Financial Assistance

Bill and rent assistance, utility relief funds, financial coaching and employment programs for people in recovery.

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211 LA

Free 24/7 connections for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, employment and basic needs.

Hours: Hours: 24/7
Service area: Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages: Languages: English, Spanish, 150+ languages via interpretation (per 211 LA)
Eligibility: Eligibility: No eligibility requirements to call the line. Programs reached through it may have their own criteria, confirmed by the agency.
Last checked: Last checked: September 2, 2026
Next review: Next review: December 1, 2026

Live availability: UnknownAvailability may change—call or check the official site.

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CalFresh (LA County DPSS)

California's food benefits program, with LA County help understanding and applying.

Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Service area: Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages: Languages: English, Spanish; see the DPSS page for more
Eligibility: Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by DPSS.
Last checked: Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review: Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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California LifeLine (CPUC)

Discounted home or cell phone service for qualifying households.

Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Pacific, except state holidays
Service area: Service area: California
Languages: Languages: English, Spanish; see the CPUC page for more
Eligibility: Eligibility: For qualifying households; one discount per household except program exceptions; confirmed by the program.
Last checked: Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review: Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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LA County CareConnect Service Search

LA County's online search for basic necessities, social support and employment. The official site describes CareConnect as currently soft-launched, with a limited set of features and users.

Hours: Hours: See the site
Service area: Service area: Los Angeles County
Languages: Languages: English, Spanish; consent forms in multiple languages
Eligibility: Eligibility: Program criteria vary by service; confirm with the listed provider.
Last checked: Last checked: September 3, 2026
Next review: Next review: December 2, 2026

Live availability: UnknownDetails and availability can change—confirm on the official site.

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Fresh Start Financial Coaching

Free one-on-one coaching for rent, bills, budgeting and rebuilding credit.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Languages: English, French

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Community Utility Relief Fund

One-time help with past-due utility bills for residents in hardship.

Cost: Grant, income-based
Languages: English

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