Helpful Resources
Call 911 for life threatening emergencies.
American Diabetes Association
Official U.S. Medical Research agency. Information on research initiatives for medical advancement, disease prevention and wellness.
diabetes.orgLet's Move!
Federal program to raise a healthier generation of kids with education and support for healthy eating and exercise.
https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.govAmerican Heart Association
Resources and programs for heart disease education, treatment, and prevention.
www.heart.orgMerck Engage
Free health and wellness resource including healthy recipes, fitness and weight loss tips, health tracking tools, and more.
www.merckengage.comAmerican Medical Association
Resource for physicians and the betterment of public health.
www.ama-assn.orgNational Institutes of Health
Resource for physicians and the betterment of public health.
www.nih.govCenter for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource for disease prevention and outbreak updates.
www.cdc.govCovered California
Find health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), including finding out if you qualify for federal premium subsidies and/or Medi-Cal programs.
www.coveredca.comHealth Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Non-profit focused on Medicare advocacy and education in California. Find information on Medicare, long-term care and healthcare-related consumer rights and protections.
cahealthadvocates.orgHealth Resources and Services Administration
U.S. agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
www.hrsa.govMedi-Cal
California Department of Health Care Services resource page for people eligible for Medi-Cal and their families and caregivers with information on coverage, enrollment, benefits and related programs.
www.dhcs.ca.govMedicare (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Official U.S. site for Medicare for people with Medicare and their families and caregivers with the latest information on enrollment, benefits and other helpful tools.
www.medicare.govCalifornia Lifeline
Free or low-cost cellular or landline program for qualified households.
www.californialifeline.comCalFresh Program
A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help eligible households add to their food budget and put healthy and nutritious food on their tables.
www.dss.cahwnet.govFamily Resource Center Network of LA County
Promoting, expanding and sharing available resources in LA County for families with children with special health care needs and other disabilities.
familyresourcenetworklac.orgFirst 5 LA
Helps expectant mothers, parents, caregivers, and communities with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to support healthy outcomes for children from prenatal to age 5.
www.first5la.orgLA County Department of Public Health
Health, wellness and disease prevention programs, information and resources for residents of Los Angeles County.
publichealth.lacounty.govLA County Community and Senior Services/Department of Aging
Provides services to positively impact the lives of citizens of Los Angeles County, including nutrition, employment and mediation services.
css.lacounty.govLA Regional Food Bank
Fighting hunger and giving hope through nutrition education and food distribution programs in Los Angeles County.
www.lafoodbank.orgThe Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles
CCALAC delivers a variety of member services including policy advocacy, education, and peer support.
ccalac.orgCalifornia Health+
Community health centers serve everyone, regardless of your ability to pay or your insurance status.
californiahealthplus.comCalifornia Poison Control Center
Immediate, uninterrupted emergency telephone advice for poison exposure.
www.calpoison.orgSubstance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) of Los Angeles County
Leads and facilitates the delivery of a full spectrum of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services proven to reduce the impact of substance use, abuse, and addiction in Los Angeles County.
publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapcLA County Adult Protective Services
24-hour service program to investigate all situations involving seniors (age 65 and older), and dependent adults (age 18-64 and physically or mentally impaired) who are reported to be endangered by physical, sexual or financial abuse, isolation, neglect, or self-neglect.
css.lacounty.govThe National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
www.thehotline.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
suicidepreventionlifeline.orgThe Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
www.thetrevorproject.orgNurse Advice Lines by Health Plan
Alignment Health (Formerly Citizens Choice)
800.556.1555Anthem Blue Cross
800.224.0336Blue Shield
Call 877.304.0504Brand New Day
888.687.7321Care 1st
800.605.2556Cigna
800.896.4969Health Net
800.440.5724LA Care
800.249.8750Molina
888.275.8750The resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for medical care from a qualified professional. You should speak with your primary care physician about any health and wellness concerns. Clicking any of the above links will take you away from the Health Care LA, IPA website. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Health Care LA, IPA of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Health Care LA, IPA bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.