Resources
Housing
General Information and Referrals
(for all health and human services in Los Angeles County)
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211. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Shelters and Housing Assistance •
If you are an individual:
Go to the Individual Solution Center at 7843 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood or call 1.818.255.2766. Monday to Friday: 9:00 am– 4:00 pm.
If you are a family:
Go to the Family Solution Center at 7817 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood or call 1.818.255.2766. Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. o
If you are a youth, aged 14-24:
Go to the Village Family Services TAY Drop-in Center at 6801 Coldwater Canyon, Ste. #1E in North Hollywood or call 1.818.755.8786. Monday to Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Immigration Services
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Rapid Response Legal Resources Hotline - (213) 833-2883
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Resources | IMMDEF (Immigrant Defenders Law Center)
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Mental Health Resources for Undocumented People – Immigrants Rising
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Resources for Immigrants - IILA (International Institute of Los Angeles)
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Step-by-step Family Preparedness Plan/Plan de Preparación Familiar
Food & Clothing Pantries
Regional Food Bank Pantry Locator
Catholic Charities (Guadalupe Community Services Center)
21600 Hart Street, Canoga Park, CA 91303 (Phone #: 1.213.251.3549). Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm (bread only); Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to noon (food)
FISH of West Valley – Chatsworth Congregational Church UCC
20440 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (Phone #: 1.818.882.3474). Wednesday 2-4 PM Saturday 1-3 PM(food distribution)
Freedom Church
9200 Owensmouth, Chatsworth, CA 91311 (Phone #: 1.747.900.1343).
Hosting grab & go FREE grocery pick up on Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
8520 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91311 (Phone #: 1.818.341.1629).
Thursdays - 11:30am to 1:00pm. Hot Lunch "To Go", Groceries, Hygiene Products and Clothing
St. Joseph the Worker
19855 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306 (Phone #: 1.818.341.6634). Saturday morning at 9 -11 AM (food distribution); Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 12-1 PM (hot lunch);
West Valley Food Pantry
Located in the south campus of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (a block north of Burbank Blvd. and a block east of Shoup Ave.) Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM and Friday from 9:30 AM to 12 PM
St Charles Borromeo - Holy Family Service Center
10800 Moorpark St. North Hollywood, CA 91602-2206. Volunteers provide service on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am to 11:30am. Eligible clients receive free food, clothing, toiletries, books, toys, furniture, and other household items. Pregnant women are provided layettes and other available infant care items.
Hot showers and haircuts are provided on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Hot breakfast is also served Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
International Families Association (IFA)
240 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. (818) 770-0779. Hours: Monday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Closed Tue-Sun.) Provides food assistance to individuals experiencing food insecurity. New visitors just need to bring an ID and state the number of people in their household
Free Showers
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission (SOS):
Operates a mobile unit, often in Chatsworth, Pacoima, Van Nuys, and North Hills
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West Valley Food Pantry (Woodland Hills): 5700 Rudnick Ave.
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Valley Korean Methodist Church (Granada Hills): 10408 Balboa Blvd.
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Faith Harvest (North Hills): 8756 Woodley Ave.
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First United Methodist Church of Reseda: 18120 Saticoy St.
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Freedom Center (Chatsworth): 9200 Owensmouth St.
The Shower of Hope (North Hollywood)
Located at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (11031 Camarillo St) on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Important Information
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Availability: Services are provided, often without requiring ID or registration.
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Schedule Changes: Mobile shower schedules can change, so calling the Rescue Mission (818-691-2965) is recommended.
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Additional Services: Locations often provide clothing, food, and case management
St Charles Borromeo - Holy Family Service Center
10800 Moorpark St. North Hollywood, CA 91602-2206.
Hot showers and haircuts are provided on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Hot breakfast is also served Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Record Expungement
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A New Way of Life (phone or online application):
323-563-3575
https://anewwayoflife.org/expungement/
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (phone or online application):
(800) 399-4529
https://lafla.org/get-help/expungement/
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Community Legal Aid SoCal (phone or online application):
714-571-5200
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How to get a copy of your criminal record (LAFLA guide):
https://cdn.lafla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/How-To-Get-A-Copy-of-Your-Criminal-Record-5.1.2018.pdf
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California Courts Self-Help – Clean Your Record:
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/clean-your-record