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Revised Jun 2016
Funded by First 5 LA.
Serving the communities of:
Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Garvanza,
Glassell Park, Mt. Washington, & Cypress Park
for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
Choose Health LA Kids is a partnership between the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
and 20 funded agencies throughout LA County working towards reducing childhood obesity among
children ages 0-5. Funded by First 5 LA, Choose Health LA Kids’ funded agencies are engaging the
community through a variety of activities including grocery store tours, food demonstrations, parent
education, and linking community resources to families with children ages 0-5.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
The Community Resource Guide for Families/Caregivers of Children Ages 0-5 is a comprehensive
publication focusing on Los Angeles County. The Guide is divided into five sections:
First 5 LA Resources
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources
Physical Activity Resources
Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women
Social and Health Services Resources
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First 5 LA Resources ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ pg 3
Perinatal and Parent Support
Oral Health
Best Start
Health Coverage and 211 LA County
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Housing
Early Care and Education
Vision
Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Resources _______________________________________________________________________________ pg 7
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
CalFresh
Farmers’ Markets
Community Gardens
Grocery Store Tours/Food Demos
Choose Health LA Restaurants
Physical Activity Resources ______________________________________________________________________________________________ pg 11
Parks/Recreation Centers
Community Pools
Track/Tennis Courts
Bike Paths
Walking/Hiking Trails
YMCA/YWCA & Other Gyms
Sports Leagues for 0-5
Free/Low-Cost Resources for Pregnant/Post-Partum Women _______________________________________________________ pg 17
Breastfeeding Support
Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Parent/Caregiver Support Groups
Healthy Families America
Choose Health LA Moms
Social and Health Services Resources __________________________________________________________________________________ pg 21
Information Helpline for LA County
Free Health Coverage Program
Low-Cost Dental Services
Prenatal and Primary/Urgent Care
Substance Use Treatment
Community Assistance Programs
Housing
Choose Health LA Child Care
Funded by First 5 LA.
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First 5 LA Resources
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FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES
PERINATAL AND PARENT SUPPORT
Parent Circles of Los Angeles County
Para Los Ninos
Telephone: (213) 250-4800
Website: http://paralosninos.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am – 5 pm Closed Sat/Sun
Location: 500 Lucas Avenue,
Los Angeles 90017
Welcome Baby
California Hospital: Maternal Child Health
Telephone: (213) 748-2411
Website:
http://dignityhealth.org/californiahospital/
Hours: 24 hrs. 7 days a week
Location: 1401 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90015
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles:
Telephone: (323) 660-2450
Website: www.first5la.org/Parent-Child-
Interaction-Therapy
Walk-in service: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Location: 4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
One Step Ahead/Little by Little
Pasadena Public Health Department WIC:
Telephone: (323) 660-2450
Contact: Mercedes Perezchica @
Location: 363 E Villa St., Suite #115,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Black Infant Health
Contact: Yolonda Rogers
Telephone: (213) 637-8473
Website:
http://www.lapublichealth.org/mch/BIH/bih.
htm
Hours: call for information
Location: 600 S. Commonwealth, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90005
ORAL HEALTH
Arroyo Vista Family Health Center-
Highland Park
Telephone: (323) 254-5221
Website: www.arroyovista.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: 6000 N. Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Arroyo Vista Family Health Center-
Lincoln Heights
Telephone: (323) 987-2000
Website: www.arroyovista.org
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: 2411 N. Broadway,
Los Angeles, CA 90031
AltaMed Medical & Dental Group- Boyle
Heights
Telephone: (323) 307-0449
Website: http://www.altamed.org/
Hours: Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 9
p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 11
a.m. to 6 p.m or call for appointment
Location: 3945 Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90023
AltaMed Medical Service Corp.
Telephone: (323) 269-0421
Website: http://www.altamed.org/
Location: 2219 E. 1st Street,
Los Angeles CA 90033
BEST START
East Los Angeles Best Start
Jocelyn Ramirez
Telephone: (213) 482-7836
Website: www.first5la.org
Hours: Monthly, 4th Wednesdays, 5-7:30pm
Location: Maravilla Service Center
4716 Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
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HEALTH COVERAGE AND 211 LA
COUNTY
211 LA County
Telephone: Dial 2-1-1
Website: https://www.211la.org
Hours: available 24/7
Languages: Hearing-impaired, English,
Spanish, and 140 other languages
interpreted
Cost/Insurance: Free
Description: Confidential referrals to services
Garfield High School Wellness Center
Telephone: (323) 269-2623
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
7:30 am -11:30 am Thursday 1:00 pm -
5:00 pm - See more at: Website:
http://thelatrust.org/wellness-
centers/garfield-h-
s/#sthash.A0zns6wt.dpuf
Location: 501 S Woods Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90022
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Tot Parks
City Terrace Park
Telephone: (323) 260-2360
Website: http://parks.lacounty.gov
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Location(s): 1126 N. Hazard Ave.
Los Angeles 90063
Farmer’s Market- Market Match
Program
Hunger Action Los Angeles
Website: Refer to website for complete list of
farmers' markets that accept CalFresh EBT
and offers Market Match:
http://ecologycenter.org/fmfinder-ie8/
Telephone: 213-388-8228
Email: [email protected] Information about market match programs in
Los Angeles
SEE-LA
Website: http://www.seela.org/
Telephone: (323) 463-3171
Information about market match programs in
Los Angeles
HOUSING
East LA Community Center
Telephone: 323-269-4214
Hours: Mon - Thu, 9 AM - 5 PM
Every other Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: 530 South Boyle Avenue Los
Angeles, CA 90033
Los Angeles House of Ruth
Services: It is the mission of the Los Angeles
House of Ruth to provide temporary &
transitional housing for homeless & battered
women & their children.
Telephone: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7
Website:
http://www.losangeleshouseofruth.com/
Volunteers of America LA
Telephone: (310) 204-0690
Website: http://www.voala.org/
Location: 1765 S La Cienega Blvd, Los
Angeles, CA 90035
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EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
LAUP
Eagle Rock Child Development Center:
Pathways
Telephone: (866) 675-5400
Website: http://laup.net/
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm
Location: 888 S Figueroa St # 800, Los
Angeles, CA 90017
Family Place Library
City Terrace Library
Telephone: (323) 261-0295
Website:
www.colapublib.org/children/familyplace.
php
Hours: Mon & Tues: 11-6, Wed & Thu: 11-
8, Fri & Sat: 11-5, Sunday: Closed
Location: 4025 E. City Terrace Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
VISION
Vision to Learn
Telephone: (800) 485-9196
Contact: Serena Oberstein
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.visiontolearn.org
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8 am – 4:30pm
Fri 8 am–4pm
Location: 11611 San Vicente Boulevard Suite
500, Los Angeles, CA 90049
PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION
THERAPY (PCIT) PROVIDER
Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Contact person: Sharon H. Moore
Contact information: (213) 637-5000 xt 3753
Website:
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/arti
cle&id=3082
Location: 3580 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800, Los
Angeles, CA 90010
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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle
Resources
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NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESOURCES
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Telephone: 1-888-942-9675
Website: http://www.phfewic.org/
Services: Provides breastfeeding support,
nutrition education and food for children
0-5 and pregnant/breastfeeding women.
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify.
Hours: varies by site
Language(s): English, Spanish, and Mandarin
Location(s): Highland Park WIC Center
6512 North Figueroa #4
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Dash Highland Park/Eagle
Rock, Metro Local Line 81, Metro Local
Line 83
CalFresh
Website:
https://dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/calfresh/
Phone: 866-613-3777
Services: monthly electronic benefits that can
be used to buy most foods at many
markets and food stores.
Location: 4077 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Hours: M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Health Justice Project, Jubilee Consortium Registration: 323-469-3993
Website:
http://www.jubileeconsortium.org/progra
ms/health-justice-program/
Services: education, fitness, and leadership
programs offered in underserved
communities throughout Los Angeles
County
Cost/Insurance: Low cost
Hours: call for information
Language(s): English and Spanish
Location: Jubilee Consortium Headquarters
6125 Carlos Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Local Partner: All Saints Episcopal Church
5619 Monte Vista Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Telephone: (323)255-6806
Transportation: Dash Highland Park/Eagle
Rock, Metro Local Line 81, Metro Local
Line 83, Metro Local Line 256
Eagle Rock Farmers’ Market
Telephone: 323-333-1000
Hours: Friday 5pm-8:30pm
Payment: EBT/CalFresh accepted
Location: 2100 Merton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Dash Highland Park/Eagle
Rock, Metro Local Line 81
Highland Park Old L.A. Farmers’ Market
Telephone: (323) 255-5030
Hours: Tuesdays 3:00pm-8:00pm
Payment: EBT/CalFresh accepted
Location: Marmion Way & Ave 57
Transportation: Dash Highland Park/Eagle
Rock, Metro Local Line 81, Metro Local
Line 256
Glassell Park Farmers’ Market
Telephone: (323) 463-3171
Hours: Saturday 10am-3pm
Payment: EBT/CalFresh and WIC accepted.
Market Match Double $10 of CalFresh
Location: San Fernando Rd and Fletcher Ave
(Goodwill Parking Lot)
Transportation: Metro 90, 91, 94, 603, 794
Milagro Allegro Community Garden
Telephone: 323-256-7122
Description: a community gathering space for
gardening classes and workshops.
Garden plots are available for interested
community members on a yearly basis.
Hours: Everyday 10:00am-7:00pm
Cost: Call for information
Location: 115 S. Ave 56
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Transportation: Dash Highland Park/Eagle
Rock, Metro Local Line 81, Metro Local
Line 83, Metro Local Line 256
Eagle Rockdale Community Garden
Location: 1003 Rockdale Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Contact: Mary Tokita
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Transportation: Metro 81, 181
Farm Basket Programs
South Central Farmers’
Cooperative CSA Boxes
Information: 800-249-5240
Website:
https://www.southcentralfarmers.com/sc
fcoop/shop/
Description: Order a fresh produce box online
that includes a variety of organic fruits
and vegetables grown locally. Cost: sliding
scale. $17, $20 to $25/week for a full
size box, depending on financial situation
Location: Call for pick up instructions
Food Bank/Service Program
Telephone: 626-794-2951
Meals Served: Dinner
Services: Provides meals to those in need
Website:
http://volunteer.lafoodbank.org/pantry-
locator/agencies-serving-daily-meals.aspx
Hours: Mon/Weds/Fri 6pm-7pm
Cost: free
Location: 404 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena 91104
Transportation: Metro Local Line 180/181,
Metro Local Line 687/686, Metro Local
Line 260
GROCERY STORE TOURS/FOOD
DEMONSTRATIONS
Occidental College/Choose Health L.A.
Urban & Environmental Institute:
323-341-5092
Grocery store tours teach families how to
shop healthier; food demonstrations show
families how to prepare delicious and healthy
snacks and meals at home.
See the last page of this Community
Resource Guide for more information about
the Choose Health LA Kids program at the
Urban & Environmental Policy Institute,
Occidental College.
CHOOSE HEALTH LA RESTAURANTS
To locate Choose Health LA Restaurants in your
community please visit:
http://www.choosehealthla.com/eat-
healthy/restaurants/
Price range is approximate cost per person for a meal
including one drink, tax, and tip
$ ............ Under $10
$$ .......... $11-$30
$$$ ....... $31-$60
$$$$ ..... Above $61
Mi Lindo Sinaloa
Telephone: 818-543-0766
Cuisine: Mexican Cuisine
Cost: $
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9am-9pm,
Fri-Sun 8am-9pm
Location: 401 W. Los Feliz Rd, Glendale, CA
91204
Transportation: Metro 94, 794
El Ruby Cafe
Telephone: 818-247-7542
Cuisine: Mexican Cuisine
Cost: $
Hours: Mon-Sat. 6:30am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm
Location: 4106 San Fernando Rd, Glendale,
CA 91204
Transportation: Metro 94, 794
Grassroots Natural Market and Kitchen Telephone: 626-799-0156
Cuisine: Healthy, homemade food
Cost: $
Website: http://grassrootsnmk.com
Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9-6. Sun:
10-5
Location: 1119 Fair Oaks Ave, South
Pasadena, CA 91030
Transportation: Metro Local Line 180/181,
Metro Gold Line
Subway
Telephone: 323-256-0466
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: 6am-11pm
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Location: 3105 N. San Fernando Rd, Los
Angeles, CA 90065
Transportation: Metro 94, 794
Subway
Telephone: 323-257-1604
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: 7am-11pm
Location: 3756 W. Ave 40 #1D, Los Angeles,
CA 90065
Transportation: Metro 28, 83
Subway
Telephone: 323-206-5020
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: 6am-11pm
Location: 5526 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
90042
Transportation: Metro 83
Subway
Telephone: 323-254-7563
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: 6am-11pm
Location: 4919 N. Eagle Rock Blvd, Los
Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Metro 28, 181
Subway
Telephone: 323-256-4002
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: open 24 hours
Location: 5805 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles,
CA 90042
Transportation: Metro 81, 83
Subway
Telephone: 323-223-1080
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Cost: $
Hours: 6am-10pm
Location: 4419 N. Figueroa St, Los Angeles,
CA 90065
Transportation: Metro 81
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Physical Activity Resources
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES
PARKS/RECREATION CENTERS
Eagle Rock Recreation Center
Telephone: (323) 257-6948
Website:
www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/e
agleRockRC.htm
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-9:00pm; Sat 9-6pm
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, basketball
courts, gym without weights
Outdoor Facilities: pool, basketball courts,
baseball diamond, football field, tennis
courts, picnic tables
Accessibility: access without special facilities
Lights After Dark: only in door facilities
Classes: offered on a seasonal basis and
include ballet, music, drama, gymnastics,
and others
Sports Leagues: sports camps, baseball,
basketball and flag football
Registration: call or visit website for
additional information
Cost: call or visit website for information
Location: 1100 Eagle Vista Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Metro Local Line 81, Metro
Local Line 180/181
Rio De Los Angeles State Park: Taylor
Yard
Telephone: 323-276-3015
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/riodeLosAngeles.htm
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:30pm
Indoor Facilities: community space
Outdoor Facilities: playground, picnic area,
tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball
field, softball field, soccer field
Walk/Jog Facilities: walking trail
Accessibility: designated park for people who
have disabilities
Lights After Dark: Yes
Classes: tennis
Cost: no fees
Location: 1900 N. San Fernando Rd., Los
Angeles, CA 90065
Transportation: Metro Local Line 28
Glassell Park Recreation Center and Pool
Telephone: (323) 257-1863
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/glassellParkRC.htm
Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday:
Closed
Indoor Facilities: Children’s play area,
community room, gym (without weights)
Outdoor Facilities: Barbecue pits, baseball
diamond, basketball courts, picnic tables,
seasonal pool (heated), tennis courts
Accessibility: persons with disabilities are
encouraged to participate in their
programs. Reasonable accommodations
will be made with prior arrangements
Classes: qi gong/tai-chi, Spanish for
beginners, free classes include Marvel 1
& 2, Duct Tape Art, Yarn Creations,
Painting 101, Fabric Fantastic
Sports Leagues: basketball, golf, flag football
and soccer, baseball
Registration: call or visit website for
additional information
Cost: call or visit website for information
Location: 3650 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles,
CA 90065
Transportation: Metro Local Line 81, Metro
Local Line 28
Yosemite Aquatic and Recreational Center
Telephone: (323) 226-1668
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/yosemiteRC.htm
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday:
Closed pool hours vary seasonally, call for
hours
Indoor facilities: auditorium, community room
Outdoor facilities: basketball courts,
children’s play area, handball courts,
tennis courts, picnic tables, pool
Classes: aquaerobics/aquatic exercise,
synchronized swimming, springboard
diving, swimming lessons
Sports: basketball, baseball, flag football
Registration: call or walk in for service
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Cost: $2.50 or $2.00 with Los Angeles Library
Card. Free entry for individuals under 18
and over 64. Cost vary for classes and
lessons.
Location: 840 Yosemite Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Metro Local Line 81, Dash
Highland Park/Eagle Rock
Cypress Park and Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 485-5384
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/cypressRC.htm
Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, children’s play
area, computer lab
Outdoor Facilities: barbecue pits, picnic
tables
Accessibility: persons with disabilities are
welcome to participate in their programs,
reasonable accommodations will be
made with prior arrangements
Classes For adults: aerobic class, Softball,
Basketball
For youth: soccer, clay play, silly sock art,
fitness 101, ballet folklorico, teen park
Sports Leagues: soccer, basketball
Registration: call or visit website for
additional information
Cost: call or visit website for information
Location: 2630 Pepper Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Transportation: Metro Local Line 28, Metro
Local Line 94
Highland Park Recreation Center
Telephone: (213) 847-4876
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/highlandParkRC.htm
Hours: Mon-Monday - Friday: 10:00am -
9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday & Holiday: Closed
Indoor Facilities: gymnasium, dining room
Outdoor Facilities: a seasonal pool, outdoor
basketball court (lighted), picnic area,
baseball diamond, t-ball diamond, dining
room, ping pong, air hockey, children’s
play area,
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible
Classes: art, zumba, cooking, piano, aerobics,
guitar
Sports Leagues: offered on a seasonal basis,
girl's softball, basketball, baseball, karate
Registration: call or visit website for
additional information
Cost: call or visit website for information
Location: 6150 Piedmont Ave, Los Angeles,
CA 90042.
Transportation: Metro Local Line 83, Metro
Local Line 256, Metro Local Line 81
Carlin G. Smith Recreation Center
Telephone: (323) 225-4960
Website:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/fa
cility/carlinGSmithRC.htm
Hours: Mon-Fri: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am -
8:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Sunday:
Closed
Indoor Facilities: auditorium, community
room
Outdoor Facilities: children’s play area,
basketball court, picnic area
Accessibility: persons with disabilities are
welcome to participate in their programs,
reasonable accommodations will be
made with prior arrangements
Lights After Dark: only in door facilities
Classes: pop-up cards, soccer, games around
the world, science 101, self-defense, how
to make a dragon, chess, skateboarding,
art classes, violin
Sports Leagues: none
Registration: call or visit website for
additional information
Cost: call or visit website for information
Location: 511 W. Ave. 46.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Transportation: Metro Local Line 81, Metro
Local Line 180/181
TRACK OR TENNIS COURTS
Rio De Los Angeles State Park:
Taylor Yard Tennis Courts
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00am-10:30pm
Description: two regular sized tennis courts
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Lights After Dark: Yes
Cost: Free
Location: 1900 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Transportation: Metro Local Line 84/68,
Metro Local Line 90/91, Metro Local Line
794
Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily.
Description: Barbecue pits, children’s play
area, picnic tables, tennis courts (lighted).
Cost: Free
Location: 5566 Via Marisol Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Transportation: DASH Highland Park/Eagle
Rock
BIKE PATHS
Arroyo Seco Bike Path
Website: http://www.arroyoseco.org/
Descriptions: runs for two miles between
South Pasadena and northeast Los
Angeles, offering views of the skyline and
the distant mountains.
Lights After Dark: No
Cost: Free
Location: Trail end points: Pasadena Ave and
Sycamore Ave to the Montecito Heights
Recreation Center
Transportation: Metro Local Line 176
LA River Bike Path
Website: http://labikepaths.com/bike-
paths/los-angeles-river/
Description: Runs 10 miles along the LA River
between Burbank and Downtown LA.
Several small parks are located along the
path.
Lights After Dark: Yes
Cost: Free
Trail end points: Riverside Dr at Blake Ave,
Forest Lawn Dr and Barham Blvd
WALKING/HIKING TRAILS
Eagle Rock Canyon Trail
Website: http://www.cerb.us/
Descriptions: a moderate level hike that is
less than a mile, offering beautiful views
of Los Angeles and Eagle Rock.
Lights After Dark: No
Cost: Free
Location: 5499 Eagle Rock View Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Transportation: Metro Local Line 256, Metro
Local Line 81
Ernest E. Deb Regional Park
Website: http://www.debspark.org/
Descriptions: a moderate level hike that is
less than a mile, offering beautiful views
of Los Angeles and Eagle Rock.
Lights After Dark: No
Cost: Free
Location: 4235 Monterey Road,
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Transportation: Metro Gold Line 804, DASH
Highland Park/ Eagle Rock
Elyria Canyon
Website: http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?
parkid=11
Description: located on the southwestern
slopes of Mount Washington, Elyria
Canyon Park is a 35-acre nature park that
provides a glimpse into the native habitat
that once thrived in the hills near
downtown Los Angeles Lights After Dark: No
Cost: Free
Location: 1550 Bridgeport Drive,
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Transportation: Metro Local Line 28
SPORTS LEAGUES FOR 0-5
Northeast Los Angeles Little League
Ages: 4-15
Description: a little league that provides a
positive and safe environment, while
teaching kids about the game of t-ball,
baseball and softball.
Registration: http://northeastlittleleague.org/
Cost: $210
Format Schedule: Spring leagues
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YMCA/YWCAS AND OTHER GYMS
Glendale YMCA:
Telephone: (818) 240-4130
Website: http://glenymca.org/
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:45am-10pm; Sat 6:30am-
5:30pm; Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm
Child Care: available for children age 0-9. This
service is free for members for up to 2
hours and $1.50 per hour for non-
members.
Facilities: cardiovascular equipment,
gymnastics center, swimming pools,
racquetball/handball courts, weight
room, exercise bikes, treadmills, elliptical
machines, stair climbers, basketball
gyms, youth health and fitness center
Classes: swim lessons, basketball,
gymnastics, dance, fitness and more
Sports Leagues: youth basketball league and
swim team
Registration: Call or walk in
Cost: Call or walk in for information
Location: 140 N. Louise St.
Glendale, CA 91206
AYSO Region 88 Soccer
Ages: 4-18
Description: youth soccer league for kids
living in Glendale, Los Angeles, Eagle
Rock and nearby communities.
Registration: http://ayso88.org/ or contact
Aldo Mascheroni at 818-957-2976 or e-
mail at [email protected]
Cost: between $100 and $120 depending on
time of registration
Format Schedule: Fall league
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Free/Low-Cost Resources for
Pregnant/Post-Partum Women
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FREE/LOW-COST
RESOURCES FOR
PREGNANT/POST-
PARTUM WOMEN
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Resource Directory
Website: http://breastfeedla.org/resource-
directory/
La Leche League Helpline (available 24/7)
877-4-LALECHE (877-452-5324)
http://breastfeedinghelpline.com
WIC Breastfeeding Helpline
Telephone: (888) 278-6455
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:00pm
Languages: English, Spanish, Armenian and
other languages as needed.
Description: Breastfeeding Helpline to answer
your breastfeeding questions.
Breastfeeding Clinic:
The Pump Station Hollywood
Appointments: (323) 469-5300
Website: http://www.pumpstation.com/pumpstati
on/default.asp?s_id=0
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Services: lactation support, breastfeeding
classes, breastfeeding resources, sale of
breast pumps and accessories
Classes: pregnancy and childbirth preparation
classes, baby care classes, breastfeeding
classes, parent and me classes
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 12pm-2pm
Languages: English
Location: 1248 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA 90038
WIC Breastfeeding Support:
Registration: varies by location
Website: http://phfewic.org/Breastfeeding.aspx
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Classes: individual and group education,
breastfeeding support groups, and peer
counseling program
Hours: call for information
Languages: English and Spanish
Location(s):
WIC Highland Park
6512 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Telephone: (888) 942-2229
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur 9:15am-5:30pm;
Wed 11:00am-7:15pm; Fri 10:00am-
5:30pm
WIC Avenue 43
4303-05 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 888-942-2229
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur 9:15am-5:30pm;
Wed 11:00am-7:15pm; Fri 10:00am-
5:30pm
Breastfeeding Classes: Huntington
Hospital
Appointments: register on line
Telephone: (626) 397-5000
Website: http://www.huntingtonhospital.com/Mai
n/BreastfeedingBasics.aspx
Cost/Insurance: $30.00/couple for one 3-
hour class
Referral: None required
Hours: Visit website
Languages: English
Location: 100 W. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 90015
Breastfeeding Support Groups
South LA Health Projects: Drop-In
Support Groups
Description: weekly support groups at each
WIC center for both expectant mothers
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and breastfeeding mothers. No
appointment is necessary.
General Information: 323-757-7244
Registration: 323-905-1248
Website: http://www.slahp.org/support/
Cost/Insurance: Free
Location: 4101 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Hours: meets every Tuesday
11:00am-12:00pm and every
Thursday 3:00pm-4:00pm
Languages: English and Spanish
Location: 4150 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Hours: meets every Monday
10:00am-11:00am and
3:00pm -4:00pm
Languages: English and Spanish
BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITALS
To find Baby-Friendly Facilities in LA
County funded by First 5 LA, visit:
http://www.first5la.org/index.php?r=site/
article&id=3059. For a complete listing of
Baby-Friendly Facilities in the USA, visit:
https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/find-
facilities.
Glendale Memorial Hospital
1420 S Central Ave
Glendale CA 91204
(818) 502-1900
Pacific Alliance Medical Center
531 West College St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 683-9380
LAC + USC Medical Center
2051 Marengo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-1000
PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT
GROUPS
For immediate help: National Perinatal &
Postpartum Depression Hotline (available 24/7)
(800) 773-6667 or (800) PPD-MOMS
HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA
Healthy Families America
Description: To promote child well-being and
prevent the abuse and neglect of children
through home visiting services. Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free
Hours: Call for additional information
Contact:
Vanessa Mendez
323-953-7350
Charlene Smith
323-242-5000
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Social and Health Services Resources
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SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES
INFORMATION HELPLINE FOR LA
COUNTY: 211 LA COUNTY
Telephone: Dial 2-1-1
Online Directory: https://www.211la.org/
Cost: Free
Hours: available 24/7
Languages: Hearing-impaired, English,
Spanish, and 140 other languages
interpreted
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify
Description: confidential referrals to services
FREE HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM
Covered California
Learn more and sign up on the web:
http://www.coveredca.com
LOW-COST DENTAL SERVICES
Private and Public Free/Low-Cost Dental Clinics:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ohp/ppplistings.
htm
Eagle Rock Dental
Appointments: (323) 543-2444
Website: http://www.cchccenters.org/Eagle_Rock_
Dental.html
Ages: children to adults
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost/Insurance: accepts most insurance,
free, and sliding-scale
Description: dental care member of the
Comprehensive Community Health
Centers which serves low-income, under-
served, primarily immigrant communities
Location: 1704 Colorado Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
FREE/LOW-COST FAMILY PLANNING
Planned Parenthood/Title X Clinic
Eagle Rock Health Center
Appointments: (323) 256-1717
Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Ages: 18+
Cost/Insurance: Free or sliding-scale
Referral: None required
Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday & Saturday: 8 am- 4pm; Sunday:
Closed
Languages: English and Spanish
Services: birth control, HIV and STD testing,
treatments and vaccines, abortion
referral, emergency contraception, and
pregnancy testing and services
Classes: call for information
Location: 1578 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Find a family planning clinic near you:
Website: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/
Español:
http://www.hhs.gov/opa/espanol/index.html
PRENATAL AND PRIMARY/URGENT
CARE
Find a medical or dental clinic care near you:
LA County Department of Health Services
Clinics/Urgent Care:
dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/locations/
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/help/
Community Clinic Association of LA County
http://ccalac.org – “Find a Clinic” tab
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FREE/LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH
CARE
For immediate help: National Perinatal &
Postpartum Depression Hotline (available
24/7)
Telephone: (800) 773-6667 or (800) PPD-
MOMS
Find a clinic or urgent care center:
LA County ACCESS Center Helpline
800-854-7771 (available 24/7)
http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh
For help finding services, call a
“Navigator” from LA County Department
of Mental Health SPA 4:
Up to Age 15: (213) 922-8123
Ages 16-25: (213) 922-8132
Ages 26-59: (213) 922-8129
Age 60+: (213) 738-2327
SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
Quit Smoking Support – California
Smokers’ Helpline
English: (800) NO-BUTTS (800-662-8887)
Spanish: (800) 45-NO-FUME (800-456-6386)
Deaf and Hard of Hearing: (800) 933-4TDD
(800-933-4833)
Ask for: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese,
Korean
Web: http://californiasmokershelpline.org or
Los Angeles County
http://www.laquits.com
Cost: Free
Drug and Alcohol Use Treatment
Treatment Referrals: (800) 564-6600
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Women, Infants, Children (WIC)
Registration: (800) 852-5770
Website: http://www.phfewic.org/
Services: Provides breastfeeding support,
nutrition education and food for children
0-5 and pregnant/breastfeeding women.
Cost/Insurance: Free for those who qualify.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Location: WIC Highland Park
6512 N. Figueroa,
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Telephone: (888) 942-2229
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs 9:15am-
5:30pm; Wed 11:00am-7:15pm; Fri
10:00am-5:30pm
Transportation: Dash Highland
Park/Eagle Rock, Metro Local Line
81, Metro Local Line 83
Location: WIC Avenue 43
4303-05 N. Figueroa St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (888) 942-2229
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs 9:15am-
5:30pm; Wed 11:00am-7:15pm; Fri
10:00am-5:30pm
Transportation: Dash Highland
Park/Eagle Rock, Metro Local Line
81, Metro Local Line 83
CalFresh
Website: http://www.calfresh.ca.gov/
Services: issues monthly electronic benefits
that can be used to buy most foods at
many markets and food stores.
Healthy Start Program
Ages: Pre-K through High School
Description: helps children and their family
members gain access to an array of
learning supports to help them achieve
academic success and attain good
physical, emotional, and mental health.
Registration:
http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_
pageid=33,167104&_dad=ptl
Cost: visit website for additional information
Format/Schedule: visit website
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HOUSING
Department of Housing and Urban
Development Public Housing Agency
Rental housing for eligible low-income
families, the elderly, and persons with
disabilities.
PHA: Burbank PHA
150 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA. 91502
Telephone: (818) 238-5160
FIRST 5 LA RESOURCES
Welcome Baby
General Information: visit website for
information
Website: www.first5la.org/Welcome-Baby
Languages: varies by location
Location(s):
Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
501 S Buena Vista St,
Burbank, CA 91505
White Memorial Hospital
1720 East Cesar E. Chavez Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
CHOOSE HEALTH LA CHILD CARE
Choose Health LA Child Care (CHLA Child
Care)
General Information: CHLA Child Care
supports the healthy growth and
development of children by improving the
nutrition and physical environment of
child care settings. CHLA Child Care
works with child care providers, events for
parents and children, and information
and tools for all. For more information,
contact: 1-888-92-CHILD or visit
http://www.ccala.net
Pathways
Phone: (213) 427-2700
Location: 3325 Wilshire Blvd., Ste1100 (11th
floor)
Los Angeles, CA 90010
CHOOSE HEALTH LA MOMS
Description: This free, proven program,
created by postpartum experts, can help
you return to your weight before
pregnancy, increase your energy levels,
and make you feel better about you!
Get free support, a health tracker, and more.
For more information, visit
ChooseHealthLAMoms.com
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This Community Resource Guide was developed for you by:
For more information, please contact:
Megan Bomba
Choose Health LA Kids Initiative Coordinator
Urban & Environmental Policy Institute
Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd, MS M-1
Los Angeles, CA 90041
e-mail: [email protected]
telephone: 323.341.5092 |
fax: 323.258.2917
www.uepi.oxy.edu
