Finding Low Cost or Free Services and Resources in Los Angeles County

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1 Finding Low Cost or Free Services and Resources in Los Angeles County Making do during difficult times & service cutbacks Version

2 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Community Supports... 4 Financial Services... 4 Legal Services... 5 Food Banks... 9 Computer Learning Centers Health Services Dental Services Vision Services Durable Medical Equipment Low or No Cost Drug Programs Social/Recreational Services Tips for finding things to do National Park Programs California State Parks City Park & Recreation Programs Free or Low Cost Swimming Pools Special Olympics Where to Find Fun & Cool Things to do in Los Angeles County Free Summer Concerts Free Things to Do in Los Angeles County Housing Support Services Tenant/Landlord Dispute Assistance Low Income Assistance Phone Home Modification Services Specifically Intended for People with Developmental Disabilities Religious Services

3 Introduction The main purpose of this directory is to help individuals find services such as dental, vision and podiatry that have been lost because of cuts due to the ongoing State budget crisis. Secondly, we also looked at finding other resources that will help people get through emergencies or crises in their life such as food banks, emergency loans or low cost services. Lastly, we wanted to help people find social and recreation programs that will enhance their life and well being. We understand that there are agencies and/or programs missing from this directory; if you have something that you believe would be beneficial for people needing assistance in these hard times please forward it to We have not included agencies and/or program that are vendored by the regional centers as we wanted to find generic services that are accessible to everyone in the community. We organized the listings by Regional Center so that readers can find resources that are geographically nearby. Individual entries are placed in a particular Regional Center area by zip codes using If you do not have access to a computer in your home, most local libraries have computers available for internet access free of charge. Look here You will notice places within this directory where it will say for PDF file click here, this is for the electronic version that you will be able to download from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Area Board X website at A very good resource is the 211 of County resources or if you have access to the Rainbow Resource Directory, this will be beneficial also. It is hoped that this directory will be useful for individuals with and without disabilities and as well as professionals who help others. Please note that with the continuing budget crisis at the municipal, county and state levels more services and/or hours of services may be cut. The services and hours listed in this directory were correct at the time of publishing. When accessing any of these services call or go online to confirm their availability. 3

4 Community Supports Financial Services Credit unions can be an economical way of doing banking. Most credit unions have free or low cost checking or saving accounts. Some credit unions have restrictions on who is eligible to be a member and others allow almost everyone. One drawback to credit unions is that they have very few branches if you have to do in-person business. They have fewer ATMs than the major banks, but if your credit union is part of the CO-OP System, you can use other credit union ATMs and not be charged a fee. Credit unions are financial institutions formed by an organized group of people with a common bond. Members of credit unions pool their assets to provide loans and other financial services to each other. Credit unions differ from other banks in several ways: Credit Unions Other Financial Institutions Not-for-profit cooperatives Owned by outside stockholders Owned by members Owned by outside stockholders Operated by mostly volunteer boards Controlled by paid boards These factors allow credit unions to pay dividends to their members (not shareholders) and offer them lower loan rates, higher savings rates and fewer service fees. To find a credit union: or 4

5 Legal Services NLACRC Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County s drop-in legal centers teach people to access justice for themselves. The Center's professional staff and volunteers help people navigate through the court system, from filling out the appropriate forms, to how and what to say before a judge. The Centers provide assistance with small claims, evictions, family law and other civil litigation. Internet access, computerized court forms and Alternative Dispute Resolution are also available. Antelope Valley Self-Help Center Michael D. Antonovich Courthouse th Street West Room 3700, Lancaster, CA Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only San Fernando Self-Help Center San Fernando Courthouse 900 3rd St. San Fernando, CA Van Nuys Self-Help Center Van Nuys Courthouse 6230 Sylmar Ave. Room 350 Van Nuys, CA Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only 5

6 SCLARC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles operates Self-Help Centers that are walk-in clinics that offer individuals who are representing themselves legal information, assistance in preparing legal forms, guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces and paternity actions, and civil harassment. Referrals to private attorneys or other legal services programs are provided. The Centers are open on the following days and times: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon only. Inglewood Courthouse 1 East Regent St., Room 107 Inglewood, CA Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County's drop-in legal centers teach people to access justice for themselves. The Center's professional staff and volunteers help people navigate through the court system, from filling out the appropriate forms, to how and what to say before a judge. The Centers provide assistance with small claims, evictions, family law and other civil litigation. Internet access, computerized court forms and Alternative Dispute Resolution are also available. Compton Self Help Center 200 W. Compton Blvd. 2nd floor, adjacent to Cafeteria Compton, CA Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only 6

7 HRC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles operates Self-Help Centers that are walk-in clinics that offer individuals who are representing themselves legal information, assistance in preparing legal forms, guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces and paternity actions, and civil harassment. Referrals to private attorneys or other legal services programs are provided. The Centers are open on the following days and times: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon only. Long Beach Courthouse 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Room 505 Long Beach, CA Torrance Courthouse 825 Maple Ave., Room 160 Torrance, CA SG/PRC Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County' drop-in legal centers teach people to access justice for themselves. The Center's professional staff and volunteers help people navigate through the court system, from filling out the appropriate forms, to how and what to say before a judge. The Centers provide assistance with small claims, evictions, family law and other civil litigation. Internet access, computerized court forms and Alternative Dispute Resolution are also available. Pomona Self-Help Center Pomona Courthouse 400 Civic Center Plaza 7th Floor, Pomona, CA Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only 7

8 WRC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles operates Self-Help Centers that are walk-in clinics that offer individuals who are representing themselves legal information, assistance in preparing legal forms, guidance on a variety of civil matters, including evictions, divorces and paternity actions, and civil harassment. Referrals to private attorneys or other legal services programs are provided. The Centers are open on the following days and times: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. and Friday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon only. Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main St., Room 210 Santa Monica, CA Inglewood Courthouse 1 East Regent St., Room 107 Inglewood, CA LRC Inner City Law Center Inner City Law Center at the Weingart Access Center 506 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA On the Southeast Corner of Main Street and 5th Street (213) Conducts intake services and provides advice and referrals at the Weingart Access Center. ICLC Advocates work with homeless and low-income people on a variety of cases including access to government benefits, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction defense, consumer issues, and referrals to other comprehensive service providers. Follow-up and case management plans are scheduled by Inner City Law Center staff. Initial intake of clients occurs on a first-come, first-served basis, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The Weingart Access Center is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. daily. 8

9 Food Banks Countywide Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a nonprofit charitable organization that has been serving the disadvantaged of Los Angeles County since They are a charitable food distribution network that includes nearly 900 charitable agency sites in Los Angeles County. The best way to use the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is to use their Food Pantry Locator. Put in your zip code and you will be give a listing of food banks in your area. NLACRC Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry Railroad Avenue Newhall, CA Phone Fax Eligibility: Current residents of the Santa Clarita Valley, Earn no more than 150% of the poverty level as published by the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) & Actively searching for employment unless disabled, retired, or a full time student. Santa Clarita Valley Service Center San Fernando Rd. Newhall, CA (661) Fax (661) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm Emergency Food Distribution Provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals who live in the Santa Clarita area. Monday through Friday 1:00pm 4:00pm. Daily distribution of fresh bread and pastries. 9

10 MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity N. San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA (818) Tuesday Thursday 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (Clothing donations on 2nd and 4th Saturday only) Days/Hours: MEND Center: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am to 2pm, and every 2nd and 4th Sat. of the month from 9 to Noon. Our Lady of Peace Church, Sepulveda: 2nd and 4th Friday 9:00 AM - Noon St. Didacus Church: every other Saturday of each month Noon - 3:00 PM for Sylmar residents only. Call to confirm date: (818) Need to bring: Picture ID; Proof of current address and family income, birth certificates for children. Restrictions: Can receive assistance once a month from one site only; box includes 3-day supply of food. Other Info: During non-program hours and on Saturdays, bread & fresh produce may be available at the MEND Center. Note: Please call the MEND Food Office to ask about required income levels for food program eligibility. Jewish Family Services Community Food Resource Program Sova Food Bank Valley Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA Sunday 9 am to 12 noon Monday Friday 10 am to 1 :30 pm Anyone with very low income is eligible to receive assistance at a SOVA Center. Eligibility for SOVA s free grocery distribution is determined by family size and household income level. Generally the eligibility guideline is yearly income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. However, when determining eligibility, consideration is given to the high cost of living in Los Angeles and individual circumstances that may place a family in crisis. Nobody is ever turned away without food. On your first visit, please arrive by the time the pantry first opens in the morning in order to register as a new participant and receive the complete program orientation. An official photo identification of first-time participants as well as identification for each additional household member showing that all are living at the same address is requested. Please bring birth certificates for minor children. 10

11 You may visit the SOVA pantry once in each calendar month and receive groceries for all eligible household members. Grocery orders are sized according to the number of household members. If you are homeless and do not have refrigeration and/or cooking facilities, you may visit twice each month. San Fernando Valley Service Center 7555 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA (818) Fax (818) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Provides emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals in the immediate area of Van Nuys. Monday through Fridays 8:00 am until food runs out. Individuals allowed to receive food once a month. ELARC Centro Maravilla Service Center 4716 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA (323) Fax (323) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Provides emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals residing in zip codes and 90023, Monday through Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Must bring proof of income and California ID. Food is given out to individuals once a month East Los Angeles Service Center 133 N. Sunol Drive, Los Angeles, CA (323) Fax (323) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Provides emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals residing in zip codes 90023, 90033, 90063, Monday, Tuesday, and Fridays from 9:30am - 12:00pm, and 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Must show verification of address. Can only receive assistance once a month. Los Nietos Senior Center W. Slauson Ave., Whittier, CA (562) Fax (562) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals residing in zip codes and Second & Fourth Friday 9:00am -3:00pm. 11

12 SCLARC Los Angeles Central City 650 W. 21st St. L.A First Tuesday every month 12 pm 2 pm Serves low income people. Eligibility based on household size and income. Watts Labor Community Action 958 E. 108th Street Los Angeles, CA AM - 2 PM 2nd & Last Fridays each month Need to show CA ID Asian Service Center S. Kingsley Dr., Gardena, CA (310) Fax (310) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families once a month. Every Monday 9 am to 12 noon to residents of zip codes 90247, and East Rancho Dominguez Service Center 4513 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA (310) Fax (310) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Provides food to low-income families and individuals the 2 nd & 4 th Friday of each month starting at 9 a.m. until food runs out. Individuals need to show picture ID. HRC San Pedro Service Center 769 W. Third St., San Pedro, CA (310) Fax (310) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Food distribution for low income residents of the South Bay area is distributed once a month or on an emergency basis. Monday through Friday 2-4:30 pm. 12

13 SG/PRC San Gabriel Valley Service Center 1441 Santa Anita Ave., S. El Monte, CA (626) Fax (626) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Emergency Food Distribution - Food distribution for low income residents of the South El Monte, El Monte, Baldwin Park or Rosemead is distributed once a month or on an emergency basis every Wednesday from 9:00 AM 11:00 AM. Clients may receive food every 30 days from the last distribution. However, no one will be refused in an emergency. A photo ID, and proof of residency WRC Jewish Family Services Community Food Resource Program Sova Food Bank Metro 7563 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Sunday 9 am to 12 noon Monday Friday 10 am to 1:30 pm Anyone with very low income is eligible to receive assistance at a SOVA Center. Eligibility for SOVA s free grocery distribution is determined by family size and household income level. Generally the eligibility guideline is yearly income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. However, when determining eligibility, consideration is given to the high cost of living in Los Angeles and individual circumstances that may place a family in crisis. Nobody is ever turned away without food. On your first visit, please arrive by the time the pantry first opens in the morning in order to register as a new participant and receive the complete program orientation. An official photo identification of first-time participants as well as identification for each additional household member showing that all are living at the same address is requested. Please bring birth certificates for minor children. You may visit the SOVA pantry once in each calendar month and receive groceries for all eligible household members. Grocery orders are sized according to the number of household members. If you are homeless and do not have refrigeration and/or cooking facilities, you may visit twice each month. 13

14 St. Gerard's 4430 Inglewood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Serving people living in geographic area-parts of West LA & Culver City Must show proof of residency Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-12pm/1pm-3pm LRC Jewish Family Services Community Food Resource Program Sova Food Bank West 8846 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Sunday 9 am to 12 noon Monday Friday 10 am to 1 :30 pm Anyone with very low income is eligible to receive assistance at a SOVA Center. Eligibility for SOVA s free grocery distribution is determined by family size and household income level. Generally the eligibility guideline is yearly income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. However, when determining eligibility, consideration is given to the high cost of living in Los Angeles and individual circumstances that may place a family in crisis. Nobody is ever turned away without food. On your first visit, please arrive by the time the pantry first opens in the morning in order to register as a new participant and receive the complete program orientation. An official photo identification of first-time participants as well as identification for each additional household member showing that all are living at the same address is requested. Please bring birth certificates for minor children. You may visit the SOVA pantry once in each calendar month and receive groceries for all eligible household members. Grocery orders are sized according to the number of household members. If you are homeless and do not have refrigeration and/or cooking facilities, you may visit twice each month. 14

15 Computer Learning Centers SCLARC East Rancho Dominguez Service Center 4513 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA (310) Fax (310) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Computer training. Learn how to use the computer at your own pace. Monday through Friday 9:00am 12:00pm. There may be a slight cost involved. Computer access is available for people who do not have a computer or internet access from 1-5 pm. HRC San Pedro Service Center 769 W. Third St., San Pedro, CA (310) Fax (310) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Beginner Computer training classes Monday through Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm. WRC EmpowerTech W. 87th Street; Los Angeles, CA (310) Fax (310) The mission of EmpowerTech is to educate, train, support, and empower people with physical and developmental disabilities through assistive technology (AT). Hands-on experience with computers, adaptive equipment, workshops, newsletter; hardware and software lending 15

16 Health Services Dental Services NLACRC Radmand Professional Dental Group Encino Ventura Blvd. Suite 609 Encino, CA tel: (818) fax: (818) Radman provides specialized care for children and adults with developmental as well as acquired disabilities. Each treatment is often customized to meet the specific requirement of the patient. Currently Denti-Cal is paying for services for children. In some instances Radmand Dental Group may be able to bill the Regional Center for services for adults, but usually only emergency dental care. Those adults needing non-emergency dental services would be charged the Denti-Cal rates. SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY - Autism - Cerebral palsy - Down Syndrome - Phobic & Apprehensive - Patients with Disabilities; Medically Compromised - Dentistry Under Anesthesia DENTISTRY UNDER ANESTHESIA Phobic & Apprehensive Patients There are certain groups of patients who may need extra care due to either traumatic experiences of the past or their medical and physical limitations. Radmand offer a variety of safe and effective sedative and relaxing treatment modalities to provide in office dental treatment for our patients. These modalities are as follows: Oral sedation, i.e. Valium, Ambien Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) Intravenous sedation-administered by a licensed anesthesiologist in the office General Anesthesia (GA) with Protected Airway 16

17 As a last resort if the above set up is not suitable for the patient, Radmand offers outpatient/same day general anesthesia in one of their local hospitals. The dental treatment is performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia, by a licensed medical anesthesiologist. MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity N. San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA (818) Tuesday Thursday 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM (Clothing donations on 2nd and 4th Saturday only) Dental Clinic schedule varies. Dental appointments made only after completion of an intake interview. Intake interviews are given every third Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. Only 10 appointments will be raffled out per month. *Donation: $5.00 for each clinic each visit. Need to Bring: On the day of the interview, must bring Picture ID, proof of address and proof of income. Restrictions: Clinic services are available only for patients who do NOT have Medi-Cal or private insurance. * ADULTS WITH MEDI-CAL WILL BE SEEN Other Info: Basic services provided on a very limited basis. * Donations are suggested amounts only. No one is turned away due to inability to offer a donation. Mission City Community Network Main Office Parthenia St. North Hills, CA Phone: (818) Fax: (818) Dental Services The MCCN Dental Program provides low-cost dental services and treatment for adults and children. MCCN offers a full range of dental care including preventive, restorative, and aesthetic services. Comprehensive and professional treatment and services are provided by qualified dentists including White Filling Porcelain Crowns Porcelain Veneers Cleaning Sealants Bridges Teeth Whitening Bonding 17

18 ELARC Clinica Msr Oscar A. Romero Clinical provides dental services with payment based on a sliding scale dependent on income. Dental Services Complete oral examinations including x-rays. Extractions, fillings and limited anterior root canal treatment. Scheduled periodontal treatment. Complete oral examinations with x-rays, sealants, crowns and spacers for children. Fluoride treatments. Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero Community health Center Clínica Romero Boyle Heights/East los Angles 2032Marengo Street Los Angeles, Ca Main Line: Fax: Dental Clinic Monday-Tuesday 8 am 5 pm QueensCare Family Clinics Queenscare Family Clinics provides a wide range of medical services to low income and uninsured people in 6 medical clinic locations. Services include primary care, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Vision care, Dental care, and Pharmaceuticals. Eligibility: QueensCare requires that most of its funds be spent on people who live in QueensCare s Primary Service; are uninsured and don t qualify for any governmental healthcare programs; and are low income - that is earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. QueensCare has limited funding for primary care, specialty care and hospitalization of people who live outside of the Primary Service Area. Queenscare has received a grant that may defray the portion of costs that are no longer being paid by Denti-Cal. In addition, QueensCare is restricted to specific geographic areas for funding: The majority of funds must be spent in the Primary Service Area: the 10 zip codes in the Hollywood/Wilshire area of Los Angeles , 90005, 90006, 90020, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90038, The Secondary Service Area, a ten-mile radius from Sunset and Vermont Avenues, also receives a significant portion of the funding available. 18

19 Finally, the Remainder Service Area includes the entire area outside the primary and secondary areas, but within LA County. Eagle Rock Clinic 4448 York Boulevard Los Angeles, CA (323) Hours 9:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, OB-GYN, pediatric care Arroyo Vista Family Health Center East LA Clinic 133 North Sunol Drive Los Angeles, CA (323) Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, pediatric care Offers a flexible payment plan that includes Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, private insurance, Children Health Disability Prevention Program (CHDP), Healthy Families and payment plans that are available to people with limited incomes. Those without medical coverage can apply for a sliding scale discount. Need to show proof of address & income. Discount ranges from 25% to 75% costs of services. Cleaning Oral Checkups & Instruction Fluoride Treatments Fillings Dentures Lincoln Heights Clinic 2411 North Broadway St. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm Crowns Bridges Root Canal Work Bonding Highland Park Clinic 6000 North Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm 19

20 SCLARC Watts Health Care Center South Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA Phone: The Dental Department provides comprehensive services to patients of all ages, from PIT & Fissure treatments for the young to Crown & Bridge work and full Prosthetic appliances for the elderly. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The scope of the services includes the following: Examinations Cleaning (Prophylaxis) Extractions Fillings Crowns & Bridges Dentures & Partials Root Canal Therapy Children's General Dentistry Orthodontics (Braces) Nutritional Counseling SG/PRC Radmand Professional Dental Group Baldwin Park 4070 Sterling Way Baldwin Park, CA tel: (626) fax: (626) Radmand provides specialized care for children and adults with developmental as well as acquired disabilities. Each treatment is often customized to meet the specific requirement of the patient. Currently Denti-Cal is paying for services for children. In some instances Radmand Dental Group may be able to bill the Regional Center for services for adults, but usually only emergency dental care. Those adults needing non-emergency dental services would be charged the Denti-Cal rates. 20

21 SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY - Autism - Cerebral palsy - Down Syndrome - Phobic & Apprehensive - Patients with Disabilities; Medically Compromised - Dentistry Under Anesthesia DENTISTRY UNDER ANESTHESIA Phobic & Apprehensive Patients There are certain groups of patients who may need extra care due to either traumatic experiences of the past or their medical and physical limitations. Radmand offer a variety of safe and effective sedative and relaxing treatment modalities to provide in office dental treatment for our patients. These modalities are as follows: Oral sedation, i.e. Valium, Ambien Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) Intravenous sedation-administered by a licensed anesthesiologist in the office General Anesthesia (GA) with Protected Airway As a last resort if the above set up is not suitable for the patient, Radman offers out patient/same day general anesthesia in one of their local hospitals. The dental treatment is performed in a hospital setting under general anesthesia, by a licensed medical anesthesiologist. LRC Clinica Msr Oscar A. Romero Clinical provides dental services with payment based on a sliding scale dependent on income. Dental Services Complete oral examinations including x-rays. Extractions, fillings and limited anterior root canal treatment. Scheduled periodontal treatment. Complete oral examinations with x-rays, sealants, crowns and spacers for children. Fluoride treatments. Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero Community health Center Clínica Romero Pico-Union / Westlake 123 South Alvarado Street Los Angeles, Ca Main Line:

22 Fax: Dental Clinic Monday Friday 8 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday 8 am 12 pm QueensCare Family Clinics Queenscare Family Clinics provides a wide range of medical services to low income and uninsured people in 6 medical clinic locations. Services include primary care, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Vision care, Dental care, and Pharmaceuticals. Eligibility: QueensCare requires that most of its funds be spent on people who live in QueensCare s Primary Service; are uninsured and don t qualify for any governmental healthcare programs; and are low income - that is earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. QueensCare has limited funding for primary care, specialty care and hospitalization of people who live outside of the Primary Service Area. Queenscare has received a grant that may defray the portion of costs that are no longer being paid by Denti-Cal. In addition, QueensCare is restricted to specific geographic areas for funding: The majority of funds must be spent in the Primary Service Area: the 10 zip codes in the Hollywood/Wilshire area of Los Angeles , 90005, 90006, 90020, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90038, The Secondary Service Area, a ten-mile radius from Sunset and Vermont Avenues, also receives a significant portion of the funding available. Finally, the Remainder Service Area includes the entire area outside the primary and secondary areas, but within LA County. Echo Park Clinic 150 North Reno Street Los Angeles, CA (213) Hours 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, vision care, OB- GYN, pediatric care, podiatry, rheumatology Hollywood Clinic 4618 Fountain Avenue Los Angeles, CA (323) Hours 8:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, vision care, OB- GYN, pediatric care, pediatric asthma, cardiology, perinatology, podiatry 22

23 The Saban Free Clinic (LA Free Clinic) The Saban Free Clinic provides free high-quality and compassionate medical and dental care, social services and education and outreach to men, women and children in need. Dental Care Primary dental care for children and adults X-rays Cleanings and fillings Dentures Extractions Beverly Health Center Seniel Ostrow Building 8405 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Dental Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:45 am 9:00 pm Wednesday 8:45 am 9:00 pm Friday 7:30 am 5:00 pm The Wallis Annenberg Children and Family Health Center 5205 Melrose Ave. 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA Medical & Dental Monday Thursday 3:00 pm 9:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Chinatown Service Center/Community Health Center N. Hill Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213) The Community Health Center of the Chinatown Service Center provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services to individuals and families. The Chinatown Service Center provides services in English and a variety of Chinese dialects: Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisan, Chiu Chow and other languages including Vietnamese, Spanish, and Khmer (Cambodian). Payment for services is based on a sliding scale according to income. Dental Care Services Division Preventive dental health care Dental treatment Dental health education workshops In-community dental health screenings Orthodontics Invisalign Teeth whitening Zoom 2 23

24 Community Health Alliance of Pasadena N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA CHAP offers dental services for children and adults, and services include routine cleaning, examination and restorative work. The clinic accepts Denti-Cal and other insurance plans. Their staffis bilingual (English and Spanish). CHAP provides services to insured and uninsured residents of the San Gabriel Valley, but any resident of Los Angeles County is eligible for services. They provide services for free only if the referral for dental is from their medical office. Otherwise, it s a sliding scale, starting at $65 for a complete exam, and $40 to $200 for a teeth cleaning. The dental clinic is open on the following days/times: Monday, Wednesday 8:00am 5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am 7:00pm Thursday 8:00am 6:00pm Friday 8:00am 4:00pm Saturday (alternating) 8:00am 12:00pm To make an appointment, call Vision Services ELARC Arroyo Vista Family Health Center Offers a flexible payment plan that includes Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, private insurance, Children Health Disability Prevention Program (CHDP), Healthy Families and payment plans that are available to people with limited incomes. Those without medical coverage can apply for a sliding scale discount. Need to show proof of address & income. Discount ranges from 25% to 75% costs of services. Vision Eye Examinations Detection and Treatment of Eye Diseases Eyeglasses Contact Lenses (Hard & Soft) Fashionable Frames & Sunglasses Glaucoma Screening 24

25 Highland Park Clinic 6000 North Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm El Sereno Clinic 4815 East Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm LRC Arroyo Vista Family Health Center Offers a flexible payment plan that includes Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, private insurance, Children Health Disability Prevention Program (CHDP), Healthy Families and payment plans that are available to people with limited incomes. Those without medical coverage can apply for a sliding scale discount. Need to show proof of address & income. Discount ranges from 25% to 75% costs of services. Vision Eye Examinations Detection and Treatment of Eye Diseases Eyeglasses Contact Lenses (Hard & Soft) Fashionable Frames & Sunglasses Glaucoma Screening Lincoln Heights Clinic 2411 North Broadway St. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Fax: (323) Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm Loma Drive Clinic 303 South Loma Dr. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) Fax: (213) Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm 25

26 Durable Medical Equipment Convalescent Aid Society 3255 East Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA Convalescent Aid Society provides residents in Pasadena and its neighboring communities free loan of wheelchairs and other medical equipment for in-home use. There are only two qualifications. First, you have to live within CAS service area. That's the cities in the San Gabriel Valley, from the foothills to the north and along the 60 freeway to the south, Glendora and West Covina to the east or west to the neighboring cities of Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta. The second qualification: the equipment is only for in-home use. That means it should not be used for skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, convalescent homes, etc. Please call if you have any questions. You will be required to complete a brief application either online or when you come to our office to pick it up. You will never be charged or given an invoice for using the equipment. CAS will even repair items onsite in their warehouse at no cost to users. CAS does ask that people take tender, loving care of the equipment they receive and bring it back when finished. (A nominal Delivery Charge of $25 is requested for equipment deliveries.) 26

27 Low or No Cost Drug Programs Many pharmaceutical companies offer low cost or no cost medicines for low income families or individuals who need help with the high cost of prescriptions or help with their co-payments. One way people can find out about these programs is to find out who is the manufacturer of their medicine and then go to the manufacturer s website to see if they have a program. We have not included individual pharmaceutical companies as there are too many to list. We have listed those sites that will help search for low or no cost drug programs. Organization Website Services Provided California Major Risk Medical Insurance MIPBRO.pdf Low cost health insurance program for California residents program Needy Meds Website where you can search for Partnership for prescription Assistance and register to receive free drugs Helps people find websites where they can access free prescription drugs Patient Assistance Helps people find websites where they can access free prescription drugs and manage their applications. RX Assist Helps people search for and register to receive free prescription drugs. Also has links to individual drug company sites. Rx Help for Californians Website where you can search for and register to receive free prescription drugs Rx Hope Website where you can search for and register to receive free prescription drugs Together Rx Access Discount cards to make drugs more affordable 27

28 Social/Recreational Services Tips for finding things to do Pick a search engine that you like (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc) and start there. Enter key words such as Free Art Show Los Angeles County. Here are some other ideas: City Websites. These websites hold a wealth of information and most cities host some free and/or low cost events and classes. Most city sites have a community calendar or event calendar. Check it for events. Also check the city website s Parks and Recreation page for events and classes. For a good example of a city website go to Library Websites. There are often links to the library websites on the city pages. Or just use your search engine (ie Google Whittier Library ) to find the site. As with the city pages, there is usually an event calendar you can view. Free Event Websites. There are several websites that list free/low cost events in geographical areas. One example is LA Free Bee at Another is LA Okay at You can find others by using your search engine (ie Google Free Temple City events ) Ethnic/Cultural Websites: There are many websites devoted to specific cultures in the Los Angeles area. For instance there is Latino LA! at These sites usually include an event calendar or list activities/classes. Once again, use your search engine with key words (ie Google Vietnamese events San Marino ) to begin. Local Points of Interest: Los Angeles County s website has an Arts and Rec page It is a good place to start, again use their search box to explore with key words like museum dance or swimming Also check out websites for know landmarks, theme parks, etc for free offers (Los Angeles County Museum of Art has Family Free Days with free art classes for kids, Huntington Gardens have Free Tuesdays, etc) Local Newspaper/TV News Websites: Los Angeles Times, Pasadena Star News, KNBC 4, etc all have community event pages Subscribe to a RSS : (most commonly translated as "Really Simple Syndication" but sometimes "Rich Site Summary") for updates to your website readers who want to subscribe to timely updates from favored websites. Most websites have the option to sign up for RSS. Then the website contacts you with info via your . Use a Search Engine Alert: Like a RSS. For example Google has Google Alerts, you can enter horseback riding los angeles and you will get alerts ed to you. 28

29 National Park Programs Golden Access Passport Golden Access Passport (for citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are blind or permanently disabled) The Golden Access Passport is a lifetime entrance pass to national parks, monuments, historic sites, recreation areas, and national wildlife refuges that charge an entrance fee. The Golden Access Passport admits the pass signee and any accompanying passengers in a private* vehicle if a park has a per vehicle entrance fee. Where a per person entrance fee is charged, the Golden Access Passport admits the pass signee, spouse, and children. The Golden Access Passport also provides a 50% discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, and tours. A Golden Access Passport must be obtained in person at a federal area where an entrance fee is charged. It is available only to citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled. You may obtain a Golden Access Passport by showing proof of medically determined permanent disability, or eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law. California State Parks Disabled Discount Pass - $3.50 Lifetime Pass For permanently disabled persons, this pass provides year-round 50% discount for use of all basic facilities (including vehicle day use and camping) in state-operated parks except Hearst San Simeon SHM. The discount does not apply to fees under $2.00 or supplementary fees, and cannot be used with any other discount/pass program. The pass is not valid at units operated by local government, private agencies or concessionaires. It is not valid for special events, group campsites, commercial use, or for supplemental fees and cannot be used in conjunction with any other pass and/or discount. Download the Disabled Discount Pass Application and Eligibility Requirements (PDF format) Download the Disabled Discount Pass Application and Eligibility Requirements (Excel format) Application may be made in person through most district offices (please contact in advance to ensure availability) or at the Park Pass Sales Office located at 3930 Seaport Blvd, West Sacramento, California. Click here for a location map. (PDF format) 29

30 City Park & Recreation Programs NLACRC Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center Chandler Boulevard North Hollywood, CA Office: (818) / Fax: (818) TTY (818) The Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center operates differently from the other Therapeutic Recreation Center's because it not only offers therapeutic recreation programming at its own facility, but also provides programming at Balboa Sports Center, Chatsworth Recreation Center, Northridge Recreation Center, and other communities of the San Fernando Valley. Their own building is primarily utilized for licensed Adult Care Programs, serving the developmentally disabled adult and senior citizens, however, they do serve children and teens in some of their seasonal programs and special events. It currently has 16 year round programs, seasonal programs, and annual special events. All of their clients are people with mental or physical disabilities. Valley Therapeutic offers wheelchair sports in hockey, rugby and basketball, bowling for those with and without disabilities, adult day care and special bowling tournaments for those with disabilities. Senior citizens at the Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center hosted inter-generational parties for children with disabilities. The Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center encourages inclusion of our consumer with disabilities into classes and programs offered at their local community recreation center. LA City Angels Bowling League Body Conditioning FLEATS Facilitated Leisure Education and Travel Services Steppin Out Social Club Overnight Camping Trips San Fernando Valley Social Club TRAC Transitional Recreation Access into the Community For persons with disabilities who prefer specialized classes & programs, the therapeutic recreation center offers a wide variety at key sites throughout the valley. 30

31 SCLARC Martin Luther King Jr. Therapeutic Recreation Center S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA Office: (213) / Fax: (323) Martin Luther King, Jr. Therapeutic Recreation Center provides a variety of programs for people with disabilities in the South Los Angeles area. Center activities encourage and empower individuals to express themselves through recreation activities. These programs help participants to be creative, develop motor skills, increase self-esteem, and enhance their leisure interests. Involvement in our programs will provide socialization opportunities and life skills development. Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life of our participants. MLK provides valued therapeutic recreational activities for people with disabilities age The facility uses the adjacent park for activities such as baseball, soccer, football, kickball, relay races, and much more. MLK also has a large facility where much of the programs are provided. MLK uses the AAF/John C. Argue swim stadium for summer and the Cles King III indoor pool for the winter. During the summer season, the center provides free lunch and snacks for the participants and the community. This facility has a fully-accessible disabled children's playground. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Therapeutic Recreation Center offers tennis, summer day camp, and programs for teens and adults including dance parties, bowling classes and game and card tournaments. HRC Long Beach City Adaptive Programs The Adaptive Recreation Program is a citywide program which provides recreational opportunities, leisure services and referrals for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. For more information on programs contact Adaptive Recreation at or Adaptive Recreation in Special Environments (ARISE) The ARISE program is an adult day program that provides a wide variety of recreational and social activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Activities include arts, music, dance, sports, special events and excursions. M-F, 1-5pm at Stearns Champions Park 4520 East 23rd Street. Long Beach, Nominal fee. 31

32 Bowling Join the Special Olympic athletes on Saturdays 10-1pm at Cal Bowl. All ages. For details and registration, call Dining Out Program The Dining program offers an evening of dinner out in a small group with an opportunity to learn social skills, menu selection and money management for young adults with developmental disabilities. Program offered 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month, 6:30-9:30pm. For reservations, call after 2pm, M-F. Mommy and Me Aquatics Five-week course introduces kids with disabilities, ages 5-8, to water safety and beginning swimming. One-hour, twice weekly. 7-8pm at Millikan High School. Must have bowel/bladder control. Call Adaptive Recreation at for details. Movie Night Out Young adults with developmental disabilities ages 18 & up. Evenings out to the theater in small groups. Must pay your own ticket and snack costs. 2nd & 4th. Wednesday of month, 6-10pm. Residential Camping Enjoy a week of fun filled activities with friends at Camp Oakes. The camping trip includes activities, meals, camp t-shirt and a picture. Please call for more information. Special Olympics Practice Special Olympics provides a year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities (Ages 8 & up). Includes swimming and seasonal team sports on Tu/Th, 6:45-8:30pm. Call to register. Special Events Special Olympics - Chapter Games Sports competition finals for youth and adults with mental retardation. Sports include basketball, gymnastics, tennis, aquatics, bocce and track & field. Special Olympics - Area Invitational Games Limited transportation may be available for special events. Pre-registration is mandatory, please call

33 LRC Elysian Park Therapeutic Recreation Center Academy Road Los Angeles, CA Office: (323) / Fax: (323) The center provides recreation programs for community residents, ages two and a half thru adult, which target the interest and needs of participants with disabilities. The offerings include a large afterschool program for youth ages 6-18, as well as seasonal day camps, and preschool classes. Teen and adults may participate in social clubs, body conditioning, and special events such as a Holiday festival, Halloween social, Concert in the park, and a Valentines dance. Approximately 85% of our clientele are people with mental or physical disabilities. Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The facility totally accessible to wheelchair Users PROGRAMS OFFERED After-School Care Club for children with special needs Monday through Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Supervised homework, arts and crafts, sports and games and daily snacks SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL DAY CAMPS For children with learning and developmental disabilities between the ages of 5 and 13 Full day: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Half day:12:00 p.m. 5:30pm. (no trips) BODY CONDITIONING For anyone with a disability 14 years to 22 years of age. Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This program requires a doctor's approval. Program is designed for individual needs. ANNUAL EVENTS All City Adaptive Bowling Tournament Holiday Party with Santa Halloween Event Valentine s Day Dance City of Glendale CLUB MAPLE Club Maple is a FREE program open to all developmentally disabled adults. Club Maple provides an 33

34 opportunity for individuals to experience positive, healthy recreation and socialization experiences. Activities are appropriate to age and skill ability in a friendly and safe environment. A monthly calendar of events is available upon request. Club Maple meets every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Adult Recreation Center, 201 East Colorado Blvd. Glendale CLUB PACIFIC: GET FIT Club Pacific is a free-of-charge, multi-faceted program that educates developmentally disabled adults on how to start and maintain a healthy life-style through exercise and nutrition. If you are interested in becoming a fitness or wellness instructor, please contact Walter Alvarez at (818) Club Pacific every Monday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale All participants are required to have a completed Release of Liability & Indemnity Agreement form on file. City of Pasadena The Adaptive Recreation Program activities are offered to serve the recreational needs of individuals with disabilities. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list for our newsletter, call (626) PIONEERS GROUP (30.00 for a ten week session) This program offers adults (ages 18+) with learning disabilities the opportunities to plan and implement various recreational projects, trips, and activities for themselves. Tuesdays Class is held at Victory Park (2575 Paloma St. Pasadena) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. **Pending Facility Approval Pre-Registration Required is required/call Recreational outings and other special activities are included for participants. Special fees or donations may be requested in addition to the registration fees. Art Program ($20.00 for a ten week session) Victory Park, 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena This program provides art programs for all adults, with and without disabilities. Instructors include an art specialist and a contract staff assistant, funded by the City of Pasadena/Human Services and Recreation Department. Participants will explore their artistic skills through drawing and writing. Materials and supplies are included in the fee. PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM AND INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CALL (626) Program is held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 34

35 Interact Program ($25.00 for a ten week session) The group offers an opportunity for adults with disabilities to plan recreation activities/outings for themselves each week. This program is from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Victory Park. PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM AND INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CALL (626) Cooperative Dances/ Special Events with Ability First In cooperation with the City of Pasadena/Human Services and Recreation s Adaptive Recreation program, Ability First (formerly Crippled Children s Society) are providing a series of Friday Night Socials. Participants are REQUIRED to join Pioneer or Interact program or interested persons need to pre-register by calling (626) Free or Low Cost Swimming Pools Many cities and community colleges have indoor and outdoor heated pools that are open year round and available to the general public. Most charge a nominal per visit fee from.50 to $4. With budget cuts hours and fees are likely to change. To find a public pool near you go to to search a Los Angeles County database. We have included those that are free or very inexpensive. NLACRC Cleveland Pool 8120 Vanalden Avenue Reseda, CA (818) landpool.htm ge=56 Public swim Sat. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Early Bird lap Mon.-Fri. 5:45-7 a.m. Noon lap Mon-Fri. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Evening lap M/W/F 8:30-9:30 p.m. Adult (17+ yrs.) $1.75 Senior (55+ yrs.) $1 M-F 4:30-6:30 pm & 7:30-9 pm Sat. 1-5 pm Cost: $2.50 per visit, seniors & people with disabilities free Eastside Pool - City of Lancaster th St. E., Lancaster, CA (661)

36 ELARC AQUATORIUM 5600 Harbor Commerce, CA (323) m Free to residents of Commerce with Resident Card Lap Swimming Only Monday-Friday 6:00-8:00 a.m. & 11:30-1:00 p.m. Recreational Swimming Monday-Friday 3:00-4:15 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Biola University Pool Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA, (562) (ask for Aquatics). Lap Swimming Only Monday-Wednesday-Friday 12:30-1:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8 pm Saturday 1-3 pm Nominal fee WRC Urho Saari Swim Stadium / The Plunge 219 W. Mariposa Ave. El Segundo, CA (310) El Segundo residents are free with Resident Card Lap swim: M-F 10:30 am 1 pm M & W 8:30 pm -9:45 pm Sat. 11 am 1 pm HRC Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Swimming Pool th Street Long Beach, CA, (562) or tics/pools/martin_luther_king_jr_park_pool.asp King Pool is closed to the public on Mondays & Wednesdays. Lap Swim 12-2 T,Th,F / 10-1 Sat Rec Swim 2:30-4:30pm T,Th,F 6:30-8pm T,Th 1-2:30 Sat OPEN SWIM FEES: Swim fee per entry. No refunds. Adults (18-49), $2.50 Senior Citizens (50+), $1.50 SCLARC Fremont Swimming Pool 7630 S. Towne Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) ontpool.htm Recreational Swim & Lap Swim 3 lanes Monday Friday 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ADMISSION FEES Adults (18 64) $2.50 Adults w/library $2.00 Seniors (65 & Up) FREE People with Disabilities Free 36

37 LRC Eleanor Green Roberts Aquatic Center 4526 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Lap Swimming (18 yrs & Older ONLY) Monday Friday 4:30pm 5:30pm / 7pm 8:55pm Saturdays & Sunday 1pm 5pm Recreational Swimming Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30pm 5:30pm / 8pm 8:55pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm 5pm ADMISSION FEES ADULTS (18 64) - $2.50 ADULTS w/l.a. City Library Card. - $2.00 SENIORS (65 & Up) & Persons with Disabilities - FREE Special Olympics Countywide Special Olympics Southern California offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participation is open to anyone age eight and older, and programs are designed to serve all ability levels, all at no cost to participants. Athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender. Special Olympics also offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to longer competitive events. Special Olympics athletes can also participate in Unified Sports competitions. Special Olympics Unified Sports is a program that combines Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition. Unified Sports opportunities are available for basketball, floor hockey, golf, bocce, bowling, soccer, softball and volleyball. 37

38 Special Olympics Southern California currently offers 12 sports (see Program Locator for sports offered near you). Or visit our Events Calendar to see upcoming Sports Events. Aquatics Athletics (track & Field) Basketball Bocce Bowling Floor Hockey Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball NLACRC Santa Clarita Valley Special Olympics Valley Street Santa Clarita, CA Phone: Fax: Antelope Valley Special Olympics Lorimer Ave. Lancaster, CA Phone: Fax: Tri-Valley Special Olympics Valley Street Newhall, CA Phone: Fax: ELARC San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics 9247 Key West Temple City, CA Phone: Fax: SCLARC Los Angeles & Greater LA Special Olympics 1411 West 190th Street Suite 272 Gardena, CA Phone: Fax:

39 HRC Long Beach Special Olympics 3520 Monogram Long Beach, CA Phone: Fax: South Bay Olympics 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA Phone: Fax: South East Special Olympics 4067 Hardwick St. PMB 412 Lakewood, CA Phone: SG/PRC San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics 9247 Key West Temple City, CA Phone: Fax: San Gabriel Valley Region Special Olympics 1411 West 190th St. Suite 272 Gardena, CA Phone: Fax: Pomona Special Olympics P.O. Box 980 Pomona, CA Mobile: Fax: WRC Los Angeles & Greater LA Special Olympics 1411 West 190th Street Suite 272 Gardena, CA Phone: Fax: Westside LA Special Olympics 1401 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA Phone: ext Fax: East San Gabriel Valley Special Olympics 1809 East Cortez Street #113 West Covina, CA Phone: Fax:

40 LRC Los Angeles & Greater LA Special Olympics 1411 West 190th StreetSuite 272 Gardena, CA Phone: Fax: Pasadena Special Olympics PO Box Pasadena, CA Phone: Fax: Where to Find Fun & Cool Things to do in Los Angeles County Experience LA: LaOkay: EyeSpyLA: 6ab7e0159d88256eaf007dc00f!OpenDocument Yelp Events LA: City of LA-Dept. of Cultural Affairs: Free Events LA: Bored LA: L.A. Deco$tified: Ethnic Events: Eventful: LAfreebee: Free Summer Concerts NLACRC Valley Cultural Center Woodland Hills Sherman Oaks Galleria HRC South Coast Gardens Palos Verdes Peninsula 40

41 WRC Culver City Marina del Rey Fisherman Village Santa Monica pier LRC Levitt Pavilion Pasadena Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park Pershing Square-Downtown LA California plaza-downtown Sierra Madre Other Free Things to Do in Los Angeles County Museum free Days around Los Angeles Museum free days may change so check before you go Always Free California African American Museum 600 State Dr Exposition Park Los Angeles, CA California Science Center Exposition Park 39th Street & Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA (323) Parking $8 UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History UCLA Campus- Brentwood The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, California (310) Parking $15 The Getty Villa Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades, California (310) Parking $15 Free Every Thursday Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 250 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA / Free every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm MOCA Geffen Contemporary 152 North Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA / Free every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm 41

42 UCLA Hammer Museum Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA Phone: Every Thursday Japanese American National Museum 369 East First Street Los Angeles, California phone: (213) Every Thursday 5 to 8 pm, and 3rd Thursday all day Free Every Friday Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA Free Friday Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Avenue Long Beach, CA Phone Free on Fridays, check website for Free Family Sundays Monthly Free Museum Days George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (323) 934-PAGE (7243) Free the first Tuesday of the month Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA Phone: (213) 763-DINO Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA Free the first Friday of every month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca nd Tuesday, check for other sponsored free days Autry National Center: Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, Ca The 2nd Tuesday of the month 42

43 Housing Support Services Tenant/Landlord Dispute Assistance Eviction Unlawful Detainer: The legal process to make you move Eviction is a legal process a landlord uses to make you move out. To evict you, your landlord must give you a 3, 30, 60 or 90-day notice. If you get one of these, it s important that you take action, like pay the rent you owe, move out, or get legal help. For more information: REPAIRS Getting Your Landlord to Make Needed Repairs Your landlord must keep your rental unit livable so as not to endanger your health and safety. If your unit needs repairs, notify your landlord in writing and keep a copy for your records. For more information: LRC Los Angeles Housing Law Project The Los Angeles Housing Law Project (LAHLP) is a non-profit organization founded in May 1997, by former legal aid housing advocates to address the unmet needs of low income and undocumented tenants seeking quality and comprehensive legal services in housing related matters. Main Office 1125 West Sixth Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA Phone (213) Fax (213) Court House Office 110 North Grand Ave. Room 220a, Second Floor Los Angeles, CA Phone (213) Fax (213)

44 The LAHLP offers the following services: Pro per responses (Answers, Motions to Quash, Prejudgment Claims Right of Possession) to unlawful detainer actions. Motions to respond to Notices to Vacate by the Sheriff s Department. Motions to respond to illegal lockout and utility shutoff by landlords. Court representation in unlawful detainer motions and trials. Consultations on 3-day, 30 day and 60-day notices. Referrals to proper agencies for help with habitability and Rent Control violations with the Los Angeles City Housing Department, Building and Safety, and the Health Department. Post eviction consultations (after court) Habitability Enforcement Program (HEP). Fees for services are based on a sliding fee scale according to household income. Spanish speaking staff available. Bet Tzedek Legal Services EVICTION DEFENSE Annually, Bet Tzedek serves as counsel for many families who face illegal eviction from their apartments. A full-time staff attorney provides expert advice, counsel and representation to residents who need our help. Bet Tzedek Legal Services (Fairfax Office) 145 S. Fairfax Ave. Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA FAX Bet Tzedek Legal Services (Mid-Wilshire Office) 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 470 Los Angeles, CA (213)

45 NLACRC Bet Tzedek Legal Services EVICTION DEFENSE Annually, Bet Tzedek serves as counsel for many families who face illegal eviction from their apartments. A full-time staff attorney provides expert advice, counsel and representation to residents who need our help. Valley Bet Tzedek (North Hollywood Office) Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA FAX ELARC Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice S. Soto Street, Suite 102, Los Angeles, CA The Housing Law Unit offers a full range of services from advice and counsel to full court respresentation. The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice focuses on three strategies to preserve safe and affordable housing in Los Angeles: Eviction defense Outreach to tenants living in substandard conditions Affirmative litigation against slumlords and landlords engaging in fraudulent practices 45

46 Low Income Assistance Energy Bills Southern California Edison Low Income Programs CARE / FERA Rate Programs The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program offers income-qualified customers a discount of 20% or more off their monthly electric bill. If the CARE program is not right for your family, you may qualify for the Family Electric Rate Assistance program (FERA). This plan offers a discounted rate on your monthly SCE bill for families of 3 or more who fall within the income guidelines and exceed their baseline usage by 30% or more. Note: Tenants of Sub-Metered Residential Facilities or Qualified Non-Profit Group Living Facilities cannot apply online. You can download these applications below. Income Qualified Programs - Energy Assistance Fund The Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) Program is designed to help SCE residential customers in need pay their electric bills. A maximum of $100 is available to qualified customers once in a 12- month period. To receive assistance, a customer must make a request through a community-based agency. Additionally, an Southern California Edison customer must meet the following requirements in order to receive EAF assistance. The maximum assistance amount is up to $100, based on actual amount owed: The SCE bill must be in the name of the customer seeking assistance The address on the bill must be the customer's primary residence The customer must meet the income guidelines listed below: If you would like to apply for EAF, you may contact SCE at (800) for information on participating community organizations.. Residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino Counties may also call 211 for locations of disbursement agencies in their respective counties. 46

47 How Are Funds Distributed? The United Way of Greater Los Angeles works with about 80 nonprofit, community-based organizations to help distribute the money to qualified SCE customers throughout SCE's service area. SCE Resource Guide (PDF) ED603F4FF21C/0/100129_SCEResourceGuide.pdf You may qualify for one or more of these programs offered by Southern California Edison, your county, or the government Energy Management Assistance Program The Energy Management Assistance (EMA) program helps income-qualified households conserve energy and reduce their electricity costs. SCE pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energyefficient appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers. Who Qualifies For EMA Services? To qualify for EMA services, an SCE customer must: Receive electric service through a residential electric meter in SCE's service territory Have an active SCE service account, or be sub-metered under a master-meter SCE account Meet the program eligibility requirements, including the installation requirements for each service Meet the income qualifications listed below EMA services are available to both homeowners and renters. For renters requesting EMA services, the homeowner's written permission must be obtained before services are delivered. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. DWP Low Income Programs If you have questions on the Low Income Discount Rate, please call the LADWP Customer Contact Center at: Metropolitan Los Angeles: (213) Other areas: (800) Hearing/Speech Impaired Customers: (800) Low Income Discount Program (LIDP) rate The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a residential Low Income Discount Program (LIDP) rate for customers within qualifying income levels. This rate reduces the cost of electricity, water, and sewer services for the participants permanent, primary residence. 47

48 Proof of income for each member of the household must be included with the completed application. Proof of income is a copy of any one of the following: Previous year State or Federal Income Tax Return; or Previous year Social Security Benefit Statement; or Copy of previous year Social Security Check or SSI check; or Previous year SSI Disability Award Letter; or Award Letter (Notice of Action) for CALWORKS, CAPI, General Relief, or Food Stamps; or Paycheck stubs; or Unemployment Benefits; If none of the above are applicable, you must provide a NOTARIZED LETTER from your employer stating income. Senior Citizen Lifeline Rate This program helps senior citizens financially by applying a discount to their energy bills. Any DWP customer who is 62 or older with an annual household income of less than the allowed maximum may be eligible for the discount. You may also qualify if you are a disabled citizen, under 62 years of age, and can provide proof of disability. For more information, please contact DWP Customer Services by phone at 1(800) DIAL DWP ( ) or by [email protected]. Southern California Gas Company Low Income Programs CARE / FERA Rate Programs The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program The CARE program provides a 20% discount on the monthly gas bill for eligible households. In addition, for those who qualify, and are approved within 90 days of starting new gas service will also receive a $15 discount on the Service Establishment Charge. You will receive your discount once your completed application is approved by The Gas Company. Quick Links If you already know about CARE requirements and want to apply, you can Apply online at: or download an Adobe PDF application at: 48

49 Direct Assistance Program Overview of the Direct Assistance Program (DAP) The Gas Company offers no-cost energy-saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified limited-income renters and homeowners. Available Energy-Saving Services May Include: Attic insulation Door weather-stripping Caulking Low flow shower heads and faucet aerators Water heater blankets Evaporative cooler covers and A/C covers Switch and outlet gaskets and covers Pipe insulation Faucet aerators Minor repairs to exterior doors and/or windows Furnace and water heater repair or replacement (owner-occupied only) Quick Links If you already know about Direct Assistance Program requirements and would like a DAP representative to contact you, please fill out the online form at: or call There Are Two Ways To Qualify CARE & DAP Programs If you or another person in your household receives benefits from any of these programs: Medicaid/Medi-Cal Healthy Families A & B Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Tribal TANF Food Stamps/SNAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) National School Lunch s FREE Lunch Program (NSL) Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA GA) Head Start Income Eligible - Tribal Only OR Total income for all persons in your household meets the following income guidelines: Direct Assistance Program Maximum Household Income Number of persons in household 1 or Total yearly household income no more than* $30,500 $35,800 $43,200 $50,600 $58,000 49

50 In addition to The Gas Company's programs, customers may qualify for other energy assistance programs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) If you're income-qualified, LIHEAP (a federally funded energy assistance program) may help you pay your utility bill. Funds pledged to assist customers of The Gas Company are distributed through local community-based organizations, assistance agencies and certain government agencies. For more information about LIHEAP, call Hearing impaired TDD/TTY (916) or CA Relay Service Medical Baseline Allowance The Gas Company knows that not all customers are alike. Some of them suffer from poor health, which can make it even harder to make ends meet. If someone in your household has a life-threatening illness, is seriously disabled, or requires more heat in winter due to a serious health condition, you may qualify for an additional allowance of gas at a lower rate. Medical Baseline Application PDF Fhttp:// NLACRC Santa Clarita Valley Service Center San Fernando Rd. Newhall, CA (661) Fax (661) Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm Utilities Assistance Program - Financial assistance for low-income families and individuals. Limited to a maximum $100 per household to Southern California Gas Co. and Edison customers only. By appointment only. Low Income Phone Services Lifeline and Link-Up Programs Lifeline Assistance provides discounts on basic monthly service at the primary residence for qualified telephone subscribers. These discounts can be up to $10.00 per month, depending on your state. Link-Up America helps income-eligible consumers initiate telephone service. This program pays onehalf (up to a maximum of $30) of the initial installation fee for a traditional, wireline telephone or activation fee for a wireless telephone for a primary residence. It also allows participants to pay the remaining amount they owe on a deferred schedule, interest-free. The Lifeline and Link-Up Programs are available to qualifying consumers in every state, territory, and commonwealth. Eligibility criteria vary by state. States that have their own Lifeline program may have 50

51 their own criteria. For states that rely solely on the federal Lifeline and Link-Up program eligibility criteria, subscribers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines, or participate in one of the following assistance programs: Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or The National School Lunch Program s Free Lunch Program. To find out how to apply, visit the USAC Web site at or call your local telephone company. Home Modification HOME SECURE PROGRAM JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES [email protected] 330 N. Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA Phone: (323) Phone: (818) Fax: (323) DESCRIPTION This is a free home modification program serving low and moderate income homeowners and renters. Trained installers provide safety devices that enable people to remain living safely and independently in their own home as long as possible. Staff also provides community education fall prevention and personal safety. SERVICES Grab bar installation, window and door locks installation, hand held showers, night lights, bathtub safety strips, other locks and safety devices, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, fall prevention workshops, personal safety workshops, resources and referrals. Locations Served: Beverly-Fairfax, Burbank, Culver City, Metro Los Angeles, Pico-Robertson, San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles, Other, Los Angeles County Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Friday 8:30AM - 3:30PM Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Tagalog. Printed materials in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Armenian 51

52 Jewish Free Loan Association The Jewish Free Loan Association of Los Angeles offers interest-free loans to individuals and families whose needs are urgent and who may not qualify through normal financial resources. Call JFLA at (323) (Los Angeles office)* or (818) (West Hills office) to schedule an appointment. Emergency Loans provides interest-free loans of up to $3,000 to individuals and families of all faiths in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These loans assist normally self-supporting individuals with money for rent, moving expenses, security JFLA Emergency Loan Fund, deposit, car repair or used car purchase and medical and dental emergencies. One-to-two cosigners are required depending on the amount of the loan. Loan Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a steady source of income and demonstrate a need for the loan (i.e. emergency, education, medical bills, special needs or home healthcare). Applicants must have legal U.S. residency status, such as citizenship, green card, work permit or white card (no VISAs). Applicants must be permanent residents of Los Angeles or Ventura Counties. Children with special needs and home healthcare applicants can also reside in Orange County. *Certain residency exceptions do apply.* Get a complete list of loan programs and residency requirements. (Members of the Jewish community in Southern California may also apply) Rebuilding Together Southern California PO Box Irvine, CA / Rebuilding Together Southern California s mission is to assist the individual local RT affiliates in keeping low-income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in their homes in warmth and safety. To qualify for consideration as a Rebuilding Together recipient, you must OWN and OCCUPY the home, and it must need repairs or modifications to make the home accessible, safe, and/or healthy. You must be unable to do the work yourself. Your household income must be Low Income based on the following HUD guidelines (2007): Application for homeowner: 52

53 If you are seeking assistance outside of these areas in southern California, contact the Rebuilding Together affiliate nearest you. Projects are occasionally accepted on an ad-hoc basis. If you are unable to contact a local affiliate or they are not able to accept your project, please contact Rebuilding Together Southern California. We may be able to find other resources to help. Rebuilding Together Duarte/Monrovia (Serving Duarte, Monrovia, San Dimas, Glendora, and Azusa) P.O. Box 1393, Duarte, CA (626) [email protected] Rebuilding Together Long Beach (Serving Long Beach, including Bellflower, Lakewood, Dominguez, and Signal Hill) P.O. Box 3823, Long Beach, CA (562) [email protected] Rebuilding Together Greater Los Angeles PO Box 72216, Los Angeles, CA (310) , fax: (310) [email protected] Rebuilding Together Los Angeles: South Bay (Serving Carson, Gardena, Torrance, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Hawthorne, the Beach Cities, El Segundo, San Pedro, Wilmington) P.O. Box 6367, Torrance, CA (310) , [email protected] Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities (Serving Arrowbear, Blue Jay, Green Valley Lake, Running Springs, Lake Arrowhead, Rim Forest, Crestline and surrounding towns) P.O. Box 3540, Blue Jay, CA (909) , [email protected] Rebuilding Together Pasadena (Serving Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre) P.O. Box 302, Pasadena, CA (626) , [email protected] Rebuilding Together San Gabriel Valley - Central (Serving San Gabriel, Arcadia, Temple City and El Monte) P.O. Box 2059, San Gabriel, CA (626) , [email protected] Rebuilding Together San Gabriel Valley - West (Serving Monterey Park, Alhambra, Rosemead, Montebello, and South El Monte) 2168 South Atlantic Blvd., #277, Monterey Park, CA (626) , [email protected] 53

54 Services Specifically Intended for People with Developmental Disabilities Religious Services Joni & Friends International Disability Center Joni and Friends objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people with disabilities. Jewish Family Services 3580 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA (323) Voice (323) Fax CHAVERIM Adults with developmental disabilities enjoy a social club that keeps them connected to the Jewish community. Secular activities such as bowling, are included as well as Jewish activities like Shabbat dinners, Passover seder and Bar or Bat Mitzvah preparation. It is vendored by three Regional Centers for Independent Living Instruction. Locations: Beverly-Fairfax, Metro Los Angeles, Pico-Robertson, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica/Venice, south Bay, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles County HAMERCAZ HaMercaz is the one-stop program for Jewish families with children with special needs and developmental disabilities. Families can become connected with a network of services providing help with newly diagnosed children, on-going assistance and support, connections with community agencies and resources as well as connections with special needs programs in the Jewish community at synagogues, schools and camps. Locations: Beverly-Fairfax, Metro Los Angeles, Pico-Robertson, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica/Venice, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, South Bay, Conejo Valley, Los Angeles County 54

55 NLACRC GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Roscoe Blvd.; Sun Valley, CA (818) Ministering to the developmentally disabled Grace Club GRACE is an acronym for Grace Recreational Activities Center for the Exceptional. This recreational outreach for developmentally disabled adults meets Tuesday nights on the church campus during the school year. Over a hundred combined staff and club members from group homes all over the San Fernando Valley come to participate in sports activities in the gymnasium. Following these activities chapel time and small-group interaction. Sunday School Sunday School ministry is conducted similarly to a children's Sunday School, ministering to the mental (not physical) age of our students. A typical class involves prayer, singing, Scripture memory, a Bible lesson, and crafts. There are two classes, one during each Sunday-morning service. HRC First Baptist Church of Lakewood 5336 Arbor Road Long Beach, CA [email protected] Joy is a Lakewood Sunday Morning adult class for Special Needs. Rolling Hills Covenant Church North Campus 2221 Palos Verdes Drive North Rolling Hills Estates, CA Sonshine Class This is an outreach for challenged adults. Meets on Sundays at 9 a.m. in room 201 on the North Campus. For more information contact Mary Gentry at

56 New Life Community Church Norwalk Blvd. Artesia, Ca The FRIENDSHIP Club is a group for developmentally disabled students ranging from 16 to 60. Each meeting consists of prayer, singing, bible verses and questions, a short Bible lesson, a craft and light refreshment. From mid-september to early May (except the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Good Friday and Easter) Friendship Club meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm in Rm B113. For information call Parkcrest Christian Church 3936 Woodruff Ave Long Beach, CA P: (562) F: (562) Agape Ministry Parkcrest has a ministry for persons with disabilities and their family members. The goals are to fully involve those with disabilities in the life of the church, to identify their gifts and abilities as they build a relationship with Jesus Christ, and to fellowship with the church family. An adult Bible study group and fellowship time designed for people with developmental disabilities meets for two services every Sunday. This allows for plenty of time to worship, teach, fellowship, and pray together as well as provide time for the family to participate in church activities. Please contact Parkcrest prior to visiting them to make arrangements and to ensure that your visit will be successful. 56

57 FLRC Lake Avenue Church 393 N. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA Lake Avenue Church Disability Ministries serve to bring the message of the gospel to adults at various developmental abilities through the Shepherd's Class and to Children with Special Needs. Best Buddies matches friends with those with disabilities. The Physically Challenged are provided opportunities to be an active and vital part of our congregation through the Braille Worship Folders and Lake Ave News, and signing for the deaf. Lake Avenue Church is always looking for new and creative ways for those with Disabilities to worship, grow and serve at Lake Avenue Church. Shepherd's Class Sundays, 11 am, room HH 305 This special adult class reaches individuals with disabilities, teaching them how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how to serve Him. You are welcome to meet with members before class in HH 105 between 10:15 am and 10:45 am. The First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena 3700 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, California Phone: Fax: Oasis Adult Ministry Sundays at 9:15 am Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Room 115, Lower Sanctuary Oasis is a time of fellowship, Bible study, and connection for teens and adults with special needs. 57