Resource List
GENERIC RESOURCES:
CalFresh is a healthy nutrition and food program for people of low income status. For more information call 1-877-847-3663; https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh
California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program for children with certain diseases or health problems. Through this program, children up to 21 years old can get the health care and services they need. CCS will connect you with doctors and trained health care professionals who know how to care for your child with special health care needs. To apply call (800) 288-4584 or fax (800) 924- 1154; www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is a statewide program that provides information, resources and services to eligible individuals. To learn more and or apply for specific benefits such as Medi-Cal and other health care programs go to https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/applyformedi-cal.aspx
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby, children under 5 years old, families with low to medium income. To apply call 888- WIC-WORKS (888-942-9675); www.wicworks.ca.gov
Regional Centers provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you believe that your child is showing signs of developmental delay or disability visit: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/rc-services
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help the elderly, blind, and persons with disabilities that have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food and shelter. If you are not a U.S. citizen, but you lawfully reside in the United States, you may still qualify. To apply for benefits, you may visit your local SSI office. Your local office may be located online at: https:// secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS:
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Contact: (213) 738-4888, Access Center 24/7 Helpline: (800) 854-7771; www.dmh.lacounty.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers education, parent support groups, peer-to-peer support, provider support and more in Spanish and English for children and adults. Call NAMI Hotline (800) 273-8255; nami.california@namica.org; www.namica.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: dial 988, if you or someone that you know is in need of mental health crisis services.