COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5
Serving the communities of:
DTLA/Skid Row – Westlake – Koreatown –
Chinatown – MacArthur Park –
Temple/Beaudry – Hollywood – Atwater
Village
Funded by First 5 LA.
Revised May 2016
INTRODUCTION
Choose Health LA Kids is a partnership between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
and 20 funded agencies throughout LA County working towards reducing childhood obesity among
children ages 0-5. Funded by First 5 LA, Choose Health LA Kids’ funded agencies are engaging the
community through a variety of activities including grocery store tours, food demonstrations, parent
education, and linking community resources to families with children ages 0-5.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
The Community Resource Guide for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5 is a comprehensive
publication focusing on Los Angeles County. The Guide is divided into five sections:
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First 5 LA Resources
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources
Physical Activity Resources
Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women
Social and Health Services Resources
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First 5 LA Resources ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ pg 3-6
Perinatal and Parent Support
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Oral Health
Housing
Best Start
Early Care and Education
Health Coverage and 211 LA County
Vision
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources __________________________________________________________________________________ pg 7-10
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Community Gardens
CalFresh
Grocery Store Tours/Food Demos
Farmers’ Markets
Choose Health LA Restaurants
Physical Activity Resources ___________________________________________________________________________________________________pg 11-15
Parks/Recreation Centers
Walking/Hiking Trails
Community Pools
YMCA/YWCA& Other Gyms
Track/Tennis Courts
Sports Leagues for 0-5
Bike Paths
Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post -Partum Women _________________________________________________________pg 16-18
Breastfeeding Support
Parent/Caregiver Support Groups
Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Healthy Families America
Choose Health LA Moms
Social and Health Services Resources _______________________________________________________________________________________pg 19-23
Information Helpline for LA County
Substance Use Treatment
Free Health Coverage Program
Community Assistance Programs
Low-Cost Dental Services
Housing
Prenatal and Primary/Urgent Care
Choose Health LA Child Care
Funded by First 5 LA.
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First 5 LA Resources
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FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES
PERINATAL AND PARENT SUPPORT
Parent Support Circles of LA County
Para Los Niños
Contact: Erika Carmona
Telephone: 213 413-1466 X 261
Email: [email protected]
Location(s): Various locations in Los Angeles County
Welcome Baby
California Hospital; Community partner:
Maternal Child Health Access
Website:
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/article&id=
3086
Location: California Hospital Medical Center
1401 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Telephone: (213) 342-3427
Serving the Best Start Metro LA community
Cost: Free
Description:
The program offers hospital and home-based
services for pregnant women and mothers who have
just given birth. The main goal is to work with
families to enhance the parent-child relationship and
the health, safety, and security of the baby. The
program includes prenatal and postpartum homebased visits and hospital visit at the time of the
child's birth.
Services:
Families receive information and support during each
visit on topics such as breastfeeding, home safety,
the importance of establishing a medical home, wellchild visits and immunizations, smoking cessation,
crying patterns, parent-to-child temperament, and
post-partum depression. The program aims to 1)
increase breastfeeding; 2) ensure families receive
appropriate health and developmental care; and 3)
improve connections between families and needed
resources and support.
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Description:
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an
evidenced based high quality parenting program
that works with parents and children together to
improve the quality of the parent‐child
relationship and to teach parents the skills necessary
to manage their child's severe behavior problems.
Funded agency: Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health
Information: 33 agency locations throughout county.
New sites are being added each year. More info is
available at http://www.first5la.org/Parent-ChildInteraction-Therapy
Contact: Kim Nguyen Pierce at DMH
(213)739-5430
Bill Gould at First 5 LA,
Email: [email protected]
One Step Ahead / Little by Little
Angelus Plaza WIC
Description:
One Step Ahead/Little by Little - a 6 year strategic
partnership with Public Health Foundation
Enterprises WIC Program (PHFE WIC) to expand the
early literacy and safety education program to WIC
sites throughout Los Angeles County. The program
aims to improve the health, developmental and
safety outcomes of young children in low-income
communities receiving WIC services in Los Angeles
County. The program builds on the original Little by
Little program (LBL) by adding child safety education
to the literacy intervention which was demonstrated
to significantly increase children's school readiness,
particularly among low-income Spanish-speaking
children.
Location: 3648 E. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90023
Contact: Mercedes Perezchica, First 5 LA,
Email: [email protected]
Black Infant Health
LA County Department of Public Health
Website: www.lapublichealth.org/mch/BIH/bih.htm
Contact: Yolonda Rogers
Telephone: (213) 637-8473
Description:
BIH is a unique program designed to improve health
among African American mothers and babies.
Services are provided by health departments: Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health
(subcontractors), City of Long Beach, and City of
Pasadena.
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ORAL HEALTH CLINIC
BEST START
Clinica Monseñior Oscar A. Romero
Best Start Metro Los Angeles
Telephone: (213) 989-7700
Website: www.clinicaromero.com
Clinic Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8am-5pm;
Tuesday &Thursday 8am-7pm; Friday 7am-4pm
Location: 123 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Clinica Romero provides low-cost dental services for
adults and children, such as oral examinations and xrays, fillings, and simple extractions.
Para Los Niños
Eisner Pediatric Clinic
To make an appointment: (213) 747-5542 ext. 331
Same-Day Appointments: Mon-Sat, beginning at 7
am-call early (213) 747-5039
Appointments: By phone. Only except walk-ins for
emergencies.
Website: www.pedcenter.org/patients/programsservices/dental-health.html
Cost/Insurance: Accept Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal,
uninsured patients, HMO and PPO
Languages: English/Spanish
Location: 1530 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Provide preventive education, diagnostics and
treatment, orthodontia, oral surgery for wisdom tooth
extraction, dental care for diabetics, referrals for
extractions, and other services.
St. John's Well Child and Family Center
Telephone: (323) 541-1411
Appointments: By phone and in person
Website: http://www.wellchild.org/about-us/
Cost/Insurance: Free and low cost
Referral: None required
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am-7:30pm
Wednesday& Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Languages: English/Spanish
Location(s): 1910 Magnolia Ave #101, Los Angeles,
CA 90007
Oral Health services including dental exams, fillings
and restoration for children 0-5 and pregnant women
(Children should see a dentist by their first birthday or
after the first tooth comes in. Women who are
pregnant should have an oral health exam during
pregnancy).
Information: Brenda Aguilera
Telephone: (213)413-1466 Ext.269
Email: [email protected]
Location(s): 234 S. Loma Drive Los Angeles, CA
90026
HEALTH COVERAGE AND 211 LA
COUNTY
211 LA County
Telephone: Dial 2-1-1
Website: https://www.211la.org
Hours: available 24/7
Languages: Hearing-impaired, English,
Spanish and 140 other languages interpreted.
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Description: confidential referrals to services
Wellness Center
Description:
Wellness Centers are designed to provide services to
meet the unique needs of the communities they
serve, including: primary health care services; mental
health and behavioral health services; oral health
services; coordination of family support services;
health insurance enrollment and renewal; student
and parent engagement for health and wellness
career pathways.
NOTE: First 5 LA is supporting 6 Wellness Center sites
specifically that would allow for sites to see children
within First 5 LA target ages of 0 to 5: Elizabeth
Learning Center, Carson High School, Locke Early
Education Center, Washington Prep, Belmont &
Jefferson.
Website:
http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,
922965&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP#where
Location(s): Belmont High School *Located just
outside of Metro BS
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NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
Farmer’s Market- Market Match Program
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP)
Description: Through grant from First 5 LA, Market
Match has launched a five-year expansion that aims
to increase access to healthy foods for families at 37
Los Angeles area farmers' markets by 2018. Grant
will allow Market Match to expand to four new L.A.area farmers' markets this month, and two more in
July. Market Match program will provide program
incentives to L.A. families with kids 0-5.
The Market Match program doubles shoppers'
CalFresh and WIC nutrition benefits at participating
farmers markets and allows them to purchase more
healthy fruits and vegetables in low-income
neighborhoods where they are often not readily
available. So if a family spends $10 of their allotted
benefit, they are given an extra $10 to spend on
fruits and vegetables at the farmers' market.
Description: provides preschool services to Los
Angeles County 4-year-olds through direct funding of
preschool spaces in previously empty classrooms, as
well as quality enhancement for many existing
preschool sites. LAUP also developed a rating system
for preschool providers and offers one-on-one
coaching and mentoring to improve the quality of
service.
Location: Multiple throughout LA County.
Website: www.laup.net
Telephone: (866) 675-5400
Information: A good resource for other Farmer
Market Locations that accept CalFresh EBT, WIC and
offer Market Match* incentives beyond what is listed
in address.
Website: http://ecologycenter.org/fmfinderie8/#sthash.R4MjkHXp.dpuf
Location(s): East LA Farmer’s Market East LA Civic
Center
HOUSING
Permanent Supportive Housing
Contact 211 for screening for program.
Additional questions: Sharon Murphy at First 5 LA
Telephone: (213) 482-7531 or (213) 482-5902.
Description:
Rental assistance and permanent supportive housing
for homeless families or families at risk of
homelessness.
•Rental Assistance Program 1: 700 families who
have some experience with the child welfare system
receive rental assistance and other support services.
•Rental Assistance Program 2: 700 families receive
rental assistance and other support services. No
experience with the child welfare system required.
•Capital Development Program: 242 units to be
constructed, providing housing and other support
services for 86 target population families.
Lead Contractor: Community Development
Commission of Los Angeles County
Family Place Library
First 5 LA investments support selected libraries in
achieving the national Family Place Library
designation, which indicates a set of supports for
families with infants and toddlers. Please note that
some of the sites listed may be at different stages (in
planning or implementation programs as part of
Family Place Library core elements).
For complete list of Family Place Libraries as part of
County Library System go to:
http://www.colapublib.org/children/familyplace.php
VISION
Children’s Vision Care Program
The Children's Vision Care Program provides vision
screenings to improve the school readiness of
preschool children in Los Angeles County. Provides
free eye exams and eyeglasses to children.
Website: www.visiontolearn.org
Vision to Learn
Contact: Serena Oberstein
Telephone: 1 (800) 485-9196
Email: [email protected]
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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle
Resources
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NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESOURCES
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Registration: 1 (888) WIC-WORKS or 1 (888) 9429675
Website:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks
Services: Provides breastfeeding support, nutrition
education and food for children 0-5 and
pregnant/breastfeeding women.
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify.
Language(s): English/Spanish/Others
Location(s): WIC 8th Street (2120 W. 8th St.), WIC
Pico Union (1619 West Pico Blvd), WIC Maple Ave
(428 E Washington Blvd), WIC Echo Park (1311
Glendale Blvd)
CalFresh
Website:
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/
Services: The Cal Fresh Program helps to improve
the health and well-being of qualified households
and individuals by providing them a means to
meet their nutritional needs.
Network for a Healthy California
Champions for Change
Registration: 1 (888) 328-3483 or
[email protected]
Website: www.cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov
Services: Empower low-income Californians to
increase fruit and vegetable consumption,
physical activity, and food security with the goal of
preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic
diseases. They are also involved in making healthy
changes in their neighborhoods.
Downtown LA, Grand Park Farmers’
Market
Telephone: (213) 972-8080
Hours: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm
Location: Grand Park’s Marketplace, between
Spring St. and N. Broadway
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Telephone: (213) 484-4002
Hours: Tuesdays 2:00pm-7:30pm and Saturdays
8:00am-1:30pm
Payment: EBT/Cal-Fresh accepted
Location: 3700 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90189
Downtown LA, Pershing Square Farmers’
Market
Telephone: (818) 591-8161
Hours: Wednesdays 11:00am-2:00pm
Payment: WIC
Location: 532 S. Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Downtown LA, 7th and Figueroa Farmers’
Market
Telephone: (818) 591-8161
Hours: Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm
Payment: WIC
Location: S Figueroa St. and W 7 th St, Los Angeles,
CA 90017
Historic Downtown LA Farmers’ Market
Telephone: (310) 455-0181
Hours: Sundays 9:00am-2:00pm
Location: W. 5th St. and Spring St.
Downtown LA, Bank of America Plaza
Telephone: (818) 591-8161
Hours: Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm
Payment: WIC
Location: 333 S Hope St. Los Angeles, CA 90071
Francis Community Garden
Telephone: (213) 572-0188
Website: www.lanlt.org
Location: 2909 Francis Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005
Francis Avenue Community GardenKoreatown
Telephone: (213) 573-0188
Website: http://www.lanlt.org/parks-andgardens.php
Location: 2909 Francis Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005
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Union Avenue Community Garden
Telephone: (213) 381-3747
Location: 1136 S. Union Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Silver Lake, Manzanita Community Garden
Telephone: (310) 989-4087
Location: 1101 Manzanita St. Los Angeles, CA 90029
Farm Basket Programs
Description: Deliver fresh food right to your door from
the best of local California produce and artisanal
goods
Out of the Box Collective
Website: https://outoftheboxcollective.com
Telephone: (310) 745-3556,
[email protected]
Farm Box LA
Website: http://farmbox.deliverybizpro.com/
Telephone: 1(888) 888-8590
Farm Fresh to You
Website: http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/
Telephone: 1(800) 796-6009
Hours: 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: 906 S Francisco St. Los Angeles
St. Francis Center
Telephone (213) 747-5347
Meals Served: Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday
Hours: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: 1835 S Hope St. Los Angeles
GROCERY STORE TOURS/FOOD
DEMONSTRATIONS
Para Los Niños
Contact: Carolina Barahona
Telephone: (213) 413-1466 X 259
Grocery store tours teach families how to shop
healthier; food demonstrations show families how to
prepare delicious and healthy snacks and meals at
home.
See the last page of this Community Resource Guide
for more information about Para Los Niños.
CHOOSE HEALTH LA RESTAURANTS
To locate Choose Health LA Restaurants in your
community please visit:
Food Bank/Service Program
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Telephone: (213) 629-3101
Meals Served: Fridays
Hours: 8:00am-11:00am
Location: 535 N Main St. Los Angeles
Fred Jordan Mission
Telephone: (213) 489-7763
Meals Served: Monday-Friday
Hours: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: 445 Towne Ave. Los Angeles
Salvation Army –L.A. Central Corp
Telephone: (213) 896-9178
Meals Served: Monday-Thursday
http://www.choosehealthla.com/eathealthy/restaurants/
Price range is approximate cost per person for a meal
including one drink, tax, and tip
$ ............. Under $10
$$ .......... $11-$30
$$$ ........ $31-$60
$$$$ ..... Above $61
Bibi’s Café
Telephone: (213) 383-8595
Cuisine: Latin American Food
Cost: $
Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm
Direction: 2400 W. 7th St. Suite 101-A
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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Blu Elephant
Telephone: (323) 641-0466
Cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Juice Bar
Cost: $
Hours: Mon 7:30am-11:00pm
Tues-Fri 7:30 am-8:00pm, Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun
8:00am-7:00pm
Location: 2024 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Roman’s Pizza
Grace Café
Information: Use website to find nearest location
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Website: http://www.subway.com
Hours: depends on location
Location: 640 locations
Telephone: (213) 250-7515
Cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian, Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-5:30pm Sat 7:00am-2:00pm
Location: 1221 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90017
Locali Conscious Convenience
Telephone: (323) 466-1360
Cuisine: Sandwiches, Deli, Convenience Store
Cost: $$
Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm
Location: 5825 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Information: (213) 386-9099
Cuisine: Pizza
Cost: $
Hours: 10:00am-9:00pm (close at 7pm on Sundays)
Location: 240 N Virgil Ave. Ste 5, Los Angeles, CA
90004
Subway
Vivoli Café
Information: (323) 656-5050
Cuisine: Italian
Cost $$
Website: www.vivolicafe.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-12am
Location: 7994 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Localita & The Badasserie
Information: (213) 623-3223
Cuisine: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan, Sandwiches
Cost: $$
Website: www.localiyours.com/localita
Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: 817 S Los Angeles St. 1 st Fl, Los Angeles,
CA 90014
Mama’s International Tamales
Information: (213) 487-7474
Cuisine: Mexican
Cost: $
Hours: 11:00am-4:00pm (Closed Mondays)
Location: 2124 W 7 th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Pescado Mojado
Information: (213) 480-6620
Cuisine: Seafood
Cost: $
Hours: 9:30am-9:00pm
Location: 610 S Rampart Blvd. Ste 1, Los Angeles, CA
90057
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Physical Activity Resources
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES
PARKS/RECREATION CENTERS
Alpine Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 485-5448
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/alpin
eRC.htm
Hours:
Mon: 12:30pm-10:00pm
Tues-Sat: 9:00am-2:00pm
Sun: 9:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Indoor Facilities: gymnasium, multipurpose rooms,
basketball courts
Outdoor Facilities: basketball courts, volleyball courts
Classes: adult education, after-school program, ESL,
tutoring, Harvard-Westlake Chinese cultural club,
L.A., Kids program
Sports Leagues: basketball, youth martial arts,
soccer clinic, ballet, tap dance
Registration: In person, first come first serve basis
Cost: Varies
Location: 817 Yale Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ardmore Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 383-7549
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/seoulI
nterRC.htm
Hours: M-F: 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun: 10:00am5:00pm
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, gymnasium
Outdoor Facilities: baseball field, children's play area,
picnic tables
Lights after Dark: Yes
Classes: piano, after-school club, day camp, Zumba,
ballet
Sports Leagues: basketball clinic
Cost: Varies
Location: 3250 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, CA
90006
Elysian Therapeutic Recreation Center
Telephone: (323) 226-1402
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/elysia
nPkTRC.htm
Hours: M-F: 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm
Indoor Facilities: gymnasium
Outdoor Facilities: amphitheater, barbecue pits,
basketball courts, children's play area, picnic tables
Classes: programs for persons with disabilities to
maximize cognitive, social, and recreational growth.
Cost: Varies
Location: 929 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA
90012
Lafayette Multipurpose Community Center
Telephone: (213) 384-0562
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/lafay
etteMCC.htm
Hours: M-F: 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat: 8:00am-3:00pm
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, community room,
basketball courts, gymnasium
Outdoor Facilities: auditorium, basketball courts,
children's playground, soccer field, tennis courts,
picnic tables, Skate Park
Classes: aerobics, tai-chi, kid’s zone, homework club,
karate club, ballet
Sports Leagues: HOLA Athletics, basketball league
Cost: Varies
Location: 625 South Lafayette Park Place, Los
Angeles, CA 90057
Lake Street Community Center
Telephone: (213) 207-2196
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/lakes
tComC.htm
Indoor Facilities: gymnasium, multipurpose rooms
Outdoor Facilities: skate park, children's play area,
basketball courts
Classes: L.A. Kids, self-defense, hip-hop, Disney
dance, Jiu- jitsu, youth gymnastics, after-school club,
piano, guitar, bass, tae kwon do, mixed martial arts,
cardio fitness, Zumba,
Sports Leagues: basketball, softball
Cost: Varies
Location: 227 N. Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
MacArthur Park Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 368-0520
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/maca
rthurParkRC.htm
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Hours: M, W, Th: 11:00am-7:30pm, Tue: 11:00am9:00pm, Fri: 11:00am-7:00pm
Sat: 12:00pm-4:00pm, Sun 11:00am-2:00pm
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, multipurpose rooms
Outdoor Facilities: children's play area, picnic tables,
concert stage
Classes: aerobics, zumba, kid zone, piano
Cost: Varies
Location: 2230 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA
90057
Shatto Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 386-8877
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/shatt
oRC.htm
Hours: M-Th: 10:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 11:00am-7:30pm, Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun:
Closed
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, community room
Outdoor Facilities: baseball field, basketball courts,
children's play area, tennis courts, volleyball courts
Lights after Dark: Yes
Classes: Preschool, day camp, after-school club, adult
aerobics, dance
Cost: Varies
Location: 3191 West 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA
90020
Alvarado Terrace Park
Telephone: (213) 847-0641
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/alvaradoT
errPk.htm
Hours: dawn to dusk everyday
Outdoor Facilities: children's play area, gazebo
Location: Malvern Avenue & Alvarado Terrace, Los
Angeles, CA 90006
Burns Park
Telephone: (213) 847-3599
Hours: dawn to dusk, everyday
Outdoor Facilities: children's playground, picnic
tables
Location: 4900 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004
City Hall Park Center
Telephone: (213) 972-0500
Hours: 5:00am-10:30pm everyday
Location: 200 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
90012
*Dog friendly
Los Angeles Plaza Park
Telephone: (213) 628-1274
Hours: dawn to dusk everyday
Indoor Facilities: museum, shops, and restaurants
Accessibility: unstaffed and unlocked
Location: 125 Paseo De La Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
90012
Hope and Peace Park
Telephone: (213) 747-1872
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/hopePea
cePocketPk.htm
Hours: dawn to dusk, everyday
Outdoor Facilities: basketball courts, benches
Accessibility: unstaffed and unlocked
Location: 843 S Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA
90057
Pershing Square Park
Telephone: (213) 847-4968
Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm everyday
Outdoor Facilities: special events, concerts, ice
skating rink (seasonal), amphitheater
Location: 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA
90013
Saint James Park
Telephone: (213) 485-5054
Hours: dawn to dusk, everyday
Outdoor Facilities: children's play area
Location: Adams Blvd and Severance Street, Los
Angeles, CA 90007
Echo Deep Pool
Telephone: (213) 481-2640
Website:
http://laparks.org/dos/aquatic/facility/echoParkPoo
l.htm
Hours: Recreational swimming, Tue-Fri: 3pm-9pm,
Sat-Sun: 1pm-5pm
Lap swimming, Tue-Fri: 6:00am-8;00am, 12:30pm2:30pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00pm-1:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Classes: swimming lessons, water polo, synchronized
swimming, diving, life guard training
Cost: Varies
Location: 1419 Colton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
TRACK OR TENNIS COURTS
Echo Park Tennis Courts
Hours: dawn to dusk, every day
Description: No cost
Lights after Dark: Yes
Location: 501 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
WALKING/HIKING TRAILS
Elysian Park
Hours: 5:00am-9:00pm, everyday
Descriptions: golf course, arboretum, hiking trails,
jogging paths, restrooms, picnic areas, baseball
fields
Cost: Free
Location: 835 Academy Road, Los Angeles, CA
90012
Child Care: Yes
Facilities: basketball court, walking track, pool,
sauna, cardio equipment, free weights
Classes: cycling, Zumba, yoga, boot camp, Pilates,
cardio fitness, Tai Chi, ballet, water exercises
Cost: varies
Location: 4301 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA
90020
Central City Neighborhood Partners:
Telephone: (213) 482-8618
Website: http://www.laccnp.org/
Hours: M-F: 8:30am-8:30pm
Facilities: cardio equipment, free weights,
Classes: aerobics, yoga, martial arts, nutrition classes
Cost: Varies
Location: 501 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA
90017
Get Fit Together LA
Resources to provide fitness, nutrition, and wellness
tipsfor Los Angeles families.
Website: www.getfittogetherla.org
SPORTS LEAGUES FOR 0-5
YMCA/YWCAS AND OTHER GYMS
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA:
Telephone: (213) 624-2348
Website: http://www.ymcala.org/ketchum-downtown
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 5:00am-9:30pm, Fri: 5:00am9:00pm, Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm, Sun: 10:00am2:30pm
Child Care: Yes
Facilities: gymnasium, cardio equipment, free
weights, tennis courts, sauna, cafe
Classes: Tai Chi, cycling, cardio fitness, yoga, strength
training, boot camp, ballet, Zumba
Cost: Varies
Location: 401 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA
90071
Anderson Munger, Koreatown YMCA:
Telephone: (213) 427-9622
Website: http://www.ymcala.org/anderson-munger
Hours: M-Th: 5:30am-10:00pm, Fri: 5:30am-9:00pm,
Sat Sun: 7:00am-6:00pm
AYSO Youth Soccer Leagues
Ages: 3-18
Description: Youth soccer program
Website: http://www.ayso.org/Region_Locator.htm
Registration: 1 (800) 872-2976
Cost: $95 (uniform and equipment)
Format Schedule: Fall start in September
Shared Use Spaces
Grand Hope Park-FIDM
Hours: dawn to dusk, everyday
Description: park, outdoor fitness equipment
Location: 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools
Hours: Sat & Sun: 7:00am-9:00pm
Description: Inspiration Park
Location: 3400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
90010
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Leichty Middle School
Hours: M-F: 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sat & Sun: 9:00am6:00pm
Description: Pico Union walking club
Location: 650 S. Union St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Miguel Contreras Learning Center
Hours: Tue & Th: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Description: JUGAR Nights- variety of physical
activities
Location: 322 S. Lucas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Free/Low-Cost Resources for
Pregnant/Post-Partum Women
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FREE/LOW-COST RESOURCES FOR
PREGNANT/POST-PARTUM WOMEN
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Resource Directory
Onon
Cost/In
Website: http://breastfeedla.org/resourcedirectory/
La Leche League Helpline (available 24/7)
Telephone: 1-877-4-LALECHE (877-452-5324)
http://breastfeedinghelpline.com
WIC Breastfeeding Helpline
Telephone: (888)278-6455
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am to 6:00pm
Languages: English/Spanish/Chinese
Description:
The telephone number is advertised to all
participants. The helpline is supervised by a
Lactation Consultant and staffed by several bilingual
paraprofessionals who are Certified Lactation
Educators and have excellent communication skills.
They are trained to answer questions and
breastfeeding problems. Additionally, participants
receiving Breastfeeding Peer Counseling services
have access to an “on-call” Lactation Consultant
until 9:00 p.m. every night including weekends.
WIC Breastfeeding Support:
Website: http://www.phfewic.org/BFsupport.aspx
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Classes: For all questions related to the PHFE WIC
Please call: (888) WIC-BABY, (888) 942-2229
Hours: call for any questions or information
Languages: English/Spanish
Location(s): 2120 W 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Breastfeeding Clinic
Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center
Telephone: (213) 747-5542 (24 hours)
Same-Day Appointments: Mon-Sat (Beginning at
7AM Appointments: by phone and in person
Insurance:
Accepts Medi-Cal, AIM (Access for Infants and
Mothers), Healthy Kids, Healthy Families, Healthy
Way LA, Medicare, Family PACT, CHDP (Child Health
and Disability Prevention), private insurance, credit
cards, and cash payments for services rendered. In
addition, we offer no-cost visits to qualified
uninsured patient through the Healthy Way LA
Matched and Unmatched programs.
Referral: None required
Services: Pediatric, Adult, Women’s Health Center,
Dental, Mental Health, Pharmacy
Classes: Wednesdays
Hours: 8:00am-3:00pm
Languages: English/Spanish
Location: 1500-1530 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90015
Breastfeeding Classes
Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center
Telephone: (213) 747-5542
Appointments: By phone and in person
Website: www.pedcenter.org/
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Hours: Wednesdays, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Languages: English/Spanish
Location(s): 1530 Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA
90015
Breastfeeding Support Groups
La Leche League-Silverlake
Description: Free Support Group
Telephone: (323) 786-3465
Website: www.llli.org
Cost/Insurance: Free
Location: 1850 W. Silverlake Dr.
Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:00am 12:00pm
Languages: English/Spanish
Leader: Jessica Claire
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BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITALS
To find Baby-Friendly Facilities in LA
County funded by First 5 LA, visit:
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/a
rticle&id=3059. For a complete listing of
Baby-Friendly Facilities in the USA, visit:
https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/findfacilities
CHOOSE HEALTH LA MOMS
Description: This free, proven program, created by
postpartum experts, can help you return to your
weight before pregnancy, increase your energy
levels, and make you feel better about you!
Get free support, a health tracker, and more. For
more information, visit
www.ChooseHealthLAMoms.com
PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT
GROUPS
For immediate help: National Perinatal &
Postpartum Depression Hotline (available 24/7)
800-773-6667 or 800-PPD-MOMS
HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA
Healthy Families America
Description: Healthy Families America (HFA) is a
nationally recognized evidence-based home visiting
program model designed to work with overburdened
families who are at-risk for adverse childhood
experiences, including child maltreatment.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/
Services:
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Reduced child maltreatment;
Increased utilization of prenatal care and
decreased pre-term, low weight babies;
Improved parent-child interaction and school
readiness;
Decreased dependency on welfare, or TANF
(Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
and other social services;
Increased access to primary care medical
services; and
Increased immunization rates.
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Social and Health Services Resources
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SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICE RESOURCES
INFORMATION HELPLINE FOR LA
COUNTY: 211 LA COUNTY
DPSS
Enroll: (213) 738-4505
Website: www.dpss.lacounty.gov
Telephone: Dial 2-1-1
Online Directory: https://www.211la.org/
Cost: Free
Hours: available 24/7
Languages: Hearing-impaired, English, Spanish, and
140 other languages interpreted
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Description: confidential referrals to services
LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES
Private and Public Free/Low-Cost Dental Clinics:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohp/ppplistings.ht
m
St John's Well Child and Family Center
FREE HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM
Covered California
Enroll: 1 (800) 300-0213
Website: https://www.coveredca.com/
Medi-Cal
Enroll: 1 (877) 597-4777
Website: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/default.cfm
MCHA
Enroll: (213) 749-4261
Website: http://www.mchaccess.org/index.php
Description: Dental referrals based on
Districts for LAUSD students.
FREE/LOW-COST FAMILY PLANNING
Planned Parenthood
Appointments: 1 (800) 576-5544
Website: www.plannedparenthood.org/los-angeles/
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Birth control, general health care,
pregnancy, STD's, Q&A's.
Location: 1014 1/2 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
90029
Appointments: 323- 541-1411
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM/ Saturday 7AM3PM
Website: www.wellchild.org
Cost/Insurance: Anyone is eligible to receive services.
Accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, and many other
insurance plans, and offer services on a sliding scale
cash basis.
Description: Dental services, health services,
diabetes clinic and primary health care.
Location: 1910 S. Magnolia Avenue Suite 101 Los
Angeles, CA 90007
PTA
Appointments: (213) 745-7114
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Referral: None required
Services: Counseling services, HIV/AIDS services,
family planning, health services.
Location: 3324 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90026
Queens Care Family Clinic- Echo Park
Appointments: (213) 380-7298
Website: www.queenscare.org
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Child birth education, general medical care,
pregnancy testing.
Location: 150 N. Reno St Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic
Appointments: (323) 660-2400
Website: www.hsfreeclinic.org
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
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Find a family planning clinic near you:
Website: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/
Español:
http://www.hhs.gov/opa/espanol/index.html
Services: Educate about free or low cost Public
Health programs and refer clients. Offer health care
services and educational workshops.
Location: 2401 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
PRENATAL AND PRIMARY/URGENT
CARE
FREE/LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH
CARE
Find a medical or dental clinic care near you:
For immediate help: National Perinatal &
LA County Department of Health Services
Clinics/Urgent Care:
http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/locations/
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/help/
Postpartum Depression Hotline (available 24/7) 800773-6667 or 800-PPD-MOMS
Find a clinic or urgent care center:
LA County ACCESS Center Helpline
800-854-7771 (available 24/7)
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh
Hillsides Community Center
Community Clinic Association of LA County
http://ccalac.org –“Find a Clinic” tab
Appointments: (213) 201-5380
Services: Counseling for families and individuals who
have emotional and psychological problems or who
have been victims of crime.
Location: 1282 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Arroyo Vista Family Center- Loma Dr. Center
Chinatown Services Center
Appointments: (213) 201-5800
Website: www.arroyovista.org
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Primary general medical care services,
family planning, pediatric and urgent care.
Location: 303 S. Loma Drive., Ste. 202 Los Angeles,
CA 90017
Clinica Monseñor Oscar Romero
Appointments: (213) 989-7700
Website: www.clinicaromero.com
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Primary general medical care services,
family planning, pediatric and urgent care.
Location: 123 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Consulado General De México en Los
Angeles
Appointments: (213) 531-6826
Referral: None required
Appointments: (213) 808-1700
Services: Mental Health enrollment for health
insurance, family planning services and legal
services.
Location: 767 N. Hill St Ste. 404 Los Angeles, CA
90012
To find mental health resources in your area, visit:
http://lacdmh.lacounty.gov/appASPNET/ServiceLoca
tor/basic.aspx?address=90026
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
Quit Smoking Support – California Smokers’
Helpline
English: 800-NO-BUTTS (800-662-8887)
Spanish: 800-45-NO-FUME (800-456-6386)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 800-933-4TDD (800-9334833)
Ask for: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean
Web: http://californiasmokershelpline.org
or Los Angeles County http://www.laquits.com
Cost: Free
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Drug and Alcohol Use Treatment
Cal Fresh
Treatment Referrals: 800-564-6600
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/
Website: www.calfresh.ca.gov
Services: The Cal Fresh Program, federally known as
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy
and nutritious food on the table. The program issues
monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy
most foods at many markets and food stores.
Sunrise Community Counseling Center
Appointments: (213) 207-2770
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Counseling for youth and adults, drug
abusers program, court ordered sex offenders
counseling and stress management.
Location: 537 S. Alvarado St., 2nd Floor Los Angeles,
CA 90057
Soledad Enrichment Action, Inc
Appointments: (213) 480-4200
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Substance abuse services for adolescent
ages 12-18.
Location: 222 N. Virgil Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90057
Crystal Hope Medical Services, Inc
Appointments: (213) 381-5292
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: Alcohol and Drug abuse services for adults
and youth.
Location: 1300 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste 320 Los
Angeles, CA 90015
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Registration: 1 (888) 942- 2229
Website: www.phfewic.org
Services: Provides breastfeeding support, nutrition
education and food for children 0-5 and
pregnant/breastfeeding women.
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify.
Location(s): 2120 W. 8th St Los Angeles, CA 90057
428 E. Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015
4214 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004
Healthy Start Program
Description: is designed to serve children, youth, their
family members, and the community. Help schools,
other child, and family-serving agencies integrate
their programs to provide more effective support to
children and their families.
Phone number: (213) 241-4293
Location: 333 S. Beaudry Ave, FL 29, Los Angeles, CA
90017
Los Angeles Assistance Program
Services: Employment services LA Link, Utility bill
help SSC Reduction, Emergency assistance, Food
pantries and distribution centers, rent assistance
programs and eviction prevention.
Website: [email protected]
PACE
Appointments: (213) 353- 3982
Services: Financial education, affordable housing and
repair, energy and environmental services.
Location: 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1475 Los
Angeles, CA 90017
Para Los Niños
Appointments: (213) 413-1466 Ext 221
Cost/Insurance: Free
Referral: None required
Services: Material support assistance (clothing,
shoes, hygiene products), bus tokens for the
homeless community, community referrals, PFF
program, Parenting, DV and Anger management
classes.
Location: 234 S. Loma Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90026
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HOUSING
Department of Housing and Urban
Development Public Housing Agency
Rental housing for eligible low-income families, the
elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Address: 611 W. 6th St Suite 801 Los Angeles, CA
90017
Telephone: 1 (800) 225- 5342
New Economics for Women- La Posada
Appointments: (213) 483-2058
Ages: Women 18-25
Services: Transitional Shelter
Location: 375 S. Columbia Ave. Los Angeles, CA
90017
Downtown Women's Center
Appointments: (213) 613-0761
Services: Child Care, housing and mental health.
Location: 442 S. San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA
90013
St Anne's
Appointments: (213) 381-2931
Services: Day Center and residence
Location: 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90026
FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES
Welcome Baby
General Information: Families receive information
and support during each visit on topics such as
breastfeeding, home safety, the importance of
establishing a medical home, well-child visits and
immunizations, smoking cessation, crying patterns,
parent-to-child temperament, and post-partum
depression.
Location(s): California Hospital- 1401 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90015
Website:
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/article&id=
3086
CHOOSE HEALTH LA CHILDCARE
Choose Health LA Child Care (CHLA Child
Care)
General Information: CHLA Child Care supports the
healthy growth and development of children by
improving the nutrition and physical environment of
child care settings. CHLA Child Care works with child
care providers, events for parents and children, and
information and tools for all. For more information,
contact: 1-888-92-CHILD or visit
http://www.ccala.net
Local resource and referral office:
Pathways - R&R/APP
3550 West 6th Street #500
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 427-2700
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This Community Resource Guide was developed for you by:
Para Los Niños
Senderos Program
234 S. Loma Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 413-1466
www.paralosninos.org
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