This page is intended to help support the many families throughout the South Bay who are experiencing homelessness, an issue that has affected a growing number of people during COVID. Know that you are not alone, and that support is available. For instructions to view this page in Spanish, click on en Español.


South Bay and National Resources

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Crisis support

211 LA is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County, including housing, transportation and meals.


Housing and support services in the South Bay

Our Community LA (OCLA) and the WIN APP

  • OCLA created the WIN, a free mobile app for homeless and struggling youth, families and adults. WIN users can search a database of over 1,800 essential service providers and connect to 12 categories of resources, including crisis support, shelter, food, legal and health services.

  • It is available in the App Store and the Google Play Store.

  • If you don’t have a smartphone, click HERE for web based version.

Coordinated Entry System (CES) for South Bay families

  • The Coordinated Entry System (CES) brings together existing regional programs under one collaborative framework connecting youth, adults and families experiencing homelessness to the best resources that meet their needs. (Source: South Bay Cities Council of Governments)

  • Call 211 to connect to LA County’s information referral line.

  • For more numbers and hub locations, please see services and phone numbers by clicking on the PDFs below.

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  • Located in San Pedro, Harbor Interfaith Services deploys outreach teams to connect individuals to resources, housing, and jobs. Outreach hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you get our voicemail, please leave a detailed message with your name, a call back number, your location. They will call you back as soon as possible.

  • Call (424) 276-3602 ext. 294 or e-mail bjaijairam@harborinterfaith.org

 

Since 2013, PATH has helped people find permanent housing and provide case management, medical and mental healthcare, benefits advocacy, employment training, and other services to help them maintain their homes stably. Since 2013, they have connected more than 9,000 people to permanent homes.

 

  • Since 1972, 1736 Family Crisis Center has responded to the growing needs of victims of domestic violence, runaway and homeless youth, victims of human trafficking, homeless families, homeless and at-risk Veterans, unemployed adults and youth, and other low-income community members in need of assistance. View their services by clicking HERE. Contact: 1736 Family Crisis Center 24-Hr Line: 562-388-7652 or 310-370-5902

  • The Family Crisis Center also offers For 24-hr emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17. Please call (310) 379-3620.

 

Community food and necessities distribution

  • If you have lost your job, or just need assistance, please apply for CalFresh and other benefits online by visiting the Your Benefits Now (YBN) website at www.dpss.lacounty.gov/ and clicking on the YBN logo to get started.

  • If your income has been affected by recent events, and you are pregnant or have a child under 5, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program can help provide nutritious foods and more resources to keep your growing family healthy.

 

Resources for mental health support

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or Text: 1-800-985-5990.

For free confidential crisis counseling, mental health information, and referrals to providers, call the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's 24-hour Access Center at 1-800-854-7771.

 

For information related to warning signs of mental health conditions, as well as a helpline, please visit NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness. For support groups in the South Bay, visit NAMI South Bay - Support.

The Crisis Text Line has assembled a comprehensive list of referral resources that meet stringent criteria. Topics include abuse, self-harm, substance use, grief, isolation, and more. Topics are searchable online. We highly recommend this resource.

Youth can always call or text the California Youth Crisis Line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at: 1-800-843-5200

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-8255

Teen Line is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to youth.

Didi Hirsch’s experts provide evidence-based treatment to low-income children and adults with mental disorders or behavioral challenges. Call 1-888-807-7250

If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.


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For South Bay parents and caregivers

Go to the South Bay Families Connected landing page to view local events, the Teen Resource Center, to sign-up for the SBFC monthly parent e-newsletter, and more.

 

For parents and caregivers in the U.S.A.

Visit the Families Connected landing page for non-region-specific, free youth wellness online resources.