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Community Resources

Select a category below to view available resources in San Pedro, Wilmington, Long Beach, and surrounding areas.

Benefits Enrollment Assistance Childcare and Afterschool Resources Children’s Medical, Dental and Mental Health Resources Education, Job Training/Placement Resources Food Pantry and Distribution Resources Housing Resources Immigration Resources Legal Assistance Mental Health Resources Substance Use Treatment and Support Utility Assistance

Benefits Enrollment Assistance

Harbor Community Health Centers: Assistance with enrollment and renewal of Medi-Cal, Covered CA, and other insurance programs.
1040 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813
593 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
425 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 547-0202
https://www.harborchc.org/

Department of Public Social Services: Provides assistance with enrolling in Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other social services. Multiple Locations in LA County.
1500 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA, 90810
(866) 613-3777
https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en.html

Medicare Enrollment Services: HarborCHC works with a dedicated Medicare insurance broker to help our patients with their Medicare needs.
Marvin Arevalo
(323) 951-9694
marvin_are@msn.com

Molina Healthcare Resource Centers: Offers enrollment assistance to Medi-Cal, Marketplace, and Medicare, and additional benefits like SNAP for individuals and families that qualify.
6583 Atlantic Ave. Suite. 110, Long Beach, CA 90805
(855) 665-4621
https://www.hellomolina.com/local-resources/ca

Toberman Neighborhood Center: Assistance with application for benefits such as CalWorks, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal.
131 N Grand Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-1145
https://www.toberman.org/

Long Beach Community Resource Center: Serves as a one-stop community destination, providing classes and services to help center visitors stay active, healthy and informed. Assistance with enrollment and renewal of Medi-Cal. Multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
5599 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90805
(562) 256-9810
https://www.communityresourcecenterla.org/locations/long-beach

Wilmington Community Resource Center: Serves as a one-stop community destination, providing classes and services to help center visitors stay active, healthy and informed. Assistance with enrollment and renewal of Medi-Cal. Multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
911 North Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744
(213) 428-1490
https://www.communityresourcecenterla.org/locations/wilmington

Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Access Program): The Health Access (HA) program assists individuals with enrolling in health coverage programs such as Medi-Cal, Covered California, and the Kaiser Community Health Coverage Program. Appointments are encouraged but accept walk-ins.
2525 Grand Avenue, Room 210 Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 570-7979
https://www.longbeach.gov/Health/Services/Directory/Medi-Cal/

Veterans Outreach and Resources: The mission is to educate Veterans about their benefits and help them navigate the enrollment process to connect them to healthcare services.
Eligibility and Enrollment line: (562) 826-5915
https://www.va.gov/long-beach-health-care/programs/veterans-outreach-and-resources/

Childcare and Afterschool Resources

Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor: Year-round art, academic and athletic programs for children and teens. Offers a College Bound program provides tutoring and homework support for students in grades 2-12, and a Career Bound program that prepares youth for employment through internships, work experience, and post high school job placement.
1200 S. Cabrillo Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-1322
https://www.bgclaharbor.org/

Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach: Year-round art, academic and athletic programs for children and teens. A safe place for youth to learn and grow through life-enhancing programs, mentoring, tutoring, and character development experiences.
1835 W Willard St, Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 435-1621
https://www.bgclublb.org/

Long Beach Park, Recreation & Marine: The After School Program is a free program at parks in every neighborhood of the city. Participants will receive homework assistance and enjoy enrichment activities and games. After-school programs are available on weekday afternoons.
McBride Park
1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 570-1605

Caulder Lamm Alliance for Children: Provides a variety of programs to assist children and youth. Have programs to help families in need pay for children to participate in sports, dance, music, cheerleading, after-school clubs, academic tutoring, theater, writing programs, and similar activities, even if the children are unhoused or in shelters. It is open to children in grades K-12.
1621 W. 25th St, #148, San Pedro, CA 90732-4301
(310) 514-0263
https://claforchildren.org/

Young Horizons: From infants to preschoolers, they offer a variety of programs designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Has literacy, food, and enrichment programs. Low-income families may qualify for free or low-cost services.
501 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 437-8991
https://younghorizons.org/

Child lane: Free or low-cost childcare, early childhood education programs, and one-on-one support for children, parents, and families. Childcare services include nutritious meals. Family support includes counseling and help for parents seeking advice. Child Lane has six licensed centers in the Long Beach/Harbor Area.
2565 Pacific Ave Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 427-3713
https://www.childlane.org/

Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center: Provide art, music, and singing classes for kids and teens. Reading support group for children in grades 2-3. Tutoring in all subjects for elementary and middle-school students is available after school, evenings, and weekends. Life skills groups for kids grades 3-8 taught by professional counselors. Weekly counseling support group for teens. Parent support group to help guide kids in a healthy way, improve parent-child relationships, and manage family schedules.
333 West 7th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 897-5043
https://www.heartsrespond.com/

Toberman Neighborhood Center: Serve students in grades 6-12 by providing academic and personal development. Offer free tutoring and personalized homework assistance, educational field trips and open gym access for all ages.
131 N Grand Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-1145
https://www.toberman.org/

Long Beach Community Improvement League: Provide a nurturing and educational subsidized preschool program and school age programs for children. A year-round childcare and development program for children 2-13 years of age with daily free breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
2222 Olive Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 426-8897
https://www.lbcil.info/

World Tots - YWCA Harbor Area: Childcare program for children from infancy through age five. Includes a curriculum based on national standards, a focus on encouraging curiosity, developing confidence, and appreciating their own culture and the diversity around them. Childcare is free for qualifying families.
100 West 5th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Pamela Dale, Childcare Director (310) 732-7697
https://ywcaharbor.org/

Children’s Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Resources

Harbor Community Health Centers: Provide pediatric care for children as young as newborns until adulthood. Well-child services include hearing and vision screenings, physicals, sick visits, vaccinations, newborn care, and an Early Childhood Development Program.
425 S. Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 547-0202
https://www.harborchc.org/

ChildNet Youth & Family Services: Provide counseling to at-risk youth aged 0- 18 years old. Counseling can take place in the child’s home, school, or one of their offices. Offers group and family therapy. Accept Medi-Cal. Multiple Locations in the South Bay.
3545 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, Ca, 90807
(562) 490-7600
https://www.childnet.net/

Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma: LBACA offers a Community Health Worker Asthma Home Visitation Program using a team approach to asthma management, which involves the parent, child, doctor, school, after-school program, childcare, coach, and anyone that spends time caring for the child.
2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-5650
https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/specialties/childrens-pulmonary-institute/asthma-center/long-beach-alliance-children-asthma-lbaca

Magicland Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics: Provides pediatric dental services ranging from basic cleaning to extractions. Accept Medi-Cal and offer financing for eligible services. Multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
1633 S Alameda St, Compton, CA 90220
(310) 792-5200
3820 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 792-5200
https://www.magiclanddental.com/

The Community Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles: Provides pediatric and adult dental care at low costs. Preventive, educational, and dental treatment interventions tailored to each child’s assets and needs. Services include general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontist, orthodontics, dental screenings, and educational events. Accepts Denti-Cal.
300 East Buckthorn Street, Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 419-3000
https://www.tcdc.org/

The Children’s Dental Health Clinic: Multi-Specialty Pediatric Dental Treatment Program provides comprehensive dental services, including general and pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, treatment with intravenous (IV) sedation, treatment under general anesthesia in the operating rooms at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Accept Denti-Cal and some PPO insurance. They have sliding-scale fee payment options based on income for most treatments.
455 E Columbia St, Suite 32, Long Beach, CA 90806
Buffum Medical Pavilion
(562) 933-3141
https://cdhc.org/

The Guidance Center: Provides a wide range of quality and comprehensive mental health services to support over 3,000 children, teens, and families each year in the communities of Long Beach, Compton, San Pedro, and Avalon. They offer individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, case management, community education, and outreach. Multiple locations in LA County.
1301 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 595-1159
1360 W 6th St Suite 205, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-3135
https://www.tgclb.org/

All for Kids: Provides a wide range of counseling for kids and behavioral health services for children including a comprehensive assessment of your child’s behavior, child abuse therapy, family-focused therapy, individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy and group therapy sessions. Accept Medi-Cal.
850 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 981-9392
https://www.allforkids.org/programs/child-behavioral-health-services-counseling/

San Pedro Dental Care: Provide regular cleanings and exams to advanced restorative treatments, and all routine dental needs. Service children and adults alike.
520 W. 7th St, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 832-5361
https://www.sanpedrofamilydental.com/

Education, Job Training/Placement Resources

Long Beach City College: Offers free English as a Second Language classes are open to people of all levels to improve English speaking, reading and writing skills. Available for Spanish, Korean, and Khmer speakers in multiple locations. See the website for a list of all class locations.
(562) 938-4111
https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/free-esl-classes

Harbor Occupational Center: Offers Adult Secondary and Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Career Technical Education to a diverse community of learners, while empowering them to succeed in an ever-changing technological society.
740 N Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 241-4800 7
https://harboroccupational.lausd.org/

Long Beach School for Adults: Offers Adult Basic Education, GED and HiSET, English as a Second Language and Workforce Development classes for adults with enrollment open August through April.
171 W Bort Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 595-8893
https://lbsa.lbschools.net/

Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network: A variety of no-cost services and staff available to assist individuals seeking employment and career paths. Staff also host a number of job fairs, conduct on-site recruitment and outreach activities.
4811 Airport Plaza Dr., Suite 120, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 570-3700
https://longbeach.gov/edo/talent-workforce/

San Pedro Adult Learning Center: Adult Secondary and Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Career Technical Education to a diverse population, while empowering students to succeed in a technologically changing society.
950 W Santa Cruz St, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-4425

Goodwill Carer Center: Free of charge services including career counseling, resume building, education plans, job search support, interview preparation. Has career training programs.
800 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 216-5260
https://thinkgood.org/career-center-services/

El Camino College: Offers credit and noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) course options based on a student’s educational goals. ESL students who are interested in careers in the health field can enroll in a free noncredit Personal Care Aid course.
16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506
(310) 532-3670
https://www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/humanities/esl/index.php

Los Angeles Harbor College Adult and Community Education: including a range of free noncredit programs such as GED Prep, English as a Second Language, Spanish classes, basic computer skills, citizen prep classes and more.
1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744. Technology Building 100
(310) 233-4450
https://www.lahc.edu/academics/adulted

Southern California Regional Occupational Center: The Career Technical Education programs offered at SoCal ROC can apply to anyone, from the adult seeking to change or prepare for career paths to the high school student desiring to explore potential career opportunities and prepare for their next stage in life.
2300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90501
(310) 224-4200
https://www.socalroc.com/

South Bay Vocational Center: Provides vocational training, counseling, advocacy, and opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
305 Torrance Blvd, Unit G, Carson, Ca 90745
(310) 400-7688
https://sbvc1.com/

Torrance Adult School: Offers programs such as Parent Education, English as a Second Language, Career Education, and Adult Literacy & High School Education Programs. Has 3 locations in Torrance.
Hamilton Adult Center - 2606 W 182nd Street, Torrance, CA, 90504
Griffith Adult Center - 2291 Washington Ave, Torrance, CA, 90501
Levy Adult Center - 3420 W 229th Place, Torrance, CA, 90505
(310) 533-4689
https://www.tusd.org/tas/index

Food Pantry and Distribution Resources

Help Me Help You: Food pantry with no registration, proof of income, or identification required. Free groceries to individuals and families throughout multiple community and school locations in Long Beach. See the website for a list of all locations.
Whittier Elementary School
1716 Walnut Avenue, Long Beach CA 90813
Every 3rd Wednesday of each month
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Lincoln Elementary School
1175 E. 11th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Oropeza Elementary School
700 Locust Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of each month
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(562) 612-5001
https://www.helpmehelpu.org/ggng

Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center: Low-cost Lunch for seniors aged 60+ available weekdays beginning at 10:30 am on a first come first serve basis.
828 S. Mesa St. San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 548-7596
https://www.laparks.org/scc/anderson-memorial

Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor: Community fridge and pantry.
1200 S. Cabrillo Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-1322
https://www.bgclaharbor.org/

Christian Outreach in Action: Serve breakfast every day, dinner Monday-Friday, and lunch every Saturday and last Sunday of the month. Also have a food and pet food bank Monday-Friday with Wednesday being senior day.
515 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-1440
https://www.coalongbeach.org/

Project Food Box: Free fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to the door of Medi-Cal members.
(213) 317-2202
https://projectfoodbox.org/services/mtm/

Long Beach Rescue Mission: Hot meals served every day and are available to the public. Lunch served Monday-Friday at 12 pm and on Sunday at 10:30 AM after chapel service. Dinner served seven days a week at 5:00 PM.
1335 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-1292
https://lbrm.org/what-we-do/provide-meals/

The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield Services & Marketplace: Food pantry with groceries, hygiene items, and home cleaning supplies. Photo ID and proof of residency needed. Monday-Thursday 1-5 PM.
3092 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90807
(562) 247-3528
https://longbeach.salvationarmy.org/long_beach_citadel_corps/food-assistance-in-long-beach

The Salvation Army San Pedro: Food pantry and emergency food assistance to low-income residents of San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes.
138 S. Bandini Avenue, San Pedro, California 90731
(310) 832-7228
https://sanpedro.salvationarmy.org/san_pedro_corps

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church: Food bank third Wednesday of every month 9:00-11:00 AM.
6201 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 420-1311
https://stgregoryschurch.com/outreach/

Long Beach Community Table: Anyone can pick up nutritious food without registration, ID, or appointment. Also offers home grocery delivery to homebound residents in the greater Long Beach Area.
151 W Victoria St, Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 548-0774
https://www.longbeachcommunitytable.com/food-requests

Long Beach Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals at a minimum cost for people who are unable to cook, drive, shop, or leave their homes. Sign up is required. Monday-Friday except for major holidays.
(562) 439-5000
https://mowlb.org/

San Pedro Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals at a minimum cost to people who are unable to cook, drive, shop, or leave their homes.
731 South Averill Avenue, San Pedro, California 90732
(310) 832-7335
https://www.sanpedromealsonwheels.org/

Wilmington Community Resource Center: Grocery gift card distribution twice a month. It’s recommended to check the calendar or call for details as the date changes each month. Multiple locations across the Los Angeles area.
911 North Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744
(213) 248-1490
https://www.communityresourcecenterla.org/locations/wilmington

North Necessities of Life Program: Food pantries with groceries available to LA county residents who have been diagnosed with HIV. Multiple Locations in the greater Los Angeles area.
AFS/APLA Health: 590 E. Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90806
(213) 201-1600
https://aplahealth.org/services/nolp-food-pantries-and-nutrition/

YWCA Harbor Area: Weekly food distributions that bring quality food to families experiencing hardships.
San Pedro food distributions every Friday at 437 West 9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Wilmington food distribution every Thursday at 133 E. Opp Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 547-0831
https://ywcaharbor.org/

Toberman Neighborhood Center: Neighborhood food pantry and Grab & Go meals available for all ages.
131 N Grand Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-1145
https://www.toberman.org/

Wilmington YMCA: Grocery pick up available last Tuesday of every month. Summer meals are available for children aged 1-18.
1127 N Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, 90744 CA
(310) 522-2100
https://ymcala.org/locations/wilmington-ymca/

Housing Resources

Beacon Light Mission: 30-day temporary shelter that provides a safe environment where the homeless can receive food, clothing, and spiritual encouragement. Have 25 beds for women and 25 beds for men.
525 Broad Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744.
Beacon Light mission (310) 830-7063
For men’s bed availability call (310) 830-7063
For women’s bed availability call (310) 518-3667
https://beaconlightmission.org/

Long Beach Multi-Service Center: Supports with housing navigation citywide. Access to on-site support as well as referrals to personalized services and resources.
1301 W. 12th St, Long Beach, CA, 90813
(562) 570-4500
https://www.longbeach.gov/homelessness/homeless-services/multi-service-center/

Harbor Interfaith Services: Provide shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance, and utility cost assistance.
670 W. 9th St. San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-0603
https://www.harborinterfaith.org/

Long Beach Rescue Mission: The Mission provides food, clothing, shelter and spiritual guidance to the homeless and less fortunate people of the community.
1335 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-1292
https://lbrm.org/

US Vets Long Beach: Provides transitional housing, permanent housing, career development and housing services to Veterans in the Long Beach area. Also offer emergency housing, women’s Veteran program for permanent housing, and supportive services for Veteran families.
2001 River Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 200-7300
https://usvets.org/locations/long-beach/

Mental Health America of Los Angeles: Assist with housing search, acquisition of housing subsidies, and retention services.
1955 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 437-6717
https://www.mhala.org/services-and-programs/housing/

Los Angeles Family Housing: Helps people transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing and supportive services. Help families and individuals. Have multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
For assistance as a family call (818) 255-2766
For assistance as an individual call (818) 255-2703
https://lafh.org/

Helpline Youth Counseling: Serves clients and community members with trauma-informed, strength-based, person-centered prevention, early intervention, education, and treatment services.
14181 Telegraph Road, Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 273-0722
https://www.hycinc.org/

Habitat For Humanity Greater Los Angeles: Builds and repairs homes in partnership with hardworking, low-income families and individuals to assist them with the path to homeownership.
18600 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-4663
https://www.habitatla.org/

Jovenes: Supports youth 18-24 with rapid rehousing, permanent housing, and case management to promote retention in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
1208 Pleasant Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 260-8035
https://jovenesinc.org/

Immigration Resources

Centro CHA: Provides application assistance for naturalization, request for fee waivers, deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) renewals and applications to replace green cards for lawful permanent residents, certificate of citizenship, and replacement of naturalization/citizenship certificate at no cost. Appointment Only.
200 Pine Ave, Suite 550, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 612-4180
https://centrocha.org/immigration-legal-services/

The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC): A non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada.
634 South Spring St. Ste. 727 Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 614-1165
https://www.icwclaw.org/

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN): Provides assistance by providing high-quality, affordable immigration legal services. It also offers services to students, staff and faculty of California state universities and community colleges.
2845 W. 7th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90005
(213) 385-7800
https://www.carecen-la.org/

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Provide legal representation, self-help options, how-to guides, and referrals. Legal issues include immigration, family law, eviction defense, and small business legal problems. LAFLA is a non-profit law firm, and services are free. Multiple locations in the Los Angeles area.
Long Beach Office - 601 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90802
(800) 399-4529
https://lafla.org/

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California: Protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by offering free legal help, engaging in impact litigation and advocating for policy change. Provides free immigration relief eligibility screenings to the low-income and everyone in need.
1145 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90017
(213) 977-7500
https://ajsocal.org/

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): Provides a variety of immigration legal services to achieve a just society with human rights for all. Also offers free legal services to students, staff and faculty of certain universities and colleges.
2533 W 3rd Street, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA, 90057
(213) 353-1333
https://www.chirla.org/

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project: A project of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Provides community education, direct representation, and pro bono legal services.
1530 James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90015
(213) 251-3505
https://www.esperanza-la.org/

International Institute of Los Angeles: Provides transformative services to refugees, immigrants, and working families by promoting self-sufficiency, strengthening resiliency, and honoring cultural identities.
3845 Selig Pl, Los Angeles, CA, 90031
(323) 224-3800
https://iilosangeles.org/

Survivor Justice Center: Secures justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and empowers them to create their own futures offering services in family law, domestic violence restraining orders, immigration, and community advocacy.
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
(323) 980-3500
https://www.survivorjusticecenter.org/

Mental Health Resources

Harbor Community Health Centers: Offers counseling and support services for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, family challenges, trouble sleeping, or other struggles.
1040 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813
593 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
425 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 547-0202
https://www.harborchc.org/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
https://988lifeline.org/

Center for Behavioral, Educational, and Social Therapies: Provides Intensive Behavioral Student Services (IBSS) to schools and students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional behavioral disorders.
8616 La Tijera Blvd, Suite 408, Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 445-2378
https://centerbest.com/

Long Beach Asian Pacific Islander Family Mental Health Center: Provides outpatient mental health services including psychotherapy and medication support to children (age 8 and older) and adults of all ages in Long Beach, and surrounding cities in LA and Orange County. Services are available in English, Khmer, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, and some Spanish. Accepts Medi-Cal or uninsured. Open Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-6pm, and Friday 8-5pm. Walk ins welcomed until 4:30pm.
4510 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 600, Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 346-1100
https://locator.lacounty.gov/dmh/Location/3308550/long-beach-api-family-mhc---fsp19maa

Long Beach Mental Health Urgent Care Center: Serve adult residents of Long Beach and surrounding areas who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness who are experiencing a mental health crisis. They do not admit individuals who are having a medical emergency or are a danger to themselves or others.
6060 Paramount Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90805.
(562) 970-1860
https://www.telecarecorp.com/mental-health-urgent-care-center

San Pedro Mental Health: Provides mental health service to adults in San Pedro and surrounding areas. Services are available in English and Spanish. Open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:30pm, walk ins welcome until 4:30pm.
1360 West 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 519-6100
https://locator.lacounty.gov/dmh/Location/3180939/san-pedro-mental-health-clinic-mhc

Teen Line: Provides support, resources, and hope to young people through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors, and outreach programs that destigmatize and normalize mental health.
Teens can call (888) 852-8336 from 6-10pm
Text TEEN to 839863 from 6-9pm

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach: Provide LGBTQ inclusive and affirming counseling for people ages 12 an up with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and depression stemming from homo-bi-trans-phobia. Does not accept insurance, all services are offered on a sliding scale at a cost.
2017 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-4455
https://www.centerlb.org/

South Bay LGBTQ Center: Offers support groups to members of the LGBTQ community of the South Bay. Support groups they offer include group therapy, young adult, men and women's group, and transgender support groups.
16610 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 328-6550
https://southbaycenter.wixsite.com/southbaylgbtcenter

The Trevor Project: The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. The Trevor Project’s crisis services remain available 24/7/365.
(866) 488-7386 or text START to 678-678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

New Hope Grief Support Community: Provides adult grief support groups that address the needs of all sorts of losses. There is a one-time $100 registration fee to attend the 8-week support group, but they offer both full and partial scholarships so that anyone in need can attend a group.
(562) 429-0075
https://www.newhopegrief.org/programs-services/support-groups-for-adults/

Weinberg Jewish Long Beach Campus: Happiness & Humor is a free program for seniors led by Dr. Susan Mathieu to help people find the positive side of life. Learn how to deal with difficult people and situations, steps to increase happiness in your own life, and the secret to a happy life. First Friday of the month. Open to the public.
One Sommer Way 3801 E. Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 426-7601 ext. 1721
https://www.jewishlongbeach.org/happiness-humor

Pathways: Provides a space for grieving widows and adults through support groups at no cost. Sign up required.
4645 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 531-3031
Adult Grief Support — Pathways

Cancer Support Community South Bay: Offers free programs and classes that help cancer patients and their loved ones navigate the complex emotions and stresses that come with the diagnosis. Meetings are mostly via Zoom.
Rolling Hills Office Plaza 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 376-3550
https://www.cscsouthbay.org/programs/weekly-support-groups/

Substance Use Treatment and Support

Harbor Community Health Centers: Provides whole-person care for substance use disorders that include opioid, alcohol, nicotine, and methamphetamine/stimulants. We treat adults and adolescents with evidence-based care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. HarborCHC accepts multiple insurance plans, can help patients sign up for insurance, and offers a sliding scale for treatment if you don’t have insurance.
1040 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90813
593 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
425 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310) 547-0202
https://www.harborchc.org/

Asian American Drug Abuse Program: A non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities with substance abuse services throughout Los Angeles County. Programs and services are provided to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity. Services are available in multiple different languages.
1733 E. Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-9530
https://aadapinc.org/

Aegis Treatment Center: Provide a wide range of therapies for those dealing with alcohol and substance use disorders. A central location for those seeking addiction treatment in Wilmington and the surrounding areas. Multiple locations in Los Angeles area.
909 N. Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 5163-1300
https://pinnacletreatment.com/location/california/wilmington-california/aegis-treatment-centers-wilmington/

First Presbyterian Church of Downey: Recovery groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and Gamblers Anonymous are hosted in the Mariner’s room. The entrance is found near the rear of the building off 7th St.
AA: Monday-Friday 12-1PM & Tue 7-8:30 PM & Saturday 10-11:30 AM
AA- Men's Stag: Wednesday 7:30-9 PM
Al-Anon: Saturday 7-9 PM
Gamblers Anonymous: Saturdays 12-1 PM
10544 Downey Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-6752
https://fpcdowney.com/

The Beacon House: The Beacon House helps men achieve recovery from alcoholism and addiction to other drugs. The program includes group counseling, peer-driven community support, workforce development, healthy meals, family reunification, and free long-term housing. Clients who successfully complete the 90-day initial treatment program have an opportunity to enter long-term treatment for additional recovery support at their own pace. Treatment is free and does not require insurance.
1003 S Beacon St, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 514-4940
https://www.thebeaconhouse.org/

Safe Refuge: Provide treatment and supportive services for those seeking recovery from addiction. We provide individuals with the opportunity to learn life changing skills to remain clean and sober. For Medi-Cal Recipients.
1041 Redondo Ave. Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 987-5722
https://asaferefuge.org/services/

Fred Brown Recovery Services: A 12-step based program with options for residential or outpatient treatment, and post-treatment report services. Sober-living arrangements for people with addictions beyond alcoholism, transitional housing for people recently released from prison. Insurance accepted.
270 W 14th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
505 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-8723
https://fredbrown.org/

House of Hope: Program based on the 12-step philosophy. Includes residential and out-patient treatment options that include individual counseling, family group counseling, interactive therapy groups for anger management, PTSD, grief and loss, relapse prevention, parenting, domestic violence, conflict resolution, self-awareness and communication enhancement. Medi-Cal insurance accepted.
235 W 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-9411
https://houseofhopesp.org/

Joint Efforts San Pedro: A comprehensive system of human services available and affordable to all through our model programs and a coalition of community partners.
590 West 8th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-2358
https://bhs-inc.org/

Behavioral Health Services Inc.: Find different programs with services including drug-free transitional housing, older adult services, HIV/AIDS and tobacco education, gambling treatment, and other health-related services. Multiple Locations in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
(310) 679-9126
https://bhs-inc.org/

Twin Town Treatment Centers: Twin Town has provided reputable, evidence-based treatment for addiction to South Bay / Los Angeles residents for over twenty-five years. Our services are monitored for quality, and our practices demonstrate ethics and integrity.
3828 Carson St., Ste. 100, Torrance, CA, 90503
(310) 787-1335
https://twintowntreatmentcenters.com/

Long Beach Harm Reduction Program: Provides essential resources and services to reduce the harm associated with substance use in Long Beach. Distributes life-saving tools like Naloxone to prevent opioid overdoses and offers free fentanyl/xylazine test strips to help individuals stay safe. Additionally, they provide educational materials to raise awareness about substance use and overdose prevention.
Main Health Facilities Center: 2525 Grand Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 570-4000
https://www.longbeach.gov/health/diseases-and-condition/information-on/hivstd/hiv-syndemic-policy-program/harm-reduction-distribution-program/
Request Form for harm reduction supplies: https://forms.office.com/g/ZUCH7UasPp

L.A. CADA: Range of care and treatment services covers a wide continuum, including harm reduction, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential programs. These comprehensive addiction care options are available for adults aged 18 and over. Additionally, we offer outpatient services for adolescents aged 12 to 17.
5861 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 676-4259
https://lacada.com/index.php

Utility Assistance

Community Legal Aid SoCal: Dedicated to meeting the legal needs of the greatest number of low-income people throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Offers services in family law, domestic violence, housing laws, public benefits, and more.
725 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222
(714) 571-5200
https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/

Cristian Outreach in Action: Provide household items and furniture to disadvantaged individuals and families. Must be referred to by an outside agency.
515 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-1440
https://www.coalongbeach.org/

Fair Houring Foundation: Provides education on fair housing laws through counseling services and outreach programs. Offers rental, and landlord and tenant counseling. Have multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange County.
3605 Long Beach Blvd., Ste 302, Long Beach, CA 90807
(800) 466-3247
https://fhfca.org/

Long Beach CAP: This program provides financial assistance with residential utility bill payment, and emergency assistance with residential energy-related crises, such as shut-off notices. If you qualify, you can receive assistance with either your electric or gas bill, in the form of one payment/credit per calendar year.
117 W. Victoria St. Long Beach, CA 90805
(562) 216-4600
https://lbcap.org/energy-assistance-heap/

Family Promise of the South Bay: Offer a variety of services to help families avoid homelessness including preventative solutions, temporary housing, and stabilizing and additional community services. Currently only accepting Medi-Cal HealthNet members.
2930 El Dorado Street, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 782-8196
https://www.familypromiseosb.org/

Harbor Connects: Provides grants for individuals at risk of losing housing, help with pre- and post-moving costs, temporary emergency housing, and support needed to adapt housing to meet clients’ medical needs. In addition to grants, Harbor Connects also introduces individuals directly to resources, mentoring, and advocacy.
(310) 684-1980
https://harborconnects.org/

Southern California Edison: The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) financial assistance programs help qualifying families of all sizes lower their monthly energy bills when they need it most.
1-800-798-5723
https://www.sce.com/save-money/income-qualified-programs/care-fera

The Salvation Army San Pedro: Assists with applications for emergency energy assistance to eligible Southern California Edison customers.
138 S. Bandini Avenue, San Pedro, California 90731
(310) 832-7228
https://sanpedro.salvationarmy.org/san_pedro_corps/

SoCalGas: Utility assistance through the CARE program, which provides a 20% discount on the natural gas bill. Also offers payment plans and utility bill forgiveness.
1-877-238-0092
https://www.socalgas.com/billing-payment/assistance-programs/california-alternate-rates-for-energy

Toberman Neighborhood Center: Assists with energy bills or LiHEAP, educates on tenet and landlord rights.
131 N Grand Ave San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-1145
https://www.toberman.org

Long Beach My Utility: Different methods to qualify for and receive utility assistance with the city of Long Beach.
411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-5700
https://www.longbeach.gov/UtilityServices/Billing-and-Payments/Utility-Assistance/