RESOURCES
A curated directory of support, information, and practical tools.
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)The Dinner Party
Online grief support for adults ages 12-45.
(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 no t 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)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)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)City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
(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
Support groups 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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