Get Help

The Jewish Federation is here to lend a helping hand. Use the resources below if you are in need of any assistance.

Central Access Line

Jewish Family Service Central Access Line   |   1-877-ASK-4-JFS
One-stop connection to numerous community and government resources.

Financial Assistance

Jewish Free Loan Association   |   (323) 761-8830 or (818) 464-3331
Zero-interest loans for emergencies, healthcare, day and residential camps, Israel travel, special needs, lifecycle events and more.
JFLA.org

Emergency Cash Grants
Provides limited emergency cash assistance to Jewish clients significantly impacted by the recession. Applicants must apply through a participating Federation partner.
JewishLA.org/fedcashgrants

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Food and Nutrition

Jewish Family Service Nutrition Program   |   (323) 937-5843
Hot meals M-F to those age 60+, community meal sites and home delivery.
JFSLA.org

Jewish Family Service SOVA Community Food & Resource Program   |   (818) 988-7682
Free groceries and supportive services including job search assistance and legal counseling. JFSLA.org/sova

SOVA West – 8846 Pico Blvd near Robertson
SOVA Metro – 7563 Beverly Blvd near Curson
SOVA Valley - 16439 Vanowen St near Hayvenhurst

Tomchei Shabbos   |   (323) 939-5525
Weekly kosher home-food delivery and other resources.
TomcheiShabbos.org

Project Chicken Soup   |   (323) 933-5402
Kosher prepared meals delivered to HIV/AIDS patients.
ProjectChickenSoup.org

Global Kindness   |   (310) 402-8882 or (310) 286-0800
Kosher food recovery and clothing/furniture in the Pico-Robertson area.
MyGlobalKindness.org

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Healthcare

Bikur Cholim / Jewish Healthcare Foundation   |   (323) 852-1900
Multiple services for Jewish families with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
BikurCholim.net

Chai Lifeline   |   (877) 374-6331
Services for Jewish children with serious/chronic illnesses and their families.
ChaiLifeline.org/westcoast

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Seniors / Holocaust Survivors

Bet Tzedek Legal Services   |   (323) 939-0606 or (818) 769-0136
Free legal help with reparations and other Survivor issues.
BetTzedek.org

Jewish Family Service Senior Services   |   (323) 761-8800
Senior centers, on-site and home delivery meal programs, social programs, transportation, in-home support. Financial pre-screening for Jewish free burial.
JFLA.org

Los Angeles Jewish Home   |   (818) 774-3303
Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementia care. Community based programs include Skirball Hospice & community clinics. jha
JHA.org

Menorah Housing Foundation   |   (310) 475-6083
Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income seniors.
MenorahHousing.org

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Employment

Jewish Vocational Service   |   (323) 761-8888 or (818) 464-3222
Comprehensive range of employment-related and career services.
JVSLA.org
ParnossahWorksLA.org
(323) 761-8888 x8874

LA ORT College   |   (323) 966-5444
Private accredited college that offers vocational technical training and several AA degree programs.
LAOrt.edu

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At-Risk / Special Needs Youth

HaMercaz Special Needs   |   (866) 287-8030
One-stop resource for Jewish families with children with special needs or developmental disabilities (birth to age 22).
HaMercaz.org

Etta Israel Center   |   (818) 985-3882
Programs and services for Jewish youth and adults with special needs, from residential to educational.
Etta.org

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters   |   (323) 761-8675
Adult/child mentoring matches and Camp Max Straus.
JBBBSLA.org

Mental Health Services
Counseling/residential/outpatient non-public schools.

  • Aviva Family and Children Services (for teen girls)   |   (323) 876-0550
  • Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (boys and girls)   |   (310) 836-1223

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Counseling (Including Family Violence/Drug and Alcohol Issues)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse   |   (310) 247-1180
Jewish Family Service alcohol and drug abuse outpatient treatment.
JFSLA.org

Beit T'Shuvah   |   (310) 204-5200
Jewish residential addiction treatment and prevention programs.
BeitTShuvahLA.org

Jewish Family Service Central Access Line   |   (877) 275-4537
The central phone line at JFS that connects to numerous community and government resources. Services for children, adults, parents and the elderly.

  • Aleinu Orthodox Resource Center   |   1-888-4-ALEINU or (888) 425-3468
  • Iranian Peer Counseling Warmline   |   (818) 464-2864

Jewish Family Service Family Violence Program   |   (818) 505-0900
24-Hr. Crisis Hotline/Shelters

Gateways JCPS   |   (323) 644-2000
Services for Jews in jails and prisons.

Board of Rabbis of Southern California   |   (323) 761-8600
Referrals for Jews in penal and healthcare institutions, and to synagogues.

National Council of JewishWomen (NCJW)/LA
Individual and family counseling.

  • Counseling Talkline   |   (877) 655-3807
  • Thrift Shops   |   (323) 651-2080
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Jewish Education/Israel

Birthright Israel   |   (323) 761-8186
For ages 18-26, free 10-day trip to Israel.
BirthrightIsrael.com

BJE: Builders of Jewish Education

  • City   |   (323) 761-8616
  • Valley   |   (818) 464-3391

Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, and residential camps.
JKidLA.org

Camps   |   (323) 761-8320
Jewish overnight camp incentive program administered by The Jewish Federation.
OneHappyCamper.org

Israel Travel Incentive and Need-Based Programs   |   (323) 761-8342
MasaIsrael.org

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Legal Assistance

Bet Tzedek Legal Services   |   (323) 939-0506 or (818) 769-0136
Free legal counsel to low-income individuals, including seniors.
BetTzedek.org