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RESOURCES
Central Access Line/Jewish Family Service
1-(877) ASK-4-JFS (877- 275-4537)
www.jfsla.org
One-stop connection to community and government resources.
The Ezra Network
www.jewishla.org/ezra
“Ezra” means help in Hebrew. Now you can get help and meet with a social worker,
job counselor or legal counselor in a synagogue close to you.
HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service
1-(866) 287-8030
www.hamercaz.org
One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with special needs (birth to age 22).
JKidLA/BJE
City (323) 761-8616
Valley (818) 464-3391
www.jkidla.org
Listings and referrals for Jewish engagement, including day schools, preschools, complementary schools and residential camps
211 Government and Community Services Line
Call 2-1-1
www.211LA.org
Israeli Resources
Israeli Consulate
(323) 852-5500
www.israella.org
Services for Israelis in need living in or visiting LA.
Israeli American Council
(818) 836-6700
www.israeliamerican.org
Central organizing body of Israeli-Americans in Los Angeles.
MATI Israeli Community Center
(818) 464-8527
www.maticenter.com
Provides programs for the Israeli community living in Los Angeles.
Stand by Me
(818) 855-9589
www.standbymela.com
Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish Israelis with cancer.
Seniors and Holocaust Survivors
Holocaust Survivor Program/Jewish Family Service
(323) 937-5900
www.jfsla.org
Services for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa social clubs, care management, counseling, in home supportive services, assistance with reparations, financial assistance, and more.
Holocaust Survivor Services/Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 549-5883
Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for reparations, pensions, and other benefits.
Community Care At Home/Jewish Vocational Service
(310) 246-1918
www.ccathome.org
In-home care for people facing short- or long-term disability.
Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 549-5823
Free elder law and disability services including conservatorships, elder abuse, and family caregiver rights.
Los Angeles Jewish Home
(818) 774-3306
www.jha.org
Multi-level senior living services from independent to dementia care.
JFS Care/Jewish Family Service
(855) 455-CARE (2273)
www.jfsla.org
In-home caregivers for seniors and adults.
Menorah Housing Foundation
(310) 477-1476
www.menorahhousing.org
Affordable independent-living apartment rentals for low-income seniors.
Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/Jewish Family Service
www.jfsla.org
Centers offer care management, meal programs, health and wellness, mental health services, transportation, in-home support, home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial pre-screening for Jewish free burial.
Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center (310) 231-9228 11338 Santa Monica Blvd near Sawtelle
Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center (323) 937-5900 330 N. Fairfax near Beverly
Israel Levin Senior Center (310) 396-0205 201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice
Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center (310) 247-0864 8838 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson
Valley Storefront Senior Center (818) 984-1380 12821 Victory Boulevard near Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood
West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center (323) 851-8202 7377 Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood
Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home
(877) 774-3040
www.skirballhospice.org/
Palliative care and psychological support for people and their families facing a terminal illness.
Westside JCC Senior Programs
(323) 938-2531
www.westsidejcc.org
Senior fitness classes, social/recreational activities, and programs for frail seniors
Counseling and Family Services
Chai Lifeline
(877) 374-6331
www.chailifeline.org/westcoast
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs.Aish Tamid of Los Angeles
(323) 634-0505
www.aishtamid.org
Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social support for young adults ages 14-28.
Aleinu Family Resource Center/Jewish Family Service
(310) 247-0534
www.jfsla.org
Comprehensive services for children, families and older adults. Offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox community.
Aviva Family and Children’s Services
(323) 876-0550
www.avivacenter.org
Provides mental health, foster care, and education programs for at-risk children, teens and families.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles
One-on-one Mentoring: (323) 456-1157
Camp Max Straus: (323) 456-1155
www.jbbbsla.org
Youth mentoring (1-1 matches with adult volunteers) and camp programs.
Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service
Central Access Line (877) 275-4537
www.jfsla.org
Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, couples, and families.
Family Violence Project/Jewish Family Service
Hotline (818) 505-0900
www.jfsla.org
24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelters, transitional housing, comprehensive counseling, and education and prevention
outreach.
National Council of Jewish Women/LA
Counseling talkline and services
(877) 655-3807
www.ncjwla.org
Individual and family counseling, support groups, court advocacy, and child art and literacy programs.
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
(323) 644-2000
www.gatewayshospital.org
Provides acute in-patient, residential, and out-patient services to mentally ill adolescents and adults.
JKidLA/Builders of Jewish Education
City (323) 761-8616
Valley (818) 464-3391
www.jkidla.org
Listings and referrals for Jewish engagement, including day schools, preschools, complementary schools and residential camps.
JQ Warmline/JQ International
(855) 574-4577
www.jqinternational.org
Referrals and supportive assistance for LGBTQ Jews and their allies, parents, friends, families and clergy.
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
(310) 836-1223
www.vistadelmar.org
Child counseling services for emotional, behavioral, learning or developmental disorders.
Employment
LeadingHireLA/Jewish Vocational Service
(323) 904-4900
www.leadinghirela.org/
Job search services and free access to hundreds of online active listings.
The Ezra Network
(323) 761-8888 ext. 8997
www.jewishla.org/ezra
Job counselors in synagogues
JobLink/Tomchei Shabbos
(323) 851-1000
www.tomcheishabbos.org or sb@touchofkindness.com
Connects Jews with employment opportunities. Includes resume review, job search skill development, job matching, and retraining.
Jewish Vocational Service
City (323) 761-8888
Valley (818) 501-7755
www.jvsla.org
JVS WorkSource Centers:
Marina del Rey (310) 309-6000
West Hollywood (323) 904-4900
Job search and career services, training programs, and workforce development.
LA ORT College
City (323) 966-5444
Valley (818) 382-6000
www.laort.edu
Nonprofit college offering vocational technical training and AA degree programs.
Clothing and Item Donations (G’mach)
Bikur Cholim/Medical Equipment Free Loan (G’Mach)
(323) 852-1900
www.bikurcholim.net
Loans out free medical equipment to patients of all ages.
Beit T’Shuvah/BTS Thrift Boutique
(310) 204-4669
www.beittshuvah.org/BTS-Thrift-Boutique
Clothing, furniture and house ware donation center and thrift store.
Global Kindness/Home Item Distribution
(310) 402-8882
www.myglobalkindess.org
Collects donations and distributes clothing, house ware, electronics, toys, and more at no cost.
National Council of Jewish Women
Council Thrift Shops (800) 400-NCJW (6259)
Clothing Vouchers/Talkline (877) 655-3807
www.ncjwla.org/council-thrift-shops
Clothing, furniture and house ware donation center and thrift store. Provides clothing vouchers through talkline.
Tomchei Shabbos/Second Chance Furniture G’Mach
(323) 851-1000
www.tomcheishabbos.org
Provides gently used furniture and appliances to families in need.
Legal Services
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
(323) 939-0506
The Ezra Network (Legal counselor in synagogues)
(323) 549-5827
www.jewishla.org/ezra
Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment rights, and government services.
Financial Assistance/Scholarships
Jewish Crisis Fund/The Jewish Federation
Central Access Line (877) 275-4537
www.jewishla.org
Financial assistance and case management services for Jews in financial crisis. Contact JFS Central Access for more information.
Brawerman Leadership Institute/Jewish Federation
(323) 761-8116
www.Jewishla.org/Brawerman
Need-based leadership fellowship for Jewish students starting college that includes a $10,000 annual scholarship.
Israel Travel Incentive/Jewish Federation
(323)761-8233
Grants for people ages 15-18 participating in first-time peer/educational experiences in Israel.
Jewish Free Loan Association
City (323) 761-8830
Valley (818) 344-1072
www.jfla.org
Zero-interest loans for students, small businesses, emergencies, healthcare, special needs, lifecycle events etc.
Jewish Vocational Service/Scholarships Program
(323) 761-8888 x8868
www.Jvsla.org
Provides Jewish students in LA with need-based financial aid for post-secondary education.
One Happy Camper/Jewish Federation
(323) 761-8320
www.onehappycamper.org
Grants for first time campers grades 2-12 for Jewish overnight camp.
Sandra and Lawrence Post Israel Grants/Jewish Federation
(323) 761-8320
www.jewishla.org
Grants for people ages 15-26 participating in first-time peer/educational experiences in Israel.
Student Scholarships/ NCJW/LA
(323) 852-8515
http://ncjwla.org/community-services/women-helping-women/scholarships/
Update: Offers $1,000 – $2,000 student scholarships for women in financial need.
Food and Nutrition
Nutrition Program/Jewish Family Service
(323) 937-5843 x1702 or (323) 937-5852
www.jfsla.org
Home-delivered kosher meals and community dining options for seniors and adults with disabilities.
SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/Jewish Family Service
(818) 988-7682
www.jfsla.org/sova
SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson
SOVA Metro – 1140 N. La Brea Ave. near Santa Monica
SOVA Valley – 16439 Vanowen St. near Hayvenhurst
Free groceries one time per month and supportive services including free legal assistance, job counseling, loans, Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling and case management.
Detailed schedule available online.
Global Kindness
(310) 402-8882
www.myglobalkindness.org
Collects left over prepared kosher food from catered events as well as groceries and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson area.
Project Chicken Soup
(310) 836-5402
www.projectchickensoup.org
Kosher meal delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer or other serious illnesses.
Tomchei Shabbos
(323) 851-1000
www.tomcheishabbos.org
Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other resources.
Immigrant Resources
LA ORT College
City (323) 966-5444
Valley (818) 382-6000
www.laort.edu
Offers English as a Second Language classes.
Resettlement /Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Service and Jewish Vocational Service
Jewish Family Service: (323) 935-5303
www.jfsla.org
Pre-arrival refugee assistance, family immigration, naturalization, & post-resettlement vocational and social services.
Incarcerated Services
Beit T’Shuvah Alternative Sentencing
(310) 204-5200
www.beittshuvah.org/
Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration.
Board of Rabbis of Southern California
(323) 761-8600
www.boardofrabbis.org
Information and referrals for Jewish inmates and their families in L.A. County jail facilities only.
Medical Support Services
Chai Lifeline
(877) 374-6331
www.chailifeline.org/westcoast
Services for Jewish children with serious illnesses and their families including hospital support, counseling, camps, and family programs
Bikur Cholim/Jewish Healthcare Foundation
(323) 852-1900
www.bikurcholim.net
Services for Jewish families with serious illness including short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals and equipment loans.
Brandman Centers for Senior Care/Los Angeles Jewish Home
(855) 774-8444
www.brandmanseniorcare.org
Comprehensive medical care for nonresident seniors including primary medical care, rehabilitation, and home health services.
The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health
(213) 765-2180
www.standbymela.org and www.huc.edu/kalsman
Links to support groups and services at synagogues and agencies that provide information on Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, and other grieving resources.
Stand by Me
(818) 855-9589
www.standbymela.org
Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Israelis with cancer.
LA Community Chaplaincy Services
(424) 888-4748
www.lacommunitychaplaincy.com
On call private pay Jewish and interfaith spiritual care.
Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home
(877) 774-3040
www.jha.org
Palliative care and psychological support for people facing a chronic disease or terminal illness.