If the COVID-19 pandemic has you struggling with your ability to pay rent or your mortgage, food security, mental health condition or your ability to maintain your business – you can seek help.
Here are some of the resources available.
General Resources
– Assistance programs through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss
– Rental Assistance and Small Property Owner Assistance: https://ridley-thomas.lacounty.gov/index.php/rental-assistance-to-help-people-affected-by-covid-19/
– Financial Assistance from the State of California: https://covid19.ca.gov/get-financial-help/
– Food Assistance from the State of California: https://covid19.ca.gov/food-resources/
– Food Assistance from Los Angeles County: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/
Assistance for Vulnerable Communities:
– Great Plates/Los Angeles County – https://wdacs.lacounty.gov/greatplates/
– Support call system from SELA – Instagram @Buddy2buddy_sela
Resources for families:
– California licensed child-care providers: https://mychildcare.ca.gov/
Mental Health Services:
– State of California resources: https://covid19.ca.gov/resources-for-emotional-support-and-well-being/
– Los Angeles County resources: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information/
Small Businesses:
– Assistance from the State of California: https://covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers/
Los Angeles Country Resources at https://www.211la.org/
You can always check the City of Lynwood Coronavirus page for updated information: http://lynwood.ca.us/city_managers_office/covid-19-coronavirus/