Student Resources

Emergency Services and Hotlines

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255 and through chat.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and through chat.
The National Sexual Assault Hotline:
800.656.HOPE (4673) and through chat.
Teenline: Teens helping teens. Call 1-310-855-4673 from 6pm-10pm or text TEEN to 839863
Crisis TextLine: Text HOME to 741741

Click the orange button above to check out tons of great Los Angeles-specific resources for students (put together by our MSW intern Govena.) Additional resources are listed below. Click the heading of the resources below to expand and view.

YCSC's Graduation Planning Guide

YCSC PLANNING GUIDE

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Food Resources

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Financial Resources and Employment Support

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Housing Resources/ Homeless Services

Use Our Children LA's WIN app for homeless youth to find resources
Find General Help
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Project Roomkey Info
Interim Housing Options
What to Do if You've Been Given an Eviction Notice
Updated Information on LA's Eviction Moratorium
Catholic Charities Directory of Programs and Resources
Fresno Housing Assistance
San Bernardino Directory of Homeless Services Providers
Riverside County Homeless Programs: If you are homeless and in need of housing, please call Home Connect at 1-800-498-8847.

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Resources for Foster Youth

LACOE has created a COVID-19 Resource Guide to Assist Students in Foster Care.
iFoster is currently helping foster youth get access to smartphones and hotspots with unlimited data to stream their classes, as well as tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops.
One Simple Wish is also offering help with laptops, among other resources.

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Health Care Resources

Steps to Applying for Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid health care program
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites (CA)
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites (LA County)
Central City Community Health Center - accepts all patients regardless ability to pay; locations across Southern California
T.H.E. (To Help Everyone) Health and Wellness Centers - Sliding Sca le/ Affordable Healthcare
California Free Clinics Map
How to Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 via CDC

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Resources for Pregnant/Parenting Students

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LGBTQIA+ Resources

GLBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Trans/ queer relief assistance form
The Coronavirus: What Trans People Need to Know
Queer Anxiety Virtual Support
The Trevor Project: Text START to 678678 for the 24-hour text line or call 1-866-488-7386

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Resources for Immigrant Students

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Internet and Technology Resources

Find Free Internet Near You - LA County Hotspot Locator
LA County Library Free Laptop and Hotspot Loans
EveryoneOn: Find free or low-cost internet or computers in your area
Find an X-finity Wireless Hotspot Near You
Find a FREE Spectrum Wi-Fi Hotspot
Los Angeles Computer Access Network provides access, equipment and training to access the internet. (213) 978-3311

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Library Resources

Los Angeles Public Library: R egister for a free e-Card to get immediate access to e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, & more.
LA County Library: You can also sign up for a free LA County digital library card
Fresno County Library: Call to request a library card or get an instant digital card for OverDrive
San Diego Public Library: Register for a card online and access their e-library

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