Community Resources
Resources for the Antelope Valley Community
Food Banks due to COVID-19:
Free Drive- Thru food distribution every Saturday from 10am-12pm at 1012 E Ave Q-5 Palmdale, CA 93550. COVID Vaccines are also provided for free. For more info, call (661)526-7540
Crisis Services and Hotlines
60 Day Emergency Shelter 24 hr hotline — (661) 945-6736
American Red Cross (661) 267-0650
2715 E Ave P, Palmdale, CA 93550
California Youth Crisis Line — (800) 843-5200
Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS) — (800) 540-4000
Domestic Violence Hotline — (661) 945-6736
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) — (800) 854-7771
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours hotline — (800) 273-8255
Teen Care Line — (800) TLC-TEEN
Youth Support Association (YSA) — (661) 949-6615
Teen talk line and phone friend.
Community Mental Health
Alafia — (661) 940-9094
Serves Children 0-18yo, Medi-Cal required
Child & Family Guidance Center — (661) 265-8627
40005 10th Street West, Suite 106 Palmdale, CA 93551
Out Patient Services for Children 0-18yrs with Emotional Problems, Child/Youth Crisis Response Services, 24hr Emergency Consultation, Intensive Home Services for Children/ Families
Children’s Bureau Regional Office — (661) 949-0131
921 W. Avenue J, Suite C, Lancaster, CA 93534
Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley — (661) 949-1206
45111 Fern Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
DMH—A.V Kidz Connection— (661) 223-3800
2323 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite-A, Palmdale, CA 93550
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — (661) 341-8041
44349 Lowtree Avenue Ste. 104, Lancaster, CA 93534
Education Programs, 10 Week Peer-to-Peer Course, Recovery Support groups. Spanish speaking courses available
Optimist Community Mental Health — (661) 575-8395
520 West Palmdale Blvd. Unit D, Palmdale, CA 93551
Therapy/Psychiatric Services for children
Pathways Community Services-(661) 341-3900
44285 Lowtree Ave. Lancaster, CA 93534
LGBTQ+ Resources
Los Angeles LGBT Center- (323)-993-7400
OUTreach Center (LGBT community center) — (661) 92-PRIDE (7-7433)
108 West Avenue K, #113, Lancaster, CA 93534
Youth Group, Individual or Family Counseling, Transgender Support Group.
RISE (LGBTQ)-(323) 993-7400
1625 North Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous — (661) 945-5757
Some groups members are holding virtual meetings
California Smokers’ Help Line — (800) NO-BUTTS
General Hotline is continuing to provide support and referrals
New Directions Alcohol and Drug Services — (661) 802-7167
Services are being provided through phone calls, continuing taking new clients.
Tarzana Treatment Centers of the AV — (661) 726-2630
Continuing to provide services in person or through teleconference, depending on the need. Currently taking new clients
Government Resources
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) — (661) 723-2272
Advocate for foster children.
Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Palmdale - 39959 Sierra Hwy., Palmdale, CA 93550 — (661) 223-4200
Lancaster - 300 E Ave. K6, Lancaster, CA 93535 — (661) 471-1001
Department of Social Services (DPSS)
Cal-Works for Families — (866) 613-3777
General Relief for Individual — (661) 974-9883
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) — (562) 922-6111
Allows you to apply for benefits, such as Cal-Fresh (food stamps), Cal-Works (cash), and Medical.
Unhoused/Homeless Resources
Grace Resources provides hot meals, infant needs, food pantry, hygiene kits, and clothing.
They are located at 45134 Sierra Hwy. Lancaster, CA 93534
Office Hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm
Closed for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm