
What We Do
Parent Resources
Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach is here for YOU.
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.
