Jewish Community Resource Guide 2012
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This document provides contact information for various Jewish organizations in Los Angeles that provide different services to the community. It lists over 40 organizations, along with their phone numbers and websites, organized by the types of services they offer such as food/nutrition, employment, counseling/mental health, seniors programs, special needs services, and more. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles prepared this guide to support the community and help connect people with important resources.
Jewish Community Resource Guide 2012
- 1. Organization Number Website Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 aishtamid.org Aviva Family & Children’s Services (323) 876-0550 avivacenter.org Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 beittshuvah.org Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 bettzedek.org Bikur Cholim (323) 852-1900 bikurcholim.net Board of Rabbis of The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8600 boardofrabbis.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 chailifeline.org/westcoast Etta Israel Center (818) 985-3882 etta.org Friendship Circle by the Sea (310) 454-7783 fcbythesea.org Friendship Circle LA (310) 277-3252 fcla.org Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 gotfriends.com Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 friendshipcircleca.org Valley Friendship Circle (818) 508-6633 valleyfriendshipcircle.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 myglobalkindness.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 fwusy.net Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 Iajf.org Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 israella.org Resources for the Jewish Community Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 israelileadership.com JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (323) 456-1157 jbbbsla.org Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 jdcc.org Jewish Family Service (877) 275-4537 jfsla.org Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles (323) 761-8000 jewishla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 jfla.org Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 jvsla.org B ased on Jewish values,The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles JQ International (323) 417-2627 jqinternational.org LA ORT College (323) 966-5444 laort.edu Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 jha.org convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 maticenter.com The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance Menorah Housing Foundation (310) 477-1476 menorahhousing.org to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State 6505 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90048 19710 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 | Woodland Hills, CA 91364 National Council of Jewish Women (877) 655-3807 ncjwla.org (323) 761-8000 (818) 464-3200 OurSpace (818) 530-4069 ourspacela.org of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 projectchickensoup.org Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 shlemutnetwork.org Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 ustandbyme.com of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and Today’s Federation is proud to provide this extensive guide as a resource for one and all. As the Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 tomcheishabbos.org convener of the community we serve, we are honored to work with a variety of organizations to meet Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 vistadelmar.org international partners. needs, provide engagement opportunities and ensure the Jewish future we share. Westside JCC (323) 938-2531 westsidejcc.org Yachad (323) 228-4191 njcd.org THE FEDERATION’S CARING FOR JEWS IN NEED STRATEGIC INITIATIVE PREPARED THIS RESOURCE GUIDE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. JewishLA.org JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
- 2. Organization Number Website Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 aishtamid.org Aviva Family & Children’s Services (323) 876-0550 avivacenter.org Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 beittshuvah.org Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 bettzedek.org Bikur Cholim (323) 852-1900 bikurcholim.net Board of Rabbis of The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8600 boardofrabbis.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 chailifeline.org/westcoast Etta Israel Center (818) 985-3882 etta.org Friendship Circle by the Sea (310) 454-7783 fcbythesea.org Friendship Circle LA (310) 277-3252 fcla.org Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 gotfriends.com Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 friendshipcircleca.org Valley Friendship Circle (818) 508-6633 valleyfriendshipcircle.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 myglobalkindness.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 fwusy.net Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 Iajf.org Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 israella.org Resources for the Jewish Community Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 israelileadership.com JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (323) 456-1157 jbbbsla.org Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 jdcc.org Jewish Family Service (877) 275-4537 jfsla.org Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles (323) 761-8000 jewishla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 jfla.org Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 jvsla.org B ased on Jewish values,The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles JQ International (323) 417-2627 jqinternational.org LA ORT College (323) 966-5444 laort.edu Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 jha.org convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 maticenter.com The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance Menorah Housing Foundation (310) 477-1476 menorahhousing.org to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State 6505 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90048 19710 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 | Woodland Hills, CA 91364 National Council of Jewish Women (877) 655-3807 ncjwla.org (323) 761-8000 (818) 464-3200 OurSpace (818) 530-4069 ourspacela.org of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 projectchickensoup.org Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 shlemutnetwork.org Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 ustandbyme.com of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 tomcheishabbos.org Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 vistadelmar.org international partners. Westside JCC (323) 938-2531 westsidejcc.org Yachad (323) 228-4191 njcd.org The Federation’s Caring for Jews in Need strategic initiative prepared this resource guide in order to support our community. As the convener of the community we serve, we are honored to work with a variety of organizations to meet needs, provide engagement opportunities, and ensure the Jewish future we share. JewishLA.org JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE JewishLA.org
- 3. Food and Nutrition Iranian Resources (Continued) Medical Support Services/Chaplaincy Seniors – Aging in Place Special Needs – Children* Special Needs – Adults One-Stop Referrals Children & Families (Continued) Employment Israeli Resources Clothing Donation/Item Loans (G’mach) Addiction Services Financial Assistance/Scholarships JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE The community partners listed below can provide a Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/ When you or a loved one is facing a health crisis, you are not The community partners below can help older adults age in The community partners listed below provide help to kids with The community partners listed below provide an range of help from groceries to meals and more. Jewish Family Service (310) 231-9228 alone. These community partners can provide a host of place through a variety of services and programs. special needs, as well as much-needed support to the families array of services and programs for adults with Regional Services SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/ Services for older adults including care management, services to offer physical, financial, and emotional support. who love them, including parents, grandparents and siblings. special needs and their caregivers. Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/ Jewish Family Service (818) 988-7682 counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 Jewish Family Service HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Assessment and Disability Services/ Free groceries one time per month and supportive services Holocaust Survivors From resume writing to ESL classes to job training to AA degree Services available in Farsi and English. jfsla.org Contracts with five area health care centers for chaplaincy Senior centers, care management, meal programs, health and One-stop referral service and support services for Jewish families Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 When you don’t know where to start, you can call Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 including free legal assistance, job counseling, loans, programs, if you need help with employment, you’ll find it here. Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 services. boardofrabbis.org wellness, mental health, transportation, in-home support, with children with special needs. hamercaz.org Comprehensive vocational evaluations of individuals with a single number that opens the door to A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and on-site Russian Resources Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (323) 660-2450 home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial Children with Special Needs Loans/ disabilities, veterans, welfare-to-work clients, refugees and all kinds of support and information. community at large. jdcc.org or jdccnews@yahoo.com Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation case management. jfsla.org/sova An organization dedicated to the needs of Iranian Jews in Country Villa Terrace (323) 653-3980 pre-screening for Jewish free burial. jfsla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 immigrants, and career professionals. jvsla.org JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616 Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Los Angeles. iajf.org Jewish Family Service training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Keck Medical Center USC and the Norris Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center (310) 231-9228 Interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for diagnostic expenses, Chaverim/Jewish Family Service (818) 464-3360 (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) Valley (818) 464-3391 SOVA Metro – 1140 N. La Brea near Santa Monica Blvd. Iranian Peer Counseling Warmline/ 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. near Sawtelle Seniors – Residential Programs Central Access Line Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Cancer Hospital (323) 442-8488 behavioral supports, and more. jfla.org Social-recreational club for Jewish adults with special needs. One-stop connection to community and government Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, and SOVA Valley – 16439 Vanowen St. near Hayvenhurst Jewish Family Service (818) 464-2864 The Rehabilitation Centre of Beverly Hills (323) 782-1500 Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center (323) 937-5900 residential camps. jkidla.org Jewish Vocational Service City (323) 761-8888 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) jfsla.org Home Delivered Meals/ Iranian immigrants can access services and receive information 330 N. Fairfax near Beverly Blvd. resources. jfsla.org St. John’s Health Center (310) 829-8511 Education, recreation, and camp programs for children, teens (323) 417-2627 Valley (818) 501-7755 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 x 1702 about available resources in Farsi. jfsla.org Israel Levin Senior Center (310) 396-0205 Conservatorship and Guardianship Services/ Children & Families 211 Government and Community Services Line Call 2-1-1 JQ International and adults with special needs. etta.org Services and community programs for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Job search and career services, training programs, workforce Provides home-bound seniors and disabled adults with frozen, Bikur Cholim/ 201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Bet Tzdedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 211LA.org development, and free access to search hundreds of active job Jewish Healthcare Foundation (323) 852-1900 Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center (323) 247-0864 Friendship Circle Counseling/Mental Health and Transgender Jews, their families, and the Jewish community- nutritious, kosher meals. jfsla.org Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship for JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616; Valley (818) 464-3391 listings online. jvsla.org 8838 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Provides Jewish children and teens with special needs and Services for Jewish families with serious illness including Incarcerated Services Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, at-large. jqinternational.org or info@jqinternational.org Senior Community Dining/ :לעזרה בעברית, התקשר למספרים הבאים Valley Storefront Senior Center (818) 984-1380 adults with special needs. bettzedek.org ParnossahWorks/ Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, their families with social, recreational, and educational residential camps, and informal Jewish engagement. jkidla.org Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 These community partners serve the Israeli community. 12821 Victory Blvd. near Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood opportunities. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Immigration Jewish Vocational Service (323) 904-4900 Kosher hot meals served M-F to those ages 60+ at City and and equipment loans. bikurcholim.net West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Child counseling services for emotional, behavioral, learning, Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Job bank & job search services. parnossahworksla.org Valley dining sites. jfsla.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood (323) 851-8202 Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with or developmental disorders. vistadelmar.org Services for Israelis in need living in or visiting L.A. israella.org friendshipcircleca.org entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living Community Care At Home/ special needs (birth to age 22). hamercaz.org Jewish Vocational Service (310) 246-1918 Friendship Circle by the Sea social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Valley (818) 382-6000 Collects left over prepared kosher food from catered events, Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with In-home care for people facing short- or long-term disability. (Pacific Palisades) (310) 454-7783 and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, Nonprofit college offering vocational technical training and AA as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson Central organizing body of Israeli-Americans in Los Angeles. serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast ccathome.org fcbythesea.org Residential Services/ donate furniture you don’t use or need gently-used clothes degree programs. laort.edu area. myglobalkindness.org israelileadership.com Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on JFS Care/Jewish Family Service (855) 455-CARE (2273) Friendship Circle Los Angeles (310) 277-3252 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) for your family, call these community partners. Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 Judaism and Health (213) 765-2180 In-home caregivers for seniors and adults. jfsla.org fcla.org counseling or a 12-step approach, the first step Kosher meal delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, Residential, independent and semi-independent living for adults to take in dealing with addiction is to BTS Thrift Boutique/Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-4669 Provides programs for the Israeli community living in Links to support groups and services from synagogues and Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 If you need financial assistance or other serious illnesses. projectchickensoup.org Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 with special needs, as well as recreational programs. etta.org call one of these community partners. Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift Los Angeles. maticenter.com agencies that discuss Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, Free elder law, services, and assistance with conservatorships, gotfriends.com call one of the partners below. store. beittshuvah.org/bts-thrift-boutique Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 and other grieving resources. jewishbereavement.com and elder abuse, and family caregiver rights. bettzedek.org Valley Friendship Circle (Studio City) (818) 508-6633 Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 Emergency Cash Grants/The Jewish Federation Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Council Thrift Shops/NCJW/LA (800) 400-NCJW (6259) Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other huc.edu/kalsman valleyfriendshipcircle.com Jewish residential addiction treatment and prevention Contact a social worker at JFS Central Access to apply. Supportive services including meals, support groups, Skirball Hospice/ Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift resources. tomcheishabbos.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 If you or someone you know lives out of reach of the programs. beittshuvah.org counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (877) 774-3040 (877) 275-4537 services we count on here in Greater Los Angeles, Iranian Resources store. ncjwla.org/council-thrift-shops Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (310) 423-5550 Palliative care and psychological support for people and their Program for Jewish teens with special needs. fwusy.net (323) 634-0505 Provides one-time emergency cash assistance to Jewish clients for Jewish Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com please call one of our community partners below. Legal Services Aish Tamid of Los Angeles families facing a terminal illness. jha.org Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social Medical Equipment/Bikur Cholim significantly impacted by the recession. Applicants must apply These programs help those who survived the Jewish spiritual care including Shabbat observance Miracle Theatre/Vista Inspire/ Free Loan (G’Mach) (323) 852-1900 Holocaust to live out their lives with dignity. Westside JCC Senior Programs (323) 556-5231 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach & support for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org through JFS or another participating Federation partner. accommodations, kosher meals, Yahrzeit observance, Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 Loans out free medical equipment to patients of all ages at no Senior fitness classes, social/recreational activities, JFS Café West Orange County (562) 427-7916 jewishla.org/fedcashgrants Holocaust Survivor Program/ Звоните по телефону Brit Milah/circumcision assistance. Theatre and music classes taught by the “Miracle Project” staff Alcohol & Drug Action Program/ cost. bikurcholim.net Europa Survivors group and lunch site. www.westsidejcc.org jfcslongbeach.org Jewish Free Loan Association City (323) 761-8830 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5900 This community partner serves the Russian community. cedars-sinai.edu/about-us/spiritual-care-department/ for children with autism and other special needs and their Jewish Family Service (310) 247-1180 Second Chance Furniture G’Mach/ Valley (818) 344-1072 Services for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa social typical peers. vistadelmar.org Jewish Federation & Family Services, Addiction and substance abuse education, support, and West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/ Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 Zero-interest loans for students, small businesses, emergencies, clubs, care management, counseling, assistance with reparations, When an older adult can no longer live independently, Orange County (949) 435-3460 prevention services for people of all ages. jfsla.org Jewish Family Service (323) 851-8202 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (310) 825-7484 Nes Gadol Jewish Life Programs/Vista Inspire/ Provides gently-used furniture and appliances to families in healthcare, special needs, lifecycle events, etc. jfla.org financial assistance, and more. jfsla.org these community partners can help. Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 jewishorgangecounty.org Recreational and social services for older adults. Services Jewish spiritual care and assistance, kosher meals, and Jewish need at no cost. tomcheishabbos.org Holocaust Survivor Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 B’nei Mitzvah, Confirmation, Jewish education classes Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Jewish Vocational Service/ available in Russian and English. jfsla.org materials. uclahealth.org/spiritualcare From counseling services to programs for youth at risk, Scholarship Program (323) 761-8888 x8868 Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5883 Multi-level senior living services from independent to (6-8 y.o.), the Moses-Aaron Cooperative, and holiday/ Pomona Valleys (626) 445-0810 there is a wide range of services for children Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for repara- Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home dementia care. jha.org Shabbat programs for families with children with autism and Provides Jewish students in LA with need-based financial aid jewishsgpv.org and their families in need of support. If you or a loved one are coping with depression, family violence tions, pensions, and other benefits. bettzedek.org (877) 774-3040 for post-secondary education. jvsla.org Menorah Housing Foundation other special needs. vistadelmar.org or simply need someone with whom to share a problem too big Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partners Palliative care and psychological support for people facing a Ventura County Jewish Family Service (805) 641-6565 Aleinu Family Resource Center/ to solve on your own, these community partners can help. Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation chronic disease or terminal illness. jha.org (310) 477-1476 Online Jewish Academy/BJE (818) 464-3399 jfsvc.org below for support and advocacy during incarceration and after. Jewish Family Service (888) 4-ALEINU (425-3468) Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational Affordable independent-living Online courses designed to complement students’ classroom Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service Whether you say “Hello” in Farsi ( ), Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Comprehensive services for children, families, and older training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Beit T’Shuvah Alternative Sentencing (310) 204-5200 apartment rentals for learning for teens in Jewish high schools with learning needs Central Access Line (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) “Hello” in Russian (Здраствуйте), or “Hello” in Hebrew (,)שלום For those outside of these regions needing more information, adults. Offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, low-income seniors. and a spectrum of disorders. onlinejewishacademy.org Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health these partners provide culturally sensitive services please visit jfna.org community. aleinu.net crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration. transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish menorahhousing.org intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, Israel Travel Incentive/ to immigrants in need. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8342 beittshuvah.org Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com couples, and families. jfsla.org Resettlement/The Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social sup- Grants for people ages 15-26 participating in first-time Service and Jewish Vocational Service (323) 935-5303 Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, port for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org Family Violence Project/ peer/educational experiences in Israel. Pre-arrival refugee assistance, family immigration, naturalization, social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Jewish information and referrals for prisoners and their (323) 876-0550 Jewish Family Service (818) 505-0900 & post-resettlement vocational and social services. and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Aviva Family and Children’s Services Israel Travel Scholarship/Masa Israel (323) 761-8154 families. boardofrabbis.org Provides mental health, foster care, and education programs Offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelters, Israel travel grants and need-based scholarships for Masa LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 transitional housing, comprehensive counseling, and JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 for at-risk children, teens, and families. avivacenter.org programs. masaisrael.org/grants/apply Valley (818) 382-6000 Social programming for children and young adults with special education and prevention outreach. jfsla.org Chaplaincy, advocacy, and Jewish programming for incarcerated Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 One Happy Camper/ Offers English as a Second Language classes. laort.edu needs in the South Bay. shlemutnetwork@gmail.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Jews. gatewayshospital.org Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8320 and shlemutnetwork.org support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with (323) 644-2000 Grants for first time campers grades 2-12 for Jewish overnight Provides acute in-patient, residential, and out-patient services Yachad: The National Jewish Council on Disabilities serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast camp. onehappycamper.org JewishLA.org to mentally ill adolescents and adults. gatewayshospital.org For free legal services, call the number below. (323) 228-4191 Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Brawerman Leadership Institute/ Inclusive Jewish programming for children, teens, and adults One-on-one Mentoring (323) 456-1157 National Council of Jewish Women/LA The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8116 This community partner serves the Iranian community. Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 with special needs. njcd.org Camp Max Straus (323) 456-1155 Counseling talkline and services (877) 655-3807 Need-based leadership fellowships for Jewish students starting Farsi Mental Health Services/ Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and Adult/child mentoring matches, school-based mentoring and Individual and family counseling, support groups, court college that includes a $10,000 annual scholarship. Jewish Family Service (818) 432-5037 or (818) 432-5025 bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment *There are many synagogues and camps that offer programming for families with camp programs. jbbbsla.org advocacy, and child art and literacy programs. ncjwla.org jewishla.org/brawerman Mental Health Services for low-income in Farsi. jfsla.org rights, and government services. bettzedek.org children or adults with special needs. Visit hamercaz.org for more information. Published on August 1, 2012
- 4. Food and Nutrition Iranian Resources (Continued) Medical Support Services/Chaplaincy Seniors – Aging in Place Special Needs – Children* Special Needs – Adults One-Stop Referrals Children & Families (Continued) Employment Israeli Resources Clothing Donation/Item Loans (G’mach) Addiction Services Financial Assistance/Scholarships JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE The community partners listed below can provide a Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/ When you or a loved one is facing a health crisis, you are not The community partners below can help older adults age in The community partners listed below provide help to kids with The community partners listed below provide an range of help from groceries to meals and more. Jewish Family Service (310) 231-9228 alone. These community partners can provide a host of place through a variety of services and programs. special needs, as well as much-needed support to the families array of services and programs for adults with Regional Services SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/ Services for older adults including care management, services to offer physical, financial, and emotional support. who love them, including parents, grandparents and siblings. special needs and their caregivers. Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/ Jewish Family Service (818) 988-7682 counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 Jewish Family Service HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Assessment and Disability Services/ Free groceries one time per month and supportive services Holocaust Survivors From resume writing to ESL classes to job training to AA degree Services available in Farsi and English. jfsla.org Contracts with five area health care centers for chaplaincy Senior centers, care management, meal programs, health and One-stop referral service and support services for Jewish families Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 When you don’t know where to start, you can call Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 including free legal assistance, job counseling, loans, programs, if you need help with employment, you’ll find it here. Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 services. boardofrabbis.org wellness, mental health, transportation, in-home support, with children with special needs. hamercaz.org Comprehensive vocational evaluations of individuals with a single number that opens the door to A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and on-site Russian Resources Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (323) 660-2450 home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial Children with Special Needs Loans/ disabilities, veterans, welfare-to-work clients, refugees and all kinds of support and information. community at large. jdcc.org or jdccnews@yahoo.com Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation case management. jfsla.org/sova An organization dedicated to the needs of Iranian Jews in Country Villa Terrace (323) 653-3980 pre-screening for Jewish free burial. jfsla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 immigrants, and career professionals. jvsla.org JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616 Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Los Angeles. iajf.org Jewish Family Service training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Keck Medical Center USC and the Norris Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center (310) 231-9228 Interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for diagnostic expenses, Chaverim/Jewish Family Service (818) 464-3360 (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) Valley (818) 464-3391 SOVA Metro – 1140 N. La Brea near Santa Monica Blvd. Iranian Peer Counseling Warmline/ 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. near Sawtelle Seniors – Residential Programs Central Access Line Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Cancer Hospital (323) 442-8488 behavioral supports, and more. jfla.org Social-recreational club for Jewish adults with special needs. One-stop connection to community and government Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, and SOVA Valley – 16439 Vanowen St. near Hayvenhurst Jewish Family Service (818) 464-2864 The Rehabilitation Centre of Beverly Hills (323) 782-1500 Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center (323) 937-5900 residential camps. jkidla.org Jewish Vocational Service City (323) 761-8888 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) jfsla.org Home Delivered Meals/ Iranian immigrants can access services and receive information 330 N. Fairfax near Beverly Blvd. resources. jfsla.org St. John’s Health Center (310) 829-8511 Education, recreation, and camp programs for children, teens (323) 417-2627 Valley (818) 501-7755 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 x 1702 about available resources in Farsi. jfsla.org Israel Levin Senior Center (310) 396-0205 Conservatorship and Guardianship Services/ Children & Families 211 Government and Community Services Line Call 2-1-1 JQ International and adults with special needs. etta.org Services and community programs for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Job search and career services, training programs, workforce Provides home-bound seniors and disabled adults with frozen, Bikur Cholim/ 201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Bet Tzdedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 211LA.org development, and free access to search hundreds of active job Jewish Healthcare Foundation (323) 852-1900 Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center (323) 247-0864 Friendship Circle Counseling/Mental Health and Transgender Jews, their families, and the Jewish community- nutritious, kosher meals. jfsla.org Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship for JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616; Valley (818) 464-3391 listings online. jvsla.org 8838 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Provides Jewish children and teens with special needs and Services for Jewish families with serious illness including Incarcerated Services Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, at-large. jqinternational.org or info@jqinternational.org Senior Community Dining/ :לעזרה בעברית, התקשר למספרים הבאים Valley Storefront Senior Center (818) 984-1380 adults with special needs. bettzedek.org ParnossahWorks/ Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, their families with social, recreational, and educational residential camps, and informal Jewish engagement. jkidla.org Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 These community partners serve the Israeli community. 12821 Victory Blvd. near Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood opportunities. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Immigration Jewish Vocational Service (323) 904-4900 Kosher hot meals served M-F to those ages 60+ at City and and equipment loans. bikurcholim.net West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Child counseling services for emotional, behavioral, learning, Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Job bank & job search services. parnossahworksla.org Valley dining sites. jfsla.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood (323) 851-8202 Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with or developmental disorders. vistadelmar.org Services for Israelis in need living in or visiting L.A. israella.org friendshipcircleca.org entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living Community Care At Home/ special needs (birth to age 22). hamercaz.org Jewish Vocational Service (310) 246-1918 Friendship Circle by the Sea social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Valley (818) 382-6000 Collects left over prepared kosher food from catered events, Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with In-home care for people facing short- or long-term disability. (Pacific Palisades) (310) 454-7783 and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, Nonprofit college offering vocational technical training and AA as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson Central organizing body of Israeli-Americans in Los Angeles. serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast ccathome.org fcbythesea.org Residential Services/ donate furniture you don’t use or need gently-used clothes degree programs. laort.edu area. myglobalkindness.org israelileadership.com Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on JFS Care/Jewish Family Service (855) 455-CARE (2273) Friendship Circle Los Angeles (310) 277-3252 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) for your family, call these community partners. Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 Judaism and Health (213) 765-2180 In-home caregivers for seniors and adults. jfsla.org fcla.org counseling or a 12-step approach, the first step Kosher meal delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, Residential, independent and semi-independent living for adults to take in dealing with addiction is to BTS Thrift Boutique/Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-4669 Provides programs for the Israeli community living in Links to support groups and services from synagogues and Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 If you need financial assistance or other serious illnesses. projectchickensoup.org Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 with special needs, as well as recreational programs. etta.org call one of these community partners. Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift Los Angeles. maticenter.com agencies that discuss Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, Free elder law, services, and assistance with conservatorships, gotfriends.com call one of the partners below. store. beittshuvah.org/bts-thrift-boutique Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 and other grieving resources. jewishbereavement.com and elder abuse, and family caregiver rights. bettzedek.org Valley Friendship Circle (Studio City) (818) 508-6633 Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 Emergency Cash Grants/The Jewish Federation Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Council Thrift Shops/NCJW/LA (800) 400-NCJW (6259) Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other huc.edu/kalsman valleyfriendshipcircle.com Jewish residential addiction treatment and prevention Contact a social worker at JFS Central Access to apply. Supportive services including meals, support groups, Skirball Hospice/ Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift resources. tomcheishabbos.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 If you or someone you know lives out of reach of the programs. beittshuvah.org counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (877) 774-3040 (877) 275-4537 services we count on here in Greater Los Angeles, Iranian Resources store. ncjwla.org/council-thrift-shops Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (310) 423-5550 Palliative care and psychological support for people and their Program for Jewish teens with special needs. fwusy.net (323) 634-0505 Provides one-time emergency cash assistance to Jewish clients for Jewish Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com please call one of our community partners below. Legal Services Aish Tamid of Los Angeles families facing a terminal illness. jha.org Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social Medical Equipment/Bikur Cholim significantly impacted by the recession. Applicants must apply These programs help those who survived the Jewish spiritual care including Shabbat observance Miracle Theatre/Vista Inspire/ Free Loan (G’Mach) (323) 852-1900 Holocaust to live out their lives with dignity. Westside JCC Senior Programs (323) 556-5231 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach & support for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org through JFS or another participating Federation partner. accommodations, kosher meals, Yahrzeit observance, Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 Loans out free medical equipment to patients of all ages at no Senior fitness classes, social/recreational activities, JFS Café West Orange County (562) 427-7916 jewishla.org/fedcashgrants Holocaust Survivor Program/ Звоните по телефону Brit Milah/circumcision assistance. Theatre and music classes taught by the “Miracle Project” staff Alcohol & Drug Action Program/ cost. bikurcholim.net Europa Survivors group and lunch site. www.westsidejcc.org jfcslongbeach.org Jewish Free Loan Association City (323) 761-8830 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5900 This community partner serves the Russian community. cedars-sinai.edu/about-us/spiritual-care-department/ for children with autism and other special needs and their Jewish Family Service (310) 247-1180 Second Chance Furniture G’Mach/ Valley (818) 344-1072 Services for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa social typical peers. vistadelmar.org Jewish Federation & Family Services, Addiction and substance abuse education, support, and West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/ Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 Zero-interest loans for students, small businesses, emergencies, clubs, care management, counseling, assistance with reparations, When an older adult can no longer live independently, Orange County (949) 435-3460 prevention services for people of all ages. jfsla.org Jewish Family Service (323) 851-8202 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (310) 825-7484 Nes Gadol Jewish Life Programs/Vista Inspire/ Provides gently-used furniture and appliances to families in healthcare, special needs, lifecycle events, etc. jfla.org financial assistance, and more. jfsla.org these community partners can help. Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 jewishorgangecounty.org Recreational and social services for older adults. Services Jewish spiritual care and assistance, kosher meals, and Jewish need at no cost. tomcheishabbos.org Holocaust Survivor Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 B’nei Mitzvah, Confirmation, Jewish education classes Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Jewish Vocational Service/ available in Russian and English. jfsla.org materials. uclahealth.org/spiritualcare From counseling services to programs for youth at risk, Scholarship Program (323) 761-8888 x8868 Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5883 Multi-level senior living services from independent to (6-8 y.o.), the Moses-Aaron Cooperative, and holiday/ Pomona Valleys (626) 445-0810 there is a wide range of services for children Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for repara- Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home dementia care. jha.org Shabbat programs for families with children with autism and Provides Jewish students in LA with need-based financial aid jewishsgpv.org and their families in need of support. If you or a loved one are coping with depression, family violence tions, pensions, and other benefits. bettzedek.org (877) 774-3040 for post-secondary education. jvsla.org Menorah Housing Foundation other special needs. vistadelmar.org or simply need someone with whom to share a problem too big Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partners Palliative care and psychological support for people facing a Ventura County Jewish Family Service (805) 641-6565 Aleinu Family Resource Center/ to solve on your own, these community partners can help. Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation chronic disease or terminal illness. jha.org (310) 477-1476 Online Jewish Academy/BJE (818) 464-3399 jfsvc.org below for support and advocacy during incarceration and after. Jewish Family Service (888) 4-ALEINU (425-3468) Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational Affordable independent-living Online courses designed to complement students’ classroom Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service Whether you say “Hello” in Farsi ( ), Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Comprehensive services for children, families, and older training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Beit T’Shuvah Alternative Sentencing (310) 204-5200 apartment rentals for learning for teens in Jewish high schools with learning needs Central Access Line (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) “Hello” in Russian (Здраствуйте), or “Hello” in Hebrew (,)שלום For those outside of these regions needing more information, adults. Offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, low-income seniors. and a spectrum of disorders. onlinejewishacademy.org Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health these partners provide culturally sensitive services please visit jfna.org community. aleinu.net crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration. transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish menorahhousing.org intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, Israel Travel Incentive/ to immigrants in need. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8342 beittshuvah.org Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com couples, and families. jfsla.org Resettlement/The Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social sup- Grants for people ages 15-26 participating in first-time Service and Jewish Vocational Service (323) 935-5303 Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, port for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org Family Violence Project/ peer/educational experiences in Israel. Pre-arrival refugee assistance, family immigration, naturalization, social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Jewish information and referrals for prisoners and their (323) 876-0550 Jewish Family Service (818) 505-0900 & post-resettlement vocational and social services. and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Aviva Family and Children’s Services Israel Travel Scholarship/Masa Israel (323) 761-8154 families. boardofrabbis.org Provides mental health, foster care, and education programs Offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelters, Israel travel grants and need-based scholarships for Masa LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 transitional housing, comprehensive counseling, and JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 for at-risk children, teens, and families. avivacenter.org programs. masaisrael.org/grants/apply Valley (818) 382-6000 Social programming for children and young adults with special education and prevention outreach. jfsla.org Chaplaincy, advocacy, and Jewish programming for incarcerated Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 One Happy Camper/ Offers English as a Second Language classes. laort.edu needs in the South Bay. shlemutnetwork@gmail.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Jews. gatewayshospital.org Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8320 and shlemutnetwork.org support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with (323) 644-2000 Grants for first time campers grades 2-12 for Jewish overnight Provides acute in-patient, residential, and out-patient services Yachad: The National Jewish Council on Disabilities serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast camp. onehappycamper.org JewishLA.org to mentally ill adolescents and adults. gatewayshospital.org For free legal services, call the number below. (323) 228-4191 Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Brawerman Leadership Institute/ Inclusive Jewish programming for children, teens, and adults One-on-one Mentoring (323) 456-1157 National Council of Jewish Women/LA The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8116 This community partner serves the Iranian community. Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 with special needs. njcd.org Camp Max Straus (323) 456-1155 Counseling talkline and services (877) 655-3807 Need-based leadership fellowships for Jewish students starting Farsi Mental Health Services/ Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and Adult/child mentoring matches, school-based mentoring and Individual and family counseling, support groups, court college that includes a $10,000 annual scholarship. Jewish Family Service (818) 432-5037 or (818) 432-5025 bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment *There are many synagogues and camps that offer programming for families with camp programs. jbbbsla.org advocacy, and child art and literacy programs. ncjwla.org jewishla.org/brawerman Mental Health Services for low-income in Farsi. jfsla.org rights, and government services. bettzedek.org children or adults with special needs. Visit hamercaz.org for more information. Published on August 1, 2012
- 5. Food and Nutrition Iranian Resources (Continued) Medical Support Services/Chaplaincy Seniors – Aging in Place Special Needs – Children* Special Needs – Adults One-Stop Referrals Children & Families (Continued) Employment Israeli Resources Clothing Donation/Item Loans (G’mach) Addiction Services Financial Assistance/Scholarships JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE The community partners listed below can provide a Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center/ When you or a loved one is facing a health crisis, you are not The community partners below can help older adults age in The community partners listed below provide help to kids with The community partners listed below provide an range of help from groceries to meals and more. Jewish Family Service (310) 231-9228 alone. These community partners can provide a host of place through a variety of services and programs. special needs, as well as much-needed support to the families array of services and programs for adults with Regional Services SOVA Community Food and Resource Program/ Services for older adults including care management, services to offer physical, financial, and emotional support. who love them, including parents, grandparents and siblings. special needs and their caregivers. Senior Centers & Comprehensive Services/ Jewish Family Service (818) 988-7682 counseling, support groups, transportation, and meals. Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 Jewish Family Service HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Assessment and Disability Services/ Free groceries one time per month and supportive services Holocaust Survivors From resume writing to ESL classes to job training to AA degree Services available in Farsi and English. jfsla.org Contracts with five area health care centers for chaplaincy Senior centers, care management, meal programs, health and One-stop referral service and support services for Jewish families Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 When you don’t know where to start, you can call Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 including free legal assistance, job counseling, loans, programs, if you need help with employment, you’ll find it here. Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 services. boardofrabbis.org wellness, mental health, transportation, in-home support, with children with special needs. hamercaz.org Comprehensive vocational evaluations of individuals with a single number that opens the door to A central resource for deaf, hard of hearing persons, and the Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment, counseling, and on-site Russian Resources Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (323) 660-2450 home safety modification, MSSP, and more. Financial Children with Special Needs Loans/ disabilities, veterans, welfare-to-work clients, refugees and all kinds of support and information. community at large. jdcc.org or jdccnews@yahoo.com Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation case management. jfsla.org/sova An organization dedicated to the needs of Iranian Jews in Country Villa Terrace (323) 653-3980 pre-screening for Jewish free burial. jfsla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 immigrants, and career professionals. jvsla.org JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616 Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational SOVA West – 8846 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Los Angeles. iajf.org Jewish Family Service training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Keck Medical Center USC and the Norris Felicia Mahood Multipurpose Center (310) 231-9228 Interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for diagnostic expenses, Chaverim/Jewish Family Service (818) 464-3360 (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) Valley (818) 464-3391 SOVA Metro – 1140 N. La Brea near Santa Monica Blvd. Iranian Peer Counseling Warmline/ 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. near Sawtelle Seniors – Residential Programs Central Access Line Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Cancer Hospital (323) 442-8488 behavioral supports, and more. jfla.org Social-recreational club for Jewish adults with special needs. One-stop connection to community and government Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, and SOVA Valley – 16439 Vanowen St. near Hayvenhurst Jewish Family Service (818) 464-2864 The Rehabilitation Centre of Beverly Hills (323) 782-1500 Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center (323) 937-5900 residential camps. jkidla.org Jewish Vocational Service City (323) 761-8888 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) jfsla.org Home Delivered Meals/ Iranian immigrants can access services and receive information 330 N. Fairfax near Beverly Blvd. resources. jfsla.org St. John’s Health Center (310) 829-8511 Education, recreation, and camp programs for children, teens (323) 417-2627 Valley (818) 501-7755 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 x 1702 about available resources in Farsi. jfsla.org Israel Levin Senior Center (310) 396-0205 Conservatorship and Guardianship Services/ Children & Families 211 Government and Community Services Line Call 2-1-1 JQ International and adults with special needs. etta.org Services and community programs for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Job search and career services, training programs, workforce Provides home-bound seniors and disabled adults with frozen, Bikur Cholim/ 201 Ocean Front Walk in Venice Bet Tzdedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 211LA.org development, and free access to search hundreds of active job Jewish Healthcare Foundation (323) 852-1900 Pico-Robertson Family Resource Center (323) 247-0864 Friendship Circle Counseling/Mental Health and Transgender Jews, their families, and the Jewish community- nutritious, kosher meals. jfsla.org Provides assistance to those seeking a conservatorship for JKidLA/BJE City (323) 761-8616; Valley (818) 464-3391 listings online. jvsla.org 8838 W. Pico Blvd. near Robertson Provides Jewish children and teens with special needs and Services for Jewish families with serious illness including Incarcerated Services Listings and referrals for Jewish day schools, preschools, at-large. jqinternational.org or info@jqinternational.org Senior Community Dining/ :לעזרה בעברית, התקשר למספרים הבאים Valley Storefront Senior Center (818) 984-1380 adults with special needs. bettzedek.org ParnossahWorks/ Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5843 short-term housing during treatment, medical referrals, their families with social, recreational, and educational residential camps, and informal Jewish engagement. jkidla.org Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 These community partners serve the Israeli community. 12821 Victory Blvd. near Coldwater Canyon in North Hollywood opportunities. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Immigration Jewish Vocational Service (323) 904-4900 Kosher hot meals served M-F to those ages 60+ at City and and equipment loans. bikurcholim.net West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center HaMercaz/Jewish Family Service (866) 287-8030 Child counseling services for emotional, behavioral, learning, Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Job bank & job search services. parnossahworksla.org Valley dining sites. jfsla.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood (323) 851-8202 Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 One-stop referral service for Jewish families with children with or developmental disorders. vistadelmar.org Services for Israelis in need living in or visiting L.A. israella.org friendshipcircleca.org entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living Community Care At Home/ special needs (birth to age 22). hamercaz.org Jewish Vocational Service (310) 246-1918 Friendship Circle by the Sea social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Valley (818) 382-6000 Collects left over prepared kosher food from catered events, Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with In-home care for people facing short- or long-term disability. (Pacific Palisades) (310) 454-7783 and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Whether you want to borrow a piece of medical equipment, Nonprofit college offering vocational technical training and AA as well as groceries, and distributes to people in Pico-Robertson Central organizing body of Israeli-Americans in Los Angeles. serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast ccathome.org fcbythesea.org Residential Services/ donate furniture you don’t use or need gently-used clothes degree programs. laort.edu area. myglobalkindness.org israelileadership.com Whether you are interested in residential or outpatient help, The Jewish Bereavement Project/Kalsman Institute on JFS Care/Jewish Family Service (855) 455-CARE (2273) Friendship Circle Los Angeles (310) 277-3252 Etta Israel Center (818) 985-ETTA (3882) for your family, call these community partners. Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 Judaism and Health (213) 765-2180 In-home caregivers for seniors and adults. jfsla.org fcla.org counseling or a 12-step approach, the first step Kosher meal delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, Residential, independent and semi-independent living for adults to take in dealing with addiction is to BTS Thrift Boutique/Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-4669 Provides programs for the Israeli community living in Links to support groups and services from synagogues and Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 If you need financial assistance or other serious illnesses. projectchickensoup.org Elder Law/Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5823 with special needs, as well as recreational programs. etta.org call one of these community partners. Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift Los Angeles. maticenter.com agencies that discuss Jewish bereavement, mourning rituals, Free elder law, services, and assistance with conservatorships, gotfriends.com call one of the partners below. store. beittshuvah.org/bts-thrift-boutique Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 and other grieving resources. jewishbereavement.com and elder abuse, and family caregiver rights. bettzedek.org Valley Friendship Circle (Studio City) (818) 508-6633 Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 Emergency Cash Grants/The Jewish Federation Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Council Thrift Shops/NCJW/LA (800) 400-NCJW (6259) Shabbat and holiday kosher grocery delivery and other huc.edu/kalsman valleyfriendshipcircle.com Jewish residential addiction treatment and prevention Contact a social worker at JFS Central Access to apply. Supportive services including meals, support groups, Skirball Hospice/ Clothing, furniture, and houseware donation center and thrift resources. tomcheishabbos.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 If you or someone you know lives out of reach of the programs. beittshuvah.org counseling, transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (877) 774-3040 (877) 275-4537 services we count on here in Greater Los Angeles, Iranian Resources store. ncjwla.org/council-thrift-shops Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (310) 423-5550 Palliative care and psychological support for people and their Program for Jewish teens with special needs. fwusy.net (323) 634-0505 Provides one-time emergency cash assistance to Jewish clients for Jewish Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com please call one of our community partners below. Legal Services Aish Tamid of Los Angeles families facing a terminal illness. jha.org Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social Medical Equipment/Bikur Cholim significantly impacted by the recession. Applicants must apply These programs help those who survived the Jewish spiritual care including Shabbat observance Miracle Theatre/Vista Inspire/ Free Loan (G’Mach) (323) 852-1900 Holocaust to live out their lives with dignity. Westside JCC Senior Programs (323) 556-5231 Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach & support for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org through JFS or another participating Federation partner. accommodations, kosher meals, Yahrzeit observance, Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 Loans out free medical equipment to patients of all ages at no Senior fitness classes, social/recreational activities, JFS Café West Orange County (562) 427-7916 jewishla.org/fedcashgrants Holocaust Survivor Program/ Звоните по телефону Brit Milah/circumcision assistance. Theatre and music classes taught by the “Miracle Project” staff Alcohol & Drug Action Program/ cost. bikurcholim.net Europa Survivors group and lunch site. www.westsidejcc.org jfcslongbeach.org Jewish Free Loan Association City (323) 761-8830 Jewish Family Service (323) 937-5900 This community partner serves the Russian community. cedars-sinai.edu/about-us/spiritual-care-department/ for children with autism and other special needs and their Jewish Family Service (310) 247-1180 Second Chance Furniture G’Mach/ Valley (818) 344-1072 Services for Holocaust survivors including Café Europa social typical peers. vistadelmar.org Jewish Federation & Family Services, Addiction and substance abuse education, support, and West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center/ Jewish Chaplaincy Services/ Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 Zero-interest loans for students, small businesses, emergencies, clubs, care management, counseling, assistance with reparations, When an older adult can no longer live independently, Orange County (949) 435-3460 prevention services for people of all ages. jfsla.org Jewish Family Service (323) 851-8202 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (310) 825-7484 Nes Gadol Jewish Life Programs/Vista Inspire/ Provides gently-used furniture and appliances to families in healthcare, special needs, lifecycle events, etc. jfla.org financial assistance, and more. jfsla.org these community partners can help. Vista Del Mar (310) 836-1222 x322 jewishorgangecounty.org Recreational and social services for older adults. Services Jewish spiritual care and assistance, kosher meals, and Jewish need at no cost. tomcheishabbos.org Holocaust Survivor Services/ Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 B’nei Mitzvah, Confirmation, Jewish education classes Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel & Jewish Vocational Service/ available in Russian and English. jfsla.org materials. uclahealth.org/spiritualcare From counseling services to programs for youth at risk, Scholarship Program (323) 761-8888 x8868 Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 549-5883 Multi-level senior living services from independent to (6-8 y.o.), the Moses-Aaron Cooperative, and holiday/ Pomona Valleys (626) 445-0810 there is a wide range of services for children Free legal support to Holocaust survivors applying for repara- Skirball Hospice/Los Angeles Jewish Home dementia care. jha.org Shabbat programs for families with children with autism and Provides Jewish students in LA with need-based financial aid jewishsgpv.org and their families in need of support. If you or a loved one are coping with depression, family violence tions, pensions, and other benefits. bettzedek.org (877) 774-3040 for post-secondary education. jvsla.org Menorah Housing Foundation other special needs. vistadelmar.org or simply need someone with whom to share a problem too big Incarcerated Jews and their families should contact the partners Palliative care and psychological support for people facing a Ventura County Jewish Family Service (805) 641-6565 Aleinu Family Resource Center/ to solve on your own, these community partners can help. Employment Training Grants/The Jewish Federation chronic disease or terminal illness. jha.org (310) 477-1476 Online Jewish Academy/BJE (818) 464-3399 jfsvc.org below for support and advocacy during incarceration and after. Jewish Family Service (888) 4-ALEINU (425-3468) Tuition assistance for post-secondary, short-term vocational Affordable independent-living Online courses designed to complement students’ classroom Counseling Services/Jewish Family Service Whether you say “Hello” in Farsi ( ), Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 Comprehensive services for children, families, and older training programs. Applicants must apply through a participating Beit T’Shuvah Alternative Sentencing (310) 204-5200 apartment rentals for learning for teens in Jewish high schools with learning needs Central Access Line (877) ASK-4-JFS (4537) “Hello” in Russian (Здраствуйте), or “Hello” in Hebrew (,)שלום For those outside of these regions needing more information, adults. Offers culturally sensitive services for the Orthodox Federation partner. employmenttraining@jewishla.org Advocates on behalf of those with drug and alcohol-related Supportive services including meals, support groups, counseling, low-income seniors. and a spectrum of disorders. onlinejewishacademy.org Professional therapists provide counseling and mental health these partners provide culturally sensitive services please visit jfna.org community. aleinu.net crimes to enter rehabilitation instead of incarceration. transportation, and more, offered in Hebrew for Jewish menorahhousing.org intervention for children, teens, adults, survivors of violence, Israel Travel Incentive/ to immigrants in need. OurSpace (818) 530-4069 Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8342 beittshuvah.org Israelis with cancer. ustandbyme.com couples, and families. jfsla.org Resettlement/The Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Located at Temple Aliyah and Valley Beth Shalom, but for the Career guidance, substance abuse counseling, and social sup- Grants for people ages 15-26 participating in first-time Service and Jewish Vocational Service (323) 935-5303 Board of Rabbis of Southern California (323) 761-8600 entire community, this program offers a full range of learning, port for young adults ages 14-28. aishtamid.org Family Violence Project/ peer/educational experiences in Israel. Pre-arrival refugee assistance, family immigration, naturalization, social, and spiritual Jewish experiences for children, teens, Jewish information and referrals for prisoners and their (323) 876-0550 Jewish Family Service (818) 505-0900 & post-resettlement vocational and social services. and adults with special needs. ourspacela.org Aviva Family and Children’s Services Israel Travel Scholarship/Masa Israel (323) 761-8154 families. boardofrabbis.org Provides mental health, foster care, and education programs Offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelters, Israel travel grants and need-based scholarships for Masa LA ORT College City (323) 966-5444 Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 transitional housing, comprehensive counseling, and JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 for at-risk children, teens, and families. avivacenter.org programs. masaisrael.org/grants/apply Valley (818) 382-6000 Social programming for children and young adults with special education and prevention outreach. jfsla.org Chaplaincy, advocacy, and Jewish programming for incarcerated Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 One Happy Camper/ Offers English as a Second Language classes. laort.edu needs in the South Bay. shlemutnetwork@gmail.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Jews. gatewayshospital.org Services, including camps, family programs, and daily living The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8320 and shlemutnetwork.org support in and out of the hospital for Jewish children with (323) 644-2000 Grants for first time campers grades 2-12 for Jewish overnight Provides acute in-patient, residential, and out-patient services Yachad: The National Jewish Council on Disabilities serious illnesses. chailifeline.org/westcoast camp. onehappycamper.org JewishLA.org to mentally ill adolescents and adults. gatewayshospital.org For free legal services, call the number below. (323) 228-4191 Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Brawerman Leadership Institute/ Inclusive Jewish programming for children, teens, and adults One-on-one Mentoring (323) 456-1157 National Council of Jewish Women/LA The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8116 This community partner serves the Iranian community. Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 with special needs. njcd.org Camp Max Straus (323) 456-1155 Counseling talkline and services (877) 655-3807 Need-based leadership fellowships for Jewish students starting Farsi Mental Health Services/ Free legal counsel including housing, debtors’ rights and Adult/child mentoring matches, school-based mentoring and Individual and family counseling, support groups, court college that includes a $10,000 annual scholarship. Jewish Family Service (818) 432-5037 or (818) 432-5025 bankruptcy, guardianships and conservatorships, employment *There are many synagogues and camps that offer programming for families with camp programs. jbbbsla.org advocacy, and child art and literacy programs. ncjwla.org jewishla.org/brawerman Mental Health Services for low-income in Farsi. jfsla.org rights, and government services. bettzedek.org children or adults with special needs. Visit hamercaz.org for more information. Published on August 1, 2012
- 6. Organization Number Website Aish Tamid of Los Angeles (323) 634-0505 aishtamid.org Aviva Family & Children’s Services (323) 876-0550 avivacenter.org Beit T’Shuvah (310) 204-5200 beittshuvah.org Bet Tzedek Legal Services (323) 939-0506 bettzedek.org Bikur Cholim (323) 852-1900 bikurcholim.net Board of Rabbis of The Jewish Federation (323) 761-8600 boardofrabbis.org Chai Lifeline (877) 374-6331 chailifeline.org/westcoast Etta Israel Center (818) 985-3882 etta.org Friendship Circle by the Sea (310) 454-7783 fcbythesea.org Friendship Circle LA (310) 277-3252 fcla.org Friendship Circle of the South Bay (310) 214-6677 gotfriends.com Conejo Valley Friendship Circle (818) 865-2233 friendshipcircleca.org Valley Friendship Circle (818) 508-6633 valleyfriendshipcircle.com Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Global Kindness (310) 402-8882 myglobalkindness.org Hevrah Program/Far West Region USY (818) 986-0907 fwusy.net Iranian American Jewish Federation (323) 654-4700 Iajf.org Israeli Consulate (323) 852-5500 israella.org Resources for the Jewish Community Israeli Leadership Council (818) 836-6700 israelileadership.com JCPS of Gateways (323) 644-2000 gatewayshospital.org Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (323) 456-1157 jbbbsla.org Jewish Deaf Community Center (818) 239-4448 jdcc.org Jewish Family Service (877) 275-4537 jfsla.org Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles (323) 761-8000 jewishla.org Jewish Free Loan Association (323) 761-8830 jfla.org Jewish Vocational Service (323) 761-8888 jvsla.org B ased on Jewish values,The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles JQ International (323) 417-2627 jqinternational.org LA ORT College (323) 966-5444 laort.edu Los Angeles Jewish Home (818) 774-3306 jha.org convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources MATI Israeli Community Center (818) 464-3322 maticenter.com The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance Menorah Housing Foundation (310) 477-1476 menorahhousing.org to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State 6505 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90048 19710 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 | Woodland Hills, CA 91364 National Council of Jewish Women (877) 655-3807 ncjwla.org (323) 761-8000 (818) 464-3200 OurSpace (818) 530-4069 ourspacela.org of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues Project Chicken Soup (310) 836-5402 projectchickensoup.org Shlemut Network (310) 402-7425 shlemutnetwork.org Stand by Me (818) 855-9589 ustandbyme.com of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and Today’s Federation is proud to provide this extensive guide as a resource for one and all. As the Tomchei Shabbos (323) 851-1000 tomcheishabbos.org convener of the community we serve, we are honored to work with a variety of organizations to meet Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services (310) 836-1223 vistadelmar.org international partners. needs, provide engagement opportunities and ensure the Jewish future we share. Westside JCC (323) 938-2531 westsidejcc.org Yachad (323) 228-4191 njcd.org THE FEDERATION’S CARING FOR JEWS IN NEED STRATEGIC INITIATIVE PREPARED THIS RESOURCE GUIDE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. JewishLA.org JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE