Additional Resources
Area Agency on Aging - County of Los Angeles: css.lacounty.gov - (213)738-4004
- Information and help on critical services, including home-delivered meals.
Assessor's Office - County of Los Angeles: assessor.lacounty.gov - (213)974-3211
- Information on real property, including property taxes & assessed values.
Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - Elder Law Committee: www.smartlaw.org - (213)738-4004
- Legal information and assistance to older adults.
Community & Senior Services Department - County of Los Angeles Elder Abuse Hotline: css.lacounty.gov - (877)477-3646
- Investigates reports of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment or neglect.
Consumer Affairs Department: cslb.ca.gov - (800)593-8222
- Consumer counseling, complaint investigation and consumer education.
Contractors State License Board: css.lacounty.gov - (800)321-2752
- Information and complaints against contractors.
Controller's Office - State of California: www.sco.ca.gov - (800)952-5661
- Property tax postponement for seniors and disabled persons.
Corporations Department - State of California: www.corp.ca.gov - (877)275-2677
- Information and complaints regarding investment and financial fraud.
Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov- (877)382-4357
- Consumer education, consumer fraud investigation and enforcement.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: www.lafla.org - (800)399-4529
- Free and low-cost legal help to eligible individuals.
Mental Health Department - Public Guardian: dmh.lacounty.gov - (213)974-0515
- Investigates an individual's need for conservatorship.
National Do Not Call Registry: www.donotcall.gov - (888)382-1222
- Remove your name from telemarketing lists.
Public Social Services Department: dpss.lacounty.gov - (562)908-8400
- Benefits and services to eligible low-income residents.
Treasurer and Tax Collector (Real Property Taxes): ttc.lacounty.gov - (213)974-2111
- Provides Property tax information.
Opt Out List: www.optoutprescreen - (888)567-8688
- Remove your name from credit agencies' pre-approved credit offer mailing list.
2-1-1 Info Line (Like 911 for emergency)
- 211 connects people to emergency food, shelter and other services.
www.annualcreditreport.com: - (877)322-8228
- Website to get your free credit report every 12 months from each of these agencies: Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. You may also contact the three (3) credit agencies by phone : Equifax: (800)525-6285, Trans Union (888)379-3742 and Experian (800)916-8800.