Helpful & Free Resources

Foothill Unity Center helps individuals and families in need with programs that focus on: food, health, crisis case management, job development and housing stability services.

• Monrovia office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-4:30pm | (626) 358-3486
• Pasadena office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-4:30pm | (626) 584-7420
• Food Distributions Times
• Ask us about our programs: food, health, crisis case management, job development and housing stability services.
• Ask us about our other services: pet food bank and vet clinics, free health screenings, free on-site vaccines, health and wellness workshops, annual special events (Back-to-School, Thanksgiving and Holiday distributions), free cell phone and services options.

GENERAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

• BenefitsCal: Apply for food (CalFresh), cash aid (CalWORKs, GA/GR), and health coverage benefits (Medi-Cal).
• www.211.org: Free Help Referral Hotline for food, health, housing, jobs, mental health, legal crisis & more (dial 211 or text “PSPS” to 211211)
• MONROVIA STRONG: helpful community resources & links
• Charitable Contribution Deductions
• Sign up for local wireless emergency alerts
• California Area Agencies on Aging: Assists elders and their families to identify services and opportunities.

Utilities/Transport Resources:

• SoCal Gas Company Energy Savings Assistance Program
• SoCal Edison Wildfire Safety & Mitigation
• SoCal Edison: Low Income Assistance Programs
• California Public Utilities Financial Assistance, Savings, and Discounts
• METRO: Discounted Fares Info
• California Lifeline: government subsidizes phone service
• Verizon Free Internet: See if you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
• United Way: helps you get connected to a free or low-cost internet program.
• Get Connected Free: Helping Households Connect Without ACP
• LA County Free WiFi Locator
• “Lyft” free rides for job interviews, training or first few weeks of work
• California Department of Insurance: California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program.

COVID-19 Resources:

• LA County: Food, Health Coverage, Testing, Vaccines , Treatment, Rent/Evictions

Legal Aid:

• NLSLA Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles: Free Legal Help
• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Financial Resources:

• California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), no social security needed.
• LA County DPSS Department of Public Social Services Cash Assistance Programs for Low Income
• Money Management International: A nonprofit organization offering credit card debt relief counseling.

Health/Benefits Resources:

• Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS): Access to Medi-Cal and other LA County no-cost/low-cost programs.

Mental Health Resources:

• Sycamore: behavioral health services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families
• LA County Department of Mental Health is offering iPrevail, an online mental health resource, free to all residents
• Suicide Prevention: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
• Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center: free mental health, substance use and suicide prevention services.
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health National Helpline

Domestic Violence/Pregnancy/Child Care Support:

• Elizabeth House: Crisis pregnancy home for women 18+ with children under 5 , counseling, life skills education.
• Angel Step Inn Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter: domestic violence services & shelter, treatment for substance, shelter.
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program: Pregnant women and children under age 5 receive nutrition support at WIC.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Domestic Violence Legal Services
• Peace Over Violence: Domestic violence, rape, counseling, legal advice, case management.
• YWCA of San Gabriel Valley Domestic Violence Program: domestic violence services, shelter and support services for women of all ages.
• The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC): Subsidized Child Care, Head-start Pre-school.
• LACOE Head Start and Early Learning Division: offers a comprehensive prenatal-to-five early learning program and pregnancy support

Immigrant Resources:

• LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs: Assistance with food, health, immigration/citizenship, rent control, housing, income, transportation, and education.

Housing Resources:

• LAHSA Coordinated Entry System
• Union Station Homeless Services
• Sycamore: Housing Support for Young Adults
• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) For Boys
• El Monte Homeless Resources
• LA Safe Parking Program: stay overnight in your car with onsite restrooms and security
• Stay Housed LA: Know your rights as a tenant
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• Housing Assistance For Veterans
• CalCAPA: Local services including utility and rental assistance.
• California Mortgage Relief: Helping homeowners get caught up on past-due housing payments and property taxes.
• East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH)
• Support Solutions Homeless Services: Mobile Showers
• Ascencia Housing Services

Employment Support, Training & Resources:

• LA:RISE: Over 40 partners providing transitional employment and support services.
• Careers for a Cause: 8 week program prepares students for a career in social services, students receive support and a stipend.
• Job Corps: FREE training, residential living option, meals, allowance, child care, get high school diploma, job support services.
• Career-one-stop: Source for career exploration, training & jobs.
• Support Solutions Homeless Services
• America’s Job Center of California^SM (AJCC)
• Apprenticeship Opportunities through the “I Built It!” website at the Department of Industrial Relations.

Emergency Shelters:

• LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Page
• Winter Storms: Real-time map of open shelters
• Winter Storms: Check road conditions in your area