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HOUSING RIGHTS
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (562) 803-3301 (626) 292-3375
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
(626) 443-0180 (800) 477-5977 SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE (626) 350-4500 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER (626) 575-5431 GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777 LIBRARY (626) 443-4158 LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS 211 LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (626) 258-6001 POST OFFICE (800) 275-8777 VECTOR CONTROL (562) 944-9656 LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG UTILITY COMPANIES
EDISON
(800) 655-4555 GAS COMPANY (800) 427-2000 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (626) 448-6183 ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING) (888) 336-6100 SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COVID-19 HOURS
Please be advised that City hours and operations are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For updates visit our City website and social media platforms.
COVID-19 HOTLINE (626) 652-6800
CITY HALL
1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 579-6540 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. FRIDAY – SUNDAY • CLOSED CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
Administration Human Resources
City Clerk Finance Building & Safety Housing Community Development Planning Economic Development Public Works/Engineering
CITY YARD
COMMUNITY CENTER
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
1443 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 652-3111 (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY • 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. CODE ENFORCEMENT & PARKING ENFORCEMENT
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 448-0131 (FACILITY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY – THURSDAY • 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
SHERIFF’S TEMPLE STATION
8838 LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 • LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS CRIMES
VALLE LINDO STUDENT’S RISE: Finding Strength in Community
Valle Lindo School District is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and families and recognizes the strength in building a community where every individual is valued and all voices are heard. The past year has brought to light the importance of mental health. Valle Lindo School District has strengthened mental health services and social-emotional supports for all students through implementing a program called RISE: Respond, Intervene, Support, Empower. RISE provides a pathway for students and adults to connect in healthy and meaningful ways within the Valle Lindo learning community. As the district prepares for the full reopening of both school campuses, returning to full-time in-person learning will bring excitement, relief and possibly new challenges for students as they adjust to being back in the physical classroom. In addition to the safety measures that are put in place to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19, Valle Lindo has implemented RISE and has also partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
The RISE program provides a comprehensive district-wide system dedicated to promoting healthy and resilient students by providing school-based, on-site and virtual mental health services and social-emotional supports. Students and their families are provided with the necessary tools and guidance to meet their own individual social, emotional and mental health needs. According to the district’s licensed clinical social worker, Ms. Emily Guerra, “ Witnessing students reach out on their own for help is evidence that we [Valle Lindo SD] have created a space where students truly feel they will be accepted for being their authentic selves.”
RISE cultivates strong relationships between students and staff members. Much of the success is due to the dedicated families and staff who personalize learning experiences for all RISE students. District teachers and staff work with families and invest time beyond the school day building strong student-staff connections. Support is provided both inside and outside of the classroom and interwoven to provide maximal support to the student. The social worker, teachers, support staff, and families work together to ensure that the students’ needs are met. This is done through individual and group counseling, student and family workshops, and ongoing professional development for teachers and support staff.
According to Valle Lindo School District Board President, Mrs. Veronica Castillo, “Since RISE has been implemented, I’ve witnessed the growth of a kinder, empathetic student community that now has the tools to advocate for its needs. RISE has normalized self-care practices and conversations about mental health.” When you walk onto one of Valle Lindo School District’s campuses, you quickly realize that RISE isn’t a person or a place, but instead a collection of people, places and services that promote student wellness and mental health support. To enable all students to feel they have a space where they belong, the program builds on student strengths, recognizing that every student has a unique and important story to tell. For this reason, every student is invited to be a part of RISE. Inclusion is at the heart of the program because it gives students the opportunity to be present no matter what stage of life they feel they are currently experiencing. The lives of students are enriched by the friendships, mentorships, and relationships they form.
STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE THIS SUMMER
BEAT
PROTECT YOUR EYES
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays.
KEEP COOL
THE HEAT
Protect your skin from direct sunlight to prevent sunburn. SEEK SHADE
Use a tree, umbrella or tent to protect you from the sun.
WEAR SUNSCREEN
Apply sunscreen before going outdoors. Reapply every 2 hours. Stay hydrated & don't wait until you're thirsty. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK
Never leave children or pets inside the car. Protect them from heatstroke.
CALL 2-1-1 FOR COOLING CENTERS WHERE YOU CAN GO FOR FREE TO STAY COOL.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S
TEMPLE STATION
8838 LAS TUNAS DRIVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
The City of South El Monte contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. Designated deputies of the Sheriff’s Temple Station oversee the safety of South El Monte community members.
Temple Station responsibilities include:
• Promoting and preserving public order.
• Documenting and investigating any criminal activity.
• Providing emergency response to all life threatening incidents.
• Preventing Crime by Community Policing with the community it serves.
• Ongoing education to citizens within the community with current crime prevention ideas and methods.
South El Monte Be Alert and Drive Safely as Students Head Back to School
With school starting this month, there will be more tra c on the roads and students commuting to and from school. The City of South El Monte reminds all residents to be alert and cautious when using roadways. Back to school brings increased tra c, additional vehicles on the streets and more people walking, cycling or getting dropped o at school.
Let’s keep our students safe by following the safety tips below.
SCHOOL ZONES SAFETY DRIVING TIPS
• Be on the lookout for signs, signals, crossing guards, and school buses with their lights on. • When approaching a school bus, obey the lights and never pass a school bus whose lights are red, or the stop sign is extended. • When entering a school zone, always obey the tra c laws, and slow down. • Watch for crossing guards and obey their signals. • Be aware of children near schools, playgrounds, bus stops, sidewalks, cross walks, in the streets, at the corners, or in parking lots. • Avoid passing other vehicles while driving in a school zone. • Never make a U-turn in a school zone.
• Never text while driving, especially in a school zone. • Avoid using your phone unless it is completely hands-free. • Avoid any distractions such as loud music, eating, applying makeup, etc., especially in a school zone and when children are present. • Unless licensed to do so, never use handicap or emergency vehicle lanes or spaces to drop o or load/unload children at school.
• Watch for children and adults riding bicycles. • Watch for children/teens walking who appear distracted (looking down) as they may be looking at their phone and may not hear or notice your vehicle.
PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
The Parks and Recreation Division enriches the quality of lives for our community through the variety of events and programs they provide.
COMMUNITY CENTER
1530 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043 INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
VISIT OUR VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER FOR: • RESOURCES • CLASSES • CONTESTS
* PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CONNECT WITH US
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South El Monte Aquatic Center
RECREATION SWIM
Monday - Friday • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $1.50 Adults / $1.00 for ages 17 and under
LAP SWIM (AGES 14+)
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Times subject to change $1.00 per person
SENIOR WATER AEROBICS (AGES 55+)
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday • 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. FREE
