Resource Corner

Holiday Resources


Storm Readiness

As California prepares for a series of strong storms over the coming holiday week, weather conditions may change quickly. Please continue to monitor local alerts, take appropriate precautions, and follow guidance from local authorities and emergency services.

Sign up for emergency alerts

Check road conditions with Caltrans QuickMap: quickmap.dot.ca.gov

Build a kit in case of an emergency: https://www.ready.gov/kit 

Sandbags and Sand Distribution

General Storm Safety Tips

Here are some tips from Cal OES to keep in mind when planning to drive during inclement weather.

  • Don’t drive in water if you can’t see road markings. A vehicle can float in just one foot of water. It’s safer to turn around and find another route.
  • Turn on headlights.
  • Try to stay in the middle lane where flooding is less likely.
  • Reduce speed and allow extra space between vehicles.
  • Keep an eye on high profile vehicles such as large trucks and buses during windy conditions.
  • If side winds occur while driving, steer your vehicle gently and slowly in the opposite direction.
  • If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, take your foot off the gas pedal, but don’t push hard on the brakes. Instead, apply the brakes in a steady manner and steer in the direction of the skid. For vehicles with anti-lock brakes, apply more pressure to the brakes, but avoid pumping them.
  • More at: https://news.caloes.ca.gov/storm-season-safety-driving-during-a-storm-2 

Support & Referrals

211 LA County: For free, 24/7 connection to social services including health care, shelter, food assistance, disaster support, and referrals to other crisis resources, dial 2-1-1.

Protect Yourself from Common Scams

 Learn how to protect yourself from some common consumer scams, including credit repair and debt relief scams, tax scams, pyramid schemes, and many more: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/common-scams 

Identity Theft First Aid

People learn that they may be victims of identity theft in different ways. Learn what steps you can take if you suspect you may be a victim: https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/first-aid 

Donating Safely this Holiday Season:

During this season of giving, the Office of CARE is sharing tips and resources on how to donate safely: https://oag.ca.gov/donations 

Mental Health Resources 

LA County Behavioral Health Resource Page: 

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now 

Long Beach Mental Health Resource Page: 

https://longbeach.gov/health/healthy-living/individual/mental-health/mental-health-resources 

If you think you or your family member has a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

  • Access Center 1-800-854-7771 
    The ACCESS Center, as part of LACDMH’s Help Line, operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week as the entry point for mental health services in Los Angeles County. Services include deployment of crisis evaluation teams, information and referrals, gatekeeping of acute inpatient psychiatric beds, interpreter services and client transport.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  Available 24/7 via phone, text, or online chat. Call: 988. 

    Note***While 988 is the successor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), the 10-digit number remains operational and will automatically route callers to the 988 Lifeline.

  • Immediate behavioral health support, LA County 24/7 Help Line: (800) 854-7771
  • Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)  Call: (800) 985-5990
  • Trevor Project Lifeline  For LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Call: (800) 788-7386
  • Crisis Text Line  Text “LA” to: 741741
  • Substance Abuse Service Helpline  Call: (844) 804-7500
  • Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP)  Assists people experiencing homelessness.
  • L.A. Found  For locating individuals who wander due to cognitive impairments. Call: (833) 569-7651
  • Family Urgent Response System (FURS)  Call or Text: 1-833-939-FURS
  • SAGE LGBTQ elder hotline, 1-877-360-LGBT(5428) 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), Or Text: "START" to 88788 . 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
  • Veterans Crisis Line, Dial 988, then press 1, Or text: 838255. Chat at: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat 
    24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
  • Friendship Line – Institute on Aging For Older Adults and Adults Living with Disabilities 
    1-800-971-0016, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week
  • Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic 3210 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA  90807, Call: 562-548-6565 

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

Rapid Response Networks 

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - LOS ANGELES 

  • Hotline: 888-624-4752

 LONG BEACH

  • ÓRALE Hotline: 562-245-9575

LEGAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

  • Immigrant Defenders Law Center (Los Angeles & SoCal) | (213) 833-8283
  • ACLU of Northern California | (415) 621-2488
  • ACLU of Southern California | (213) 977-5253
  • ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties | (619) 232-2121

LEGAL HELP FINDER 

https://www.lawhelpca.org/find-legal-help 

LEGAL HELP LIST 

https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/search?state=CA 

WORKSHOPS, GENERAL INFORMATION

NATIONAL (LIST COMPILED BY ACLU)

Free & Low-Cost Community Clinics & Health Services

City of Long Beach

There are several locations within the City of Long Beach where residents can obtain free or Low-Cost Health Care and Services for Children, Adults & Families. Visit: https://www.longbeach.gov/health/services/clinics 

Health Department Clinics: 

Health Department Clinics hours may vary by clinic. For more general information, call the information desk (562) 570-4315

Or click on the links below for specific information and phone numbers.

LA County Public Health Centers

The Department of Public Health operates 14 health centers in LA County that provide free and low-cost 
services to those with no insurance or regular health care provider. Rather than general medical care, services 
provided focus on population-health interventions, such as immunizations and communicable disease testing 
and treatment. For more information on services and locations, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/phcenters.htm 

Find a Vaccination Location Near You

Easily find all recommended vaccines, book appointments, and access your Digital Vaccine Record, brought to you by the California Department of Public Health at https://myturn.ca.gov 

Help Understanding Your Health Coverage Options

  • Review eligibility information and updates on the Department of Health Care Services website.
  • Watch LA County's Department of Social Services past webinars on Medi-Cal changes online.
  • Access free legal services with the  Health Consumer Alliance (HCA), a statewide partnership that offers Free Over the Phone or In-Person Assistance to help California residents struggling to get or maintain health coverage and resolve problems with their plans. Call 1-888-804-3536 or visit https://healthconsumer.org 

Food Assistance

Food Bank Finder Tools

211 Hotline
www.211ca.org 

211 Food Pantry Locator
Near Long Beach: https://bit.ly/4pbsPJq   
Near SELA: https://bit.ly/4p5gtCt   

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
www.lafoodbank.org  
(323) 234-3030
info@lafoodbank.org
1734 E 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA

LA Regional Foodbank Food Pantry Partner Locator
https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator  
 

Food Banks in Senate District 33

Avalon Community Church - Food Pantry
https://www.cityofavalon.gov/1416/Edible-Food-Recovery   
Every other Wednesday; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
236 Metropole Avenue 
Avalon, CA 90704
*If you are in emergency need, please call (310) 560-6399. Non-perishable donations accepted by drop off 24/7. Please call to coordinate large donation drop-offs.

Bell Gardens Community Family Service Center – Food Pantry
https://www.bellgardens.org/government/city-departments/recreation-community-services/community-family-service-center  
(562) 928-2000
bgcommunity@bellgardens.org
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
6662 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Cudahy Food Distribution
www.cityofcudahyca.gov/281/Food-Distribution
rvasquez@cityofcudahyca.gov
Monthly Distribution
4th Thu of the month: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Nov and Dec Holiday Season
3rd Thu of the month: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
4835 Clara St.
Cudahy, CA 90201

Florence Firestone Community Organization Food Bank
https://ffcola.org  
(323) 484-9747
florencefirestonecommunity.org@yahoo.com
2nd & 4th Sat of every month: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
6940 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA

Foodbank of Southern California
www.foodbankofsocal.org  
(562) 435-3577
info@foodbanksocal.org
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
1444 San Francisco Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813

Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles
https://linktr.ee/HelpingHandsofLA  
(323) 589-1922
info@helpinghandsofla.org
Mon – Fri: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
2360 E 51st St.
Vernon, CA 90058

Help Me Help You
https://www.helpmehelpu.org  
(562) 612-5001
info@helpmehelpu.org
Mon – Fri: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed
1301 W. 12th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813

Long Beach Community Table
www.longbeachcommunitytable.com  
(562) 548-0774
LBCommunityTable@gmail.com
Sun – Mon, Thu: Closed
Tue – Wed: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Fri: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
3311 E 59th St.
Long Beach, CA 90805

Salvation Army Marketplace
https://longbeach.salvationarmy.org/long_beach_citadel_corps/food-assistance-in-long-beach  
(562) 247-3528
Mon – Thu: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Fri – Sat: Closed
3092 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807

World Harvest Food Bank
www.worldharvestfoodbank.org 
(213) 746-2227
info@worldharvestfoodbank.org
Mon – Sat: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sun: Closed
3100 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
 

Utility Assistance Programs

The City of Long Beach offers the following: 
•    Flexible Payment Plans
•    Low Income Gas Discount Program
•    Low Income Senior or Disability Discount Program
•    Utility Users Tax Refund Program
•    Medical Heating Allowance Program
•    Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
•    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
•    More information: https://www.longbeach.gov/utilityservices/billing-and-payments/utility-assistance   

California State Department of Community Services and Development 
HEAP program - Maravilla Foundation
Commerce/LA: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
5729 E. Union Pacific Ave. City of Commerce, California 90022
Service/Intake, Appointments/Applications - LA area: Phone 323-721-4162

United Way of Greater Los Angeles
In partnership with Southern California Edison and SoCalGas, provides one-time assistance to households struggling to pay their utilities bills.
https://unitedwayla.org/our-work/supporting-people-in-crisis/utility-assistance 

Golden State Water Company Assistance Programs (Central Basin West: Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Paramount, South Gate) https://www.gswater.com/assistance-programs 

SCE Energy Assistance Fund
Based on the actual amount owed, (the Energy Assistance Fund offers payments up to $200 (available once during a 12-month period). For more information visit: https://www.sce.com/save-money/rebates-financial-assistance/bill-assistance-programs/energy-assistance-fund  

Go Biz California Competes

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will be analyzed based on fourteen different factors of evaluation, including number of full-time jobs being created, amount of investment, and strategic importance to the state or region.

The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period starts Monday, January 5, 2026, with $308 million in available tax credits. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed. The online application can be accessed starting January 5, 2026, at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.  

An application guide, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), program regulations, and a downloadable version of the webinar presentation are available here.