The CalWORKS Program provides short-term, intense treatment, case management, and outreach to resolve issues that are barriers to employment. Participants range from individuals with persistent or severe mental disabilities to individuals with mild to acute emotional problems, such as anxiety or situational depression. Clients are typically referred by the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) GAIN Program.
California State Park provides a 50% discount pass for vehicle day use, family camping, and boat use fees at California State Park operated units.
LawHelpCA.org offers free online legal information and resources about employment issues including wage and overtime claims, discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, ADA claims, leave, time off, pensions, workplace safety, and more.
California Children\’s Services (CCS) provides physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and medical therapy conference (MTC) services for children who have disabling conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders.
Disabled Sports USA connects youth with disabilities to local adaptive sport programs.
The Maintenance Assistance for Homeowners (MASH) program provides services to income-eligible senior or disabled homeowners who are not able to do maintenance on their homes. The program provides exterior painting, trim work, and minor repairs; weeding, code violation problems such as broken glass or screens, rat-proofing, and installation of wheelchair ramps.
Trans Needle Exchange is a non-profit mail-based service providing free HRT needle supplies for trans individuals who cannot access or afford their own.
City of Santa Clarita Handyworker Program helps residents apply for grants to pay for repairs to their homes. The financial assistance can be used towards repairing roofs, exterior painting, dry rot repair, electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning repairs (except window air conditioners), modifications for disabled access, and flooring/tile/wall/window/door repairs.
Students with developmental disabilities can develop their social and communication skills by making music together. Students with or without musical inclination are welcome to join as long as they love music. Auditions are required.
East Valley Community Health Center offers a variety of medical and health services, including pharmacies and prescriptions.
ALP\’s Occupational Therapy services help children develop the skills needed to complete their daily activities and routines, like brushing their teeth, coloring, or eating with a spoon. Skills covered include fine motor skills, focus, and confidence.
ALP provides Comprehensive ABA services, crafting individualized ABA treatment specific to the child\’s needs. The program emphasizes adaptive living skills, communication skills, social skills, play skills, and community safety.
Crystal Stairs, Inc. helps parents receive subsidized child care through CalWORKs. Care is available for children through age 12, and exceptional needs and severely disabled children up to age 21.
City of Pasadena offers consumer action services such as small claims, restraining orders, unlawful detainers, landlord tenant issues, Social Security, CAlFresh, disability, Medi-Cal, CalWorks, legal name change, housing applications, and more.
Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot midday meal and a cold supper to elderly and individuals with disabilities living in Westwood (90024), West Los Angeles (90025 & 90064), Brentwood (90049 & 90073) Bel Air (90077), and other select zip codes.
The City of Gardena sponsors an Alzheimer\’s Day Care Resource Center at St. John Lutheran Church. The Center\’s goal is to improve the quality of life of older persons who are socially isolated because of physical disability or memory loss, and to keep them out of convalescent homes. The Center is currently closed.
Casa Colina Hospital provides treatment and rehabilitation for children and adults with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, back and pain disorders, orthopedic problems, chronic pulmonary disease, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, and other disabling conditions.
The John Stewart Company provides affordable housing and specialized supportive services to substance dependent households and individuals who were formerly homeless, are mentally ill, physically disabled, or have HIV/AIDS.
LACRC\’s Confidence Program is a virtual education program that addresses financial hardship among Latino Families who provide care to a relative or friend living with dementia. The program in English and Spanish can be accessed online or by telephone.
Hadley offers free online, large print, braille, and audio media to individuals with visual impairments. Offerings include workshops, audio podcasts and discussion groups.
