FREE RESOURCES
Here you’ll find a curated list of community resources to support you in accessing care, information, and connection. Feel free to get in touch with me and I can share more about these organizations.
American Cancer Society
Education on diagnosis and treatment, support programs and financial assistance including a 24/7 helpline.
(opens in a new tab)Cancer and Careers
Support and resources for people with cancer working through diagnosis and treatment.
(opens in a new tab)Cancer Support Community
Local and online support and education including a helpline and live chat.
(opens in a new tab)CancerCare
Online support groups, resource navigation and finanacial assisstance including CancerCare for Kids and Pet Assistance Wellness Program (PAWS).
(opens in a new tab)Joe’s House
National directory for discounted lodging near cancer treatment centers.
(opens in a new tab)Stupid Cancer
Support for adolescents and young adults with cancer.
(opens in a new tab)Triage Cancer
Education and resources for financial planning, legal rights and navigating the medical system.
(opens in a new tab)WeSpark
Free holistic support programs for people affected by cancer located in the San Fernando Valley.
(opens in a new tab)California Department of Rehabilitation
State government assistance for employment and independent living.
(opens in a new tab)Disability Rights California
Advocacy and education on disability rights in areas including health, housing and employment.
(opens in a new tab)Los Angeles Department on Disability
Local resrouce database, assistance with resource linkage, and program for free Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
(opens in a new tab)Regional Center
Statewide free testing and support services for infants, children and adults with developmental disaabilities.
(opens in a new tab)Social Security
Federal applications for long term Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
(opens in a new tab)State of California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State applications for short term disability (SDI-State Disability Insurance), Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Unemployment Insurance (UI).
(opens in a new tab)Jewish Family Services
Local low-cost delivery service for hot and frozen kosher meals.
(opens in a new tab)Meals on Wheels
National low-cost meal delivery services for seniors.
(opens in a new tab)Project Angel Food
Local free meal delivery service for peoople with chronic or life-threatening illness.
(opens in a new tab)Dougy Center
National grief support and resources for children and families.
(opens in a new tab)Modern Loss
Education and resources including loss of family members, friends, miscarriage, stillbirth and pets.
(opens in a new tab)Our House Grief Support Center
Local support groups, education and on-site grief response for adults and children in English and Spanish.
(opens in a new tab)Advance Directive
Document legal throughout California and available in multiple languages to express personal healthcare wishes and appoint a medical decision maker if someone cannot speak for themself.
(opens in a new tab)Five Wishes
Advance care planning document legal in most states.
(opens in a new tab)211 LA County
General resource hotline and website for Los Angeles County.
(opens in a new tab)988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Call or text 988. Free and confidential national emergency mental health hotline available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
(opens in a new tab)APS – Adult Protective Services
Los Angeles County: 1-877-477-3646. Call 24/7 to report elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
(opens in a new tab)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 Whats App.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)Legal Aid Foundation
Free legal services and resources for Los Angeles County residents.
(opens in a new tab)NAMI – National Allliance on Mental Illness Helpline
Call 1-800-950-6264. Text HelpLine to 62640. Free national peer support helpline for mental health support and resources.
(opens in a new tab)National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233. Free and confidential hotline, live chat and text available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)Trans Lifeline
US: 877-565-8660 Canada: 877-330-6366. Free and confidential peer support hotline run by trans people available 24/7 in English and Spanish offering microgrants.
(opens in a new tab)Trevor Project Hotline
Call 1-866-488-7386. Text START to 678-678. Free and confidential counselor-staffed hotline available 24/7 for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults.
(opens in a new tab)Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1. Text 838255. Free and confidential 24/7 hotline for support for veterans, family and friends – VA benefits or healthcare enrollment not required.
(opens in a new tab)Atticus
Legal assistance for disability benefits, workers compensation and VA benefits.
(opens in a new tab)BET TZEDEK
Free legal services and resources for Los Angeles County residents.
(opens in a new tab)Disability Rights Legal Center
Advocacy, education and free legal services for people with disabilities.
(opens in a new tab)Housing Rights Center
Housing rights advocacy and hotline for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
(opens in a new tab)Victims of Crime
Financial help for victims of crime in California.
(opens in a new tab)AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
Free and low-cost primary care, sexual health and support services.
(opens in a new tab)Los Angeles LGBT Center
Multiple service programs and locations including housing, legal, medical, substance use, and mental health.
(opens in a new tab)SAGE
Advocacy and social services for older adults.
(opens in a new tab)Trevor Project
Suicide prevention, support and resources for adolescents and young adults.
(opens in a new tab)Asian Mental Health Collective
National therapist directory, therapy fund, and resources.
(opens in a new tab)BEAM – Black emotional and mental health collective
Resources and national wellness directory including Black therapists, yoga teachers, doulas and life coaches.
(opens in a new tab)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.
(opens in a new tab)Indigenous Circle of Wellness
Therapy and resources in California for Black and Native/Indigenous communities.
(opens in a new tab)Jewish Family Services of LA
Mental health support and domestic violence support and shelters serving a diverse population.
(opens in a new tab)LatinX Therapy
National therapist directory and resources.
(opens in a new tab)Loveland Foundation
National financial assistance program for Black women and girls seeking therapy.
(opens in a new tab)Melanin and Mental Health
National therapist directory and resources for Black and LatinX communities.
(opens in a new tab)NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
Support groups, education and advocacy.
(opens in a new tab)Wisdomania Foundation
Mental health resources, music and arts programs and yearly immersive mental health and arts festival.
(opens in a new tab)Headspace
Meditation app offering family and student plans.
(opens in a new tab)InsightLA
Nonprofit that offers in-person and virtual mindfulness meditation classes, retreats, and community programs.
(opens in a new tab)UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Mindfulness classes, retreats, and free resources including virtual drop-in meditation sessions and guided meditations recorded in multiple languages.
(opens in a new tab)Embrace Autism
Organization founded by neurodivergent clinicians offering education, tests and assessments.
(opens in a new tab)UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Assessments and treatment programs for children, adolescents, and young adults.
(opens in a new tab)UCLA Program for ADHD and Related Conditions (PARC)
Assessments and treatment programs for children and adolescents.
(opens in a new tab)A Place for Mom
Free national service for housing and long-term care options such as independent living, assisted living and memory care.
(opens in a new tab)City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
Services for older adults and caregivers including meal programs, transportation, caregiver support, legal assistance, and wellness activities at senior and multipurpose centers.
(opens in a new tab)Jewish Family Services
Social services including senior centers, in home care and support for Holocaust survivors.
(opens in a new tab)Wise and Healthy Aging
Social services and resources including adult day center, care management and caregiver support.
(opens in a new tab)Al-Anon
12-step program for people affected by someone’s alcohol or substance abuse.
(opens in a new tab)Alcoholics Anonymous
12-Step alcohol recovery program.
(opens in a new tab)Narcotics Anonymous
12-Step narcotics recovery program.
(opens in a new tab)SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National search database for mental health and substance abuse treatment, support and recovery resources.
(opens in a new tab)Access
Low-cost curb-to-curb shared ride service for people with disabilities in Los Angeles County who are unable to use regular bus and rail services.
(opens in a new tab)Cityride
Low-cost transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in Los Angeles County.
(opens in a new tab)Road to Recovery
Free rides to cancer-related appointments through the American Cancer Society.
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