RESOURCE GUIDE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Updated 6/12/20
TABLE OF CONTEXT: • Domestic Violence Services ................................................. Pg. 2-6 • Youth Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 7 -9 • Parenting Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 10 • Substance Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11 • Emergency Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 12-28 • Tax support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 29 • Finical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 30-34 • Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 35-42 • Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 43-44 • WIC Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 45 • Mental Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 46-55 • Children Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 56-59 • Online Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 60-61 • Undocumented Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 62-65 • LGBTQ+ Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 66-67 • Sexual Assault Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 68 • COVID-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg.69-70 • HIV Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 71-73 • Emergency Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg. 74
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Domestic Violence Services If you are a victim of domestic violence and need support please call one of the following phone numbers: East Los Angeles Women’s Center 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1800-585-623 Hope & Heart Shelter 1800-585-6231 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER 24-Hour Hotlines 213-745-6434 310-379-3620, 310-370-5902, 562-388-1652
CENTER FOR THE PACIFIC ASIAN FAMILY, INC. 24-Hour Hotline (Speciality in Asian or Pacific Islander (API) clients. Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese languages available) 1800-339-3940
HAVEN HILLS, INC. 24-Hour Hotline 818-887-6589
JENESSE CENTER, INC. 24-Hour Hotline 800-479-7328
SOJOURN 24-Hour Hotline 310-264-6644
PEACE OVER VIOLENCE 24 hour Rape and Battering hotline: 213-6263393
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Legal Services Resources Asian Americans Advancing Justice Helplines are open, live hours between 10am and 3pm. Limited staffing for representation. Phone: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese): 800.520.2356 Korean: 800.867.3640 Thai: 800.914.9583 Tagalog: 855.300.2552 English: 888.349.9695 (warmline, leave a message and an advocate will call back within 24 hours) Break the Cycle Intake for qualifying individuals (age 12-24, Los Angeles County, survivor of relationship abuse) Intake Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Phone or Text : 424.209.2532 Online form: https://forms.gle/xktUayhvQ6mwPFvVA Community Legal Aid SoCal Hotline is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday Phone: 800.834.5001 DV Clinics at Compton and Whittier Courthouses call hotline or send emails to: Email: DVComptonMail@clsocal.org Email: DVWhittierMail@clsocal.org
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Jenesse Center Hotline open 24/7 Phone: 800.479.7328 Legal Services: M-F 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. After hours please leave a message at x157. Calls will be returned within 48 hours. Phone: 323.299.9496 x157 LA LGBT Center Walk-in hours cancelled until further notice. General telephonic intake at (323)993-7670. Legal Advocacy Project for Survivors’ warm line: (323)993-7649. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles DV hotline: 1.800.399.4529 x8097 (MWF, 9am-3pm) General hotline (including DV): 1.800.399.4529 (M-F) Online intake: https://lafla.org/get-help/ Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Application can be found at www.levittquinn.org/services . Submit application via email or fax. Staff will follow up via phone. Email: intake@levittquinn.org LGBTQ Center Long Beach Legal Services Intake by phone. Phone: 562.433.8595. Los Angeles Center for Law And Justice Intake by email for Restraining Order or for an urgent family law or immigration legal matter. Email: services@laclj.org Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Hotline, callers can leave messages for a return call. Phone: 800.433.6251 Peace Over Violence Office contact information for legal services: Pasadena Phone: 626.584.6191 Downtown LA Phone: 213.955.9090 Pepperdine Legal Clinic (serving DV victims only) Available for intakes (information, brief advice and counsel only) Fridays 10 am – 1 pm New callers can leave messages at 310-506-6344 Rainbow Services Hotline intakes for legal, case management, housing, and shelter services. Phone: 310.547.9343 Sojourn All services accessed through the 24 hour hotline. Phone: 310.264.6644 LA Law Library posted a step by step guide on attending a court hearing via Court Call on their website: 3
http://www.lalawlibrary.org/pdfs/How%20to%20Attend%20Your%20Court%20Hearing%20by %20Phone.pdf
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DV victims should call 911 and not to go to the station in person due to pending closures.
SEEKING PEER SUPPORT NETWORK: Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) is committed to meeting the community where they're at and offering over the phone, non-crisis support services to those in need. Here are some of the ways you can continue to utilize our services as we focus on safety during the Coronavirus outbreak: If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call: Suicide Prevention: 877.727.4747 Suicide Prevention (Spanish) 877.628.9455 Region Based Peer Support: Non-crisis phone based one on one support will be provided from the hours of 9am-2pm Monday - Friday via our Core program regional supporters. Region 1 Antelope Valley: Name: Trina Forbes Phone #: (213) 458 - 4506 Email: TForbes@prpsn.org Name: William Dempster Phone #: (213) 479 - 45822 Email: WDempster@prpsn.org Region 2 San Fernando Valley: Name: Carlo Topalian Phone #: (213) 446 - 2705 Email: CTopalian@prpsn.org Region 3 San Gabriel Valley: Name: Taura Scott Phone #: (213) 446 - 9779 Email: TScott@prpsn.org Region 4 Downtown Los Angeles (Metro Area): Name: Narcisa Gallardo Phone #: (213) 447 - 5343 Email: NGallardo@prpsn.org Region 5 West Los Angeles & 6 South Los Angeles: Contact: Hacienda of Hope Peer Specialist Phone #: (562) 388 - 8183 Region 7 East Los Angeles: Name: Isabel Molina Phone #: (213) 447 - 0198 Email: IMolina@prpsn.org Name: Marc Prokop Phone #: (562) 968 - 4446 Email: MProkop@prpsn.org Region 8 Long Beach / South Bay: Name: Yvonne Miranda Phone #: (213) 458 - 4506 Email: YMiranda@prpsn.org Visit/Call one of our Programs:
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For the time being, select CORE Self-Help and Support groups, Hacienda of Hope, El Centrito and Un Paso Mas programs will continue to operate. Bilingual line from 9am to 5pm 2677 1/2 Zoe Avenue, Huntington Park CA 90255 Phone: (323) 312.0640 Fax: (323) 312.0642
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HU.MAN TRAFFICKING GANG VIOLENCE In response to COVID-19, HYC has implemented telehealth and telephone service options to provide access to help for children, adolescents, and parents/caregivers. We understand our clients and members of our community most desperately need support and connection through this challenging and uncertain time. Telehealth and telephone services are currently recommended as the treatment platform of choice.
SERVICES PROVIDED COUNSELING SERVICES BUDGETING EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PARENT EDUCATION CASE MANAGEMENT SHELTER ASSISTANCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION VICTIM ADVOCACY AND COURT ACCOMPANIMENT
HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING 14181 TELEGRAPH RD., WHITTIER, CA 90604 PLEASE CONTACT Karen Alfaro at kalfaro@hycinc.org or (562) 256-6309 NO WAITLIST! ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO QUALIFY, IDENTIFY AS A Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, Be 18+, and live within SPA 7 or 8 https://www.hycinc.org
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• Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) offers a session on Addiction Recovery and Intimate Violence https://healtheknowledge.org/course/view.php?id=18: This is a one hour selfpaced course and is based on industry awareness about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). • The National Hispanic and Latino ATTC recorded a webinar this February on the “Intersection of Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence and Addiction” https://attcnetwork.org/centers/national-hispanic-and-latino-attc/product/intersectiondomesticviolence-or-intimate Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence - Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 25 - https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Substance-Abuse-Treatment-andDomesticViolence/sma15-3583 • The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, a SAMHSA partner, recently released: Supporting Survivors’ Access to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Emergency http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/2020/03/covid-19-resources-foradvocates/ • National Domestic Violence Hotline Staying Safe During COVID-19 Phone number: 1-800799-SAFE (7233) https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/ • The National Network to Eliminate Domestic Violence Resources on the Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://nnedv.org/latest_update/resources-response-coronavirus-covid19/ • Department of Justice, Office of Women’s Health Local Resources on Domestic Violence https://www.justice.gov/ovw/local-resources • Prevent Child Abuse America Coronavirus Resources & Tips for Parents, Children & Others https://preventchildabuse.org/coronavirus-resources/ • Stronghearts Native Helpline 1-844-762-8483 https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/
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Youth Services ANUNCIO importante de COVID-19: HYC todavía está proporcionando servicios durante este difícil momento. Estamos aceptando nuevas referencias para los servicios de salud mental durante esta crisis. Nuestro personal utiliza el teléfono y la telesalud para proporcionar los servicios necesarios a nuestra comunidad. Por favor, llámenos o envíenos un correo electrónico. Información de contacto a continuación
Probemos servicios a Niños de edades 0-15; adolecentes de 16-21 años y Padres/tutores 18 en adelante (con Medi-Cal)
Aceptamos Medi-Cal Y clientes sin aseguranza
Trabajamos en conjunto con el distrito escolar y las familias
SERVICIOS DE CONSEJERIA Outpatient DMH Mental Health Services A division of Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. El departamento de servicios de salud mental proporciona una combinación de servicios de salud mental de terapia especializados que incluyen terapia individual, consejería familiar, trabajos de caso e mantenimientos y intervención de crisis. Nuestra agencia ayuda a niños y padres/tutores desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento y apoyo basado en la necesidad de la familia. Los servicios de salud mental son proporcionados en la escuela, casa y/o oficina basado en las necesidades de los clientes. Para más información, por favor contactar a la manejadora de programa de salud mental, Karla Excoto, LMFT en (562) 864-3722 o kescoto@hycinc.org.
Seeking Safety, Triple P, MAP, Individual CBT, TF-CBT, IPT and CPP SERVIMOS A LAS SIGUIENTES CIUDADES: Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, East La Mirada, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Lakewood, Lynwood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Whittier Walnut Park, West-Whittier, Los Nietos, Whittier & Vernon
12440 E. Firestone Blvd, Suite 316, Norwalk, CA 90650
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In response to COVID-19, HYC has implemented telehealth and telephone service options to provide access to help for children, adolescents, and parents/caregivers. We understand our clients and members of our community most desperately need support and connection through this challenging and uncertain time. Telehealth and telephone services are currently recommended as the treatment platform of choice.
Serving Children ages 0-15 TAY Ages 16-21 Caregivers 18+ (with Medi-Cal) - --- --- --
Accept Medi-Cal and uninsured clients
We work with school districts and families
COUNSELING SERVICES Outpatient DMH Mental Health Services A division of Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. The DMH Program provides a combination of specialized mental health therapeutic services including individual, family counseling, targeted case management, and crisis intervention services. We help children and caregivers develop coping skills and support networks based on the family’s needs. Mental health services are provided in the school, home or office environment based on the client's needs. For more information, please contact the Manager of Mental Health Services, Karla Escoto, LMFT at (562) 273-0722 or KEscoto@hycinc.org.
Seeking Safety, Triple P, MAP, Individual CBT, TF-CBT, IPT and CPP SERVING THE FOLLOWING CITIES: Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, East La Mirada, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Lakewood, Lynwood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Whittier Walnut Park, West-Whittier, Los Nietos, Whittier & Vernon
12440 E. Firestone Blvd, Suite 316, Norwalk, CA 90650
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CARE COUNSELING SERVICES In response to COVID-19, HYC has implemented telehealth and telephone service options to provide access to help for children, adolescents, and parents/caregivers. We understand our clients and members of our community most desperately need support and connection through this challenging and uncertain time. Telehealth and telephone services are currently recommended as the treatment platform of choice.
• Individual • Family • Adult • Child No Medi-Cal Needed
Please contact HYC and request free counseling services through our CARE program. Whittier Office:
Norwalk Office:
14181 Telegraph Road. Whittier, CA 90604 (562)273-0722
12440 E. Firestone Blvd. Ste.316 Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 864-3722
English/Spanish
Services Provided to SPA 7 Cities
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Parenting Classes
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Loving Solutions Parenting Class In response to COVID-19, HYC has implemented telehealth and telephone service options to provide access to help for children, adolescents, and parents/caregivers. We understand our clients and members of our community most desperately need support and connection through this challenging and uncertain time. Telehealth and telephone services are currently recommended as the treatment platform of choice.
For more Information please contact: Rosa Rodriguez (562) 941-1575
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Substance Abuse Support SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICE HELPLINE Hotline for substance use disorder resources Phone: (844) 804-7500
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Community-Based program which provides comprehensive outpatient substance use treatment services. Clients work closely with a therapist and certified counselors to meet their individual needs.
IN RESPONSE TO COVID- 1 9 HYC HAS IMPLEMENTED TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONE SERVICE OPTIONS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HELP FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. WE UNDERSTAND OUR CLIENTS AND MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY MOST DESPERATELY NEED SUPPORT AND CONNECTION THROUGH THIS CHALLENGING AND UNCERTAIN TIME. TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONE SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY RECOMMENDED AS THE TREATMENT PLATFORM OF CHOICE.
FREE FOR THOSE THAT HAVE OR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDI-CAL OR MY HEALTH LA
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Emergency Food Centro Maravilla By appointment only beginning 3/20/20 4716 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323)260-2804 East Los Angeles Service Center By appointment only beginning 3/20/20 133 N. Sunol Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323)260-2801 Dream Center 2301 Bellevue Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90026 7:30am-6:30pm LAUSD Grab and Go Food Centers Free Meals M-F 7:00am-10:00am Each student receives two meals James Garfield High School 5105 E. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90022
Mckinzie/CRMA 8 110 S. Townsend Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90063 Snack program at Belvedere Park for youth: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 2:30pm-3:30pm Tuesday 1:30pm-2:30pm
Grocery Markets Open for Seniors/special needs 7:00am-8:00am Superior Market 3600 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90063 Northgate Market 425 S. Soto St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Super A 2924 Beverly Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
Alliance Charter School Students Only
FIND A GRAB & GO FOOD CENTER NEAR YOU (LAUSD SCHOOLS) LOCAL DISTRICT CENTRAL Eagle Rock High School Barack Obama Preparation Academy 1750 Yosemite Drive, Los Angeles 90041 1700 W. 46th St., Los Angeles 90062 Berendo Middle School 1157 S. Berendo St., Los Angeles 90006
Liechty Middle School 650 S. Union Ave., Los Angeles 90017
Burbank Middle School 6460 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90042
Los Angeles Academy Middle School 644 56th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy 1420 E. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90011
Manual Arts High School 4131 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90037 12
RFK/UCLA Community School 700 S. Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles 90005 Santee High School 1921 Maple Ave., Los Angeles 90011
Sotomayor Arts/Sciences Magnet 2050 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles 90065
LOCAL DISTRICT EAST Bell Senior High School 4328 Bell Ave., Bell 90201
Lincoln Senior High School 3501 N. Broadway, Los Angeles 90031
Felicitas and Gonsalo Mendez Senior High School 1200 Plaza Del Sol, Los Angeles 90033
Marquez Senior High School 6361 Cottage St., Huntington Park 90255
Gage Middle School 2880 E. Gage Ave., Huntington Park 90253 Garfield Senior High School 5101 E. 6th St., Los Angeles 90022 Hollenbeck Middle School 2510 E. 6th St., Los Angeles 90023
South East Senior High School 2720 Tweedy Blvd., South Gate 90280 South Gate Senior High School 3351 Firestone Blvd., South Gate 90080 Wilson Senior High School 4500 Multnomah St., Los Angeles 90032
LOCAL DISTRICT NORTHEAST Byrd Middle School Romer Middle School 8501 Arleta Ave., Sun Valley 91352 6501 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North East Valley Senior High School Hollywood 91606 5525 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood San Fernando Senior High School 91601 11133 O’Melveny Ave., San Fernando Fulton College Preparatory School 90140 7477 Kester Ave., Van Nuys 91405 Van Nuys Senior High School Maclay Middle School 6535 Cedric Ave., Van Nuys 91411 12540 Pierce Ave., Pacoima 91331 Verdugo Hills Senior High School Panorama Senior High School 10625 Plainview Ave., Tujunga 91042 8015 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City 91402
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Chatsworth Charter High School 10027 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth 91311
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Kennedy High School 11254 Gothic Ave., Granada Hills 91344 Mulholland Middle School 17120 Vanowen Ave., Lake Balboa 91406 Porter Middle School
LOCAL DISTRICT SOUTH Banning Senior High School 1527 Lakme Ave., Wilmington 90744 Curtiss Middle School 1254 E. Helmick St., Carson 90746 Dana Middle School 1501 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro 90731 Dymally High School 8800 San Pedro St., Los Angeles 90003 Edison Middle School 6500 Hooper Ave. Los Angeles 90001
Audubon Middle School
15960 Kingsbury St., Granada Hills 91344 Sepulveda Middle School 15330 Plummer St., North Hills 91343 Sutter Middle School 7330 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka 91306 Fremont Senior High School 7676 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles 90003 Gompers Middle School 234 E. 112th St., Los Angeles 90061 Markham Middle School 1650 E. 104th St., Los Angeles 90002 Narbonne Senior High School 24300 Western Ave., Harbor City 90710 Peary Middle School 1415 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena 90247 Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School 4110 Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles 80910 White Middle School 22102 S. Figueroa St., Carson 90745
LOCAL DISTRICT WEST 9301 S. Hoover St., Los Aneles
4120 11th Ave., Los Angeles 90008 Bernstein Senior High School 1309 N. Wilton Place, Hollywood 90028
90044 Marina Del Rey Middle School 12500 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles 90066 Muir Middle School 5929 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90044
Cochran Middle School 4066 W. Johnnie Cochran Vista, Los Angeles 90019
Palms Middle School 10860 Woodbine St., Los Angeles 90034
Dorsey Senior High School 3537 Farmdale Ave, Los Angeles 90016
University High School Charter 11800 Texas Ave., Los Angeles 90025
Fairfax Senior High School 7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046
Washington Preparatory Senior High School 10860 S. Denker Ave., Los Angeles
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FOOD Elderly (65+) BELL Bell Community Center 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA 90201 Call / Llame (323) 773-1596 BELLFLOWER Please call / Por favor llame Call HSA / Llame HSA (562) 806-5400 ext. 218 BELL GARDENS Bell Gardens Senior Center 6800 E. Florence Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Call HSA / Llame HSA (562) 806-5400 ext. 218 COMMERCE Commerce Senior Citizens Center 2555 Commerce Way, CA 90040 Call / Llame (323) 8874430 CUDAHY Centro Evangelista Ebenezer 4665 Clara St. Cudahy, CA 90242 Call / Llame (323) 560-3915 DOWNEY Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center 7810 Quill Drive Downey, CA 90242 Call HSA / Llame HSA (562) 806-5400 ext. 218 EAST LOS ANGELES Centro Maravilla Service Center 4716 E Cesar Chavez Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90022 Call / Llame (323 )881-3799 Sunol Senior Center 133 N. Sunol Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90063 Call / Llame (323) 260-2801 Senior Center at Salazar Park 3864 E. Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023 Call / Llame (323) 266-3100 FLORENCE-FIRESTONE Florence-Firestone Community Center 7807 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001 Call HSA / Llame HSA (562) 806-5400 ext. 218 Roosevelt Park Senior Center 7600 Graham Ave. Los Angeles 90001 Call HSA / Llame HSA (562) 806-5400 ext. 218 InnerCity Visions Call for home deliveries / Llame para entregas en su casa (323) 749-7246 25
HUNTINGTON PARK Huntington Park Community Center 6925 Salt Lake Ave., Huntington Park 90255 Call / Llame (323) 234-3030 MAYWOOD Southeast Rio YMCA 4801 E. 58th St. Maywood, CA 90270 Call / Llame (323) 588-2256 PARAMOUNT Paramount Senior Center 14400 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723 Call / Llame (562) 220-2090 SOUTH LOS ANGELES Bradley Senior Center 10957 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90050 Call / Llame (323) 563-5369 Slauson Park Senior Center 5306 S. Compton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90011 Call / Llame (323) 846-5392 Theresa Lindsay Senior Center 429 E. 42nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90011 Call / Llame (323) 846-1920 •
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Community and Senior Centers Senior Lunch Programs o https://wdacs.lacounty.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/03/CentersUpdate_SeniorLunches_3.13.20.pdf Seniors in Lynwood, Compton, South Gate, Watts who need food delivery o Call Greater Emmanuel Temple at 424.296.0400 o Tuesday - Friday, 9am to 12pm Seniors Living in the City Cudahy o If you are or know of seniors (65 years or older), that lives in the City of Cudahy and does not have access to a daily essential meal o Please call: 323.773.5143 Ext 232 o Or email: vsantiago@cityofcudahy.gov Seniors in Florence Firestone o If you are need of groceries and cannot leave your home, we’d love to help! Call us: 323.749.7246 Seniors in Lynwood, Compton, South Gate, Watts who need food delivery o Call Greater Emmanuel Temple at 424.296.0400 o Tuesday - Friday, 9am to 12pm If you know of a senior 65 years or older, that lives in Cudahy and does not have access to a daily essential meal, please have the senior contact The Cudahy Parks & Recreation Department at 323-773-5143 ext 232 or email vsantiago@cityofcudahyca.gov to register for meal delivery Seniors in Florence-Firestone who need food & food delivery should call Inner City Visions at 323-749-7246 https://www.instagram.com/p/B967LWBANqY/ If you know any seniors that don’t have available resource or live by themselves in Bell Gardens contact The Bell Gardens Recreation and Community Services at / Si conoce a personas de la tercera edad que necesitan recursos, comuníquese con The Bell Gardens Recreation and Community Services al 562-334-1779 or 562-806-7650
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Seniors Living in the City Cudahy o If you are or know of seniors (65 years or older), that lives in the City of Cudahy and does not have access to a daily essential meal o Please call: 323.773.5143 Ext 232 o Or email: vsantiago@cityofcudahy.gov
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Seniors in Florence Firestone o If you are need of groceries and cannot leave your home, we’d love to help! Call us: 323.749.7246
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If you know of a senior 65 years or older, that lives in Cudahy and does not have access to a daily essential meal, please have the senior contact The Cudahy Parks & Recreation Department at 323-773-5143 ext 232 or email vsantiago@cityofcudahyca.gov to register for meal delivery
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If you know any seniors that live in Bell by themselves and/or need resources contact The Bell Community Center at 323-773-1596 or DM @cityofbell on Instagram
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Seniors in Florence-Firestone who need food & food delivery should call Inner City Visions at 323-749-7246 https://www.instagram.com/p/B967LWBANqY/
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Food Insecurity Scholarship (Kroger/Ralph’s/Food for Less Gift Cards for LACCD Students) If you have food insecurities that compromise your ability to continue your studies or successfully engage in classes, you can apply for a "Food Insecurities Scholarship" to recieve a Kroger/Ralphs/Food for Less gift card. 1. To apply, go to the Foundation for Los Angeles Community Colleges Scholarship Search webpage. 2. Find the "Food Insecurities Scholarship - Valley" and 3. Go to "Student Login" to complete the online application. Download the LACCD Student Application Steps for Grants, Scholarships and Laptops [PDF] LA Food Bank Pantry Locator To find a local food pantry in your area, visit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Pantry Locator webpage. California Meals for Kids Mobile App The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites. For more information, visit the California Department of Education CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application webpage.
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Tax Drop In Center General resources: Penny Lane Drop-in centers provide temporary safety and basic support for Severely Emotionally Distubed (SED) and Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) transitional age youth (ages 16 to 25) who are living on the streets or in unstable living conditions. ▪ Get access to showers, meals, clothing, computer/internet access, DVD & games, Peer Support groups, linkage to mental health and case management services, linkage to substance abuse treatment info, educational services, employment assistance, and housing assistance •
Penny Lane Centers / With a Little Help From My Friends: 323-353-6118, 5628 E. Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA 90040 • Good Seed Youth Drop-in Center: 855-968-8452, 2814 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008 • The Village Family Services: 818-755-8786, 6801 Coldwater Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606 • Pacific Clinics / HOPE Youth Centers: 626-337-3828, 13001 Ramona Blvd., Suite 1, Irwindale, CA 91706 • Los Angeles LGBT Center / Youth Center on Highland: 323-860-2280 or 888255-2429, 1220 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 • Step-Up on Second Street / Daniel’s Place: 310-392-5855, 1619 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 • Good Seed on Pine Youth Drop-In Center: 855-968-8452, 1230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
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Financial Resources The Department of Public Social Services is aware of the financial impact that the Coronavirus is having on the health and financial well-being of County of Los Angeles residents, leaving thousands unemployed or underemployed. The department has provided the below resources to help residents who may be experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic:
IF YOU HAVE HAD YOUR HOURS CUT, BEEN FURLOUGHED, OR LAID OFF: If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file for unemployment insurance. If you are expecting to return to your job after the dust settles, you do not have to be actively seeking new work during the outbreak. But you must be "able and available to work" to get these benefits, which generally range from $40-$450 per week for up to six months. https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SICK WITH THE CORONAVIRUS OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED: Individuals who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. Disability Insurance provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50 - $1,300 a week. https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm/t_blank?fbclid=Iw AR37UBdHJK4O3IRzK9Ff_sY1xdK7LuD1QKeb60xPK_-DC6cvtmF6Ejxbtxw IF YOU ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE ELSE WHO IS SICK: Californians who are unable to work because they are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim. Paid Family Leave provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week. https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm/t_blank?fbclid=I wAR1h6aChB9g-qjbT5S2SGOeOfJQtjbj-BqlJsUEYmloPvtHDWeCVhEIsyN8
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US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Federal disaster loans to assist with fixed debts, payroll, and bills that can’t be paid because of closures due to COVID-19 https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela Disastercustomerservice@sba.gov Phone: (800) 659-2955
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California Lifeline Program California Lifeline offers low-cost and free monthly telephone services to eligible, low-income California residents. Participants can qualify for the program if they receive public benefits or meet household income limits. Specific documents are required to certify eligibility. Applicants must submit copies of required documents with the completed and signed application. Signatures must be clear and legible. The following subsections detail eligibility criteria, required documents, and the application process. Eligibility Criteria 1) Program-Based Eligibility: Participants can qualify for California LifeLine if enrolled in any one of these qualifying public assistance programs: • Medicaid/Medi-Cal • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8 • CalFresh, Food Stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) o California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) o Stanislaus County Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (StanWORKs) o Welfare-to-Work (WTW) o Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) • Tribal TANF 2) Income-Based Eligibility: Participants can qualify for California LifeLine if their household’s total annual gross income is at or less than these annual income limits:
Application Process and Required Documents To apply, participants must submit proof of eligibility and verify their identity. Acceptable forms of ID include: • Government-issued ID or Driver's License (Copy Front and back) and • Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card (Copy) or • Medicaid/Medi-Cal Card (Copy) Two options for obtaining California LifeLine cell phones, detailed below, are available to homeless service providers. Option 1: California LifeLine suppliers enroll participants on site (15 min per participant on average). To utilize this option, providers must send the following information to ABeshay@lahsa.org 32
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Prepaid Cell Phone Options Various low-cost prepaid cell phone options are available for participants who are not eligible for California LifeLine. Service providers and/or eligible households may purchase prepaid cell phones at major electronics and grocery chains. Select carriers are listed in the table below.
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STIMULUS CHECKS Many of you have been in touch with my office because you had difficulty accessing the Get My Payment web portal to check the status of your stimulus check and provide your banking information. This includes a number of frustrating error messages and technical glitches. I have been informed by the IRS that they have made a number of improvements to the portal. If you have been unable to check on the status of your stimulus or provide your direct deposit information, please check again on the IRS website HERE. If you continue to have difficulty, you can contact my District Office at 714-459-4575 for further assistance. Social Security recipients are eligible for the rebate payments (subject to income thresholds) and will NOT be required to file a return. Recipients will receive their rebate just as they would normally receive their Social Security benefits. Those with qualifying dependents are eligible to receive an additional $500 per dependent if you register your dependents with the IRS using the IRS’s Non-Filer tool. In response to a letter I sent with my colleagues, the deadline for Social Security recipients who did not file a tax return in 2018 or 2019 and who have qualifying dependents is now Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Eligible SSI recipients will start receiving their automatic payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. If you need more information or resources, click HERE for my stimulus checks guide. UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE The CARES Act expands unemployment compensation (UC) benefits for workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These provisions have now been fully implemented by California’s Economic Development Department (EDD). If you are unemployed, you may benefit from one of the following: •
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Housing HOUSING FOR ADULTS (18-64) Housing: STUDENTS/ FOSTER YOUTH • If you are or know of a foster youth that is staying at a college dorm room that is going to be closed due to the coronavirus, please email info@togetherwerise.org and they will provide or help you find housing during this transition. Housing: The Los Angeles Tenants Union is providing support around evictions. Find your local union at: https://latenantsunion.org/en/locals/ Food/housing: HOMELESS/LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY • St. Francis Center provides meal services, clothing closets, showers/bathroom services, and rental and utility assistance programs (over the phone) for homeless and low-income individuals in Los Angeles (For more information, click here!)
Housing: College Students o U-Haul provides 30-day free storage for college students (For more information, click here!)
HOMELESS / HOUSELESS COMMUNITY Arranged into General and 8 Service Planning Areas* *= these resources are also included in their respective locations in the SPA tab below General • LA County Department of Mental Health • Hand Washing Stations/Showers/Refresh Stops (Google Maps) 8 Service Planning Areas Service Area 1: Antelope Valley • Desert Macc/High Desert Multi Service •
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o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that The Village Family Services- TVFS TAY has been extended until April 30, Drop In Center 2020: 100 beds, coed o Address: 6801 Coldwater Canyon o For more information, click here! Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91606 o Phone: 818.755.8786 o Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Service Area 4: Metro Health Services, Substance abuse • Los Angeles LGBTQ Center services o Address: 1220 N Highland Ave Los • Hope of the Valley Angeles CA 90038 o Address: 11076 Norris Ave, o Phone: 888.255.2429 or Pacoima, CA 91331 323.860.2280 o Phone: (818) 257-8521 o Showers, Meals, Clothing, o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that Computer/Internet Access, Mental has been extended until September Health Services, Substance abuse 30, 2020: 138 beds, coed services o For more information, click here! • Weingart Center o Address: 566 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles 90013 Service Planning Area 3: San Gabriel Valley o Phone: (213) 689-2152 • Pacific Clinics- HOPE Youth Center o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that o Address: 12001 Ramona Blvd Suite has been extended until September 1 Irwindale, CA 91706 30, 2020: 59 beds, coed o Phone: 626.337.3828 o For more information, click here! o Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Service Area 5: West Health Services, Substance abuse • Step-Up on Second St In- Daniel’s Place services o Address: 1619 Santa Monica Blvd, • Volunteers of America LA, Bassett Park Santa Monica, CA 90405 o Address: 510 Vineland Ave., La o Phone: 310.392.5855 Puente 91746 o Showers, Meals, Clothing, o Phone: (909) 282-7710 Computer/Internet Access, Mental o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that Health Services, Substance abuse operates 24 hours until April 30: 100 services beds, coed • First to Serve o For more information, click here! o Address: West Los Angeles Armory • Volunteers of America LA, Steinmetz Park o Phone: (323) 903-5195 o Address: 1545 S. Stimson Ave., o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that Hacienda Heights has been extended until April 30, o Phone: (909) 282-7274 2020: 160 beds, coed o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that o For more information, click here! has been extended until April 30, 2020: 30 beds, women only Service Area 6: South • Volunteers of America LA, Pamela Park •
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Address: 5171 S. Vermont Ave., Los • Good Seed- Good Seed on Pine Youth Drop Angeles 90047 In Center o Phone: (323) 305-6999 o Address: 1230 Pine Ave Long Beach CA 90813 o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that o Phone: 855.968.8452 has been extended until September 30, 2020: men only o Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental o For more information, click here! Home at Last: Health Services, Substance abuse services o Address: 5108 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles 90011 • U.S. Veterans o Address: 1718 Hayes Ave., Long o Phone: (323) 305-6999 Beach 90813 o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that o Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September has been extended until September 30, 2020: women only 30, 2020: 125 beds, coed o For more information, click here! For more information, click here! Home at Last: o Address: 5100 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles 90011 o Phone: (323) 306-6999 o
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institutions to halt foreclosures and related evictions during this time period. The full Executive Order can be found here. • Eviction Defense Network: a nonprofit community organization dedicated to protecting the right to decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing. Serve households facing eviction by providing consultations for a donation (no one turned away due to lack of funds) and/or providing representation in court on a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay (payment plans are available) o Please send an email to: askanattorney@edn.la. If you don't have email, send a text or call: 213/537-5473 and your request will be screened by a paralegal. (For more information, click here!) *The following is also listed in this document under, “Populations > Adults.” • If you are or know of a foster youth that is staying at a college dorm room that is going to be closed due to the coronavirus, please email info@togetherwerise.org and they will provide or help you find housing during this transition. • The Los Angeles Tenants Union is providing support around evictions. Find your local union at: https://latenantsunion.org/en/locals/ • St. Francis Center provides meal services, clothing closets, showers/bathroom services, and rental and utility assistance programs (over the phone) for homeless and low-income individuals in Los Angeles (For more information, click here!) The following Winter Shelter Programs will be extended past April 30, 2020. SPA 1: Antelope Valley • Desert MACC (Lancaster)Open until October 31, 2020 • AV Youthbuild (Palmdale) Open until July 31, 2020 SPA 2: San Fernando Valley • Hope of the Valley (Pacoima)Open until September 30, 2020 SPA 3: San Gabriel Valley *Limited Availability. Call prior to arriving • Volunteers of America LA, Bassett ParkOpen until September 30, 2020 • Volunteers of America LA, Steinmetz Park (women's shelter) Open until September 30,2020 • Volunteers of America LA, Pamela ParkOpen until September 30, 2020 SPA 4: Metro Los Angeles • Weingart (Downtown Los Angeles)Open until September 30, 2020 • The Salvation Army (TAY Shelter) Open until June 30, 2020 SPA 5: West Los Angeles • First to Serve (West LA Armory)Open until September 30, 2020 SPA 6: South Los Angeles • Bryant Temple AME (women's shelter), 2514 W. Vernon Ave., 90047Open until September 30, 2020 • Home at Last (men's shelter), 5171 S. Vermont Ave., 90037Open until September 30, 2020 • Home at Last (women's shelter), 5108 S. Central Ave., 90011Open until September 30, 2020 38
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SPA 8: South Bay/Harbor • US Vets., 1718 Hayes Ave., Long Beach, 90813Open until June 30, 2020 View this announcement on our websitehere. Please call shelters directly to verify times. View theWinter Shelter Program Guidein English here for shelter numbers, locations, and transportation pickup spots. For more information, please call the Winter Shelter Hotline at 1-800-548-6047 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week).
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EveryoneOn.org - Everyone On is a leading nonprofit that helps advocate at the local, state and federal level for affordable internet service and is connected to hundreds of local organizations across the country that can provide on-the-ground individual support (i.e. over the phone now, in person at a later date) to people that need help signing up. There are low-cost offers for low-income folks or families with K-12 students that Everyone On helped create and are available year-round, not only during emergency situations. Use their offer locator to find internet offers, and refurbished computers by zip code that are available now!
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Information about services, including extended payment plans and customer care Phone: (800) DIAL-DWP or (800) 342-5397 Link for customers to request payment plan: www.ladwp.com/CustomerService
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WIC Services WIC clinics under South Los Angeles Health Projects, PHFE, Watts Health Foundation, Pasadena, Long Beach, Antelope Valley, and Northeast Valley Health Corporation will remain open. WIC offices will remotely be issuing participants food benefits onto their WIC cards to avoid families from going out. For those families that have not yet gotten the new WIC card and wish to locate the nearest WIC clinic to them please call or visit the following websites for further guidance and assistance: South Los Angeles Health Projects wOcaAvQhEALw_wcB 626-744-6520 http://www.slahp.org/wic-centers-by-city/ 310-661-3080 Long Beach PHFE http://www.longbeach.gov/health/healthyliving/individual/wic/ https://www.phfewic.org/ 562-570-4242 888-942-2229 Watts Health Foundation https://www.wattshealth.org/wic-program/ 323-564-4331 Pasadena https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-
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Individuals/Families in Need Can: Get help with food expenses. CalFresh is a Nutrition Assistance Program that can help people in low-income households purchase food by increasing their food-buying power. Apply here and see eligibility requirements here. Find free food near you. County agencies and partners that provide free groceries and meals are expanding their services during COVID-19. Click here to see options and find food distribution sites near you. Some programs also provide delivery. Get food delivery assistance. The County has launched a Critical Delivery Services program to deliver food and other vital items to adults age 60+ and individuals with disabilities who are unable to leave their homes due to COVID-19. Items must be prepaid and ready for pick-up. There is no cost to the client for delivery. For more information, click here or call 1-888-8637411. For assistance, or if you do not have access to the Internet, please dial 2-1-1. Multilingual operators are available to help members of the public find free food resources. 45
Mental Health Services Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Access Center 24/7 Helpline (800) 854-7771 (562) 651-2549 TDD/TTY https://dmh.lacounty.gov Sliding scale clinics that provide low fee psychotherapy: Wright Institute Los Angeles (West LA) 11845 W Olympic Blvd #505W, Los Angeles, CA 90064 424-371-5191 Wila.org
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Queer Anxiety Virtual Support: Queer Healing Oasis is offering an anxiety virtual support non-clinical space to share & cope. For more info email marcos.emdr@gmail.com or call 818-233-1079, more info here: https://www.queerhealingoasis.com/ o Donation-based and no one turned away for lack of funds. As of March 17th, 2020, they are taking on 3 free clients. o QTBIPOC are prioritized Free Online Support Groups - These are meeting over Zoom several times per week. Run by counselors at The Relational Center, a community mental health center in the South Robertson area.
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is hosting free, weekly, online Check-ins for individuals experiencing/in recovery from eating disorders, and for their loved ones. The individual Pro-Recovery check-ins are for individuals who have experienced or are experiencing eating disorders, ages 18+. The Friends and Family check-ins are for loved ones of those experiencing eating disorders, ages 18+. Monday Pro-Recovery 7-8pm http://bit.ly/AEDA_Chat_With_Johanna
Wednesday Friends & Family 7-8pm http://bit.ly/AEDA_Chat_With_Johanna_FF
Saturday Pro-Recovery 11am-12:30pm https://bit.ly/AEDA_Chat_With_Johanna_Saturdays
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Child Support Services All Los Angeles County Child Support Services (CSS) locations are closed to the public effective Monday, March 16th until further notice. (For more information, click here for English and click here for Spanish!) • Court Dates: All court cases will be continued to a new date. If you have an upcoming court date, you will receive a letter informing you of your new court date. If you have questions please call our Customer Contact Center at (866) 901-3212 or check our website (cssd.lacounty.gov) for more information.
EDUCATION CHILDREN AND YOUTH (0-17) Education: Free access to Spectrum Broadband Education: Starting Monday, March 16, and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and students in Pre-K through 12th grade will have College Student Households (For more the opportunity to access free, educational PBS information, click here!) daytime programming designated for each grade level weekdays (For more information, click Education: Free access to L’il Libros here!) worksheets for kids (For more information, click here!) 56
Education: FB Group for parents to get support Education: PBS offers free educational daytime with home learning programming designated for K-12 each through Education: MIND Research Institute is offeringthe following channels: • Pre-K - 3rd grade on PBS SoCal no cost access to a free math instructional • Pre-K - 12th grade on KLCS program for students in grades K-8 (For more • 9th - 12th grade on KCET information, click here!) • (For more info: click here!) Education: Scholastic offers free, online learning experiences for kids of all ages (For Education: Free indoor Activities for Kids (in more information, click here!) english only): For more information, click here! Education: Virtual Trips • San Diego Zoo: San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour! • Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip: Mud Volcano, Mammoth Hot Springs, and so much more: Yellowstone National Park! • MARS!!!: Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover They are updating from WEBVR to WEBXR now, but 360 Mode offers a digital view! o Animal Cameras : Live Cams at the San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium live cams, Panda Cam at Zoo Atlanta, 6 Animal Cams at Houston Zoo, Georgia Aquarium has Jellyfish, Beluga Whales, and more o Virtual Farm TourFarmFood 360 offers / ofrece 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs o Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips A few of the field trip topics include: Polar Bears and the Tundra, Social Emotional Skills, STEM, Manufacturing o The Louvre:Travel to Paris, France to see amazing works of art at The Louvre with this virtual field trip o The Great Wall of China: This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life. Boston Children’s Museum: Walk through the Boston Children’s Museum thanks to Google Maps! This virtual tour allows kids to explore 3 floors of fu
This Summer, Kids & Teens Can Pick up a Free Lunch at the Library This summer, we’re continuing our annual Lunch at the Library program, providing free lunches for children & teens. This summer, lunches will be available for no-contact grab & go pickup, to allow for physical distancing. Starting June 16 – August 7*, customers ages 18 and younger can visit one of 24 participating libraries and pick up a free nutritious meal. Lunches are available for pickup Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm, while supplies last. (*No lunch is available on July 3.) Lunch at the Library is a partnership with the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, and is supported by the California Summer Meal Coalition and California Library Association. The program is funded this year by a California State Library Grant.
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Online Classes YOGA: free online classes https://sparkyoga.pivotshare.com http://lakshmilivingarts.org/ http://www.bluebirdskyyoga.com https://www.youtube.com/c/YogaHeightsWashingtonDC https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice https://www.facebook.com/angelayogaMTL/ https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene https://uttarayogastudio.com (will be adding online classes in the next few days) https://www.facebook.com/allbeingsyoga/ (M-F 8-8:30am EST) Yoga Room- Brussels Yoga Loft - Brussels https://www.yogaindetroit.com/virtual-sessions (Sunday 7PM live relaxation yoga. More coming soon.) Yoga Adriene
FREE MINDFULNESS CLASSES AND GUIDED MEDITATIONS Free guided meditations:
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https://yogaindetroit.com/resources Free 8-week course on Mindfulness-Based stress Reduction (MSBR) https://palousemindfulness.com Free courses (check the “free” box) on mindfulness: https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-onlinemindfulness-courses/ Tara Brach’s Guided Meditations: https://www.tarabrac moo Koop h.com/guided-meditations/ Dhyan Vimal online meditation: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dhyan-vimal-online-meditation/id1027767208
Chopra Center Guided Meditations: https://chopra.com/articles/in guided-meditations Free Mindfulness Project: http://www.freemindfulness.org/download UCLA Health Guided Meditations (great for beginners) http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22 Meditation Oasis Podcast: http://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast/ Dharma Seed: 1000s of guided meditations and talks: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/ The Honest Guys- free meditation, sleep help, relaxing music: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHonestGuys/playlists Michael Sealy- positive hypnosis and guided meditations focusing on specific topics: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelSealey/playlists Guided Meditation Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWVS1recTqXhf?si=r-GpdVKQSjmAgu0EllNjEw Virtual Meditation, Breath & Creation Sessions (Europe Times) https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dhyan-vimal-centre-berlin-22747131056 https://mailchi.mp/e22238d98974/dvcentreberlin Meditative Stories: http://podcast.meditativestory.com/p/2 Self-Compassion Meditations: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations Kaiser’s Guided Meditations: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/mentalhealth/tools-resources/meditation Chris Germer’s Guided Meditations: https://chrisgermer.com/meditations/ https://tuneinmindfulness.com/find-a-class/ Free live-streamed guided meditations (mountain time) Omvana meditations: https://www.omvana.com/
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Resource guide created by California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance available at https://ciyja.org/covid19/
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CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles) has a free hotline you can call if you think you have the Coronavirus at 888-624-4752. In California, immigrants have access to emergency care regardless of immigration status. More information here: https://www.chirla.org/avada_portfolio/community-education/
To apply for disaster relief assistance, individuals may contact the below nonprofit organizations assigned to their region/county no sooner than May 18.
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DRAI ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for disaster relief assistance, an individual must be able to provide information that they (1) are an undocumented adult (person over the age of 18); (2) are not eligible for federal COVID-19 related assistance, like CARES Act tax stimulus payments or pandemic unemployment benefits; and (3) have experienced a hardship as a result of COVID-19. Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Disaster relief application services and assistance are not guaranteed.
VERIFICATION OF DRAI ELIGIBILITY The nonprofit organizations will verify DRAI eligibility and use a centralized portal to capture applicant information, document eligibility and prevent duplication of applications for assistance. The nonprofit organizations will request that applicants provide documents to verify their identity, home or mailing address, and to show they have been impacted by COVID-19.
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The nonprofit organizations will verify that the documents applicants submit match the information applicants provided during the application assistance process and will make final application approval determinations. DRAI BENEFIT AMOUNT The disaster relief assistance amount is $500 per person, with a maximum of two individuals ($1000) per household. A household is defined as persons who live and purchase and prepare meals together. DRAI PAYMENT CARDS Applicants who are approved for disaster relief assistance will receive a DRAI payment card with the onetime assistance. The nonprofit organization who helps the individual apply and approves their application will inform them of how they will receive their payment card. The nonprofit organizations will maximize remote services in order to minimize the risk to public health and the health of their employees, DRAI applicants and approved applicants. DRAI TIMELINE DRAI Application Assistance and Card Delivery Begins: May 18, 2020 • Nonprofit organizations will begin assisting applicants with the application process and receiving verification documents to approve applications. • Delivery of payment cards will vary depending on when individuals submit their verification documents and are able to pick up the payment card or receive the payment card in the mail. • Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, so individuals are encouraged to apply early. Application Closes: The DRAI application process will close as soon as all the disaster relief assistance is delivered or by June 30, 2020. DRAI INFORMATION AND OTHER RESOURCES The CDSS will post outreach materials, including flyers and FAQs, and will identify when disaster relief assistance is no longer available in each region. Information will be available at CDSS DRAI site: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/immigration/covid-19- drai. If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this announcement, contact the Immigration Services Bureau at ImmigrantDisasterRelief@DSS.ca.gov. Asian Americans Advancing Justice (213) 241-8880 / www.advancingjustice-la.org Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights - CHIRLA (213) 201-8700 / www.chirla.org 64
Central American Resource Center - CARECEN (213) 315-2659 / www.carecen-la.org/drai The full list across the state can be found HERE. You can also contact my office directly for assistance on this program at (213) 620-4646.
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LGBTQ+ Services Trans/ queer relief assistance form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO1Ws5YgKFMXKu9CSh_WUVCznssExW6 bnJpom5JsP24XwCLQ/viewform •
Navigating COVID-19 and Chest Binding: Tips for respiratory health for Trans and NonBinary people who bind thier chest: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u3L6mjg8x/
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The Coronavirus: What Trans People Need to Know: Creating a Plan of action for trans folx: https://transequality.org/covid19
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Queer Elder Hotline for Stress or Anxiety: SAGE, an advocacy & services group for LGBT Elders, has a national 24/7 hotline for elders if they are feeling stress or anxiety at 1-877-360-LGBT / 1-877-360-5428 more info here: https://www.sageusa.org/coronavirus/
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Sexual Assault Services YWCA of Greater Los Angeles 24-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Line 877-Y-HELPS-U (877-943-5778) Strength United 24-Hour Support and Referral Line: 818-886-0453 661-253-0258 Project Sister in Pomona Rape Crisis Hotline: (909) 626-HELP(4357) Child Abuse Hotline: (626) 966-4155 Rape, Abuse and Incest National Hotline 1.800.656.HOPE | www.rainn.org Planned Parenthood 1.800.230.7526 | www.plannedparenthood.org National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 | www.thehotline.org
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Antelope Valley Mall (1233 Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale, CA 91768) Pomona Fairplex (Gate 17 - W. McKinley/Fairplex Drive) South Bay Galleria (1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278) Carbon Health - Echo Park - Walk-Up Only (2110 Sunset Blvd., Suite M, Los Angeles, CA 90026) Crenshaw Christian Center (7901 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044) Glendale Memorial Hospital (222 W. Eulalia St., Glendale, CA 91204) Hansen Dam Recreational Center (entrance on Osborne St., 11798 Foothill Blvd., Lake View Terrace, CA 91342) 8. High Desert Medical Group (43839 15th St. W., Lancaster, CA 93534) 9. Hotchkin Memorial Training Center (1700 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012) 10. VA Parking Lot 15 (at corner of Constitution and Davis, 100 Constitution Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90095) 11. Northridge Hospital Medical Center (18460 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91325 (enter on Reseda Blvd.) 12. Lincoln Park (3501 Valley Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90095) 13. AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — Commerce, Goodrich (972 Goodrich Blvd., Commerce, CA 90022) 14. AltaMed Medical Group — Pico Rivera, Passons (6336 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660) 15. AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — South Gate (8627 Atlantic Ave., South Gate, CA 90280) 16. Long Beach City College (1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806) 17. AltaMed Medical and Dental Group — West Covina (1300 S. Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790) 18. Charles R. Drew Campus (1731 E 120th St. Los Angeles, CA 90059) 19. Santa Clarita Testing Site (26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355) 20. Pasadena Testing Site (1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103) 21. East LA College (1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 - b/w Floral & Cesar Chavez) 22. Avors Medical Group (42135 10th St W ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534) 23. Warner Center (6097 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367) 24. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (8730 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90059) 25. Kedren Community Health Center - Walk Up Only (4211 Avalon, Los Angeles, CA 90011) 26. Altamed Medical Group (2040 Camfield Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca 90040) 27. Bellflower Civic Center (16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower) 28. The Forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305) 29. El Monte - San Gabriel Valley Airport (4233 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte, CA 91731) 30. AltaMed Evaluation and Testing Site - Pennsylvania (1724 Pennsylvania Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033) 31. Beverly Hospital (309 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640) 32. Good Samaritan Hospital (1225 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017) 33. PIH Health City of Bell (6480-6410 Atlantic Ave., Bell, CA 90203) 34. Harbor UCLA Hospital (21840 Normandie Ave., Torrance, CA 90502) 35. PIH Health Hospital - Whittier (12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90602) 69
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HIV SERVICES HIV Medical Care / Health Centers: 1. Alta Med Health ServicesHIV service provider in Los Angeles and Orange County provides medical services, PreExposure Prophylaxis and HIV testing services. Services at low or no cost. For services call Patient Service Center (888) 499-9303 for locations and enrollment information https://www.altamed.org/hivaids-care 2. Maternal Child and Adolescent/Adult Center, MCA Clinic Provides complete HIV and STI care to women, men, children and their families, regardless of ability to pay. Call (323)409-2200 or (323) 265-7709 https://keck.usc.edu/maternal-child-and-adolescent-adult-center/patient-care/ 3. AHF AHF Provides HIV treatment and access to medication regardless of ability to pay. In addition to HIV treatment, HIV offers HIV testing services. For people who live in Los Angeles County please call Linkage staff to assist you with your initial visit at one of the AHF Healthcare Centers. Linkage to care specialists: Eduardo Tellez (323) 236-6939. Jenny Castro (323-313-3048), Cardell Young (323) 2435712. https://hivcare.org/ Housing: Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS -HOPWA In order to access HOPWA programs, you must first register with a Housing Specialist at your Regional Center. The Housing Specialist can assist you with locating, financing, and maintaining affordable and appropriate housing. Alliance for Housing & Healing (323) 656.1107 APLA (323) 201.1637 Bienestar Human Services (866) 590.6411 ext.103 or (323) 660.9680 The Los Angeles LGBT Center (323) 993.7400
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Foothill AIDS Project (909) 482-2066 http://www.chirpla.org/page/hopwa-regional-offices Food: 1. Project Angel Food Prepares and delivers healthy meals to feed people impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day. To enroll call client services at 800.761.8889 or 323.845.1810. https://www.angelfood.org/our-services/become-a-client/ 2. Bienestar Human Services Food bank for HIV positive clients in SPA 7 (Grab-and-go assembled bags of groceries) call (866) 590-6411 must bring proof of diagnosis https://www.bienestar.org/ APLA Critical Health services Critical APLA Health will be open to serve patients and clients. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
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Online Directories: HIV Connect https://hivconnect.org/ Developed by the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – Division of HIV and STD Programs, and a network of individuals and agencies dedicated to providing the highest quality HIV service to the residents of Los Angeles County. The National HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Resources Web site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ The National HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Resources Web site is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This Web site provides users with locations for HIV, STD, and hepatitis testing and STD and hepatitis vaccines around the United States. Online Support community for HIV positive women Apoyo en linea para mujeres VIH positivas A Girl Like Me (AGLM) is a program of The Well Project and is an online blog where women and girls can share their experiences and promote understanding of HIV. https://www.thewellproject.org/a-girl-like-me/aglm-blogs Una Chica Como Yo (UCCY) es un programa de The Well Project y es un "blog" en línea donde mujeres de todas las edades pueden compartir sus historias y promover el entendimiento del VIH a través de sus historias. https://www.thewellproject.org/a-girl-like-me/una-chica-como-yo www.thewellproject.org https://www.thewellproject.org/en-espanol
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EMERGENCY COOLING Background: With warm weather arriving in L.A. County, vulnerable populations (such as the elderly who do not live in air-conditioned homes may need relief from the heat. To meet this need, 10 Emergency Cooling Centers are opening throughout the County. All Centers are located in public spaces, such as community centers, and are offered free of charge. Dates and Hours of Operation: • Centers are open on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Emergency Cooling Center Visitors: • Emergency Cooling Centers are intended for people who urgently need relief from the heat. • All visitors who come to any one of the Centers should bring with them and wear a face covering at all times. Center Operations and Safety Procedures: • Emergency Cooling Centers are staffed by trained Disaster Service Workers from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services. • Staff and visitors at the Centers practice social distancing, keeping at least 6 feet away from one another. o One exception to social distancing requirements is that members of the same household can be closer than 6 feet apart. o To maintain social distancing, staff may limit the number of visitors at any one time. • Visitors who have COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, or difficulty breathing), or are actively following isolation or quarantine orders, may not enter. • Hand sanitizer, soap and water, or effective disinfectant are available to visitors and staff at each Emergency Cooling Center. • Staff cleans and disinfects surfaces frequently, focusing on high-contact areas.
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