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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Disaster Help Center

The Los Angeles County Disaster Help Center is a new, centralized call center offering free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners, workers, property owners, and landlords affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The Help Center assists businesses in determining the applicability of public health orders and in accessing state and federal resources, including relief packages, emergency loans, and workshare programs implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Help Center also assists individuals with filing unemployment insurance claims, finding employment, and discovering available County resources. The Help Center also offers enhanced foreclosure prevention services, which includes helping property owners work with their lenders with respect to forbearance plans, repayment plans, loan modifications, short sales, and programs unique to lenders. Counselors can also assist with filing complaints for violations of moratoriums.

Government or Lead Agency

Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs; Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services

Dates Available

Currently available on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Call the Help Center at (833) 238-4450, email DisasterHelpCenter@lacounty.gov, direct message the Help Center through social media: @LACHelpCenter on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit this website: http://LACountyHelpCenter.org.

List of Additional Information

For press coverage of the Help Center, see here, here, and here.


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