Whether you’re facing a personal crisis, searching for educational resources, or navigating government programs, free and confidential help is just a call away. This guide connects you to mental health support, legal assistance, social service referrals, Jewish education resources, LGBTQIA+ support, and services for individuals and families with diverse abilities. Find the right help for yourself or someone you love right here.
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Addiction Services
Clothing and Item Donations
Counseling & Family Services
Employment
Financial Assistance
Food And Nutrition
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) / Disability Services
Legal Services
Medical Support Services
Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors
Scholarships
Additional Resources
Addiction Services
Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, counseling, or a 12-step approach, these organizations are here to help.
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Beit T’Shuvah
Jewish residential and outpatient addiction treatment and prevention programs.
(310) 204-5200 -
Chabad Residential Treatment Center
Comprehensive residential treatment center for men suffering from substance abuse and other harmful addictions.
(323) 965-1365
Clothing and Item Donations
Whether you want to donate furniture you don’t use or need gently used clothes for your family, call these community partners.
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BTS Thrift Store / Beit T’Shuvah
Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift store.
(310) 204-4058 -
Home Item Distribution / Global Kindness
Collects donations to provide clothing, meals, financial assistance for rent and medical bills, and rental subsidies.
(310) 286-0800 -
Second Chance Furniture / Tomchei Shabbos
Provides gently used furniture, appliances, and holiday clothing to families in need.
(323) 851-1000 -
The Council Shop / National Council of Jewish Women
Accept gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, housewares, and certain types of furniture.
(323) 655-3111
Counseling & Family Services
From counseling to programs for at-risk youth, there is a wide range of services for individuals and families in need.
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Aviva Family & Children’s Services
Provides mental health and social services for at-risk children, teens, and their families; foster care and adoption; and transitional housing for women and children.
(323) 876-0550 -
Central Access Counseling Services / Jewish Family Service Los Angeles
Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, couples, and families.
(877) 275-4537 -
Domestic Violence Counseling & Support / Jewish Family Service Los Angeles
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.
(818) 505-0900 OR (323) 681-2626 -
Individual, Couples, and Group Therapy / Maple Counseling Center
Low-cost mental health services addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, and grief and loss.
(310) 271-9999 -
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles
Provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences. 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.
(323) 761-8675 -
JQ International
LGBTQ Jews, their families, and allies can call this resource hotline if they need help. 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.
(855) 574-4577 -
Life Coaching (One on One Mentoring) / Aish Tamid
Culturally sensitive services for members of the orthodox community ages 14-28, evaluations and therapy referrals, parental support, hotline for parents and teens, nightly drop-in center including kosher dinner.
(323) 634-0505 -
Parent Support Group/ Aish Tamid
Discuss relevant family issues, access a parent resource library and find peer support amongst other parents of young boys in similar situations.
(323) 634-0505 -
Pico-Robertson Resource Center / Jewish Family Service Los Angeles
Comprehensive services for children, families, and older adults including culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox community.
(310) 247-0534 -
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Services to support parental competence and confidence, build knowledge and restore communication, thereby strengthening parent-child relationships. They offer residential treatment programs, mental health and wellness programs, as well as psycho-educational assessments for youth.
(310) 836-1223
Employment
For assistance with vocational services, call these community partners.
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Joblink / Tomchei Shabbos
Culturally sensitive job placement and training program for members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
(323) 851-1000 -
LA ORT College
Nonprofit college offering a wide range of programs.
(323) 966-5444
Financial Assistance
If you need financial assistance, call one of these partners.
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Burial Assistance / Jewish Family Service
If you are unable to afford burial costs, as a member of the Jewish community, this service is available to you.
(877) 275-4537 -
Central Access / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
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.
(877) 275-4537 -
Emergency Grants / Chai Lifeline
Cash assistance to Jewish households facing crisis due to their child’s life-threatening or lifelong illness.
(310) 274-6331 -
Interest Free Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association
Small business, educational, and personal loans, including medical/dental and housing-related needs.
(323) 761-8830
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Jewish Special Needs Trust & Services
JLA Trust helps people with disabilities supplement their government benefits with affordable, professional special needs trust services.
(310) 773-9728 -
LA Rental Assistance Program for Women Headed Households/ National Council of Jewish Women
LA Rental Assistance Program for Women Headed Households in the following zip codes: 90004, 90028, 90029, 90038. Financial assistance to households financially impacted emergencies such as loss of hours/work, medical bills, or unexpected financial hardship.
(323) 852-8500
Food And Nutrition
The community partners listed here provide food assistance ranging from groceries to meals and more.
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Food Programs / Tomchei Shabbos
Kosher food, groceries, and store credit coupons are given discretely through their weekly food package program. Tomchei’s monthly grocery program offers vouchers guaranteeing essential grocery access.
(323) 851-1000 -
Home Delivered Meals / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Delivers hot and frozen kosher meals for home-bound seniors and people with diverse abilities.
(323) 937-5852 -
SOVA Community Food and Resource Program / Jewish Family Service Los Angeles
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.
(818) 988-7682
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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Adult Day Program/ETTA
Community-based adult day programs in the city (Isak Boruchin) and in the Valley (Conejo Day Program).
(818) 985-3882 ext. 238 -
Assessment and Disability Services /Employment Services & the Career Academy /ETTA
Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in finding jobs in the community and/or academic achievement.
(818) 985 3882 Ext. 238 -
Children with Diverse Abilities Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association
Interest-free loans of up to $15,000 for diagnostic expenses, behavioral supports, and more.
(323) 761-8830 -
Conservatorship Services/ Bet Tzdedek Legal Services
Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship and powers of attorney for adults with diverse abilities. Assists in obtaining Representative Payee status.
(323) 939-0506 -
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.
(818) 985-3882 x301 -
Ezra Vocational Training/ Camp Ramah in California
A eight-week vocational training program for young adults with diverse abilities.
(310) 476-8571 -
Friendship Circle by the Sea (Pacific Palisades)
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(310) 454-7783 -
Friendship Circle Conejo Valley
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(818) 865-2233 -
Friendship Circle of Los Angeles
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(310) 280-0955 -
Friendship Circle Studio City
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(818) 508-6633 -
Hand in Hand/Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Religious School
Inclusion program that integrates youth of all abilities with mainstream peers in an after-school social program.
(310) 456-2178 -
Hevrah Program/ USY (Far West Region)
Program for Jewish teens with diverse abilities.
(818) 986-0907 -
Jewish Deaf Community Center
A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the community at large.
(818) 845-9934 -
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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Jewish Life Programs/ Vista Del Mar
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.
(310) 836-1223 -
Jewish Special Needs Trust & Services
JLA Trust helps people with disabilities supplement their government benefits with affordable, professional special needs trust services.
(310) 773-9728 -
Los Angeles Jewish Abilities Center (LAJAC)
JFEDLA’s signature program LAJAC helps adults with special needs in Los Angeles access the resources and tools they need to live meaningful, purposeful, and Jewish lives.
(323) 761-8105 -
OurSpace
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.
(818) 530-4069 -
Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Program/ Shalom Institute
Social enterprise venture that provides employment and internship opportunities for young adults with diverse abilities, empowering them through meaningful employment, skill development, socialization, and providing them with a purpose.
(818) 889-5500 x9 -
Special Needs Programs/Jewish Family Service
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.
(866) 287-8030 -
The Miracle Project
The Miracle Project is a fully inclusive theater, film and expressive arts program focused on building communication, self-esteem, job and social skills for individuals with autism and all abilities – speaking and non-speaking.
(213) 793-5495 -
Yachad
Yachad is dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families, by enhancing their communal participation and their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.
(310) 229-9000 x3
Legal Services
For free legal services, see the options below.
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Ezra Network / Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment rights, and government services.
(323) 549-5827 -
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.
(213) 388-7515 -
Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles
Informal mediation services as well as emotional and logistical support to navigate a Jewish divorce.
(323) 473-5222
Medical Support Services
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Bikur Cholim / Jewish Healthcare Foundation
Services for Jewish families with serious illness including short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, and equipment loans.
(323) 852-1900 -
Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE / Los Angeles Jewish Home
Head-to-toe medical, social centers, transportation and home care in West Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.
(818) 774-3194 -
Child Services / Chai Lifeline
Offers case management services, hospital respite, and transportation to medical appointments.
(310) 274-6331 -
GeneTestNow
Raising awareness about Jewish genetic diseases and educating the community about the importance of pre-conception genetic screening.
(844) 436-3837 -
Jewish Healing Center of Los Angeles
Hospice services, spiritual care and guidance, bereavement and funeral services, medical advocacy, and healing services.
(310) 277-1550 -
Post-Acute Health Care / AccentCare
Hospice and palliative care.
(866) 278-7500 -
Sharsheret
Free resources and support offered by telehealth for Jewish families facing breast and ovarian cancer, and increased genetic risk—before, during and after diagnosis.
(310) 409-2330 -
Skirball Hospice / Los Angeles Jewish Health
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing chronic disease or terminal illness.
(877) 774-3040 -
Stand by Me
Supportive services, including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish Israelis with cancer.
(818) 664-4100
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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Aging Resources / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Centers offer information/referral, care management, meal programs, health and wellness, mental health services, transportation, in-home care, home safety modification, MSSP, and more.
(877) 275-4537 -
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Offer specialized legal assistance for Holocaust survivors seeking reparations, as well as support for a range of other legal matters including housing disputes, consumer fraud, and elder abuse. Additional services include free consultations on elder law issues, assistance with conservatorships, protection against elder abuse, and advocacy for family caregiver rights.
(323) 939-0506 -
Café Europa / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
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.
City: (323) 937-5900 OR Valley: (818) 984-1380 -
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Services for older adults including care management, counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals in Santa Monica.
(323) 937-5900 -
JFS Care / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Paid in-home caregivers for older adults.
(213) 668-5594 -
Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
The Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, located at 330 N. Fairfax Ave., offers Hirsh Café, social services, AWE program (Arts, Wellness, and Engagement Activities) and transportation services to community members aged 55 and over.
(323) 937-5900 -
Los Angeles Jewish Health
Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementia care.
(855) 227-3745 -
Menorah Housing Foundation
Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income older adults.
(310) 475-6083 -
Skirball Hospice / Los Angeles Jewish Health
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing chronic disease or terminal illness.
(877) 774-3040 -
Valley Storefront Community Resource Center / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Offers a range of services and activities to North Hollywood community members aged 55 and over.
(818) 984-1380 -
West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Offers a range of services and activities to West Hollywood community members aged 55 and over.
(323) 851-8202
Scholarships
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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sister of Los Angeles Scholarship Programs
Scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in one of JBBBSLA’s programs that prioritize financial need, academic performance, and community service.
(323) 456-1164 -
JVS Scholarship Program
Need-based financial aid for students from the Los Angeles area.
(323) 761-8888 -
National Council of Jewish Women Cash for Learning Scholarship
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.
(323) 852-8500 -
One Happy Camper
Subsidies for kids to attend Jewish summer camp for the first time.
(323) 761-8062 -
The Marks Endowment Scholarship
Long-term immersive learning experiences in Israel including gap years, graduate school, fellowships, and semesters abroad.
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The Sam Rosenwald Scholarship
Short-term immersive learning experiences in the U.S. and abroad such as travel programs, conferences, and retreats.
Additional Resources
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Aleph Institute
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.
(310) 598-2142 -
Alternative Sentencing / Beit T’Shuvah
Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration.
(310) 204-5200 -
Refugee Resettlement Program / HIAS
Through our network of local resettlement partners, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and helps them build their lives in communities across the United States.
(800) 442-7714