When it comes to healthcare in San Pedro, Wilmington, and the South Bay, HarborCHC is the first and best resource for you and your family. But when you need assistance beyond healthcare, here are community resources that can help.
All the information included here was verified with the organizations, and is accurate at the time of writing. But program details do change from time to time, so if you have questions, use the contact information provided to get in touch with the organization directly.
Healthcare
- Primary medical care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, dental care, mental health care, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, diabetes care, asthma care, mammograms, podiatry, HIV prevention, and more: HarborCHC
- Dental care, children and adults: HarborCHC
Benefit Enrollment Assistance
- Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, and other insurance programs – enrollment and renewal assistance: HarborCHC
- Cal-Fresh food benefit enrollment and renewal assistance: Harbor Interfaith Services (Services provided by HarborCHC).
Food
- Community fridge & pantry: Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor
- Low-cost lunch: Anderson Senior Center
- Food pantry and home food delivery: Harbor Interfaith Services
- Food pantry and emergency food assistance: Salvation Army
- Food pantry on Fridays: YWCA
- Home meal delivery: San Pedro Meals on Wheels
- Grab & Go meals for all ages: Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Free fresh produce: Wilmington YMCA
Clothing, Diapers, & Personal Hygiene Products
- Clothing and personal hygiene products: Harbor Interfaith Services
- Diapers: Harbor Interfaith Services
Domestic Violence Assistance
- Domestic violence hotline, confidential emergency shelter, and support services: Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline
- Emergency and crisis services including shelter: Rainbow Services
Housing & Utility Assistance
- Housing, rental assistance, utility cost assistance: Harbor Interfaith Services
- Utility bill assistance: Salvation Army
- Housing, rental assistance, utility cost assistance: Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Emergency temporary housing, emergency grants for housing-related and other issues: HarborConnects
Childcare and Educational Programs for Children & Teens
- Childcare and after-school programs: Harbor Interfaith Services
- After-school programs: Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Childcare, early childhood education, and family support: Child Lane
- Childcare: YWCA Harbor Area
- Family financial assistance for children’s extracurricular activities, arts scholarships: Caulder Lamm Alliance for Children
- Art & writing workshops, music lessons, singing lessons: Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center
- Tutoring & reading support: Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center
- Life skills support group (3rd grade through middle school): Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center
- Counseling support group (teens): Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center
- College & job readiness programs, tutoring, arts programs, sports leagues, leadership training, STEM center, free books: Boys & Girls Club
Classes & Activities for All Ages
- Enrichment classes, sports programs, workout facilities, swimming pool: Wilmington YMCA
- ESL & GED classes, computer and financial literacy: Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Parenting support group: Hearts Respond Outpost Resource Center
- Computer classes: YWCA Harbor Area
Classes & Activities for Seniors (Aged 50 and over)
- Exercise, hobbies, games, social activities, music, and the arts: Anderson Senior Center
Employment, Jobs, & Training
- Job placement: Harbor Interfaith Services
- Pre-employment and employment support: Toberman Neighborhood Center
- Computer classes: YWCA Harbor Area
- Business training: YWCA Harbor Area
Legal Aid
- Legal representation and information: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Tenants’ rights, immigration legal aid: Toberman Neighborhood Center
Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Addiction Recovery
- Adult and adolescent treatment: HarborCHC
- Residential treatment for adult men: The Beacon House
- Residential & outpatient treatment for adult women: House of Hope
- Residential treatment for adult women: SHAWL Women’s House
- Residential & outpatient treatment for adult men & women: Fred Brown Recovery Services
- Outpatient treatment for adults : Twin Town Treatment Centers Torrance
Tax Preparation
- Tax preparation: Toberman Neighborhood Center