Below is a list of resources and referrals for those experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or for landlords. Information listed here is provided by external organizations and are not endorsed by the City of Arcadia. For information regarding the programs and services offered by the City of Arcadia, please visit the Programs and Services page.
LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness in LA County with outreach services.
Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? Then you can help them by filling out an outreach request and alert us as to any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being. As outreach capacity is limited, it may take a few days for an outreach team to be deployed and requests for those with more serious medical and/or mental health needs may be prioritized. For more information or to file a request, please visit the LA-HOP portal.
Did you see someone experiencing homelessness who needs help? Notice a homeless neighbor who seems to be struggling with their physical and/or mental health? Then you can help them by filling out an outreach request and alert us as to any specific concerns you may have regarding the person’s well-being. As outreach capacity is limited, it may take a few days for an outreach team to be deployed and requests for those with more serious medical and/or mental health needs may be prioritized. For more information or to file a request, please visit the LA-HOP portal.
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BenefitsCal is a one-stop-shop to apply for...
- CalFresh
- CalWORKs
- MediCal
- CMSP (County Medical Services Program)
- Disaster CalFresh
- GA/GR (General Assistance and General Relief )
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services offers many cash assistance programs for those in need including CalWORKs, General Relief, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants and more. Visit DPSS's website for more information.
Medi-Cal is the name for the Federal Medicaid Program in California. If you have limited income and resources, the Medi-Cal Program provides comprehensive health coverage to you and your family for free or low-cost. If you need health benefits, you can apply for Medi-Cal anytime throughout the year online or through Covered California. For more information, please visit DPSS's website.
211 Los Angeles provides an interactive food resource map. Visit to find a food source near you: https://211la.org/food-resources
Cal Fresh
The CalFresh Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps low-income households increase their food-buying power to meet their household’s nutritional needs. CalFresh benefits issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer, also known as EBT card, can be used in grocery stores and participating Farmers Markets. Homeless, elderly or disabled persons may purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants with their EBT card. For more information on Cal Fresh, visit DPSS's website.
Cal Fresh Restaurant Program
Restaurant Meals is a CalFresh Program that allows you to use your Golden State Advantage (EBT) card to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants. This program is available to you, if you meet one of the following conditions:
- Homeless
- Elderly - age 60 years or older and his/her spouse (husband, wife, common-law husband, common-law wife)
- Disabled and his/her spouse (husband, wife, common-law husband, common-law wife) - Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits; Railroad Retirement Benefit Annuities; or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
Within the San Gabriel Valley, there are many homeless people without access to appropriate food preparation or storage facilities. Foothill Unity Center's Monrovia site distributes substantial bag lunches three times a week, providing enough food to last for about two days. These lunches made up of sandwiches, instant soups, snack foods, fresh fruit, drinks, flip-top canned foods, canned meats and sweets, are given to people and families who are homeless or have no place to store or cook food. We also provide toiletry items weekly as available to help with hygiene needs. For more information please visit https://foothillunitycenter.org/food-program/
Every Saturday from 12-1:30pm, lunch is served for those in need at 140 E Palm, Monrovia 91016.
The following organizations have historically provided shower services. Please visit each site for days and times of operation.
Fresh Start Mobile Shower Clinic
Resources include showers, WIFI, charging stations, food, clothing, on-site case management, and community resources. First come, first served. Towels and hygiene kits are provided.
Foothill Unity Center Mobile Showers
Resources include showers, charging stations, clothing, and bagged lunches.
Emergency Assistance Center
EAC staff sees to the emergency needs of the homeless and those at risk. Services include snack, lunch, showers, hygiene kits, bus tokens, motel vouchers, and more.
Fresh Start Mobile Shower Clinic
Resources include showers, WIFI, charging stations, food, clothing, on-site case management, and community resources. First come, first served. Towels and hygiene kits are provided.
Foothill Unity Center Mobile Showers
Resources include showers, charging stations, clothing, and bagged lunches.
Emergency Assistance Center
EAC staff sees to the emergency needs of the homeless and those at risk. Services include snack, lunch, showers, hygiene kits, bus tokens, motel vouchers, and more.
LAHSA Winter Shelters
The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County. For the most up to date shelter information, please visit LAHSA's Winter Shelter page.
LA County Family Shelters
Call 211
The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County. For the most up to date shelter information, please visit LAHSA's Winter Shelter page.
LA County Family Shelters
Call 211
If you’re experiencing homelessness and are sleeping in your vehicle, the Safe Parking Program offers a safe place for you to stay overnight with onsite restrooms and security. This program is available to you even if you are not a DPSS participant. Individuals or families experiencing homelessness and living in a vehicle are encouraged to participate in the Safe Parking Program. Visit Safe Parking LA or call or text 323-210-3375 for assistance.
Sycamores Connect LA
Connect LA assists homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 by assisting with repairing or reconnected relationships with family, making referrals and connections to community resources, and supporting individuals through case management and counseling.
Applicants must be 18-24 years old and homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with an income below 50% of the average median income. Applicants cannot have an open DCFS case (no AB-12, DCFS funding, or SILP).
For more information on Sycamores, please contact youthreferral@sycamores.org or 626.503.0503.
Connect LA assists homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 by assisting with repairing or reconnected relationships with family, making referrals and connections to community resources, and supporting individuals through case management and counseling.
Applicants must be 18-24 years old and homeless or at risk of becoming homeless with an income below 50% of the average median income. Applicants cannot have an open DCFS case (no AB-12, DCFS funding, or SILP).
For more information on Sycamores, please contact youthreferral@sycamores.org or 626.503.0503.
Visit Arcadia's housing page for more information and housing resources.
For Substance Use resources, please see below:
Know the Signs of Drug Abuse
Live Another Day
Detox Local
Know the Signs of Drug Abuse
Live Another Day
Detox Local
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health offers multiple resources for mental health. Visit their Get Help Now resource page for more information.
For additional Mental Health resources, please see below:
A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic
Mental Health for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) Community
For additional Mental Health resources, please see below:
A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic
Mental Health for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) Community
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.