Finding Low Cost or Free Services and Resources in Los Angeles County Making do during difficult times & service cutbacks Version 5.4.2010
Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Community Supports... 4 Financial Services... 4 Legal Services... 5 Food Banks... 9 Computer Learning Centers... 15 Health Services... 16 Dental Services... 16 Vision Services... 24 Durable Medical Equipment... 26 Low or No Cost Drug Programs... 27 Social/Recreational Services... 28 Tips for finding things to do... 28 National Park Programs... 29 California State Parks... 29 City Park & Recreation Programs... 30 Free or Low Cost Swimming Pools... 35 Special Olympics... 37 Where to Find Fun & Cool Things to do in Los Angeles County... 40 Free Summer Concerts... 40 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles County... 41 Housing Support Services... 43 Tenant/Landlord Dispute Assistance... 43 Low Income Assistance... 46 Phone... 50 Home Modification... 51 Services Specifically Intended for People with Developmental Disabilities... 54 Religious Services... 54 2
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 areaboard10@scdd.ca.gov. 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 http://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/rcziplookup.cfm 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 http://www.lapl.org/about/computer_policy.html. 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 http://www.areaboard10.org/index.asp. A very good resource is the 211 of County resources http://www.211losangeles.org/ 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
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: http://www.creditunion.coop/cu_locator/quickfind.php or http://www.culookup.com/ 4
Legal Services NLACRC Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County http://www.nls-la.org/ 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 42011 4th Street West Room 3700, Lancaster, CA 93534 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 91340 Van Nuys Self-Help Center Van Nuys Courthouse 6230 Sylmar Ave. Room 350 Van Nuys, CA 91401 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
SCLARC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles http://www.lafla.org/ 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 90301 Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County http://www.nls-la.org/ 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 90220 Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only 6
HRC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles http://www.lafla.org/ 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 90802 Torrance Courthouse 825 Maple Ave., Room 160 Torrance, CA 90503 SG/PRC Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County http://www.nls-la.org/ 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 91766 Hours of Operation Mon-Thu 8:30AM - 12:00PM and 1:30PM - 4:30PM Fri 8:30AM to 12:00PM Only 7
WRC Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles http://www.lafla.org/ 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 90401 Inglewood Courthouse 1 East Regent St., Room 107 Inglewood, CA 90301 LRC Inner City Law Center http://www.innercitylaw.org/index.htm Inner City Law Center at the Weingart Access Center 506 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 On the Southeast Corner of Main Street and 5th Street (213) 833-5024 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
Food Banks Countywide Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a nonprofit charitable organization that has been serving the disadvantaged of Los Angeles County since 1973. 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. http://www.lafoodbank.org/ NLACRC Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 24133 Railroad Avenue Newhall, CA 91321 Phone 661-255-9078 Fax 661-255-2331 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 24271 San Fernando Rd. Newhall, CA 91321 (661) 254-0070 Fax (661) 255-8620 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
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity http://mendpoverty.org/ 10641 N. San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 897-2443 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) 367-6181. 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 16439 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 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
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 91405 (818) 901-3501 Fax (818) 901-3506 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 90022 (323) 260-2804 Fax (323) 780-7986 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 90022 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 90063 (323) 260-2801 Fax (323) 266-6457 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 11640 W. Slauson Ave., Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 699-9898 Fax (562) 692-7441 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 90605 and 90606. Second & Fourth Friday 9:00am -3:00pm. 11
SCLARC Los Angeles Central City 650 W. 21st St. L.A. 90007 323-735-6325 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 90059 323-563-4700 www.wlcac.org 10 AM - 2 PM 2nd & Last Fridays each month Need to show CA ID Asian Service Center 14112 S. Kingsley Dr., Gardena, CA 90249 (310) 217-7300 Fax (310) 516-9226 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, 90248 and 20249. East Rancho Dominguez Service Center 4513 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221 (310) 603-7401 Fax (310) 763-1372 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 90731 (310) 519-6091 Fax (310) 548-4880 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
SG/PRC San Gabriel Valley Service Center 1441 Santa Anita Ave., S. El Monte, CA 91733 (626) 575-5431 Fax (626) 442-2619 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 90035 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
St. Gerard's 4430 Inglewood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 310-398-7261 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 90036 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
Computer Learning Centers SCLARC East Rancho Dominguez Service Center 4513 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221 (310) 603-7401 Fax (310) 763-1372 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 90731 (310) 519-6091 Fax (310) 548-4880 Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Beginner Computer training classes Monday through Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm. WRC EmpowerTech www.empowertech.org 2234 W. 87th Street; Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-1597 Fax (310) 338-9318 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
Health Services Dental Services NLACRC Radmand Professional Dental Group http://www.radmanddentistry.com Encino 15720 Ventura Blvd. Suite 609 Encino, CA 91436 tel: (818) 385-3500 fax: (818) 788-7303 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
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 http://mendpoverty.org/ 10641 N. San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 897-2443 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 15206 Parthenia St. North Hills, CA 91343 Phone: (818) 895-3100 Fax: (818) 893-9464 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
ELARC Clinica Msr Oscar A. Romero www.clinicaromero.com 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 90033 Main Line: 323-987-1030 Fax: 323-221-4528 Dental Clinic 323-987-1419 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. 90004, 90005, 90006, 90020, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90038, 90057. The Secondary Service Area, a ten-mile radius from Sunset and Vermont Avenues, also receives a significant portion of the funding available. 18
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 90041 (323) 344-5233 Hours 9:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, OB-GYN, pediatric care Arroyo Vista Family Health Center http://www.arroyovista.org/ East LA Clinic 133 North Sunol Drive Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323) 981-1660 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 90031 Phone: (323) 987-2000 Fax: (323) 987-1440 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 90042 Phone: (323) 254-5291 Fax: (323) 254-4618 Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm 19
SCLARC Watts Health Care Center www.wattshealth.org 10300 South Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90002 Phone: 323-564-4331 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 http://www.radmanddentistry.com Baldwin Park 4070 Sterling Way Baldwin Park, CA 91706 tel: (626) 480-7777 fax: (626) 480-7775 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
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 www.clinicaromero.com 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 90057 Main Line: 213 989-7700 21
Fax: 323-277-2257 Dental Clinic 213-201-2855 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. 90004, 90005, 90006, 90020, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90038, 90057. 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 90026 (213) 380-7298 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 90029 (323) 953-7170 Hours 8:30am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday Services Primary care, dental care, vision care, OB- GYN, pediatric care, pediatric asthma, cardiology, perinatology, podiatry 22
The Saban Free Clinic (LA Free Clinic) www.thesabanfreeclinic.org 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 90048 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 90038 Medical & Dental Monday Thursday 3:00 pm 9:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Chinatown Service Center/Community Health Center http://www.cscla.org/index.php 767 N. Hill Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 808-1700 Fax: (213) 253-0882 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
Community Health Alliance of Pasadena http://chapcare.org/care-2/dental/ 1855 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103. 626-398-5970 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 626-398-5970. Vision Services ELARC Arroyo Vista Family Health Center http://www.arroyovista.org/ 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
Highland Park Clinic 6000 North Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90042 Phone: (323) 254-5291 Fax: (323) 254-4618 Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm El Sereno Clinic 4815 East Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90032 Phone: (323) 222-1134 Fax: (323) 221-4506 Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm LRC Arroyo Vista Family Health Center http://www.arroyovista.org/ 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 90031 Phone: (323) 987-2000 Fax: (323) 987-1440 Monday - Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm Loma Drive Clinic 303 South Loma Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: (213) 201-5800 Fax: (213) 201-5840 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 7 pm Saturdays 8 am - 4:30 pm 25
Durable Medical Equipment Convalescent Aid Society 3255 East Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626-793-1696 http://www.cas1.org/ 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
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 http://www.mrmib.ca.gov/mrmib/mr MIPBRO.pdf Low cost health insurance program for California residents program Needy Meds www.needymeds.org Website where you can search for Partnership for prescription Assistance http://www.pparx.org/ and register to receive free drugs Helps people find websites where they can access free prescription drugs Patient Assistance http://www.patientassistance.com/ Helps people find websites where they can access free prescription drugs and manage their applications. RX Assist Www.Rxassist.org Helps people search for and register to receive free prescription drugs. Also has links to individual drug company sites. Rx Help for Californians www.rxhelpforca.org Website where you can search for and register to receive free prescription drugs Rx Hope www.rxhope.com Website where you can search for and register to receive free prescription drugs Together Rx Access http://www.togetherrxaccess.com Discount cards to make drugs more affordable 27
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 http://www.ci.picorivera.ca.us/homepage.html 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 http://lafreebee.com/ Another is LA Okay at http://www.laokay.com/eventsfestivals.htm 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 http://latinola.com/ 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 http://portal.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lac/arts/ 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 email. 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 emailed to you. 28
National Park Programs Golden Access Passport http://www.nps.gov/parks/passes_fees_2000.htm.old 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 http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1049 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
City Park & Recreation Programs NLACRC Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center http://www.laparks.org/dos/therapeutic/valley.htm 11430 Chandler Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 Office: (818) 756-9757 / Fax: (818) 756-9963 TTY (818) 756-7602 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
SCLARC Martin Luther King Jr. Therapeutic Recreation Center http://www.laparks.org/dos/therapeutic/martin.htm 3916 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90062 Office: (213) 847-0878 / Fax: (323) 290-2667 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 7-22. 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 http://www.longbeach.gov/park/recreation/youth_n_teen_programs/adaptive.asp 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 570-1685 or 570-1686 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, 90815 Nominal fee. 31
Bowling Join the Special Olympic athletes on Saturdays 10-1pm at Cal Bowl. All ages. For details and registration, call 562-570-1685. 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 562-570-1687 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 562-570-1685 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 562-570-1685 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 562-570-1685 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 570-1685. 32