COVID-19

Free pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Sign up to be notified when it is your turn to receive a vaccine.

ActNOW COVID HelpHub Click for referral linkage to health and social services.

Unite Us Online Platform The City of Long Beach has announced the launch of a new online resource and referral platform, powered by Unite Us, that will help residents connect to City and community programs that support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Learn more.

Get Connected LB

Learn how Long Beach residents can gain access to low-cost internet, computers, and free computer literacy training.

LBCEI

The Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion has resources available to our residents to help with:

•Food Insecurity

•Digital Inclusion

•Small Business Support

•Housing Support Services

Visit their website for more information!

https://www.lbcei.org/inthistogether/

Abuse Hotline Numbers

Everyone is not safe at home. Long Beach NAACP is providing abuse hotline numbers. Do not be afraid to use should you need help or support.

• Call or text 911 in an emergency

• LA County Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-978-3600

• LA County Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-540-4000

• LA County Elder Abuse Hotline 1-877-477-3646

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522

• National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673

LA Represents Continues to Provide FREE Legal Services During COVID-19 Crisis

LA Represents offers free legal services to assist individuals and small businesses with issues ranging from bankruptcy matters, commercial leases, domestic violence, consumer debt, employment law, and much more.

For more information visit Coronavirus.LACity.org/LARepresents.

Back-to-School Resources The LA County Library has free homework help available from live, online tutors every day from noon to 10 p.m. K-12 students, college students, and adult learners are all eligible. AT&T is offering low-cost Wi-Fi and free installation for families in need. For those navigating new devices or technology, the Los Angeles Unified School District has a hotline available at 213-443-1300 from 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday to help guide you through the process. The LA County Department of Mental Health is offering comprehensive resources for those students, parents, and teachers who may need a little extra support during this difficult time.

COVID Resources for Veterans

Housing

No Veteran Should Be Without a Place to Call Home:

Free Help for Homeless Veterans Dial 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 access VA’s services for homeless and at-risk Veterans

Homeless Veteran Chat Confidential, 24/7 online support for homeless Veterans and friends. https://www.va.gov/homeless for more information

Veterans

For veterans experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available by:

Calling the Veteran Crisis Line at 1 (800) 273-8255 and pressing 1
Visiting VeteransCrisisLine.Net/GetHelp/Chat
Texting 838255

Suicide prevention resources for veterans

Senior Resources

Elder Abuse Hotline

Call (877) 4-R Seniors. Click to learn more.

Senior Resources during Coronavirus Pandemic:

Heart of Ida, in coordination with Long Beach Senior Police Partners matches trained and caring volunteers with senior citizens who may feel socially isolated. For more information or to sign up visit http://www.heartofida.org/
Long Beach Older Adult Resources Line – CALL 562-570-INFO and select option 5. Food delivery, home supplies, prescription delivery services, utility restoration and mental health resources provided.
Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), is providing temporary delivery services to older adults (ages 60 years and older), dependent adults or permanently or temporarily disabled individuals who are unable to leave their home due to COVID-19. Call WDACS at 888-863-7411 for more details on eligibility or visit https://wdacs.lacounty.gov/

FYI: Senior Benefits

SilverSneakers: SilverSneakers is a free fitness program for seniors on Medicaid. It includes free gym membership, outdoor fitness, exclusive classes, and access to a welcoming community
Learn more at silversneakers.com.
Movie Discounts: Most movie theatres, including AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Entertainment Group offer discounts for seniors.
Learn more about discounts offered at theatre chains.
Hotel Discounts: Most large hotel chains including Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Super 8, Travelodge and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offer discounts to AARP members.
Learn more about travel discounts available to seniors.

Law

Lawhelp CA: Legal information or search for assistance
How to find the right lawyer
Learn more about Prop 47 – changes to some felonies and misdemeanors
Learn about the American Bar Association Law Day Program.
CARECEN is providing consultations regarding citizenship services & family petitions. View details here.

Job Opportunities

Environment

What should I recycle?

What should I throw away?

Health

Learn about heart health at heart.org
Learn more about diabetes
Silent killer disease project
Former foster youth can receive free medicare until age 26. Click to view details.
California Department of Health Care Services Nurse Advice Line:
Call 1-877-409-9052
Nurses can answer questions such as:
– Possible COVID-19 symptoms
– When people should get tested
– Whether people need to self-isolate.
Long Beach Health & Human Services is offering low-cost flu vaccines.
Download full schedule of flu shot clinic sites.

Are You a Veteran in Crisis or Concerned About One?

Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator

Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.)

Misc

Who to call when you see a problem in your city