Get supportive services for individuals with a disability

The Disability Support Program has social workers who help individuals with disabilities negotiate medical bills, arrange for home care and facilitate referrals to community resources, coordinate private and public unemployment services, state disability, and connect clients to housing, transportation, income support, medical and other specialized services.

Find permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities

SRO Housing offers permanent supportive housing to people with disabilities or complex physical/behavioral health conditions. They also provide case management for needs including mental health, medical, dental, transportation, food, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, socialization/recreational activities, In-Home Supportive Services and more.

Find affordable shared housing for individuals with disabilities

Collaborative Housing program offers affordable, permanent and supportive housing to individuals with disabilities in single family houses throughout Los Angeles County. Individuals must be willing to share a room, help with chores, work/volunteer, and attend self-help support groups.

Get free services for infants with developmental disabilities

Westside Regional Center provides life-long service coordination to qualified infants with developmental disabilities living in its service area. Westside Regional Center’s role is to assess infants with qualifying disabilities and connect the family to the services they need to care for their child. Each family is assigned a Westside Regional Center case manager who will develop a plan for services, provide information on where services are available, and assist with getting the services.

Receive developmental services for adults with disabilities

Exceptional Children’s Foundation offers developmental services for adults with moderate to profound developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury. Adults will learn about personal grooming, physical fitness, cooking, crafts activities, using public transportation, and more, all with respect for each individual’s ability level.

Enroll in a first party pooled trust for individuals with disabilities

JLA Trust helps those with disabilities who receive SSI, IHSS, or MediCal to receive an inheritance or legal settlement of more than $2,000 through a pooled special needs trust. It is an easy and affordable way to keep those funds without jeopardizing essential government benefits. First series of consultations are free.

Get in-home support services for seniors and individuals with a disability

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides services for income-eligible elderly individuals or individuals with a disability, including children. Services include housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services, accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired.

Get information about benefits for Veterans

Whittier Public Library hosts the Veterans Resource Center where trained volunteers can assist with information about disability and other benefits that may be available to Veterans.

Get assistive technology for disabled persons

MCS Hollywood WorkSource Center offers assistive technology for persons with disabilities, such as a raised computer table for wheelchairs, computer software including JAWS and Wynn Reader.

Get legal assistance for seniors

The Traditional Legal Assistance Program provides a lawyer whose services include consultation at senior center sites, in-home consultations with individuals confined to the home, and monthly community legal education seminars at selected sites.