Organizations Supporting the California Wildfires

1. The Red Cross provides emergency relief to residents and families affected by disasters, providing meals, medical care, and a safe place to shower and sleep. Click here to learn more.
2. The Salvation Army delivers water, food, and emergency supplies. They offer both long-term recovery assistance and emergency relief. Click here to learn more.
3. World Central Kitchen‘s relief team can support those impacted by the wildfires, as well as first responders, in Southern California. Click here to learn more.
4. The California Fire Foundation works with community-based organizations to offer financial support for residents who are impacted by the fires. Click here to learn more.
5. The CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation provides funding for firefighters and their families to help them recover from injuries and hardships. Click here to learn more.
6. The Global Empowerment Mission provides emergency aid supplies to those in need, such as nonperishable food items, hygiene products and water. Click here to learn more.

 

Resources for Suicide Prevention

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
2. Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
3. Suicide Prevention Resource Center
4. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

 

Domestic Violence Hotline

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
2. Peace Over Violence: (213) 626-3393 (serving Los Angeles County)
3. Women’s Shelter of Long Beach: (562) 437-4663

 

Counseling

Counseling has always been an integral part of the ministry here at Zoe Center. Our counselors are all dedicated to God and serving him, the ministry of counseling, are knowledgeable in their various areas of training, and are committed to seeing you obtain personal spiritual growth; which will help you grow in your relationships and walk in your God-given purpose.

Visit the Zoe Counseling Page

 

 

Shelters

1. Women’s Shelter of Long Beach: (562) 437-4663
2. The Whole Child: (562) 692-0383 (serving Whittier)
3. Carson Women’s Shelter: (310) 549-8989

 

Local Emergency Hospitals

1. PIH Health Hospital (Whittier): (562) 698-0811
2. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance): (310) 540-7676
3. Memorial Hospital of Gardena: (310) 532-4200

 

Food Pantries

1. Zoe Center Drive-Thru Food Giveaway
2. Whittier Area First Day Coalition: (562) 945-4495
3. Carson Community Center Food Bank: (310) 217-9574
4. Hawthorne Food Pantry: (310) 676-9377

 

Respite Care

1. Whittier Hospital Medical Center: (562) 945-3561
2. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center (Torrance): (310) 540-7676
3. Memorial Hospital of Gardena: (310) 532-4200

 

Financial Hardship & Utility Assistance

1. Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services: (866) 613-3777
2. Southern California Edison (Electricity): (800) 655-4555
3. Southern California Gas Company (Gas): (800) 427-2200

 

Mental Health Counseling Service

Be Made Whole Counseling Services: (302) 480-0573

Available for in-person/Virtual Sessions

 

 

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Support

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357)
2. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Hotline: (212) 870-3400
3. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Helpline: (818) 773-9999

 

Local Numbers

1. Whittier, CA (City Hall): (562) 567-9300
2. Hawthorne, CA (City Hall): (310) 349-2900
3. Carson, CA (City Hall):  (310) 830-7600

 

Top Hispanic Christian Counseling Authors

Dr. Norma González de Jones

• Specialization: Marriage & Family, Premarital Counseling, Parenting
• Notable Works: “Familia: Consejos Prácticos para su Edificación”

Dr. Pablo Martínez

• Specialization: Depression, Anxiety, Grief
• Notable Works: “Tratado de Psicoterapia Transcultural”

Dr. Nancy Ramírez de Armas

• Specialization: Marriage & Family, Divorce, Singlehood
• Notable Works: “El Desafío del Matrimonio: Principios Bíblicos para una Relación Exitosa”

Dr. Ángel Faretta

• Specialization: Addiction, Spiritual Warfare, Anger
• Notable Works: “Viviendo Libre: Consejos Prácticos para la Liberación del Pecado y las Adicciones”

Dr. Esther García

• Specialization: Stress Management, Spiritual Warfare, Uncertainty
• Notable Works: “Caminando en la Fe: Estrategias Prácticas para Afrontar la Incertidumbre”

 

Top Black Christian Counseling Authors

Dr. Tony Evans

• Specialization: Marriage & Family, Spiritual Warfare, Anger
• Notable Works: “The Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God’s Purpose with Your Pleasure”

Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis

• Specialization: Trauma, Grief, Depression
• Notable Works: “Thriving in the Wake of Trauma: A Multicultural Guide”

Dr. Thema Simmons

• Specialization: Parenting, Divorce, Singlehood
• Notable Works: “The Single Christian: Living Single and Sane”

Dr. John Perkins

• Specialization: Budgeting, Community Development, Spiritual Growth
• Notable Works: “Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development”

Dr. Cheryl Grills

• Specialization: Stress Management, Mental Health, Social Justice
• Notable Works: “Cultural Consultation: Encountering the Other in Mental Health Care”