Public/Government Benefits
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Child Care/Foster Care
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Disability & Public Benefits
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Food Stamps
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Homelessness
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Social Security
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Find a local Social Security office
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Unemployment Insurance
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Veterans' Benefits
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Welfare/CalWorks
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Wokers' Compensation
Social Security Administration
This link will help you find a Social Security office near you
Women, Infants, and Children's Program (WIC)
Phone: (888) 942-9675
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Services: Helps pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of 5 eat well and stay healthy.
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Cost/Eligibility: Free for those who meet low-income guidelines
Westside Center for Independent Living, INC.
Phone: (310) 390-3611
Fax: (310) 390-4906
Deaf Lines: (310) 398-9204 or (888) 851-9245
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Services: Helps people with disabilities maintain more self-sufficient and productive lives; provides information, referrals, peer counseling, employment services, personal assistance and placement programs, mental health peer support projects, Independent Living Skills programs, and advocacy.
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Practice Areas: Government benefit programs that serve people with disabilities, including Food Stamps, SDI, SSDI, SSI, IHSS, General Relief and Medi-Cal advocacy. Housing advocacy services to help individuals find available units. Systems change advocacy related to issues such as housing, transportation, public access, employment, and healthcare policies.
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Cost /Eligibility: Client group includes the disabled, over age 18, particularly seniors. Service area runs North through Malibu, South to San Pedro, East through West Hollywood, and West to the ocean.
Public Counsel
Phone: (213) 385-2977
Fax: (213) 385-9089
Hours: M-F 9:00am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:15pm
Website: http://www.publiccounsel.org/
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Services: Legal services and representation in specific areas.
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Practice Areas: CalWORKS, CalFresh, CAPI, General Relief, MyHealthyLA, Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSDI, SSI, Veteran's Benefits
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Cost/Eligibility: Sliding scale based on income
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
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Services: Lawyer referral service to connect clients with an attorney with knowledge
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Practice Areas: Government benefit programs (including Food Stamps, SDI, SSDI, SSI, IHSS, MediCal).
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Cost/Eligibility: Costs may vary dependent on the attorney that is matched with the caller. Please call NOSSCR for more information.
Neighborhood Legal Services
Phone: (818) 896-5211
Fax: (818) 896-6647
Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.nlsla.org
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Services: Representation, advice, education, walk-in clinics
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Practice Areas: Section 8, CalFresh, GAIN, SSI (Overpayment and Reduction Only), Medi-Cal, MediCare
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Cost/Eligibility: Free to residents of the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, San Gabriel, and Antelope Valleys as well as Glendale, Burbank (residents of North Los Angeles county), and Pasadena
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
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Services: Policy advocacy, community education
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Practice Areas: CalWORKS, Foster Care, Medi-Cal, SSI, SSDI, CAPI, CalFresh (Food Stamps), IHSS, General Relief
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Cost/eligibility: Free. Must meet low-income guidelines
Inner City Law Center
Mailing address:
Post Office Box 21487
Los Angeles, California 90021
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Services: Legal assistance. English, Spanish..
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Practice Areas: Social Security, SSDI, SSI, SDI, Medi-Cal, MediCare, IHSS, CAPI, CalWORKS, GAIN, SNAP (CalFresh, Food Stamps), General Relief
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Cost/Eligibility: No citizenship requirements; services are free to low-income and homeless residents of Los Angeles County, particularly residents of the Skid Row area of Los Angeles.
NO SSI DISABILITY OR APPEALS.
Devermont & Devermont
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Services: Provides services and representation
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Practice Areas: SSI, Social Security, disability
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Cost/Eligibility: Cost is 25% of the benefit or $6000, whichever is less. Mostly serves LA County
Community Legal Services
Phone: (800) 834-5001
Website: www.legal-aid.com
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Services: All Services in Pro Per, with representation in complex cases only.
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Practice Areas: Social Security, Welfare, SSI, CalWORKS, Veterans Benefits, General Relief, Disability, MediCare, Medi-Cal
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Cost/Eligibility: Must be a citizen or legal resident. Free service to residents who qualify under low-income guidelines. No Walk-Ins.
Center for Health Care Rights
Phone: (213) 383-4519
Fax: (213) 383-4598
Hours: M-F 9:30am-5:00pm
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Services: Assists individuals with securing access to health care through information, counseling, education, advocacy, and research.
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Practice Areas: Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Savings Programs, Medi-Cal, and other health insurance benefits.
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Cost/Eligibility: Free to Los Angeles County residents.
Santa Monica Office: 1640 5th Street, Suite 124, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Phone: (323) 939-0506
Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; No walk-ins
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Services: Counsel and advice, clinics and workshops, self-help services, and direct representation.
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Practice Areas: SSI (Overpayment Only)
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Cost/Eligibility: Free services to residents of Los Angeles County who qualify under low-income guidelines
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Government Benefits Clinic
Phone: (800) 399-4529
Clinic Calendar: www.lafla.org/self-help/calendar/
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Services: Policy Advocacy, Community Education
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Practice Areas: CalWORKS, Foster Care, Medi-Cal, SSI, SSDI, CAPI, CalFresh (Food Stamps), IHSS, General Relief
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Cost/Eligibility: Free. No eligibility requirements