Our list of one-stop referrals can be found here.
In the comfort and privacy of your own home, you can get help from a social worker, legal counselor, or job counselor, thanks to The Ezra Network.
Call our Federation’s Community Call Line Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at (855) JFED-HLP.
Addiction Services
Counseling & Family Services
Clothing and Item Donations/Loans (G’mach)
Employment
Financial Assistance / Scholarships
Food And Nutrition
Immigrant Resources
Incarcerated Services
Legal Services
Medical Support Services
Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I/DD) / Disability Services
Addiction Services
Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, counseling or a 12-step approach, the first move to deal with addiction is to call one of these community partners.
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Chabad Residential Treatment Center • (323) 965-1365
Comprehensive residential treatment center for men suffering from substance abuse and other harmful addictions.
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Beit T’Shuvah • (310) 204-5200
Jewish residential and outpatient addiction treatment and prevention programs.
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Rehabilitation Clinic Care
Jews who struggle with addiction can turn to Beit T’Shuvah, which integrates Jewish traditions with the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, traditional psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Counseling & Family Services
From counseling to programs for at-risk youth, there is a wide range of services for individuals and families in need. Learn more about our approach to mental health and discover additional services.
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Individual, Couples and Group Therapy / Maple Counseling Center • (310) 271-9999
Low-cost mental health services addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, and grief and loss.
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JQ Helpline/JQ International • (855) 574-4577
Referrals and supportive assistance for LGBTQ Jews, their families, and allies. Monthly support groups for the general community as well as Iranian- and Orthodox-specific LGBTQ teens and young adults.
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Teen Talk App
Critical lifeline for teens that provides social and emotional support. https://jbbbsla.org/teen-programming/#teentalkapps
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Teen Talk App/Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles • (323) 456-1168
Provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences.
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Youth Mentorship/Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles • (323) 456-1153
One-on-one mentoring for Jewish youth who would benefit from an additional positive adult role model.
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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles One-on-One Mentoring • (323) 456-1153
Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers),camp programs, college guidance and scholarship programs, and various programs to promote social and emotional health for Jewish youth.
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Domestic Violence Counseling & Support/jewish Family Services • (818) 505-0900 OR (323)681-2626
Counseling and ongoing support for domestic violence victims at two counseling centers in the San Fernando valley and Mid-City area. 24-hour crisis line.
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Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service Central Access Line • (877) 275-4537
Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, couples, and families.
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Parent and Family Resources/Vista Del Mar Child • (310) 451-9747
Services to support parental competence and confidence, build knowledge and restore communication, thereby strengthening parent-child relationships.
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Counseling Services/Chai Lifeline • (310) 274-6331
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs.
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Aviva Family & Children’s Services • (323) 876-0550
Provides mental health and social services for at-risk children, teens, and their families; foster care and adoption; and transitional housing for females 18-24.
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LGBTQ Helpline • (855) 574-4577
LGBTQ Jews, their families, and allies can call this resource hotline if they need help.
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Child & Teen Mentoring Services
Children and teenangers who need a one-to-one relationship with an adult can develop friendship and gain support in unstructured settings.
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HaMercaz
A centralized resource that provides information, referrals, and case management for Jewish families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities from birth through age 22.
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Central Access • (877) 275-4537
If you need information about social services, referrals, or community and government resources, this is your one-stop connection to a world of help.
Clothing and Item Donations/Loans (G’mach)
Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, donate furniture you don’t use, or need gently used clothes for your family, call these community partners.
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Career Guidance and Job Placement / Aish Tamid • (323) 634-0505
Matching young adults with internship and employment opportunities. Cover letter assistance, resume customization, interviewing and networking skills training.
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Second Chance G’Mach/Tomchei Shabbos • (323) 851-1000
Provides gently used furniture, appliances, and holiday clothing to families in need.
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The Council Sop/National Council of Jewish Women • (323) 655-3111
Accept gently used Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Housewares, and certain types of Furniture.
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Home Item Distribution/Global Kindness • (310) 402-8882
Collects donations and distributes clothing, housewares, electronics, toys, and more at no cost.
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BTS Thrift Store/Beit T’Shuvah • (310) 204-4669
Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift store.
Employment
Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, donate furniture you don’t use, or need gently used clothes for your family, call these community partners.
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LA ORT College • (323) 966-5444
Nonprofit college offering a wide range of English language programs.
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JVSWorks / JVS SoCal • (323) 761-8888
No cost career training programs for apartment maintenance technicians, entry-level bank workers, Certified Nursing Assistants, and non-clinical positions within the healthcare industry.
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Job Search Counseling
Need help putting your best foot forward in the job market? Now you can get personalized employment counseling, coaching, networking, and mentoring.
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Joblink/Tomchei Shabbos • (323) 851-1000
Culturally sensitive job placement and training program for members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
Financial Assistance / Scholarships
If you need financial assistance, call one of these partners.
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Scholarship Programs / Je • (323) 456-1164
Scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in one of JBBBSLA’s programs.
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Brawerman Fellowship
Significant scholarship and leadership development program for Jewish college students from Los Angeles.
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Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Discover the Professional Learning Community (PLC), a robust network empowering Jewish teen educators in Los Angeles County. With over 80 engagement professionals, PLC offers valuable networking, professional development, and a supportive community of practice. To join our thriving community, email LAJTI@JewishLA.org today.
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Rental Assistance Program / National Council of Jewish Women • (323) 852-8500
NCJW|LA’s West Hollywood Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides direct cash assistance to keep community members housed. LA Rental Assistance Program for Women Headed Households in the following zip codes: 90004, 90028, 90029, 90038 / National Council of Jewish Women:
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LA Scholarship Program / National Council of Jewish Women • (323) 852-8500
Scholarships for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals based on a combination of academic merit and financial need.
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Scholarship Program/JVS SoCal • (323) 761-8888 x8868
Need-based financial aid for students whose primary residence is in the Greater Los Angeles.
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Max Factor Family Foundation – Financial Assistance Network (MFFF-FAN) / Jewish Federation • (877) 275-4537
Case management program with financial assistance for Jews in financial crisis. Contact JFS Central Access for more information.
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Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust • (310) 773-9728
Offers affordable, professionally managed pooled diverse abilities trusts that protect government benefits and provide high quality of life.
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Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles • (877) 275-4537
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles offers an array of services to support and empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community.
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LA Jewish Teen Initiative (LAJTI)
Through Federation’s Los Angeles Jewish Teen Initiative (LAJTI), we’re creating a network of opportunities for teens to connect to Jewish life, each other, and themselves.
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Israel Trips
Whether you want to kick back, float in the Dead Sea, or intern at the next big startup, we can connect you to immersive experiences in Israel of every kind — whatever your age or life stage.
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Interest Free Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association • (323) 761-8830
Small business, educational, and personal loans, including medical/dental and housing-related needs.
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Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute
Are you a talented Jewish high schooler looking for a college scholarship, leadership training, a trip to Israel, and the experience of a lifetime? Our Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute provides all of this and more.
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JDC Entwine Travel • (323) 761-8208
We send Jews in their 20s and 30s all over the world to experience the international impact of our Federation through Entwine, a partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s (JDC) young adult arm.
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Kahn & BRIdge Fellowships • (323) 761-8214
We invest in returning Birthright Israel participants and staff through the Kahn and BRIdge fellowships, empowering them with tools, skills, and resources to create meaningful Jewish experiences for their peers throughout L.A.
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Incentive Grants for Jewish Teen Programs
Our new scholarship fund takes the financial burden off of L.A. families so their teens (grades 7-12) are able to participate — worry-free — in short-term immersive Jewish programs like youth group Shabbatons and Jewish service learning trips.
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The Julie Beren Platt Teen Innovation Grants • 323-761-8155
These awards offer prizes up to $1,500 to empower teens to explore something they are passionate about, and turn their ideas into reality. With these awards, we support and encourage teens to take risks, be creative and experiment.
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Israel Experience Financial Aid
Scholarships for those ages 15-26 participating in first-time peer educational experiences in Israel.
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Jewish Summer Camp • (323) 761-8062
We subsidize hundreds of kids so that they can go to camp, strengthen their Jewish identity, and experience the great outdoors through the One Happy Camper Grant. We also work to ensure the quality of local Jewish day and overnight camps.
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Jewish LA Special Needs Trust
This trust is an investment vehicle that provides supplemental financial support to individuals with disabilities without impacting the beneficiaries’ financial eligibility or reducing essential government benefits.
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Senior Nutrition Program
As a valued senior in our community, we are honored to provide you with nutritious food and conversation every weekday at congregate meal sites, as well as home delivered meals.
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Need-based Scholarships
If you are a Jewish undergraduate or graduate student, this is your connection to need-based financial scholarships.
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Grocery Delivery Program
Families in need can receive kosher food packages for Shabbat or Jewish holidays.
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Interest-Free Loans
If you are facing hard times, this program makes it easy to get financial support.
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College Guidance & Scholarship Program
If you are a Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters mentee, look here for college guidance, strategic course selection, and financial aid information.
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Burial Assistance • (877) 275-4537
If you are unable to afford burial costs, as a member of the Jewish community, this service is available to you.
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Emergency Grants / Chai Lifeline • (310) 274-6331
Cash assistance to Jewish households facing crisis due to their child’s life-threatening or lifelong illness.
Food And Nutrition
The community partners listed here provide food assistance ranging from groceries to meals and more.
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Global Kindness • (310) 402-8882
Collects leftover prepared kosher food from catered events and, as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson area.
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Nutrition Program/Jewish Family Service • (323) 937-5852
Home-delivered kosher meals and community dining options for seniors and adults with disabilities.
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Tomchei Shabbos • (323) 851-1000
Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other resources.
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SOVA Community Food and Resource Program • (818) 988-7682
Free groceries once per month, plus supportive services including free legal assistance, job counseling, Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and case management. Detailed schedule available online. SOVA Valley – 16439 Vanowen St. near Hayvenhurst SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson
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Congregate Meal Sites
Hungry for lunch or conversation? Enjoy weekday on-site kosher meals for seniors, with an extended option for home delivery on the weekends. Meal delivery is available every day of the week for homebound seniors.
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In-home Care for Aging Holocaust Survivors
Are you a Holocaust survivor who needs help to age in place? This Jewish Family Services coordinated service is for you.
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SOVA Food & Resource Center
The SOVA Community Food & Resource Program food pantries are open to our community to ensure everyone has access to free and healthy groceries, personal care items, and resources to connect you to the help you need.
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Grocery Delivery Program
Families in need can receive kosher food packages for Shabbat or Jewish holidays.
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Central Access • (877) 275-4537
If you need information about social services, referrals, or community and government resources, this is your one-stop connection to a world of help.
Immigrant Resources
Whether you say “Hello” in Farsi (سلام), Russian (Здравствуйтe) or Hebrew ( שלום ), these partners provide culturally sensitive services to immigrants in need.
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Immigrant Support/ Jewish Free Loan Association • (323) 761-8830
Interest-free loans to help mitigate the cost of filing immigration papers.
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LA ORT College • (323) 966-5444
Nonprofit college offering a wide range of English language programs.
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Immigration & Resettlement Services
This is where to find the services and support you need to get settled.
Incarcerated Services
Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partners below for support and advocacy during incarceration and after.
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Alternative Sentencing/Beit T’Shuvah • (310) 204-5200
Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration.
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Aleph Institute • (310) 598-2142
Religious, spiritual, legal, emotional, constitutional advocacy and reentry assistance and referral services for individuals in prison, mental health facilities, and the U.S. armed forces, as well as their families.
Legal Services
For free legal services, see the options below.
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Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to the poor. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.
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Bet Tzedek Legal Services • (323) 939-0506
Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment rights, and government services.
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Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles • (323) 473-5222
Informal mediation services as well as emotional and logistical support to navigate a Jewish divorce.
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Project Tikvah
Teens and young adults who are incarcerated or facing jail time due to addiction or mental health issues can get intervention and alternative sentencing help.
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Immigration & Resettlement Services
This is where to find the services and support you need to get settled.
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Bet Tzedek
Are you a Holocaust survivor in need of legal aid to obtain reparations? Resources are also available for other legal issues such as housing, consumer fraud, and elder abuse.
Medical Support Services
For free legal services, see the options below.
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Skirball Hospice/ Los Angeles Jewish Health • (877) 774-3040
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing a chronic disease or terminal illness.
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Sharsheret • (310) 409-2330
Free resources and support offered by telehealth for Jewish families facing breast and ovarian cancer, and increased genetic risk—before, during and after diagnosis.
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Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care/ Cedars-Sinai • (855) 812-1136
Certified Jewish chaplaincy, palliative care and respite care for individuals facing terminal illness and their families.
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Jewish Healing Center of Los Angeles • (310) 277-1550
Hospice services, spiritual care, and bereavement and funeral services.
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The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health
Links to support groups and services at synagogues and agencies that provide information on Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, and other grieving resources.
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GeneTestNow • (844) GENE-TEST/(844) 436-3837
Raising awareness about Jewish genetic diseases and educating the community about the importance of pre-conception genetic screening.
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Medical Support/ Jewish Free Loan Association • (323) 761-8830
Interest Free loans to help pay for medical bills, dental bills and medical equipment.
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Brandman Centers for Senior Care/ Los Angeles Jewish Home • (855) 774-8444
Comprehensive medical care for nonresident seniors including primary medical care, rehabilitation, and home health services.
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Bikur Cholim/ Jewish Healthcare Foundation • (323) 852-1900
Services for Jewish families with serious illness including short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, and equipment loans.
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Stand by Me • (818) 664-4100
Supportive services, including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish Israelis with cancer.
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Counseling Services/Chai Lifeline • (310) 274-6331
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs.
Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors
These community partners can help older adults, including Holocaust survivors, age in place through a variety of services and programs.
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Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center / Jewish family service
The Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, located at 330 N. Fairfax Ave., offers a range of services and activities to community members aged 55 and over.
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Valley Storefront Senior Center / Jewish Family Service: • (818) 984-1380
The Valley Storefront Senior Center, located at 12821 Victory Blvd. offers a range of services and activities to North Hollywood community members aged 55 and over.
Chris Tafralian
(818) 984-1380 (Social Worker) OR 213-248-7615 (Classes)
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Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/ Jewish Family Service
Centers offer information/referral, care management, meal programs, health and wellness, mental health services, transportation, in-home care, home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial pre-screening for Jewish free burial.
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Los Angeles Jewish Health • (855) 227-3745
Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementia care.
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JFS Care/Jewish Family Service • 213-383-2273
In-home caregivers for seniors and adults.
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Holocaust Survivor Services/ Bet Tzedek Legal Services • (323) 549-5883
Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for reparations, pensions, and other benefits, as well as general elder law services.
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Holocaust Survivor Program /
Jewish Family Service • (323) 937-5900 (City) (818) 984-1380 (Valley)Services for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa and Café Shalom social clubs, care management, counseling, in-home supportive services, assistance with reparations, financial assistance, and more.
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Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services • (323) 939-0506
Free elder law services and assistance with conservatorships, elder abuse, and family caregiver rights.
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Skirball Hospice/ Los Angeles Jewish Health • (877) 774-3040
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing a chronic disease or terminal illness.
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West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/ Jewish Family Service • (323) 851-8202
The West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., offers services to West Hollywood community members aged 55 + and younger disabled adults aged 18 and older. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with a social worker, please call 323-851-8202. If you are interested in activities, please call 323-876-1717.
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Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/ Jewish Family Service • (323) 937-5900
Services for older adults including care management, counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Services available in Farsi and English
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Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles • (877) 275-4537
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles offers an array of services to support and empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community.
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Menorah Housing Foundation • (310) 475-6083
Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income seniors.
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Training for Caregivers of Holocaust Survivors • (323) 937-5900
Caregivers of Holocaust survivors need sensitivity training and enhanced knowledge to meet the needs of this unique clientele — now they can get it.
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Café Europa & Café Shalom
Looking for a place to connect with other Holocaust survivors? Café Europa offers a space for Survivors to meet regularly, build supportive relationships, and participate in social and educational activities.
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In-home Care for Aging Holocaust Survivors
Are you a Holocaust survivor who needs help to age in place? This Jewish Family Services coordinated service is for you.
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Bet Tzedek
Are you a Holocaust survivor in need of legal aid to obtain reparations? Resources are also available for other legal issues such as housing, consumer fraud, and elder abuse.
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I/DD) / Disability Services
The community partners listed here provide an array of services and programs for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their caregivers.
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Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Program/ Shalom Institute • (818) 889-5500
Social enterprise venture that provides employment and internship opportunities for young adults with diverse abilities.
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Ezra Vocational Training/ Camp Ramah in California • (310) 476-8571
A eight-week vocational training program for young adults with diverse abilities.
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Conservatorship Services/ Bet Tzdedek Legal Services • (323) 939-0506
Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship and powers of attorney for adults with diverse abilities. Assists in obtaining Representative Payee status.
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Assessment and Disability Services /
Employment Services & the Career Academy /
ETTA • (818) 985 3882 Ext. 238Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in finding jobs in the community and/or academic achievement.
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Adult Day Program/ETTA • (818) 985-3882 ext. 238
Community-based adult day programs in the city (Isak Boruchin) and in the Valley (Conejo Day Program).
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Yachad • (310) 229-9000 x206
Inclusive Jewish social, recreational and educationalprograms for kids and adults with developmental disabilities.
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OurSpace • (818) 530-4069
Located at Valley Beth Shalom, and serving the entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, social, music, art and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, and adults with special needs and unique abilities (ages 3-adult) and for their families.
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Jewish Life Programs/ Vista Del Mar • (310) 836-1223 x209
Religious school classes, B’nei Mitzvah tutoring, family Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming designed for children with autism and other diverse abilities and their families, welcoming to families with children of all abilities.
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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles • (323) 456-1155
Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers),camp programs, college guidance and scholarship programs, and various programs to promote social and emotional health for Jewish youth.
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Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY • (818) 986-0907
Program for Jewish teens with diverse abilities.
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Hand in Hand/ The Miracle Project • (310) 829-7034
Expressive arts and socialization program for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities using Jewish music, dance, storytelling and improv
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HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service • (866) 287-8030
One-stop referral service and support services for Jewish families with children with diverse abilities.
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Valley Friendship Circle (Studio City) • (818) 508-6633
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilitiesand their families.
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Friendship Circle of Los Angeles • (310) 280-0955
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilitiesand their families.
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Friendship Circle by the Sea (Pacific Palisades) • (310) 454-7783
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilitiesand their families.
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Conejo Valley Friendship Circle • (818) 865-2233
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilitiesand their families.
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Children with diverse abilities Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association • (323) 761-8830
Interest-free loans of up to $15,000 for diagnostic expenses, behavioral supports, and more
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JVSWorks / JVS SoCal • (323) 761-8888
No cost career training programs for apartment maintenance technicians, entry-level bank workers, Certified Nursing Assistants, and non-clinical positions within the healthcare industry.
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Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)
Every February, JDAIM focuses national attention on inclusion in the Jewish community and provides ways to get involved locally.
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The Friendship Circle • 310-280-0955
Looking for a community that fosters friendship and support? Contact Friendship Circle in Los Angeles at 310-280-0955. Located at 1952 S Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034, they provide a welcoming environment for all. Connect with like-minded individuals today!
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Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf • TDD 818-363-7740
Visit Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf for a vibrant and inclusive community. Connect with us via TDD at 818-363-7740 or visit our address at 5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356. Discover a welcoming space where deaf individuals can thrive and celebrate their faith. Array
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Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Religious School • (310) 456-2178
Inclusion program that integrates youth of all abilities with mainstream peers in an after-school social program.
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Jewish Deaf Community Center • (818) 845-9934
A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the community at large.
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HaMercaz
A centralized resource that provides information, referrals, and case management for Jewish families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities from birth through age 22.
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Chaverim
Our partner offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to socialize and build social skills that help keep them connected to and engaged with each other and the Jewish community.
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ETTA
Our partner offers adults with special needs residential services and supervised Jewish homes, including group homes and independent housing opportunities, which allow them to live as independently as possible.
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The Miracle Project • (310) 829-7034
Expressive arts and socialization program for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities using Jewish music, dance, storytelling and improv.
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Shemesh Enterprises
Our partner employs young adults with special needs and diverse abilities on Shemesh Organic Farm, empowering them through meaningful employment, skill development, socialization, and providing them with a purpose.
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Jewish LA Special Needs Trust
This trust is an investment vehicle that provides supplemental financial support to individuals with disabilities without impacting the beneficiaries’ financial eligibility or reducing essential government benefits.
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Emergency Grants / Chai Lifeline • (310) 274-6331
Cash assistance to Jewish households facing crisis due to their child’s life-threatening or lifelong illness.
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Central Access • (877) 275-4537
If you need information about social services, referrals, or community and government resources, this is your one-stop connection to a world of help.