It’s not easy to keep track of all the COVID-19 information going around, so we’ve compiled a list — a one-stop shop of resources for home visitors and the families they serve in Los Angeles County. We’ll do our best to keep it updated with new information and resources. Also see the COVID-19 resources listed by First 5 LA, the funder of L.A. County’s Family Strengthening Network.
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Last Updated: 9/20/2021, 9:25am
COVID-19 Advisories and Health Care
Accurate, Up-to-Date Information
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
- City of Los Angeles:
- Pasadena Health Department:
- Long Beach Health Department:
- State of California and California Department of Health:
- CDC:
- White House Coronavirus (COVID-19) Taskforce:
- USA.gov Government:
- World Health Organization:
- Kaiser Family Foundation:
- UCLA Center for Health Policy Research:
- Salud America: Coronavirus and Latino Health Equity
COVID-19 Vaccines
- How to talk to someone about getting the COVID-19 vaccine: See the conversation guides under Health Care and Home Visiting Professionals.
- CDC:
- Dignity Health:
- What to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (English, Spanish)
- Vaccine Mythbuster and Vaccine Confidence Materials
- Office of Minority Health:
- State of California:
- LA County Department of Public Health:
- Everyone 12+ Can Now Get Vaccinated: Find locations, sign up and check requirements for all county-run vaccination clinics
- PunjabiRadio: Conversation with Dr. Panak Vij about COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Free at myturn.ca.gov
- Cantonese Testimonial Video (from CDPH)
- Features a Chinese-American Californian sharing his vaccine experience, his reasons for getting the vaccine, and his joy for returning to a sense of normalcy.
- Women and COVID-19 vaccines infographics (English, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, Armenian, Korean, Russian)
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ’s
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting a Second Dose
- City of Los Angeles: Vaccine Information Hub
- The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs: Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
- Mayo Clinic: COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts
- Public Health Communications Collaborative:
- What Steps Are Taken to Ensure That Vaccines Are Safe?
- Why get the vaccine and what happens next? (graphics in English and Spanish)
- About the Three COVID-19 Vaccines (graphic)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Webinar recording: COVID-19 Vaccinations and Children: Answering Parents’ Questions
- NPR:
- Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center: COVID Vaccine Information in Plain Language
- Between Us, About Us. Greater Than COVID
- Videos and other resources, especially from Black medical experts who want to counter disinformation and provide reliable information to people of color about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Cedars Sinai: COVID-19 Vaccine Talk – Embracing Our Community
- AltaMed Health Services: ¡Ándale! ¿Qué esperas?
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):
- CDC:
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- GuidancePregnancy.pdf
- Women and COVID-19 vaccines infographics (English, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, Armenian, Korean, Russian)
- Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine (SMFM): Information for Women & Families
- The University of Chicago Medicine: The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy: What you need to know if you’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
- First 5 LA: Making the News: Pregnancy, Vaccines, and Informed Decisions (5/27/2021)
- The Associated Press: Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy (7/30/2021)
- CNN: What you need to know about the Delta variant if you’re pregnant (Kottasová, 7/31/2021)
- CBS News: CDC says pregnant people need Covid vaccine as delta surges (8/11/2021)
Health Care and Coverage During the Pandemic
- FREE COVID Testing is available to LA County residents, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. Click here to book an appointment online. You can also visit this site.
- This coronavirus self-assessment tool uses the latest recommendations from the CDC to help you determine what to do if you think you might have symptoms of COVID-19 or may have been exposed.
- LA County has issued orders directing self-quarantine for anyone who has been exposed to a person diagnosed with or likely to have COVID-19 and self-isolation for anyone who has been diagnosed with or is showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Information on steps to take to self-quarantine can be found here in English and here in Spanish, as well as information on steps to take to self-isolate can be found here in English and here in Spanish.
- Dignity Health’sVirtual Care Anywhere provides virtual urgent care for free to anyone experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Access the service at dignityhealth.org/virtualcareanywhere, by calling 855-356-8053, or by downloading the Virtual Care Anywhere app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and using the coupon code COVID19. The service is normally $35 per visit, but this will be waived for any patient who thinks they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. See the flyer here and view these FAQs.
- Covered California is expanding its Special Enrollment Period. Effective immediately, any eligible consumer can enroll in health coverage THROUGH DECEMBER 2021 without experiencing a qualifying life event or other special circumstance. Click here for more information.
- My Health LA:
- Uninsured individuals can get free coronavirus testing and treatment, regardless of immigration status. They may also qualify for My Health LA, a health-care program for low-income LA County residents. Call 844-744-6452 for more information. Visit dhs.lacounty.gov/MHLA for a list of their clinics.
- Are you a member of L.A. Care? Access information about tele-health visits here. Members can also call the L.A. Care Nurse Advice Line at (800) 249-3619 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- To find Health Access California’s most recent advice on care and coverage options, click here. They offer advice to all, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.
- One Degree recently released their Common App to help users easily apply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and other benefits programs.
- Maternal and Child Health Access: Three important Medi-Cal programs to help with COVID-19 testing and treatment (including in-patient hospitalization), regardless of immigration status
- DHCS:
- COVID-19 Uninsured Group Program
- “Stop Paying Medi-Cal Premiums,” Stronger Families Blog (8/3/2021)
- Waiver of Premiums During COVID Emergency
- The Department of Health Care Services has a Medi-Cal program for people who are not Medi-Cal eligible (e.g. income too high) for COVID-19 testing & treatment. Click here for a FAQ sheet for this new program.
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- COBRA Health Insurance & Funeral Expense Assistance Available
- As part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan, LA County residents who lost their job over the last 18 months will be eligible to remain on their former employer’s insurance plan (through COBRA) at no cost until Sept. 30. All family members who were previously covered in your insurance plan will also be covered by this benefit. The expanded COBRA coverage also applies if you were shifted from full time to part time, if your status was changed by reduced business hours, or if you took a temporary leave of absence.
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute: Latino Diabetes Helpline (805) 350-8730 is available to answer individual and family questions and concerns about diabetes or COVID-19 in a confidential and caring manner. This new 24/7 Helpline is staffed by experienced bilingual SDRI diabetes care experts to assist programs or individuals with diabetes or COVID-19 challenges
- Child Immunizations:
- CDC:
- Immunization Action Coalition:
- Public Health Communications Collaborative: 6 Ways Schools Can Promote COVID-19 Vaccination
Mental Health Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA):
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
- L.A. County Department of Mental Health:
- Community Action Network Resource Guide (Service Areas 6 & 8)
- LA County Department of Public Health:
- Mental Health America: Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources
- CDC: On Stress and Coping
- Common Sense Media: Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty (also available in Spanish)
- Mental Health First Aid:
- Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: Being Resilient During Coronavirus
- Psychology Tools: Guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
- Massachusetts General: Guide to Mental Health Resources for COVID-19
- Campaign to End Loneliness: I feel lonely. What can I do?
- Black Dog Institute: What is loneliness and how can we overcome it?
- National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events
- Mahmee:
- Insight LA is offering all their meditations and retreats virtually. They have sessions available in English and Spanish.
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook available in English and Spanish
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- COVID Coach Mobile App: The COVID Coach app was created for everyone, including Veterans and Service members, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- California For All: Resources for Emotional Support and Well-being
- The following YouTube videos are in Spanish and offer wellness/exercise activities to do at home:
- Chair Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjd9F_1oGWQ
- Muscle relaxation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klGtLKZCGKo
- Self-massage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAU1PXRjd1A4
- Stretching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vnv859BJ05
- Black Women for Wellness: Wellness Guide
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center — San Pedro: Emotional Health Resources
- Now Matters Now – Free Training and Resources for Suicide Prevention
- Lasting Impressions – Zoom Meditation Groups
- Groups meet virtually on Wednesdays and 6:00pm and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
- Work2Live Productions: A Mindful Moment Podcast (Spanish)
- See the list of Recorded Webinars, On-Demand Training on COVID-19 that we’ve compiled on the Stronger Families Blog for more.
- Project Return Peer Support Network: Call the toll-free non-crisis support line at (888) 448-9777. Hours: Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 10 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- The California Peer-Run Warm Line is offering emotional mental health peer support during the COVID-19 outbreak: 855-845-7415
- Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line Counselor
- LA Unified School District – Mental Health Hotline for Students and Families
- The LAist – LAUSD Mental Health Hotline for Students and Parents
- The Washington Post: Teaching our kids (and ourselves) mindfulness to get us through the coronavirus anxiety
- Public Health Communications Collaborative
Income, Food, Utilities Supports and Benefits
Benefits: CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and more
- Department of Public Social Services:
- Information for L.A. County residents who may be experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic. This L.A. Times article also explains how to file for unemployment if you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus closures.
- DPSS has extended its Customer Service Center hours. For more information click here.
- DPSS is now offering DPSS Application Pick-Up and Drop-Offs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Click here for more information. View their list of office locations.
- DPSS is primarily serving customers via phone at 1-866-613-3777 and via their website. Those who do not have a phone or internet access can go to their office lobby doors and staff will assist them.
- CalFresh and CalWORKS cash assistance participants now can use their EBT card to make purchases online. Click here for more information on how to use your EBT card to purchase groceries online (flyers available in English and Spanish).
- Use the One Degree Common App to apply for CalFresh and other benefit programs
Food and Nutrition Resources
- CalFresh
- Department of Public Social Services:
- Use the One Degree Common App to apply for CalFresh and other benefit programs or this authorized CalFresh application assistance app
- Use Your CalFresh benefits to buy groceries online
- ALERT: EBT Card Scam
- DPSS warns of a new scam targeting EBT cardholders. People are reminded to never share their personal information (SSN, PINs, etc), along with several other safety warnings. Scroll to the bottom of the linked page above for more details. If you think you may have been the victim of an EBT card, you can the DPSS Customer Service Call Center at (866) 613-3777.
- For more resources, see Benefits: CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and more
- WIC Services
- People who have been economically affected by the COVID-19 crisis and are pregnant, postpartum, or have a child under five years old can apply for WIC services by texting APPLY to 91997, calling WIC at 888-942-2229, or visiting phfewic.org/apply.
- WIC Foods Unavailable?
- Find Your WIC Foods
- EC Hispanic Media:
- USDA Food and Nutrition Services: Responses to COVID-19
- Food bank and pantry directories in L.A. County:
- CHIRP Los Angeles Food Bank Guide (organized by SPAs in L.A. County)
- Elder Nutrition Program: The City of Los Angeles and L.A. County are providing free meals to older adults 60 and older who are impacted by the crisis. Here is a map of sites offering meal delivery
- LA County’s Hunger Initiative: This portal connects people in need to people who can help. Those who are food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs in their neighborhood, and community organizations can get information on how to connect their neighbors to the goods and services they need.
- The Dream Center is providing food donations and warm meals in addition to toiletries, including diapers and wipes. The Center is open 7:30 am – 6:30 pm every day. For more information please call, (213) 273-7000. The Dream Center is located at 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
- 211 LA County: Getting free information on health and social services
- For a list of upcoming food distribution events, click here.
Price Gouging and Scams
- The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs:
Stimulus Payments and Child Tax Credit
- Golden State Stimulus:
- What is the Golden State Stimulus?
- Can You Get The Golden State Stimulus?
- You can find information about the Golden State Stimulus here.
- IRS:
- Get My Payment Tool: A free tool to track your payment
- King 5:
- Call the 211 Economic Impact Payment Helpline with questions about getting your stimulus check: +1 (844) 322-3639
- IRS-certified volunteers are also available at Get Your Refund to provide free assistance filing your paperwork with the IRS to get your stimulus payment.
- Get CTC.org: How do I get the Child Tax Credit?
- IRS: Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021
- L.A. County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs: Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Begin to Arrive
Wi-Fi Services
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program
- A program that assists household struggling to connect with reliable, high-speed internet. Eligible households are invited to apply to receive a discount of up to $50 per month, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a device from participating providers. You are encouraged to apply for these funds right away, as this program will end when the funds are depleted.
- Hotspot Locator Tool for LA County residents
- LA County Library
- Laptop & Hotspot Loans: For more information and a list of locations, please visit the Sidewalk Service page.
- City of Los Angeles:
- Get Connected Los Angeles lists resources providing low-cost internet services and computers.
- TruConnect.com is offering free phones and phone services to families affected by COVID-19
Funeral Assistance Program
- FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. For information on who is eligible, how to apply, and how to receive the funds, visit their website. There is no deadline to apply.
Resources for Specific Groups
Pregnancy, Birth, Infant Feeding Resources
- For information about COVID-19 guidance for pregnant and lactating people, please see the information for pregnant and lactating individuals under COVID-19 Vaccines.
- L.A. County Dept. of Public Health:
- BreastfeedLA:
- March of Dimes:
- March of Dimes Birth Plan Guide:
- CDC:
- California Department of Public Health:
- BabyCenter:
- Preconception Health + Health Care Initiative:
- Every Mother Counts: COVID-19 & Maternal Health Resource Hub
Mental Health During Pregnancy
- Mahmee:
- Mission Hospital Health & Wellness Program and Support Group:
- Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program: Download the program brochure or flyer to learn about the program. Providers can send referrals using this form.
- Postpartum Emotional Wellness Support Group: Meets virtually every Wednesday from 10 am – 11 am for FREE. Please call (949) 499-7504 or email MHLBMHOP@stjoe.org for more information on how to join a virtual support group call.
- Mamatoto Village:
- Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center — San Pedro: Emotional Health Resources
- Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force: Speak Up When You’re Down: 6 Things Every New Mom& Mom-To-Be Should Know About Perinatal Depression (English & Spanish)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital:
- Free Virtual Mommy Support Group on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am – 12 pm. Sessions are offering through Zoom. Click here for more information.
- California Department of Public Health:
- CDC:
- BreastfeedLA:
- Resources Map, including virtual lactation support services
- Every Mother Counts:
- California WIC:
- Welcome Baby program at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center — San Pedro:
- Breastfeeding Support Resources (English & Spanish)
- Breastmilk Counts:
- Northeast Valley Health Corporation WIC’s virtual lactation support and pump and infant scale loans:
- To get connected with a virtual lactation consultant or for information on their hospital-grade pump and infant scale loans, call their Breastfeeding Helpline (818-837-6349) and leave a message with your contact information and lactation concern. Their goal is to connect with you within an hour after the message is left during normal business hours. (If you’re a home visitor assisting a client, you can leave your contact information too. They can follow up with you to let you know the plan of care chosen for your client.)
- Breastfeeding videos:
- Texas Department of State Health Services: Breastfeeding: One-Stop-Shop (Vlogs)
These breastfeeding support videos are available in English and Spanish. - San Diego Breastfeeding Center: Latching: Using a Nipple Shield
- Stanford Medicine: Hand Expression of Breastmilk
- Best Feeding Lactation Services: Paced Bottle Feeding
- Milk Mob: Paced Bottle Feeding
- Global Health Media: Instructional Breastfeeding Videos Available in Several Languages
- Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education: Instructional Breastfeeding Videos
- Texas Department of State Health Services: Breastfeeding: One-Stop-Shop (Vlogs)
- Spanish breastfeeding videos:
- Breastfeeding Education by IABLE: Alimentar con Biberón al Ritmo del Bebé (Paced Bottle Feeding)
- Sikana: Dar el pecho usando pezoneras | Guía de lactancia materna
- Texas Department of State Health Services: Breastfeeding: One-Stop-Shop (Vlogs)
These breastfeeding support videos are available in English and Spanish.
For healthcare professionals
- BreastfeedLA:
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative:
- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists:
- American Academy of Pediatrics:
- For more resources, see Health Care and Home Visiting Professionals.
People Living with Diabetes
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute provides relevant, up-to-date diabetes information and daily updates in Spanish and English on what Latinos with diabetes should know and do about avoiding and/or treating COVID-19.
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute: Latino Diabetes Helpline (805) 350-8730 is available to answer individual and family questions and concerns about diabetes or COVID-19 in a confidential and caring manner. This new 24/7 Helpline is staffed by experienced bilingual SDRI diabetes care experts to assist programs or individuals with diabetes or COVID-19 challenges
- Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition:
Domestic Violence Victims
- FreeFrom: COVID-19 Response Guide for Survivors
- MyMove.com: Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors
- The Domestic Violence Council website has many resources, including a list of domestic violence shelter hotlines and available domestic violence service agencies.
- LA County Department of Public Health: Reaching Out Booklet (Spanish|Armenian|Chinese|Japanese|Korean| Tagalog|Vietnamese)
- Futures without Violence
- Workplaces Respond: Resources for Survivors Experiencing Unemployment or Working Remotely
- Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation:
- 211 LA County: Getting free information on health and social services
- East Los Angeles Crisis Line for Domestic Violence: Call (800) 585-6231, available 24 hours a day
- Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline – When calling, enter your zip code and you will be routed to a DV agency in your area (800) 978-3600.
- Peace Over Violence Hotlines (available 24/7):
- Central LA: 213-626-3396
- South LA: 310-392-8381
- Pasadena/West San Gabriel Valley: 626-793-3385
- LA Rape and Battering Hotline Numbers (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 626-793-3385; 310-392-8381; 213-626-3393
- Rainbow Services Confidential Hotline (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): (310) 547-9343
- Jenesee Center Confidential Hotline (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): (800) 479-7328
- Shelters available for domestic violence victims:
- SPA 2 – San Fernando Valley
- Haven Hills: 818-887-6589
- SPA 3 – San Gabriel Valley (specifically Pasadena):
- Peace Over Violence: 626-793-3385
- SPA 4 – Metro LA
- Peace Over Violence: 213-626-3396
- SPA 6 – South LA
- Jenesse Center: 800-479-7328
- Peace Over Violence: 310-392-8381
- SPA 8 – South Bay
- Rainbow Services: 310-547-9343
- Peace Over Violence:
- DV Shelter Placement Hotline: 310-281-2822
Please note that this is a temporary program effective Monday, April 20, 2020 through May 30, 2020. This is in response to the increased need for shelter placement during the COVID-19 pandemic for domestic violence survivors.
- DV Shelter Placement Hotline: 310-281-2822
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: Call (800) 548-6047 or visit lahsa.org/get-help
- SPA 2 – San Fernando Valley
Parents and Children (including at-home learning)
- Child Care Heroes: LA County COVID-19 Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
- ChildMind.org:
- CDC’s checklist:
- Dr. Barbara Stroud: COVID-19 Tips for Parents
- UNICEF: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should know
- Zero to Three: Tips for Families: Coronavirus
- Children Now: We’re All in This Together — COVID-19 Statement And Resources
- The Washington Post: Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about playdates, education, and more
- Safe Kids Worldwide: Preventing Injuries During the Coronavirus
- Defending the Early Years
- American Psychological Association:
- Sesame Street in the Community:
- New York Times Parenting Section’s Coronavirus Series, including How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus. More on talking to children about COVID-19: PBS Kids for Parents (also in Spanish), First Things First, LAist, National Geographic
- Explaining Coronavirus to Kids
- Child Mind Institute:
- National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
- Noggin.com: Navigating the New Normal-Parents Edition
- Parenting Webinar: Creating Structure During Unstructured Times
- World Health Organization (WHO): Healthy Parenting
- PBS Newshour:
- Why We Stay Home – Suzie Learns about Coronavirus eBook
- The Genius of Play: Learning At-Home Resources While Social Distancing
- For Wi-Fi services, see Wi-Fi Services.
- Los Angeles Unified School District: Family Resource Guide During School Closures (also in Spanish)
- Child Mind Institute:
- Personalized Care for Mental Health and Learning Disorders: Clinical Care and Telehealth
- LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation: Parks from Home
- Parents as Teachers
- The Atlanta Speech School Online Preschool — Free of charge to anyone, anywhere. They are offering preschool lessons and experiences to preschoolers from 18 months through age 5. The online school can be accessed at your own pace at any time of the day.
- NPR: Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus
- LA County Library: Get your LA County Library Card at LACountyLibrary.org/library-cards and gain access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, homework help, online classes, and more. For more information about Coronavirus and library resources, including Express Holds Pickup offerings at select libraries, visit LACountyLibrary.org/coronavirus.
- KCET and PBS At Home Learning Resources
- LAist: Kids Stuck At Home? Here’s How To Keep Them Busy And Grow Their Brains At The Same Time
- CATCH Health at Home: COVID-19 Distance Learning Resources
- Amazing Educational Resources:
- Virtual Classes and Activities for Lower Elementary Students
- Elementary Digital Learning by Subject Area
- The Organ Wise Guys Educational Resources
- Wonder Workshop: Resources for Remote Learning
- Common Sense Media: Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home
- Book Resources
- Boyle Heights Family Resource Center:
- –Free On-Demand Online Classes (topics include fitness, health and exercise, nutrition and family activity classes)
- Community Resource Center: Free, On-Demand Virtual Classes
- From LA Care Health Plan and Promise Health Plan, this page hosts dozens of useful instructional videos. Topics are wide-ranging and include healthy cooking, fitness routines, activities for kids and older adults, mental health and beyond. Many videos are also offered in Spanish.
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: Preschool During the Pandemic: Early Childhood Education in Extraordinary Times
- This series shares the experiences of practitioners and families from across the country, illustrating how the fields of early education and early childhood special education are successfully supporting preschoolers and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: Equity and Family Support, Reflections on Inclusion in Remote Preschool and Promoting Social Skills in a Virtual Classroom.
Renters
- CDC Extends Federal Rent Moratorium until July 31st, 2021
- Newsom signs into law extension of California eviction protections, rent relief (through September 30th)
- Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) Rent Stabilization Program Call Center: (833) 223-RENT
- Housing is Key:
- Stay Housed L.A. County:
- Stay Housed L.A. County has the resources you need to know your rights and the legal assistance to back them up. Tenants who need help can visit StayHousedLA.org or call 888-694-0040.
- Housing Rights Center:
- Housing Rights Hotline: 1-800-477-5977
- Los Angeles County Housing + Community Investment Department:
- Landlord/Tenants Hotline: 1-866-557-7368
Hotline designed to answer all landlord-tenant related inquiries and issues, particularly during this COVID-19 pandemic. Extended hours are in place from M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm, SAT and SUN 10am – 3pm.
- Landlord/Tenants Hotline: 1-866-557-7368
- L.A. County Development Authority:
- Visit their website or call 800-731-4663 or (626) 262-4511 for more information on public housing services and other housing resources, including L.A. County’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, Section 8 and public housing vouchers for seniors and families.
- NoRent.org
- For tenants who need assistance with declaration forms
- SAJE (Strategic Actions for a Just Economy)
- TURN (The Utility Reform Network) Winter Webinar Series:
- Search for housing resources on 211la.org, FindHelp.org, and 1degree.org
- Office of Head Start – Administration for Children and Families
- For Long Beach residents:
- Long Beach Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- LB-ERAP Information & Support Hotline: 833-358-5372
- California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief
- CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Call Center: 833-430-2122
- To find out what rental assistance program(s) you can apply for, visit this website.
- NoRent.org
- For tenants who need assistance with declaration forms for rent owed
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
- Housing legal support
- Eviction Defense Network
Unhoused Population
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority:
- Call (213) 225-6581 or visit lahsa.org/get-help
- Project Roomkey
- Guidance on how to help pregnant women in LA County find housing through Project Roomkey
- 211 LA County: Getting free information on health and social services
- Shelters are available for domestic violence victims. See Resources for Domestic Violence Victims.
- CalWORKs Homeless Assistance Program
- CDC Toolkit for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Search for housing resources on 211la.org, FindHelp.org, and 1degree.org — and watch One Degree’s webinar on Navigating Housing Resources (also in Spanish).
Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
- State of California:
- Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs:
- CA-PIF, The Outreach & Communication Workgroup, CA-PIF and Immigrant Community Experts:
- State of California: Guide for Immigrant Californians (Spanish)
- Protecting Immigrant Families:
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs:
- Office of Immigrant Affairs toll-free line: (800) 593-8222.
Call to learn about and access wrap-around LA County services available for immigrants and their families.
- Office of Immigrant Affairs toll-free line: (800) 593-8222.
- Informed Immigrant: Resources for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (IRLC): The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Here are some ways the IRLC’s Red Cards can be used. Organizations can order them in bulk and/or print out individual copies here. They are available in multiple languages.
- Bet Tzedek:
- FREE legal services to undocumented workers in LA County. Click here for information on how to access their services during this time.
- COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants (English and Spanish)
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Community Hotline: (888) 624-4752
- Public Defender Hotline (hotline for those who are in immigrant custody): (213) 974-0572 or (833) 974-3003
- National Immigrant Law Center
- What to Know about Getting Vaccinated (DCBA and DPH)
- My Health LA:
- Uninsured individuals can get free coronavirus testing and treatment, regardless of immigration status. They may also qualify for My Health LA, a health-care program for low-income LA County residents. Call 844-744-6452 for more information. Visit dhs.lacounty.gov/MHLA for a list of their clinics.
- Visit KeepYourBenefits.org to get the facts about public charge & immigration. See if public benefits could affect your different immigration options.
- CA-PIF, The Outreach & Communication Workgroup, CA-PIF and Immigrant Community Experts:
- Legal Aid at Work:
Health Care and Home Visiting Professionals
- LA County Department of Public Health Official COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Information Website
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: COVID-19 and HIPAA
- CDC: Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Authorized in the United States
- Becker’s Hospital Review: Zoom launches new telehealth feature for greater accessibility
On August 9, Zoom announced that Apple users can now join HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments from an iOS mobile browser. The company said the new feature is intended to increase the accessibility of telehealth services and “give patients the option of not having to download any software,” reports Becker’s. Zoom has plans to launch additional features that will allow providers to customize appointments and limit the necessity of providing contact information with the web scheduler.
Prenatal Care Guidance
- “The association of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy with preterm birth: A retrospective cohort study in California,” The Lancet Regional Health – Americas (July 30, 2021)
- “Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines preconception and during pregnancy and risk of self-reported spontaneous abortions, CDC v-safe COVID-19 Vaccine Pregnancy Registry 2020-21,” Research Square (August 9, 2021)
- CDPH: Pregnancy and COVID-19
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- ACOG: Resources for Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Other Health Care Practitioners
- CDC:
- Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine: Free #COVID19 Online Education Module: Create a user account and add COVID-19 Response Bundle to your cart (you will not be charged).
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative: COVID-19 Resources for Maternal and Infant Health
- For more resources, see Pregnancy, Birth, Infant Feeding Resources
Breastfeeding Guidance
- BreastfeedLA: COVID-19 and Breastfeeding for Health Professionals
- For more resources, see Pregnancy, Birth, Infant Feeding Resources
- Managing Mental Health, Suicide Prevention During COVID-19: Tools and resources to help address mental health concerns and suicide prevention from the California Departments of Healthcare Services, CDPH, and the Office of the California Surgeon General.
- World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
- For more resources, see Mental Health Resources.
- For the latest about COVID-19 vaccines, see the resources under COVID-19 Vaccines.
- CDC:
- U.S. Dept. of HHS: “We Can Do This” Resources and Toolkits (lots of guides, posters, videos, and social media messaging in multiple languages)
- Office of Minority Health:
- Unidos US: Esperanza Hope For All – Helping Latinos Recover and Thrive
- Public Health Collaborative:
- Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals:
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):
- Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine (SMFM):
- California Dept. of Public Health: Video: Love Means Getting Vaccinated (also in Spanish)
- LA County Department of Public Health:
- Healthy Families America: Talking to families about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines
- Community Clinic Association of LA County: Sample Clinic Script for Talking to Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine
- De Beaumont:
- Communicating About FDA Approval to Build Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines
- Talking to Your Family About Vaccines
- Webinar: Communication Strategies to Build Confidence and Trust in COVID-19 Vaccines
- Graphic: Language That Works to Improve Vaccine Acceptance
- Communication Guide: How Physicians Can Build Trust in COVID-19 Vaccines
- Stronger Families Blog: Recorded Webinars, On-Demand Training on COVID-19, including COVID-19 vaccines
- National Hispanic Family Health Helpline: What My Family/Friends/Neighbors Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine (Infographics in English and Spanish)
- New York Times, (5-20-21): Your Friend Doesn’t Want the Vaccine. What Do You Say? An interactive vaccination chatbot based on the principles of motivational interviewing (give it a try!)
- Alliance for Health Policy: Building Confidence to Build Immunity: Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19
- California Health Report: Opinion: Countering COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Pregnant African Americans
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
- American Medical Association (AMA):
- University of California, San Francisco Center for Vulnerable Populations:
- Becker’s Hospital Review: Zoom launches new telehealth feature for greater accessibility
On August 9, Zoom announced that Apple users can now join HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments from an iOS mobile browser. The company said the new feature is intended to increase the accessibility of telehealth services and “give patients the option of not having to download any software,” reports Becker’s. Zoom has plans to launch additional features that will allow providers to customize appointments and limit the necessity of providing contact information with the web scheduler.
Home Visiting Programs
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
- Rapid Response – Virtual Home Visiting collaborative
- Virtual Home Visits: Screenings Resource Guide
- Parents as Teachers:
- Play and Learn with my Child (English and Spanish)
- National Home Visiting Resource Center:
- ASQ:
- ACES Aware:
- Futures without Violence:
- National Institue for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ): Seven Strategies for Conducting Services Virtually
- Center for the Study of Social Policy’s Strengthening Families: Strengths-Based Practices in Troubling Times
- Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals
- Virtual Home Visiting 101/102: Service Delivery Overview
- Module 1 (This 60-minute module introduces learners to virtual home visiting service delivery through an array of approaches including interactive video calls (IVC) and phone. The module provides guidance for tailoring the service delivery approaches used to the needs of the family and community. The module also introduces strategies for self-care)
- Module 2 (This module instructs FSPs to prepare their technology and environment, and to enroll and prepare families for virtual services, whether delivered by phone, interactive video software or both. The module includes information about making the initial contact virtually, establishing a relationship with families and virtually enrolling families.)
- Virtual Home Visiting 101/102: Service Delivery Overview
Resources for LA County Businesses and Workers Affected by COVID-19
- The L.A. County Business and Worker Disaster Help Center is a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency. To get assistance you can call (833) 238-4450 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), email disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov, or visit LACountyHelpCenter.org.
- U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan
- Go-Biz COVID-19 ResourcesThe Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- The L.A. County Business and Worker Disaster Help Center is a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency. To get assistance you can call (833) 238-4450 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), email disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov, or visit LACountyHelpCenter.org.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs:
- Information about workers’ rights, including minimum wage: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/minimum-wage/
- Go-Biz COVID-19 ResourcesThe Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled helpful information for employers, employees, and all Californians as it relates to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- New LA County Worker Protections
- Thanks to a new LA County law, if you work at a business that is violating health protocols, you can report it without fear of retaliation. Your employer cannot retaliate or discriminate against you (e.g. fire or threaten to fire you, cut your hours, demote, suspend, or discipline you) because you complain about workplace violations of public health laws, rules and regulations. Workers and business owners can find out more about their rights and responsibilities under LA County’s new Public Health Anti-Retaliation Ordinance here. For more information, contact our worker protections counselors at (800) 593-8222 or noretaliation@dcba.lacounty.gov.
- Hero Pay – Find out if you qualify!
- Unincorporated LA County residents eligible
Other Community Resource Guides
Community Resource Guides
- 211 LA County: Provides health-and-safety updates, and the latest information on L.A. County “safer at home” orders, plus resources on discrimination related to COVID-19. County residents may also call 2-1-1.
- Hunger Action LA:
- FindHelp.org: Just enter your zip code to find local programs to help you get food if you can’t afford it, bill payment assistance, and other programs that serve your area.
- One Degree COVID-19 Resource Guide for LA County: English and Spanish
- L.A. County Disaster Help Center
- LA Care:
- MLK Community Medical Group:
- California WIC Association COVID-19 Resources: Includes all the latest updates on WIC services and policies, plus links for staff and families about unemployment, food, housing, and resources for education while kids are out of school.
- CA Notify-Contact Tracing Application
- Add your phone to California’s exposure notification system to get COVID-19 exposure alerts and to protect those around you. Once you activate CA Notify, it does all the work. All you do is keep your Bluetooth on. You will only receive alerts if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Your privacy is protected as your identity is not known and your location is not tracked.
- Association of Maternal-Child Health Programs (AMCPH):
- MoveOn:
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI):
- Harvard Center for the Developing Child:
- Futures without Violence:
- Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: