Free Resources
Alzheimer’s
Cancer
American Cancer Society
Education on diagnosis and treatment, support programs and financial assistance including a 24/7 helpline.
CancerCare
Online support groups, resource navigation and financial assistance including CancerCare for Kids and Pet Assistance & Wellness Program (PAWS).
Cancer and Careers
Support and resources for people with cancer working through diagnosis and treatment.
Caregiver Support
Disability
California Department of Rehabilitation
State government assistance for employment and independent living.
Disability Rights California
Advocacy and education on disability rights in areas including health, housing and employment.
Employment Benefits
End of Life Care
Food Delivery
Grief
OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
Local support groups, education and on-site grief response for adults and children in English and Spanish.
Healthcare Documents
Helplines and Hotlines
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Call or text 988
Free and confidential national emergency mental health hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Free and confidential national emergency mental health hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
APS – Adult Protective Services
Los Angeles County: 1-877-477-3646
Call 24/7 to report elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
Call 24/7 to report elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free and confidential support services available 24/7 in English by text, live chat and WhatsApp and Spanish by text and WhatsApp.
Free and confidential support services available 24/7 in English by text, live chat and WhatsApp and Spanish by text and WhatsApp.
DCFS – Department of Children and Family Services Child Protection Hotline
Los Angeles County: (800) 540-4000
Call 24/7 to report child abuse or consult with a social worker regarding potential child abuse.
Call 24/7 to report child abuse or consult with a social worker regarding potential child abuse.
L.A. Found
(833) 569-7651
Free helpline in Los Angeles County to locate people who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other conditions.
Free helpline in Los Angeles County to locate people who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other conditions.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Free and confidential hotline, live chat and text available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Free and confidential hotline, live chat and text available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
800-656-4673
Free and confidential national sexual assault hotline and live chat available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Free and confidential national sexual assault hotline and live chat available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
1-800-662-4357
Free and confidential national hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish for addiction treatment referrals.
Free and confidential national hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish for addiction treatment referrals.
Teen line
Text TEEN to 839863
Call 800-852-8336
Free and confidential support for teens and teen caregivers from trained teen counselors and mental health staff run by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.
Call 800-852-8336
Free and confidential support for teens and teen caregivers from trained teen counselors and mental health staff run by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.
Trans Lifeline
US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366
Free and confidential peer support hotline run by trans people available 24/7 in English and Spanish offering microgrants.
Free and confidential peer support hotline run by trans people available 24/7 in English and Spanish offering microgrants.
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine
Call 1-800-950-6264
Text HelpLine to 62640
Free national peer support helpline for mental health support and resources.
Text HelpLine to 62640
Free national peer support helpline for mental health support and resources.
SAGE hotline
Free and confidential national support hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish for LGBTQIA+ older adults.
Legal Services
LGBTQIA+
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
Free and low-cost primary care, sexual health and support services.
Medication Assistance
Mental Health
BEAM – Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
Resources and national wellness directory including Black therapists, yoga teachers, doulas and life coaches.
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
Therapy and support groups in Los Angeles and Orange Counties for survivors, family survivors, frontline healthcare workers and first responders.
Indigenous Circle of Wellness
Therapy and resources in California for Black and Native/Indigenous communities.
Jewish Family Services of LA
Mental health support and domestic violence support and shelters serving a diverse population.
Loveland Foundation
National financial assistance program for Black women and girls seeking therapy.
Mindfulness
Neurodivergence
Embrace Autism
Organization founded by neurodivergent clinicians offering education, tests and assessments.
Senior Services
A Place for Mom
Free national service for housing and long-term care options such as independent living, assisted living and memory care.
Heartlight
Free local service in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and South Bay for housing and long-term care options.
Jewish Family Services
Social services including senior centers, in home care and support for Holocaust survivors.