Helpful Resources

Hotlines and Links

Department of Social Services

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Lancaster District Office (34)

(626) 569-1399

Wilshire District Office

(866) 613-3777

Glendale District Office

(818) 546-6100

Glendale Participant Help Line

(818) 546-6200

San Fernando Branch Office

(818) 394-3700

South Central District Office

(626) 569-1399

Compton Participant Help Line

(310) 603-8181

Civic Center District Office

(866) 613-3777

Norwalk District Office

(562) 807-7840

South Special District Office

(310) 761-2205

 

Library

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Central Library
(213) 228-7000
Chet Hollifield Library
(323) 728-0421
Jefferson Library
(323) 734-8573
John Muir Library
(323) 789-4800
Lancaster Regional Library
(661) 948-5029
Long Beach Public Library
(562) 570-7500
North Hollywood Library
(818) 766-7185
North Torrance Public Library
(310) 323-7200
Palmdale City Library
(661) 267-5600
Pasadena Central Library
(626) 744-4066
Pomona Public Library
(909) 620-2043
West Hollywood Library
(310) 652-5340
West Valley
(818) 345-9806
West Los Angeles Regional Library
(310) 575-8323

 

Occupational Programs

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California Department of Rehabilitation (213) 736-3904
Assists Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.

 

Chrysalis-Changing Lives Through Jobs (213) 806-6300
A nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.

 

(626) 584-8381
A comprehensive One-Stop Career Center offering resources and services to both employers and job seekers.

 

(818) 342-5897
Provides high quality, affordable behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment services in Los Angeles County

 

(323) 539-2000
Enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities or other disadvantages by providing education, training and job opportunities to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient and productive.

 

(661) 945-3502
Assists Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities

 

Social Security Office

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General Line (800) 772-1213

By calling 1-800-772-1213, you can use our automated telephone services to get recorded information and conduct some business 24 hours a day. If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

Tenants Rights

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Eviction Defense Network

(213) 385-8112

EDN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and representation to tenants facing eviction.

 

(833) 422-5248
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is a state-chartered public agency. It provides the largest stock of affordable housing in Los Angeles and is one of the nation's leading public housing authorities. It is also one of the oldest, providing quality housing options and supportive services to the citizens of Los Angeles since 1938.

 

Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (626) 262-4510
The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles serves in Los Angeles County, administering both the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs.

 

(562) 570-6985
Provides Assistance Programs are designed to provide financial and technical assistance services to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Long Beach so they can live with dignity in decent, safe, and sanitary housing conditions.

 

(800) 337-0690
Fighting for justice and individual rights alongside the most exploited communities of our society.

 

(800) 477-5977ext. 10
Assist with housing diverse matters

 

(800) 446-3247
FHF provides programs and services for the elimination of discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for everyone.

 

Transportation

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(800) 777-0133
California Department of Motor Vehicles

 

(213) 922-2811
A free service that makes it easy for Southern Californians to share the ride.

 

(800) 827-0829
Transportation for people with disabilities.

 

(661) 945-9445
Transit authority serving the cities of Palmdale, Lancaster, and Northern Los Angeles County.

 

(323) 887-4600
Information on bus lines serving the city of Montebello.

 

(310) 618-2536
Information on bus lines serving the city of Torrance.

 

(310) 451-5444
Provides bus service to Santa Monica and the west side of Los Angeles, California. Includes route, fare, and schedule information.

 

(310) 253-6500
Disabled TAP Identification Card Program makes it easier for qualified patrons with disabilities to demonstrate eligibility for reduced fares.

 

(661) 294-1287
Information on bus lines serving the city of Santa Clarita.

 

(909) 596-7664
Information on bus lines serving Pomona Valley.

 

(818) 247-0691
Dial-A-Ride contact information for Glendale and Pasadena.

 

(323) 357-6308
Cityride is a transportation assistance program for individuals age 65 or older and qualified disabled persons in the City of Los Angeles and select areas of Los Angeles County. The program offers Cityride participants reduced costs for the purchase of City of Los Angeles permitted taxi rides or Cityride Dial-A-Ride services