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Welcome to Essential DPSS, a timely distribution of essential information and resources for individuals and families who need assistance. DPSS serves all County residents as an “Essential Services” department and provides benefits that meet life’s basic needs, such as food, health insurance, employment, and housing. We want everyone to stay informed about these essential benefits, and learn about resources offered by other service organizations
Crime Survivors has a NEW, easy to access resource guide website! Featuring a simple interface, this website provides anyone in need with guides for finding an advocate, obtaining crisis support, learning about victim’s rights, paying for crime-related expenses, healing and recovering, and much more! We’re also featuring county-specific guides to help tailor information directly to each individual.
Asian Youth Center
Asian Youth Center
100 West Clary Avenue San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.537-0954
www.aycla.org
Asian Youth Center is a community non-profit organization whose mission is to empower low-income, immigrant, and at-risk youth, of all communities, to overcome barriers to success through the provision of culturally and linguistically competent education, employment, and social services.
County of Los Angeles Ombudsman
County of Los Angeles Ombudsman
Probation Headquarters
9150 E. Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
(877) 822-3222
https://probation.lacounty.gov/ombudsman/
The Office of the Ombudsman is a confidential, informal, and neutral resource where probation clients, their families, and the community at large can seek assistance with their concerns related to service delivery, policies, and/or procedures.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS) OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS) OFFICE
3352 Aerojet Ave. El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-1399
955 N. Lake Ave.Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 569-1399
4077 N. Mission Rd.Los Angeles, CA 90032
(866) 613-3777
Programs designed to both alleviate hardship and promote health, personal responsibility, and economic independence. The Department provides the following benefits and services to low income residents of Los Angeles County.
EASTERN LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER
EASTERN LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CENTER
1000 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91802
(626) 299-4700
ELARC is a non-profit organization that is contracted by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to assess, support, and connect individuals with developmental disabilities to the services they require. Case managers, known as Service Coordinators at ELARC, work with the individual and his or her family, to create an Individualized Program Plan in order to facilitate service delivery from various service providers based on the unique goals and needs of the individual.
HEALTH ADVOCATES LLC
HEALTH ADVOCATES LLC
21540 Plummer St., Ste. B Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 995-9500
Assists individuals to qualify for Medi-Cal, Social Security (SSI/SSD) and other health insurance benefits.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY VITAL RECORDS OFFICE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY VITAL RECORDS OFFICE
313 North Figueroa Street, Room Lobby-1Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 240-7812O
btain birth certificates for all births up until 1 year old occurring in Los Angeles County, except those born in Long Beach or Pasadena. After the child is 1, birth certificates can be obtained at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC).
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
4716 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90022
(800) 201-8999
Obtain certified copies of birth certificates
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
900 S. Garfield Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801
(800) 772-1213Obtain social security cards; apply for retirement, disability or Medicare benefits.
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