GUIDE TO FREE AND LOW-COST HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Stock up on Free COVID-19 Tests
Free COVID-19 tests are available at all public libraries in the city of LA and select libraries and bookmobiles throughout LA County.
For participating county library locations, visit http://lacountylibrary.org/antigen-tests.
Find a LA city branch library at http://lapl.org/branches.
MEDI-CAL
1-877-597-4777
Website: http://dpss.co.la.ca.us
If you need medical services, the Medi-Cal Program provides free or low-cost health care coverage to persons who are elderly, disabled and parent(s) or children up to age 21. You may apply at the local Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Office or at many clinics, schools, and services agencies in your community. If you would like a mail-in application, or to determine eligibility call the County Health & Nutrition Hotline at 1-877-597-4777.
HEALTHY FAMILIES
1-888-747-1222
Website: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov
If you do not have health insurance or free (no share-of-cost) Medi-Cal to cover the medical needs of your children, who are newborn up to age 19, the Healthy Families Program provides low-cost health insurance1 coverage. Healthy Families offers several health plans you may choose, including dental and vision care.
Please call the above telephone number, if you would like information about the different health plans or a mail-in application. You may also pick-up an application booklet at many local schools, clinics service agencies, churches and at all DPSS office or call the county Health & Nutrition Hotline at 1-877-597-4777.
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENT PROGRAM (HIPP)
1-800-942-1054
If your child is eligible for Medi-Cal and is seriously ill with high-cost medical bills and has or has access to private health coverage, this special State Medi-Cal Program can help pay your child health insurance premium. Certain restrictions apply.
CALIFORNIA KIDS
1-818-755-9700
Website: http://www.californiakids.org
CaliforniaKids is an independent non-profit organization that provides premium subsidized, comprehensive primary health care services to children ages 2 through 18. CaliforniaKids is a broad-base community program partnering with corporations, private industry, foundations, health care providers and community organizations.
FREE AND LOW-COST HEALTH SERVICES
1-800-42708700
Website: http://www.dhs.co.la.ca.us
If you need medical services, they are available and private clinics, hospitals, and many other locations and can be provide at no cost depending on your income. Medical services including test and prescriptions are provide on ability to pay basis. Please call the above telephone number for the collation nearest you.
MENTAL HEALTH
1-800-854-7771
You may be eligible for free or low-cost mental health services.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
1-800-564-6600
If you need treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, there are places where you can get help. Some programs allow you to live at the facility while undergoing treatment.
FAMILY PLANNING, ACCESS, CARE & TREATMENT (FAMILY PACT)
1-800- 942-1054
Low-income women, men, and minors without health care coverage for family planning services may receive services through a program called Family Planning Access Care & Treatment (Family PACT). For information and referral services please call the above telephone number for the location nearest you.
MEDICARE
1-800-772-1213
HEARING INPAIRED TTY/TDD NUMBER: 1-800-325-0788
You may be eligible for Medicare health insurance if you are age 65 or older, or you have received Social Security Disability checks for at least 24 months or you have kidney disease that requires dialysis or a transplant.
IMMUNIZATIONS
1-800-427-8700
You can protect your children and teenager from dangerous diseases such as measles whooping cough, chicken pox and meningitis. Call if you need information about where you can get free or low-cost immunization shots.
Health & Human Services Support
211 LA County
Resources available to all county residents to assist with health and human services. They can provide information and referrals to food distribution sites/programs, housing, health care and more.
Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
Find child care or get additional information by zip code. The resource and referral agencies in the network have free, personalized referrals to licensed child care providers.
HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Gives parens information on emotional and physical health, development issues, how to help their child, and many resources for the health of children, teens and young adults.
https://healthychildren.org/
Additional Mental Health Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness Partner Guide
31 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health
Mental Wellness Challenge Calendar
Pending Legislation-MH Hotline Numbers on College ID Cards
Self-Care and Compassion Fatigue
Crisis Resources
Seeing Clearly: One in four students experiences vision problems that can challenge learning and lead to permanent vision loss if not corrected. VSP offers free comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses for qualifying students: vsp.com/eyewear-wellness/in-the-community/eyes-of-hope-gift-certificates