Food & Nutrition
CalFresh (food stamps)
Federally funded food assistance program SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in California, also known as food stamps.
APPLY NOW – https://benefitscal.com/Public/login
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC)
Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families whose gross income is less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
APPLY NOW – https://www.phfewic.org/en/how-wic-works/apply-for-wic/
Food Pantries – Nonprofit organizations distributing free food items to families in need
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – https://www.lafoodbank.org/
Food Forward – https://foodforward.org/
Hope net – https://www.hope-net.org/
Food oasis – https://www.foodoasis.la/
Hollywood Food Coalition – https://hofoco.org/
Long Beach Food Pantries – https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-long_beach
Antelope Valley Partners for Health – https://www.avph.org/
God’s Pantry – https://www.gods-pantry.com/
Health & Medical
Medi-Cal – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Full-scope Medi-Cal (MEDICAID) is available to income eligible California residents regardless of immigration status.
APPLY NOW – https://benefitscal.com/Public/login
In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
Alternative to nursing homes or board and care facilities, pay for in-home care to low-income elderly, blind or disabled individuals.
MORE INFORMATION – https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/senior-and-disabled/ihss.html
County Clinics & Hospitals – Dept. of Health Services (DHS)
Health care facilities including emergency room, urgent care, and outpatient clinics operated by the County, services at these locations are available to all County residents
Mental Health Services
If you or a loved one is experiencing or affected by a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis, please call or text ‘988’ for free, confidential, and immediate help. For mental health resources and support, call DMH’s 24/7 help line at (800) 854-7771.
Housing and Tenant Protections
Eviction Assistance / Housing and Tenant Protections – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Enforce the County’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance and provide counseling to tenants and landlords regarding rent increase and eviction
HOTLINE – (800) 593-8222 (Department of Consumer and Business Affairs)
Public Housing Housing developments owned and operated by the housing authorities which lease these units directly to the residents
Tenant Right to Counsel Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Provides free legal services to eligible tenants living in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County during eviction (Unlawful Detainer) proceedings.
Public Housing – L.A. County Development Authority (LACDA)
Housing developments owned and operated by the housing authorities which lease these units directly to the residents
Section 8 Choice Voucher Program – L.A. County Development Authority (LACDA)
Portable rental assistance subsidized by housing authorities, eligible tenants rent their units on open housing market and pay a portion of the rent based on their income while the housing authorities pay the balance of the rent to the landlords
Property Reassessment – Assessor’s Office
Property owners may request a reassessment from the Assessor’s Office to reduce property tax if their properties suffer a decline in value.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program – Dept. of Public Works
Public Works offers free services to residents for the safe and legal disposal of hazardous waste, including batteries, electronics, paint, motor oil, sharp objects, pharmaceuticals, and toxic or flammable materials.
Building Permit & Violation Report – Dept. of Public Works
Building & Safety enforces the building code in the County with services such as issuing permits, checking and approving construction plans, and handling code violation complaints.
Sandbag Distribution – Dept. of Public Works
Free sandbags and instructions are available for residents to protect their properties during the rainy season.
Accessory Dwelling Unit – Dept. of Regional Planning
Provide guidance and regulation on how to build an accessory dwelling unit on an existing property.
Property Auction – Treasurer & Tax Collector
Treasurer and Tax Collector offers tax-defaulted properties for sale to the public at several auctions throughout the year.
Real Estate Records – Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides real estate records from the year 1850 to the present.
Short-Term Rentals – Treasurer and Tax Collector
Property owners who use their primary residence for short-term rental activity (also known as “hosts”) are required to register their property each year with the Treasurer and Tax Collector.
Transportation
Para-Transit – ACCESS
Provide curb-to-curb shared-ride transportation services for elderly and disabled individuals within Los Angeles County
Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) – LA Metro
The LIFE program helps qualifying LA County residents save on fares. Once you’re in the program, you can load 20 free regional rides each month or purchase a discounted pass on any of the 13 LIFE participating transit agencies.
Legal & Public Safety
Weights & Measures Complaint
Regulate and inspect measurements for petroleum fuel meters, utility submeters, odometers, taximeters, LPG meters, and all grocery, butcher, jewelry, postal, vehicle, luggage, and shipping scales to ensure measurement accuracy, and investigate complaints regarding any retailer’s violation
Criminal Defense – Public Defender’s Office
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Alternate Public Defender’s Office
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Small Claims Advisory Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free services to assist litigants to understand the Small Claim Court procedures and how to file appropriate paperwork
Dispute Resolution Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free and confidential services to assist parties involved in disputes to settle through a neutral third-party mediator out of the court
Self-Help Legal Access Centers – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Provide information and resources about court procedures to individuals so that they can effectively represent themselves in family or civil courts
Consumer Protection – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Investigate various types of consumer fraud complaints and assist victims to recover losses when possible
Animal Care & Control
Investigate and enforce relevant laws involving animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or illegal animal fighting to protect the animals’ wellbeing, as well as investigate complaints against dangerous animals to protect the public
Victim Services – District Attorney’s Office
Assist crime victims and witnesses with services including crisis intervention, counseling and social services referral, restitution, and case status notification
Domestic Violence Council – Dept. of Public Health (DPH)
Provide crisis hotline, shelter, legal, and a variety of supportive services to domestic violence victims
U-Visa and T-Visa Certification – District Attorney’s Office
Human trafficking victims (T-visa) or victims of qualifying crimes (U-visa) may be able to obtain visas to stay in the country to assist law enforcement agencies investigating and prosecuting the criminals, District Attorney’s Office or station detective from the Sheriff’s Department may assist the victims to complete the required certification
Hate Crimes Report – Human Relations Commission
Track and monitor hate crime reports in the County and connect victims to appropriate social services through contract with 211
Hate Crimes Report – 211 LA County
211 LA County provides hate crimes reporting for people in LA County.
Proposition 47 Expungement – Public Defender’s Office
Assist clearing criminal records relating to Prop. 47; DPSS also offers expungement services for other eligible criminal records for individuals participating in the GAIN/GROW programs
Re-Entry Intensive Case Management Services – Dept. of Justice Care and Opportunities
Developed and funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the SHLAC program provides information and resources to litigants that are representing themselves in court without the help of an attorney.