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Below are community resources for students & families. However, if you or someone is in danger and are in need of immediate help please contact 911 immediately.
Antelope Valley Community Resource Guide
The link will open to a PDF with a wide variety of difference resources available throughout the county.
Antelope Valley Partners for Health
AVPH has made significant changes in the following areas: access to health care, community needs assessments, mental health care in schools, dental health for low income children, nutrition and physical activity programs for children and their families, infant mortality issues, women’s health education, housing concerns for transitional foster youth, case management services for pregnant women, developed a community resource directory, developed a community based care management consortium for senior citizens, addressed transportation issues, developed and implemented a coordinated comprehensive community network to support at-risk youth and their families, and played a lead role in most local health and health policy issues.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. 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
California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) is a statewide, toll-free, 24-hour, confidential Hotline available for youths ages 12 - 24, and families in crisis.
A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention service to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.
Located in Lancaster, CAProvides Homless ResourcesFood Pantry, Hot Meals, Infant/Toddler Needs, Hygiene, Clothing, & Education for Adults
Located in Lancaster1https://www.tarzanatc.org/location-detail/lancaster/907-w-lancaster-boulevard/2https://www.tarzanatc.org/location-detail/lancaster/44447-n-10th-street-west/3https://www.tarzanatc.org/location-detail/lancaster/44443-n-10th-street-west/
Located in Palmdalehttps://www.tarzanatc.org/location-detail/palmdale/320-east-palmdale-blvd/
Click on the links to learn about their services
Located in Palmdalehttps://www.tarzanatc.org/location-detail/palmdale/320-east-palmdale-blvd/
Click on the links to learn about their services
Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs. Including new programs for the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
National Eating Disorders Association
Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
The LGBTQ community and Covid-19
Mi Familia Vota: Covid-19 Pandemic Resources
Great list of multi-state economic, health, food, undocumented resources including resources in Spanish
CalFresh Food Benefits can now be used to purchase groceries online at select retailers
Essential Workers Access Childcare during Covid-19
In an effort to help families in California buy food when school is closed, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will receive Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries. This is in addition to the other CalFresh benefits the family may receive and in addition to the ability to utilize grab and go options to pick up food at a child’s school.
Call, text, or live chat now for emotional support or to sign up for online parenting support groups. Available in both English and Spanish.
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