FREE COMMUNITY SERVICES
IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Because of the urgent need for free food, shelter, medical care
and other human services, this website will start posting the
information as it comes in from nonprofit organizations even
though this website is still in the process of development.
HOTLINES for free emergency services are listed in the last
part of this website. Please call the hotlines only if you are in a
desperate situation and need immediate help. Otherwise, use
the contact information given with the individual organization
description below.
ACCESS CENTER
503 Olympic, Santa Monica CA
Tel: 310-264-6646
www.opcc.net
Provides food, clothing, showers, restrooms, mail and message
services, access to housing and job referrals, medical and
mental health care, crisis intervention and case management.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
3333 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90010
Tel: Hotline 877-477-3646
http://css.lacounty.gov
This is a 24-hour program to investigate reported at-risk
situations involving the elderly 65 or older and dependent
adults (18-64 who are physically or mentally impaired. Referrals
include physical, sexual or financial abuse, isolation or self-
neglect. Social workers make face-to-face contact with the
abused person and a case plan is developed working with other
agencies such as law enforcement, Department of Mental
health, district attorney.
ANGEL FLIGHT WEST
3161 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica 90405
Tel: 310-390-2958
www.angelflightwest.org
Offers free air transportation for people going to and from
scheduled medical treatment. The flights are in small, private
airplanes flown by volunteer pilots. The passengers must be
medically stable and ambulatory. No medical attention can be
needed on board the plane. Flight is limited to 1,000 miles.
Angel Flight asks for one week advance notice and takes the
request for a flight from a doctor’s office.
ALTERNATIVE LIVING FOR THE AGING
937 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood CA 90046
Tel: 323-650-7988
www.alternativeliving.org
Provides free Housing Counseling and Roommate Matching
Program for low-income older people so that they may enjoy
companionship and be able to make ends meet in affordable,
safe housing. They match seniors with mid-age and younger
people (over 18). Sometimes the healthier person provides
some services for the roommate.
ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE
1530 Hillhurst Ave. No. 200, Los Angeles
Tel: 323-644-3888
www.aphcv.org
Care is provided in twelve Asian and Pacific Islander languages
as well as English and Spanish. Services include
comprehensive primary health care, pediatric, prenatal, women’
s health, youth, senior health, behavioral health, HIV/AIDs. Also
has school based health centers. No patients will be denied
available services based on their ability to pay.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
PO Box 15055
Los Angeles 90015
Tel:213-251-3400
www.catholiccharities.org
There are numerous centers located in areas of greatest need.
. Centers provide comprehensive social services as well as
emergency assistance to the homeless and very low income
individuals and families, including food, clothing, temporary
shelter, job training, medical referrals. Safe housing services
are provided to the unemployed, mentally ill and victims of
domestic violence which include medical care and education for
children with a goal to help homeless people return to
independent living.
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
14530 Sylvan St. Van Nuys CA 91411
Tel: 818-908-4474 HOTLINE: 1-800-551-1300
www.childrenofthenight.org
14 hour toll free national hotline for crisis, pimp and rape
intervention and referrals to other services. Offers shelter and
on-site school for children 11-17 years of age involved in
prostitution or pornography. All services are free and open to
children all across the United States.
COMPTON SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
528 West Almond St., Compton CA 90220
Tel: 310-631-7935
http://cwroshelter.org
This is a homeless shelter for women and children 10 years or
younger living near Compton. Mission is to provide free
emergency shelter, on-site program services and community
resources to poverty level families and help them increase their
economic self-sufficiency and reduce their dependency on
public assistance.
DAYBREAK
1614 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica 90401
Tel: 310-264-6646
www.opcc.net
Day Center provides basic emergency services for mentally ill
homeless women, including food, shelter, clothing, showers,
case management, health care. Additional services at other
locations include structured group living preparing residents for
self-sufficiency and job readiness, and a continuum of care for
women who have moved into permanent housing.
DIDI HIRSCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
4760 South Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City,
Tel: 310-6612
www.didihirsch.org
Mental health and substance abuse programs include suicide
crisis hotline, help for individuals with long-term psychiatric
conditions, substance abuse and prevention counseling for
teenagers and adults, help for frail or homebound people with
aging issues.
DOWNTOWN WOMEN’S CENTER
325 S. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles 90015
Tel: 213-680-0600
www.dwcweb.org
Provides permanent safe, supportive housing for homeless
women. Also offers services to homeless women on a drop-in
basis providing meals, clean bathrooms and showers, day
beds, laundry, a fresh change of clothes and a secure mailing
address.
EMERITUS COLLEGE
1227 Second St. Santa Monica 90401
Tel: 310-434-4306
www.smc.edu/emeritus
Offers huge variety of free classes for seniors, which include
health (Stroke Recovery, Yoga, T’ai Chi, Chi Gong, Asian Life
Force, Stress Reduction) and employment training with a
variety of computer classes.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES
6505 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 500, Los Angeles 90048
Tel: 323-761-8800
www.jfsla.org
SOVA operates three food pantry and resource center facilities,
one in Beverly-Fairfax area, one in West Los Angeles and one
in San Fernando Valley. Each offers free groceries and
supportive services to people whose incomes make it difficult to
provide healthy, adequate food for themselves and family
members. Anyone is welcome. Kosher products are available.
SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
2510 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
Tel: 310-664-6222
www.smmusd.org
Students can complete their high school diploma courses or
preparation for the GED test at their own pace. There is
continuous enrollment during the year. Pre-testing, counseling
sessions and classes are free.
SCHOOL ON WHEELS
28128 Pacific Coast Highway #192, Malibu CA 90265
Tel: 310- 589-2642
www.schoolonwheels.org
Serves homeless children throughout Southern California by
providing one-on-one weekly tutoring from mentors who help
them improve their educational skills kindergarten through 12th
grade. Many homeless children do not attend school and this
program helps fills the gap in their learning opportunities.
School on Wheels offers assistance in entering schools and
locating lost records.
SENIOR CENTERS FREE OR LOW COST FOOD PROGRAMS
The following senior centers offer meals that are provided free
or for a small donation based on ability to pay. They do not
have individual websites but addresses and phone numbers
listed here should help you find one in your area. Call if you
want to know if free or fee.
Santa Monica Senior Nutrition Program, 1450 Ocean Ave. Tel:
310-458-8644
Culver City Senior Center, 4153 Overland Ave, Tel: 310- 253-
6712
Felicia Mahood Senior Center, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd., Los
Angeles. Tel: 310-479-4119
Filipino American Service Groups, 135 North Park View St., L.A.
Tel: 213-487-9806
Israel Levin Senior Center, 201 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Tel:
310-396-0205
Roxbury Park Center, 471 South Roxbury Dr. Beverly Hills. Tel:
310-550-4761
Seinan Senior Citizen Club, 3116 W. Jefferson Blvd. Tel: 323-
734-2175
Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave. L.A. Tel: 310-479-
7200
Westminster Senior Center, 1234 Pacific Ave. Venice, Tel: 310-
392-5566
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY HEALTH CARE
4524 San Pedro Place, Los Angeles
Tel: 323-233-1626
www.scfhc.org
Provides high quality health care services in a culturally and
linguistic sensitive manner to the community of South Central
Los Angeles whether patient is insured or uninsured. Services
include women’s health, men’s health, youth and children and
education for health care.
TURNING POINT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
1447 -16th St. Santa Monica 90404
Tel: 310-828-6717
www.oppc.org
55-bed shelter for homeless men and women with the goal of
moving into permanent housing upon completion of the
program which includes intensive case management, health
education, job counseling, money management, computer
classes and independent living skills.
VENICE FAMILY CLINIC
604 Rose Ave. Venice CA 90291
Tel; 310-392-8630
www.venicefamilyclinic.org
Provides primary health care for adults, teens and children,
prenatal care, eye care, dental care, HIV/AIDS, homeless
health, domestic violence intervention, child development
program, women’s health, family planning, health education ,
disease prevention, nutrition planning.
VENICE SKILLS CENTER
611 Fifth Ave., Venice CA 90291
Tel: 310-664-5820
www.lausd.net
Career and technical training includes business education.
Cisco networking, computer repair, custodial buildings &
grounds, dental assistant, early childhood education, ESL,
graphic design, medical terminology, security and law
enforcement, web design. Free for people 60 or over, students
enrolled in the high school diploma program, concurrently
enrolled high school students, handicapped adults, public
assistance recipients or people learning English as a second
language. Other students pay a $30 registration each semester
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY – WEST LOS ANGELES
2716 Ocean Park Blvd.#1040, Santa Monica 90305
Tel: 310- 314-2555
www.twc-wla.org
Programs are for people with cancer (any type, any stage) and
their caregivers, (family members, spouses, friends) who are in
need of psychosocial support. Free programs include support
groups, educational workshops, exercise (yoga, strength
training, t’chi, chi gong) mindfulness programs (meditation,
guided imagery).
YWCA SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICES
1600 East Compton Blvd. Compton CA 90221
Tel: 310-563-9995 HOTLINE 310-763-9995
www.ywcagla.org
Services available in Compton, Lynwood, Watts, Willowbrook
and Gardena. Free services for victims include: accompaniment-
advocate support at law enforcement agencies, hospitals and
courts. counseling, crisis intervention, self defense, prevention
education, community workshops about sexual violence.
INDEX by category to services described above
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
Access Center
Angel Flight
Adult Protective Services
Asian Pacific Health Care
Daybreak
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
Emeritus College
South Central Family Health Center
Venice Family Clinic
Wellness Community
YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services
HOUSING AND SHELTERS
Alternative Living for the Aging
Catholic Charities
Children of the Night
Compton Shelter for Homeless Women & Children
Daybreak
Downtown Women’s Center
Turning Point Transitional Housing
MEALS AND GROCERIES
Access Center
Catholic Charities
Daybreak
Downtown Women’s Center
Jewish Family Service
Senior Centers Food Program
EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING
Catholic Charities
Emeritus College
Santa Monica-Malibu High School Diploma
Turning Point
Venice Skills Center
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH
Children of the Night
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
Santa Monica-Malibu High School Diploma
School on Wheels
Venice Family Clinic
SPECIAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Adult Protective Services
Alternative Living for the Aging
Emeritus College
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
Senior Center Food Programs
HOTLINES
Life or death emergency 911
Basic needs referrals 211
Suicide prevention 877-727-4747
Elder abuse 800-992-1660
Adult protective services 877-477-3646
Domestic violence 800-978-3600
Missing, abused and exploited children 800-843-5678
Calif. Youth crisis 800-843-5200
Children of the Night 800-551-1300
Sexual Assault Crisis at YWCA 310-763-9995
Sojourn for Battered Women & Children 310-264-6644
Missing children 800-222-3463
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