RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 CRISIS
If you, or someone you know, is an immigrant living in Los Angeles, Ventura or Santa Barbara, the LA Archdiocese's Office of Immigration Affairs has gathered a list of resources to help you and your family this coronavirus crisis. Services and public benefits are available to you, some regardless of immigration status.
Financial Resources
The Governor of California announced disaster relief assistance for working Californians and will include financial support to non-citizens with valid work authorization impacted by COVID-19.
Pandemic unemployment assistance (eligible for non-citizens with valid work authorization)
Unemployment services
Disability benefits
Paid family leave
Small business assistance
Instructional videos from on how to file a claim
English | Spanish | Cantonese | Mandarin | Vietnamese
Food Services
The LA Archdiocese Hearts to Serve hotline can help people in need of food or supplies by calling (855) 423-6780 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hearts to Serve
Additionally, this tool can help you find food banks and other types of food assistance programs in your county.
Find a food bank near you
Health Services
Even if you are undocumented and/or don’t have insurance, you can get necessary testing and treatment for COVID-19 through Medi-Cal emergency services, even at a local clinic. Medi-Cal care for COVID-19 related testing or treatment does not count under the public charge rule because it is the treatment of an emergency medical condition.
Get testing and treatment in Los Angeles
Testing in Santa Barbara or call (833)688-5551
Ventura county
My Health LA or call (844) 744-6452
Immigrant Rights
During this unprecedented pandemic, organizations are assisting the most vulnerable with legal advice and guidelines.
California Immigrant Guide
Bet Tzedek Legal Services or call (323) 939-0506
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles or call (800) 399-4529
County updates on COVID-19