA vs Hate’s Rapid Response Network.
Created by Carlos Rogel, “Sunset Luminaries” reflects themes of peace, empathy, and inclusion, which are values central to the Center’s mission of providing both mental health services and support to anyone experiencing bullying, bias-related harassment, or hate violence. The mural stands as a bright reminder of what is possible when communities come together to replace fear with understanding and isolation with hope.
211 LA’s Anti-Hate Work
211 LA is proud to be a state and national leader in anti-hate response and survivor care coordination. As the provider of both LA vs Hate and CA vs Hate, 211 LA plays a central role in helping Californians safely report hate incidents and access the help they need to heal.
When someone experiences hate, 211 LA’s trained specialists listen, provide emotional support, document the incident, and connect the individual to critical next steps such as mental health care, legal assistance, victim advocacy, and crisis counseling. Beyond immediate response, our Care Coordination team continues to follow up with survivors, ensuring that no one feels alone in their recovery.
Through this work, 211 LA not only uplifts survivors of hate but also helps shape a coordinated community response to hate, with the leadership of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LA vs Hate), CA Civil Rights Department (CA vs Hate), and working alongside community-based organizations, schools, and advocacy partners.
In 2024, 211 LA received 8,271 hate reports through LA vs Hate and 2,427 reports through CA vs Hate, demonstrating the ongoing need for accessible, trusted reporting systems that center compassion and accountability. These programs have made Los Angeles County and the State of California models for the nation, demonstrating that when government and community partners collaborate, hate can be addressed through connection, education, and care.
LA vs Hate Program Manager Anthony Perez (pictured above holding the green sign) represented 211 LA at this year’s UAH Week kickoff, joining County leaders, artists, and advocates to highlight the importance of collective action against hate and violence.
What’s the Difference Between LA vs Hate and CA vs Hate?
Both programs ensure that anyone who experiences or witnesses hate can safely report it and receive help, but they serve different geographic areas:
LA vs Hate
- An LA County initiative led by the LA County Commission on Human Relations in partnership with 211 LA.
- Provides 24/7 confidential hate incident and hate crime reporting for anyone living, working, or going to school in LA County.
- Connects victims directly to 211 LA’s Care Coordination team for personalized follow-up, including mental health services, legal support, and local community-based resources.
- Visit lavshate.org or call 2-1-1 to file a report or get help.
CA vs Hate
- A statewide program led by the California Civil Rights Department, with 211 LA serving as the primary contact center for reporting of hate acts and connecting with care coordination services.
- Open to anyone in California, regardless of where the incident occurred or immigration status.
- Offers confidential reporting in over 200 languages and connects individuals to local agencies and nonprofits across the state for support and legal guidance.
- Visit CAvsHate.org or call 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283) to connect with trained specialists.
If you are in LA County, contact LA vs Hate for local reporting and coordinated support through dialing 2-1-1 or submitting a report online at lavshate.org.
If you are anywhere else in California, reach out to CA vs Hate for statewide assistance by calling 833-8-NO-HATE (833-866-4283) or submit a report online at CAvsHate.org.
Both programs are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day to ensure that every Californian has a safe place to turn when hate occurs.
