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COVID-19 Information and Resources for Home Visitors and the Families They Serve

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: 12/7/2022, 10:30 am

COVID-19 Advisories and Health Care

Accurate, Up-to-Date Information
COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Children Older Than 6 Months
Over 900 locations across Los Angeles County are now vaccinating children ages 6 months and older. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish) to learn about locations, and schedules for clinics offering these and other COVID-19 vaccines.

See Resources for Health Care and Home Visiting Professionals

Health Care and Coverage During the Pandemic

  • 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.
  • One Degree released their Common App to help users easily apply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and other benefits programs.
  • DHCS:
Mental Health Resources

  • 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

Income, Food, Utilities Supports and Benefits

Benefits: CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, and more
  • Use the One Degree Common App to apply for CalFresh and other benefit programs
  • California Public Utilities Commission: Info about the Medical Baseline Program
    The program offers discounts on bills, protection against shutoffs and notifications before planned outages for patients with certain utility providers to prevent their utilities being turned off and being potentially life threatening. Not an income based program, but medically based.
  • Metro Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program
    Fare discounts that can be applied toward the purchase of weekly and monthly transit passes on Metro and any LIFE participating transit agencies, or 20 free rides on any one of the participating transit agencies.
Food and Nutrition Resources
  • 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.
Price Gouging and Scams
Stimulus Payments and Child Tax Credit
  • Golden State Stimulus:
  •  Call the 211 Economic Impact Payment Helpline with questions about getting your stimulus check: +1 (844) 322-3639

  • IRS: Tax Year 2021/Filing Season 2022 Child Tax Credit FAQ
  • GetCTC is closed for 2022. Already filed? Check the status of your refund at Where’s My Refund
Wi-Fi Services

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. . FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.

Resources for Specific Groups

Pregnancy, Birth, Infant Feeding Resources

Mental Health During Pregnancy

For healthcare professionals

People Living with Diabetes
Domestic Violence Victims
  • 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:
    • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: Call  (800) 548-6047 or visit lahsa.org/get-help
Parents and Children (including at-home learning)
  • Parent’s Anonymous
    Provides safe, immediate, and accessible help to parents, caregivers, and youth who are experiencing higher levels of stress during COVID-19. You can reach a counselor 8am – 8pm PST from anywhere in the U.S. by calling 855-427-2736.
Renters
Unhoused Population

Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
  • 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:
    • Advocate For Yourself & Your Right to Healthcare (English, Spanish)
    • The Healthcare System and COVID-19 for California Immigrants (English, Spanish)
Health Care and Home Visiting Professionals

Prenatal Care Guidance

Breastfeeding Guidance

Home Visiting Programs

See Resources for Healthcare Professionals or COVID-19 Vaccines

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 or email disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov.
  • 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:
  • LA County Worker Protections
    • An LA County law, enacted in 2020, states that 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. For more information, contact worker protections counselors at (800) 593-8222 or noretaliation@dcba.lacounty.gov.

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Community Resource Guides