Find the support you need

Addiction and Recovery

Addiction often creates difficulties in life and functioning. There is help.

SUBSTANCE USE

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

OTHER ADDICTIONS

MEETINGS AND SERVICES

Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Disorders

Los Angeles County Public Health

California Department of Health Care Services

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Available 24 hours)

If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)

“It’s Still Not Easy” by David Woods Bartley

Child Abuse

To report child abuse, call (800) 540-4000 Child Protection Hotline

Every child’s life is precious.

Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services

Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse

Domestic Violence

To get help, please call (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Everyone deserves a life free of violence and abuse.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Understanding Domestic Violence

Mental Health

Mental health and wellness are integral to overall health.

General Resources

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Anxiety

Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Personality Disorders

DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING DISORDERS

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Depression

BIPOLAR

TRAUMA

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Vocational (Job and Career)

FINDING A JOB

Here are links to job search websites, but remember that not all jobs are posted online. Consider visiting stores, restaurants, etc. to hand-deliver your resume and/or application.

Cover letters and Resumes

Make an impact with your resume and cover letter. They introduce you to employers and demonstrate your unique qualities. Use one of the three cover letter templates provided.

JOB TRAINING AND RESOURCES

Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries provides free services and job-training sites to high-risk, formerly gang-involved individuals.

FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION

Get prepared for application-based jobs. Keep a filled-out practice application, and relevant details readily accessible. Be truthful, as each company has its unique requirements.

INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB

Congrats on landing an interview! Use this worksheet to prepare for common interview questions, negotiate salary, and discuss your past experiences.

The Seven Phases of an Interview

Educational

High School and Adult Education

The Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) manages LINCS, a professional learning community and resource collection that includes topic area groups such as the Adult English Language Learners group, where educators can network and exchange information online.

Migrant Education - High School Equivalency Program

HEP is a program on this website that assists migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families in obtaining a high school diploma and starting postsecondary education or training.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID AND GRANTS

You can manage college expenses with financial aid options. Begin exploring on this page and consult with your college advisor for further advice.

I Can Afford College

Studentaid.Gov - Financial Aid Application

Chafee Grant for Foster Youth

CalGrants.org

The Dream Act for undocumented and nonresident documented students

FastWeb.com

Financial Aid Information

COLLEGE SEARCH

Use these resources to start your college search and determine which classes are transferable. Finding a college and planning your coursework can be easy with the right tools.

Icangotocollege.com

Cccco.edu

Laccd.edu

CaliforniaColleges.edu

Student Services and TRANSFERRING CREDITS

Student support services at CA community colleges

Assist.org - College Course Transfer Resources

OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

International Student Services Association - Educational Resources for Immigrant Students

Career Aptitude and Personality Tests

U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights

Parenting

Here are some resources for parenting to help with some guidance and direction; however, since parenting is such a broad and diverse topic, please continue to search for resources that you find beneficial.