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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.
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 into 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/

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

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 that 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/

Caulder Lamm Alliance for Children: Provides a variety of programs to assist children and youth. Programs 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. Open to children in grades K-12.
1621 W. 25th St, #148, San Pedro, CA 90732-4301
(310)514-0263
https://claforchildren.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 five licensed centers and a network of 20 childcare homes in the Harbor/San Pedro/South Bay area.
769 West 3rd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 514-4999
https://www.childlane.org/

Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center: Provides 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: Serves students in grades 6-12 by providing academic and personal development. Offers 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/

World Tots - YWCA Harbor Area: Childcare program for children from infancy through age five. Curriculum based on national standards, focuses 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 our offices. Also offer group and family therapy. Multiple Locations in the South Bay.
3545 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90807
(562) 490-7600
https://www.childnet.net/

The Guidance Center San Pedro: Provides quality and comprehensive mental health care to over 3,000 children and families each year in the communities of Long Beach, Compton, San Pedro, and Avalon. Multiple locations in LA County.
1360 W 6th St Suite 205, San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-3135
https://www.tgclb.org/

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, afterschool 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/childrenspulmonary-institute/asthma-center/long-beach-alliance-children-asthmalbaca

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

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

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 have the opportunity to 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

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
https://harboroccupational.lausd.org/

Long Beach City College: Offers free English as a Second Language classes 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

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 throughout the year.
171 W Bort Street, Long Beach, CA 90805
(562)595-8893
https://lbsa.lbschools.net/

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, citizenship prep classes and more.
1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744. Technology Building 100
(310)233-4450
https://www.lahc.edu/academics/adulted

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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 Community Resource Center: Food pantry available every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm if it is taking place. Multiple locations across the Los Angeles area.
911 North Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744
(213)248-1490
https://www.communityresourcecenterla.org/locations/wilmington

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

US Vets Long Beach: Provides transitional housing, permanent housing, career development and housing services to Veterans in the Long Beach area. Also offers emergency housing, women’s 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/

Immigration Resources

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/

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/

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/

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Provides 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/

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.
593 W 6th St, 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 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

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

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

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/

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/

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.
593 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
425 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA, 90731
(310)547-0202
https://www.harborchc.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/

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 available in multiple different languages.
1733 E. Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562)218-9530
https://aadapinc.org/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Christian 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 Housing 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/

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/

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/

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/