Students' Corner

Teens- Looking for a Job?

Check out this resource, made by Library Practice Student, J.V.

Teens- Need Community Hours?

Check out these community organizations that offer support, resources and volunteer hours. This resource was put together by Library Practice Student, S.P.

Resources for Teens in L.A.

Hey Teen Artists!

Looking to expand your skills? Check out these resources made by Library Practice Student, B.L!

Need help improving your art

Hi Vipers! Interested in Indie Animation?

This website, made by Library Practice student, A.B., shows a variety of Indie animation series for those who love them and want to see if they are interesting enough to watch.

Teens! Like to Cook?

Library Practice Student, K.C. made a fun and easy to read guide that shares five cooking resources for people in the Ortho community who love food or want to start cooking.

Cooking Resources

Students- Are you struggling to be productive and get your work done? Do you need inspiration and support? Check out the links below!

A Student's Guide to Reducing Stress

Resources for Reducing Teen Stress

Self Care, Meditation and Yoga Resources

Food, Rent and Bills Resources

Parents Laid Off? Trouble Paying the Bills? Parents Undocumented? Need Food?

Check out the resources below.

FOOD

L.A. Food Bank Food Pantry Locator- Just type in your address to find a food bank with free food for you and your family.
CalFresh- Apply to get $ for food!
LA 211 Food Finder- use this resource to find food resources near you.

RENT, HOUSING and BILLS

Help for Renters!
Housing and Tenant Protections.
Does your family have a gas bill? If so, there is some help for paying that bill here: SoCalGas Cares. Here is some help with Paying Energy Bills in general.
Reduced Rates for Energy Bills with Edison- If you or a family member lost their job or are struggling to pay bills because of COVID, apply for a lower energy bill rate.
Calworks- CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home.
Free Laptops and Internet- families with students in LAUSD get free Chromebooks and Internet service.
Low-Cost Internet- type in your zip code and see if you qualify for low-cost Internet services. If you can't afford Internet, try this Free WiFi HotSpot Locator map to find free WiFi near you.
Need to apply for Unemployment? Here's some info on that. It's a guide to help you get started. If you or a family member is an immigrant and looking for jobs, check out this Guide to COVID-19 for Immigrant Californians.
Housing in LA County- search for housing.
Family Source Centers- services to support low-income families.

RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS

1. LA Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, COVID-19 Info and Resources- More links to get help!
2. Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights- It's important to know that workers have rights! And there are ways to get legal help. For more resources, go to Immigrants Rising: Tangible Support for Undocumented Communities During Covid-19- This list has a lot of different links in it. Scroll through it and check for the ones that may help your family.
3. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights- They have a helpline you can call and information on medical healthcare as well.

Do you need to speak with Mx. Monzon, our Psychiatric Social Worker? Visit them in the A Building- their office is outside near the Nurse's Office.

Mental Health Resources