Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources

Below, please find a menu of useful links and phone numbers for health, wellness, safety and other community support resources.

Call 911 for life threatening emergencies.

Health, Wellness, Access and Prevention

American Diabetes Association
Resources and programs for diabetes education, treatment and prevention.
www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association
Resources and programs for heart disease education, treatment and prevention.
www.heart.org

American Medical Association
Resource for physicians and the betterment of public health.
www.ama-assn.org

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource for disease prevention and outbreak updates.
www.cdc.gov

Let’s Move!
Federal program to raise a healthier generation of kids with education and support for healthy eating and exercise.
https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov

Merck Engage
Free health and wellness resource including healthy recipes, fitness and weight loss tips, health tracking tools and more.
www.merckengage.com

National Institutes of Health
Official U.S. Medical Research agency. Information on research initiatives for medical advancement, disease prevention and wellness.
www.nih.gov

WebMD
Online symptom checker/health encyclopedia and resource for health and wellness.
www.webmd.com

Insurance Advocacy and Access

Covered 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.com

Health 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.org

Health 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.gov

Medi-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.gov

Medicare (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.gov

Community and State Assistance Resources

California Lifeline
Free or low-cost cellular or landline program for qualified households.
www.californialifeline.com

CalFresh 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.gov

Family 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.org

First 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.org

LA County Department of Public Health
Health, wellness and disease prevention programs, information and resources for residents of Los Angeles County.
publichealth.lacounty.gov

LA 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.gov

LA Regional Food Bank
Fighting hunger and giving hope through nutrition education and food distribution programs in Los Angeles County.
www.lafoodbank.org

Community Clinic Advocacy and Support

The Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles
CCALAC delivers a variety of member services including policy advocacy, education, and peer support.
https://ccalac.org

California Health+
Community health centers serve everyone, regardless of your ability to pay or your insurance status.
www.californiahealthplus.com

Safety, Substance Use, Abuse and Suicide Prevention Hotlines

California Poison Control Center
Immediate, uninterrupted emergency telephone advice for poison exposure.
www.calpoison.org

Substance 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/sapc

LA 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. Call (877) 4-R SENIORS or (877-477-3646)
css.lacounty.gov

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential hotline for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. Call (800) 799-7233
www.thehotline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call (800) 273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Call (866) 488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org

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