Resources for Providers and Consumers
A community resource guide for IHSS providers and Consumers in L.A. County

Abuse Prevention/Reporting

Adult Protective Services (APS) 877-477-3646 APS investigates cases in which elderly individuals, aged 65 or older, and dependent adults (i.e., those with physical and/or mental disabilities) are endangered by physical, sexual, or financial abuse, neglect, abandonment, isolation, or abduction. Suicide Prevention Center 877-127-4747; www.suicidepreventioncenter.org The center operates a 24-hour telephone crisis hotline, and coordinates bereavement support groups.

Disability-Related Resources

Department of Rehabilitation 213-736-3904; www.dor.ca.gov The department assists individuals with disabilities in areas of employment by providing vocational rehabilitation, training, and job placement services. Independent Living Centers (ILCs) ILCs provide services that enable individuals with disabilities to live and work independently in their communities. Services include attendant referrals, advocacy, peer counseling, and information related to housing and transportation. The 7 ILCs in L.A. County are: CALIF 213-627-0477; www.calif-ilc.org DRC 562-427-1000; www.drcinc.org ILCSC 818-785-6934; www.ilcsc.org SCIL 800-491-6722; www.ilc-clar.org SCRS 562-862-6531; www.scrs-ilc.org WCIL 888-851-9245; www.wcil.org Regional Centers www.dds.ca.gov The centers provide programs and coordinates services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These disabilities include cerebral palsy,autism, mental retardation, and seizure disorders. Call PASC (Personal Assistance Services Council of L.A. County) at 877-565-4477 to locate a Regional Center in your area.

Food Programs

Meals on Wheels 211 Los Angeles County A home-delivered meal program for seniors and people with disabilities. Project Angel Food 323-845-1800; www.angelfood.org A Meals on Wheels program for children and adults with HIV /AIDS and other serious illnesses. Meals are delivered to participants on either a daily or weekly basis.

Housing Programs

Housing Authority 562-347-HOME (347-4663}; www.lacdc.org Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP} 866-675-6623; www.csd.ca.gov The program provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income people with disabilities, seniors, and families with young children.

Health-Related Resources

Center for Rehabilitation Medicine 818-885-8500; www.northridgehospital.org The center provides a full-service, comprehensive rehabilitation center that treats people who have sustained a catastrophic or debilitating injury or illness. Memorial Rehabilitation Center 562-933-2000; www.memorialcare.org The center provides a variety of medical rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. Mental Health Hotline 800-854-7771; http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh

Counseling Resources

New Life Coming 951-928-4190 A full-service counseling center that provides services for adults, children, and families by Licensed Marriage Family Therapists. Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Center 213-252-2100; www.apctc.org The center provides services throughout L.A. County for adults, children and families.