Our list of one-stop referrals can be found here.
In the comfort and privacy of your own home, you can get help from a social worker, legal counselor, or job counselor, thanks to The Ezra Network.
Call our Federation’s Community Call Line Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at (855) JFED-HLP.
Addiction Services
Counseling & Family Services
Clothing and Item Donations/Loans (G’mach)
Employment
Financial Assistance / Scholarships
Food And Nutrition
Immigrant Resources
Incarcerated Services
Legal Services
Medical Support Services
Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) / Disability Services
Addiction Services
Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, counseling or a 12-step approach, the first move to deal with addiction is to call one of these community partners.
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Beit T’Shuvah
Jewish residential and outpatient addiction treatment and prevention programs.
(310) 204-5200 -
Chabad Residential Treatment Center
Comprehensive residential treatment center for men suffering from substance abuse and other harmful addictions.
(323) 965-1365 -
One-on One Mentoring and “Life Coaching”/Aish Tamid
Culturally sensitive services for members of the orthodox community ages 14-28, evaluations and therapy referrals, parental support, hotline for parents and teens, nightly drop-in center including kosher dinner.
(323) 634-0505 -
Rehabilitation Clinic Care
Jews who struggle with addiction can turn to Beit T’Shuvah, which integrates Jewish traditions with the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, traditional psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Counseling & Family Services
From counseling to programs for at-risk youth, there is a wide range of services for individuals and families in need. Learn more about our approach to mental health and discover additional services.
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Aviva Family & Children’s Services
Provides mental health and social services for at-risk children, teens, and their families; foster care and adoption; and transitional housing for females 18-24.
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Counseling Services/Chai Lifeline
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs.
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Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service Central Access Line
Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, couples, and families.
(877) 275-4537 -
Domestic Violence Counseling & Support / Jewish Family Services
Counseling and ongoing support for domestic violence victims at two counseling centers in the San Fernando valley and Mid-City area. 24-hour crisis line.
(818) 505-0900 OR (323) 681-2626 -
Individual, Couples and Group Therapy / Maple Counseling Center
Low-cost mental health services addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, and grief and loss.
(310) 271-9999 -
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles
Provides a free, anonymous, safe space for teens to request support from trained peers and learn from others with similar experiences. Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers),camp programs, college guidance and scholarship programs, and various programs to promote social and emotional health for Jewish youth.
(323) 761-8675 -
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles One-on-One Mentoring
Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers),camp programs, college guidance and scholarship programs, and various programs to promote social and emotional health for Jewish youth.
(323) 456-1153 -
JQ Helpline/JQ International
Referrals and supportive assistance for LGBTQ Jews, their families, and allies. Monthly support groups for the general community as well as Iranian- and Orthodox-specific LGBTQ teens and young adults.
(855) 574-4577 -
JQ International
LGBTQ Jews, their families, and allies can call this resource hotline if they need help.
(855) 574-4577 -
One-on One Mentoring and “Life Coaching”/Aish Tamid
Culturally sensitive services for members of the orthodox community ages 14-28, evaluations and therapy referrals, parental support, hotline for parents and teens, nightly drop-in center including kosher dinner.
(323) 634-0505 -
Parent and Family Resources/Vista Del Mar Child
Services to support parental competence and confidence, build knowledge and restore communication, thereby strengthening parent-child relationships.
(310) 8361223 -
Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center and Aleinu Family Resource Center/Jewish Family Service
Comprehensive services for children, families, and older adults. Aleinu offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox community.
Clothing and Item Donations/Loans (G’mach)
Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, donate furniture you don’t use, or need gently used clothes for your family, call these community partners.
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BTS Thrift Store/Beit T’Shuvah
Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift store.
(310) 204-4058 -
Home Item Distribution/Global Kindness
Collects donations and distributes clothing, housewares, electronics, toys, and more at no cost.
(310) 286-0800 -
Second Chance Furniture/Tomchei Shabbos
Provides gently used furniture, appliances, and holiday clothing to families in need.
(323) 851-1000 -
The Council Shop/National Council of Jewish Women
Accept gently used Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Housewares, and certain types of Furniture.
323-852-8500
Employment
Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, donate furniture you don’t use, or need gently used clothes for your family, call these community partners.
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Ezra Network / JVS SoCal
Individualized job search skill development and placement support, career counseling.
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Joblink/Tomchei Shabbos
Culturally sensitive job placement and training program for members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
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LA ORT College
Nonprofit college offering a wide range of programs.
(323) 966-5444
Financial Assistance / Scholarships
If you need financial assistance, call one of these partners.
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Burial Assistance / Jewish Family Service
If you are unable to afford burial costs, as a member of the Jewish community, this service is available to you.
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Emergency Grants / Chai Lifeline
Cash assistance to Jewish households facing crisis due to their child’s life-threatening or lifelong illness.
(310) 274-6331 -
Emergency WEHO Rental Assistance Programs / National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW|LA’s West Hollywood Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides direct cash assistance to keep community members housed.
323-852-8500 -
Ezra Network / JVS SoCal
Individualized job search skill development and placement support, career counseling.
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Interest Free Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association
Small business, educational, and personal loans, including medical/dental and housing-related needs.
(323) 761-8830
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LA Rental Assistance Program for Women Headed Households/ National Council of Jewish Women
LA Rental Assistance Program for Women Headed Households in the following zip codes: 90004, 90028, 90029, 90038. Financial assistance to households financially impacted emergencies such as loss of hours/work, medical bills, or unexpected financial hardship.
323-852-8500 -
Brawerman Fellowship
Significant scholarship and leadership development program for Jewish college students from Los Angeles.
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Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute
Are you a talented Jewish high schooler looking for a college scholarship, leadership training, a trip to Israel, and the experience of a lifetime? Our Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute provides all of this and more.
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Incentive Grants for Jewish Teen Programs
Our new scholarship fund takes the financial burden off of L.A. families so their teens (grades 7-12) are able to participate — worry-free — in short-term immersive Jewish programs like youth group Shabbatons and Jewish service learning trips.
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Israel Experience Financial Aid
Scholarships for those ages 15-26 participating in first-time peer educational experiences in Israel.
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JDC Entwine Travel
We send Jews in their 20s and 30s all over the world to experience the international impact of our Federation through Entwine, a partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s (JDC) young adult arm.
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The Julie Beren Platt Teen Innovation Grants
These awards offer prizes up to $1,000 to empower teens to explore something they are passionate about, and turn their ideas into reality. With these awards, we support and encourage teens to take risks, be creative and experiment.
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One Happy Camper / Jewish Summer Camp
We subsidize hundreds of kids so that they can go to camp, strengthen their Jewish identity, and experience the great outdoors through the One Happy Camper Grant. We also work to ensure the quality of local Jewish day and overnight camps.
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Scholarship Programs / JBBBSLA
Scholarships to high school graduates who have participated in one of JBBBSLA’s programs.
(323) 761-8675 -
Scholarship Program/JVS SoCal
Need-based financial aid for students whose primary residence is in the Greater Los Angeles.
(323) 761-8888 -
LA Scholarship Program / National Council of Jewish Women
Scholarships for a variety of subject matter disciplines, as well as support for non-traditional students in achieving their academic goals based on a combination of academic merit and financial need.
(323) 852-8500 ext. 539 -
Central Access / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles offers an array of services to support and empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community.
(877) 275-4537 -
Jewish Special Needs Trust & Services
JLA Trust helps people with disabilities supplement their government benefits with affordable, professional special needs trust services.
310-773-9728
Food And Nutrition
The community partners listed here provide food assistance ranging from groceries to meals and more.
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Food Program/Tomchei Los Angeles
Collects leftover prepared kosher food from catered events and, as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson area.
(323) 851-1000 -
Home Delivered Meals/Jewish Family Service
Home-delivered kosher meals and community dining options for seniors and adults with disabilities.
(323) 937-5852 -
SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/Jewish Family Service
Free groceries once per month, plus supportive services including free legal assistance, job counseling, Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and case management. Detailed schedule available online. SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson
SOVA West
(818) 988-7682 -
Tomchei Shabbos
Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other resources.
(323) 851-1000
Immigrant Resources
Whether you say “Hello” in Farsi (سلام), Russian (Здравствуйтe) or Hebrew ( שלום ), these partners provide culturally sensitive services to immigrants in need.
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Refugee Resettlement Program / HIAS:
Through our network of local resettlement partners, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and helps them build their lives in communities across the United States.
Incarcerated Services
Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partners below for support and advocacy during incarceration and after.
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Aleph Institute
Religious, spiritual, legal, emotional, constitutional advocacy and reentry assistance and referral services for individuals in prison, mental health facilities, and the U.S. armed forces, as well as their families.
(310) 598-2142 -
Alternative Sentencing/Beit T’Shuvah
Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration.
(310) 204-5200
Legal Services
For free legal services, see the options below.
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Ezra Network / Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment rights, and government services.
(323) 549-5827 -
Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to the poor. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.
(213) 388-7515 -
Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles
Informal mediation services as well as emotional and logistical support to navigate a Jewish divorce.
(323) 473-5222
Medical Support Services
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Bikur Cholim/ Jewish Healthcare Foundation
Services for Jewish families with serious illness including short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, and equipment loans.
(323) 852-1900 -
Brandman Centers for Senior Care/ Los Angeles Jewish Home
Comprehensive medical care for nonresident seniors including primary medical care, rehabilitation, and home health services.
(855) 774-8444 -
Counseling Services/Chai Lifeline
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs.
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GeneTestNow
Raising awareness about Jewish genetic diseases and educating the community about the importance of pre-conception genetic screening.
(844) 436-3837 -
Jewish Healing Center of Los Angeles
Hospice services, spiritual care, and bereavement and funeral services.
(310) 277-1550 -
Medical Support/ Jewish Free Loan Association
Interest Free loans to help pay for medical bills, dental bills and medical equipment.
(323) 761-8830 -
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care/ Cedars-Sinai
Certified Jewish chaplaincy, palliative care and respite care for individuals facing terminal illness and their families.
(855) 812-1136 -
Sharsheret
Free resources and support offered by telehealth for Jewish families facing breast and ovarian cancer, and increased genetic risk—before, during and after diagnosis.
(310) 409-2330 -
Skirball Hospice/ Los Angeles Jewish Health
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing a chronic disease or terminal illness.
(877) 774-3040 -
Stand by Me
Supportive services, including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish Israelis with cancer.
(818) 664-4100 -
The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health
Links to support groups and services at synagogues and agencies that provide information on Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, and other grieving resources.
Older Adults and Holocaust Survivors
These community partners can help older adults, including Holocaust survivors, age in place through a variety of services and programs.
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BAR Center at the Beach / Jewish Family Service and Jewish Federation
The BAR Center at the Beach, located at 201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach offers a range of services and activities for community members aged 55+ and over.
323-937-5900 -
Bet Tzedek
Are you a Holocaust survivor in need of legal aid to obtain reparations? Resources are also available for other legal issues such as housing, consumer fraud, and elder abuse.
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Café Europa & Café Shalom
Looking for a place to connect with other Holocaust survivors? Café Europa offers a space for Survivors to meet regularly, build supportive relationships, and participate in social and educational activities.
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Central Access / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles offers an array of services to support and empower individuals and families. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community.
(877) 275-4537 -
Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Free elder law services and assistance with conservatorships, elder abuse, and family caregiver rights.
(323) 939-0506 -
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/ Jewish Family Service
Services for older adults including care management, counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Services available in Farsi and English
(323) 937-5900 -
Holocaust Survivor Program /
Jewish Family ServiceServices for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa and Café Shalom social clubs, care management, counseling, in-home supportive services, assistance with reparations, financial assistance, and more.
(323) 937-5900 (City) (818) 984-1380 (Valley) -
Holocaust Survivor Services/ Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for reparations, pensions, and other benefits, as well as general elder law services.
(323) 549-5883 -
In-home Care for Aging Holocaust Survivors
Are you a Holocaust survivor who needs help to age in place? This Jewish Family Services coordinated service is for you.
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JFS Care/Jewish Family Service
In-home caregivers for seniors and adults.
(213) 383-2273 -
Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center / Jewish family service
The Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center, located at 330 N. Fairfax Ave., offers a range of services and activities to community members aged 55 and over.
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Los Angeles Jewish Health
Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementia care.
(855) 227-3745 -
Menorah Housing Foundation
Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income seniors.
(310) 475-6083 -
Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/ Jewish Family Service
Centers offer information/referral, care management, meal programs, health and wellness, mental health services, transportation, in-home care, home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial pre-screening for Jewish free burial.
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Senior Nutrition Program
As a valued senior in our community, we are honored to provide you with nutritious food and conversation every weekday at congregate meal sites, as well as home delivered meals.
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Skirball Hospice/ Los Angeles Jewish Health
Palliative care and psychological support for individuals facing a chronic disease or terminal illness.
(877) 774-3040 -
Training for Caregivers of Holocaust Survivors
Caregivers of Holocaust survivors need sensitivity training and enhanced knowledge to meet the needs of this unique clientele — now they can get it.
(323) 937-5900 -
Valley Storefront Senior Center / Jewish Family Service:
The Valley Storefront Senior Center, located at 12821 Victory Blvd. offers a range of services and activities to North Hollywood community members aged 55 and over.
Chris Tafralian
(818) 984-1380 (Social Worker) OR 213-248-7615 (Classes)
ctafralian@jfsla.org
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West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/ Jewish Family Service
The West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., offers services to West Hollywood community members aged 55 + and younger disabled adults aged 18 and older. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with a social worker, please call 323-851-8202. If you are interested in activities, please call 323-876-1717.
323-851-8202 (Social Worker) 323-876-1717 (Activities)
Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)/ Disability Services
The community partners listed here provide an array of services and programs for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their caregivers.
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Adult Day Program/ETTA
Community-based adult day programs in the city (Isak Boruchin) and in the Valley (Conejo Day Program).
(818) 985-3882 ext. 238 -
Assessment and Disability Services /Employment Services & the Career Academy /ETTA
Assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in finding jobs in the community and/or academic achievement.
(818) 985 3882 Ext. 238 -
Children with diverse abilities Loans / Jewish Free Loan Association
Interest-free loans of up to $15,000 for diagnostic expenses, behavioral supports, and more
(323) 761-8830 -
Conservatorship Services/ Bet Tzdedek Legal Services
Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship and powers of attorney for adults with diverse abilities. Assists in obtaining Representative Payee status.
(323) 939-0506 -
ETTA
Our partner offers adults with special needs residential services and supervised Jewish homes, including group homes and independent housing opportunities, which allow them to live as independently as possible.
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Ezra Vocational Training/ Camp Ramah in California
A eight-week vocational training program for young adults with diverse abilities.
(310) 476-8571 -
Friendship Circle by the Sea (Pacific Palisades)
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(310) 454-7783 -
Friendship Circle Conejo Valley
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(818) 865-2233 -
Friendship Circle of Los Angeles
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(310) 280-0955 -
Friendship Circle Studio City
Provides social, recreational, and educational opportunities to Jewish children and teens with diverse abilities and their families.
(818) 508-6633 -
Hand in Hand/Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Religious School
Inclusion program that integrates youth of all abilities with mainstream peers in an after-school social program.
(310) 456-2178 -
Hevrah Program/ USY (Far West Region)
Program for Jewish teens with diverse abilities.
(818) 986-0907 -
Jewish Deaf Community Center
A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the community at large.
(818) 845-9934 -
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)
Every February, JDAIM focuses national attention on inclusion in the Jewish community and provides ways to get involved locally.
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Jewish Life Programs/ Vista Del Mar
Religious school classes, B’nei Mitzvah tutoring, family Jewish holiday and Shabbat programming designed for children with autism and other diverse abilities and their families, welcoming to families with children of all abilities.
(310) 836-1223 -
Jewish Special Needs Trust & Services
JLA Trust helps people with disabilities supplement their government benefits with affordable, professional special needs trust services.
310-773-9728 -
Los Angeles Jewish Abilities Center (LAJAC)
LAJAC helps adults with special needs in Los Angeles access the resources and tools they need to live meaningful, purposeful, and Jewish lives. Through a state-of-the-art website, case management and better coordination between service providers, LAJAC provides opportunities that promote self-advocacy, independence, and accessibility to practical resources.
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OurSpace
Located at Valley Beth Shalom, and serving the entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, social, music, art and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, and adults with special needs and unique abilities (ages 3-adult) and for their families.
(818) 530-4069 -
Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Program/ Shalom Institute
Social enterprise venture that provides employment and internship opportunities for young adults with diverse abilities, empowering them through meaningful employment, skill development, socialization, and providing them with a purpose
(818) 889-5500 x9 -
The Miracle Project
The Miracle Project is a fully inclusive theater, film and expressive arts program focused on building communication, self-esteem, job and social skills for individuals with autism and all abilities – speaking and non-speaking
(213) 793-5495 -
Yachad
Yachad is dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families, by enhancing their communal participation and their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.
310-229-9000 x3