Client Resources
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Housing Resources
211 LA center provides housing information services for people in Los Angeles County. Call Center hours are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. For Service/ Intake please call (877) 428-8844 or visit https://211la.org/resources/site/los-angeles-county-housing-resource-center
Food Assistance
211 LA Food Finder will help you navigate the different food supports and programs, and connect you quickly to food resources. Please visit https://211la.org/food-resources for more information.
M.E.N.D. in the city of Pacoima provides free meals and food distributions. Services are available to individuals and families who reside within MEND’s area of service and meet income guidelines. When registering for services, please bring a photo ID, proof of address, and income. For more information please call: (818) 897-2443 or
(818) 896-0246 or visit https://mendpoverty.org/client-resources
First Lutheran Church in the city of Van Nuys provides free meals and food distributions Mon. – Fri 9 AM to 2:30 PM. For more information please call (818) 989-5844.
Osborne Neighborhood Church in the city of Arleta provides free meals and food distributions every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 10 AM- 12 PM (or until they serve everyone). For more information please call (818) 899-7473.
Family Rescue Center in the city of Canoga Park provides free meals and food distributions Mon-Fri 9AM -1 PM; Clothing Mon -Thu 9AM12:30PM, Fri 9AM- 12PM. This center serves the following cities: Canoga Park, West Hills, Tarzana, Northridge, Woodland Hills, and Reseda. Requirements: Family- ID & A Bill (Homeless do not need ID) For more information please call (818) 884-7587.
Guadalupe Community Center in the city of Canoga Park provides free food distributions every Mon, Wed, Fri 9 AM- 1 PM. Requirements: Must live in the area; ID required. For more information please call (818)340-2050.
Our Redeemer Outreach in the city of Winnetka provides free food distributions every Wed, Thur, Fri 10 AM- 2:30 PM. This organization also provided clothing and showers as well. For more information please call (818)341-1629.
Panorama Baptist Church in the city of Pacoima provides free meals and food distributions every Wed 4 PM – 6 PM. For more information please call (818) 894-2281.
Employment Support
211 LA Income & Employment provides employment opportunities and job fairs in Los Angeles County. https://211la.org/resources/subcategory/income-employment
Educational Resources
LA County Library online provides resources and online free tutoring in math,science, reading, and writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, state standardized tests, and even a language lab for those learning Spanish or Mandarin. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/back-to-school-digital-resources/ for more information.
Domestic Violence
Important Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
LA County’s Domestic Violence 24-hour Support Services 1-800-978-3600
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National List of Important Hotlines https://ncadv.sitewrench.com/resources
Financial Education https://ncadv.sitewrench.com/financial-education
Safety Plan https://ncadv.sitewrench.com/personalized-safety-plan
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County-Support for Residents https://lacity.gov/residents/community-assistance/domestic-violence-resources
LA County Department of Public Social Services https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/jobs/gain/sss/domestic-violence.html
Clinical Resources
https://www.helpguide.org/meditations/progressive-muscle-relaxation-meditation.htm
https://emdrfoundation.org/toolkit/butterfly-hug.pdf
