Parent Resources

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Housing Services

• City of Long Beach Housing Authority 
• www.longbeach.gov 
• Call 562-570-6985 
• 521 East 4th Street Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90802
• Assists individuals and families with housing
• that meet the criteria for admission with Section 8 rental assistance 
• HUD Resource Locator 
• resources.hud.gov 
• Find affordable housing, your local Public Housing Authority, and homeless resources near you 
• Home Energy Assistance Program
•  www.lbcap.org   
• Provides utility payment assistance and weatherization services to low-income families 
• St. Joseph Center 
• www.stjosephctr.org 
•  (310) 396-6468
• 204 Hampton Dr, Venice, CA 90291
• Assistance with securing long-term voucher-based apartments in LA county and short term move-in assistance, food, mental health services, and more
• SoCal Gas 
• www.socalgas.com 
• Call 1-800-427-2200 
• 9240 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
• Customers who call and are not able to pay their bills during COVID-19 will not have their services disconnected, and can also receive gas at a discounted rate 
• California landlord/tenant Rights and Responsibilities
• https://ipropertymanagement.com/laws/california-landlord-tenant-rights 

Employment Resources

• LA Jobs Portal 
• www.jobs.lajobsportal.org 
• For those who are unemployed or 
• underemployed to find and apply to job opportunities across all industries 
• Department of Public Social Services 
• dpss.lacounty.gov 
• (866) 613-3777
• 17600 S Santa Fe Ave, Compton, CA 90221
• Has multiple programs that provide cash aid, employment and training services, and other resources 
• Employment Development Department 
• www.unemployment.edd.ca.gov 
• (562) 728-6708
• 4300 Long Beach Blvd, Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90807
• Apply for unemployment insurance, pandemic unemployment assistance, disability insurance, or paid family leave
• Resources for Employers and Workers 
• www.labor.ca.gov 
• Learn more about the benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19 

Medical Resources

• CARE CENTER - St. Mary Medical Center 
• www.dignityhealth.org 
• (562) 491-9000
• 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
• Full service HIV/AIDS medical & dental clinic, mental health, and treatment advocacy regardless of ability to pay 
• Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic (24/7) 
• Call 562-548-6565 
• 3210 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807 
• Help stabilize those suffering from a mental health crisis to prevent psychiatric 
• hospitalizations 
• Mental Health America of Los Angeles 
• www.mhala.org 
• (562) 285-1330
• 200 Pine Ave UNIT 400, Long Beach, CA 90802
• Provides services such as mental and medical health care, housing, employment, wellness services, and more 

Mental Resources

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• www.samhsa.gov 
• Call 1-800-662-HELP 
• 24/7 hotline to locate treatment centers, get confidential treatment referral, and information about mental health and/or substance abuse 
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 
• Call 1-800-799-SAFE 
• Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider that offers a range of free services 
• Crisis Text Line 
• Text LA to 741-741 
• Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free 24/7 support via text message 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
• Call 1-800-273-TALK 
• Connects you with a crisis worker who will listen to you empathetically, ensure you feel safe, and connect you with mental health services in your area.
  

Food Assistance 

• Food Finders
• www.foodfinders.org 
• Locate a place to find a free meal or grab groceries for the week 
• Meals on Wheels of Long Beach 
• www.mowlb.org 
• (562) 424-2119
• 1240 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90807
• (562) 283 – 1400
• 10539 Humbolt St, Los Alamitos, CA
• Have fresh meals delivered straight to your door at little to no cost 
• CalFresh 
• www.GetCalFresh.org 
• Receive money to buy groceries 
• Student Meals 
• www.Lbschools.net 
• Free Grab-and-Go meals for children ages 1-18 on school days 
• The Salvation Army Family Service 
• www.salvationarmylbc.org 
• 562) 218-2355
• 1370 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
• Provides food, clothing, and transportation assistance
• WIC
• www.phfewic.org 
• (562) 570-4242
• 2525 Grand Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
• Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding services, free nutritious foods, and connection to other family resources

Academic 

• Long Beach Unified School District
• www.Lbschools.net/Departments/Nutrition_Services 
• Call 562-437-2859
• 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810
• Students can call the Homework Helpline at (562) 437-2859 Monday through Thursday between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Homework Helpline teachers can also be reached by email at Homework@lbschools.net.
• Long Beach Public Library
• www.longbeach.gov/library 
• (562) 570-7500
• 200 W. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
• Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests
• Los Angeles Public Library
• www.Lapl.org 
• (213) 612-0525
• 2700 W 52nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90043
• Students (and parents!) can get help in math, science, English, social studies and writing. Professionally trained and experienced tutors work online with students in grades K-12

Internet/Computer

•  Frontier & Human-I-T
• www.human-i-t.org 
• Call 888-268-3921
• Provide California residents with free technology and low-cost internet packages. Our team educates people about affordable internet offers available to them
• ConnectedLB Platform
• www.Everyoneon.org 
• Provide California residents with free technology and low-cost internet packages. Our team educates people about affordable internet offers available to them.

Domestic Violence

• Women Shelter of Long Beach
• www.womenshelterlb.org 
• Call 562-437-4663
•  4201 Long Beach Blvd Suite 102, Long Beach, CA 90807
• 2424-Hour Crisis Hotline and confidential emergency supportive housing facility, Cherese’s Safe Home, will continue to operate as usual, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Su Casa
• Sucasadv.org
• Call 562-402-4888
• 3750 E Anaheim St Suite #100, Long Beach, CA 90804
• 24 Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline provides callers with crisis intervention, safety assessment, and referrals to shelters and community agencies in English and Spanish
• Interval House
• Intervalhouse.org
• Call 562-594-4555 or 714-891-8121
• 6615 Pacific Coast Hwy #170, Long Beach, CA 90803
• provides comprehensive domestic violence services in over 70 different languages to individuals and families in Los Angeles County and Orange County.