- State and Federal Discrimination Enforcement Agencies
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California Civil Rights Department: The California Civil Rights Department, formerly the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of Cal Civil Rights is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking. Learn more here.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Click here to find contact information for the Los Angeles EEOC Office.
United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division: The Federal DOJ Civil Rights Division enforces federal laws that protect you from discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, disability status, sex, religion, familial status, or loss of other constitutional rights. Learn more here.
United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights: The Office for Civil Rights enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. It is the mission of the Office for Civil Rights to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. Learn more here.
United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights: The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights enforces laws against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion by certain health care and human services providers and health insurance plans. Learn more here.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life including jobs, schools, transportation and all public and private places open to the general public. Click here to find local support from the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability. Click here to Service Animals FAQ.
- Housing
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California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Los Angeles Housing Department
LA Housing Services for Low-Income Seniors and People with Disabilities
Housing Authority City of Los Angeles
Housing Rights for People with Disabilities
Housing Rights Center of Los Angeles
Housing and Urban Development Commission
HRC What is Fair Housing Brochure
HRC Familial Status Discrimination Brochure
HRC Sexual Orientation Discrimination Brochure
HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Complaint Portal
LA County Development Authority and Fair Housing Rights
Los Angeles LGBT Center - Social Services and Housing
LA LGBT Senior Housing - Triangle Square
Stay Housed LA (County and City of Los Angeles)
- Legal Resources
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ACLU of Southern California: (213) 977-5253
American Bar Association: (800) 285-2221
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
City Attorney Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Homeless Criminal Record Clearing Program
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Los Angeles County Public Defender Immigrant Unit
Los Angeles County Office of Inspector General
City of Los Angeles Office of the Inspector General
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
Los Angeles City Attorney LA Represents
Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic
Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Workforce Development Aging & Community Service
- Education
- Employment
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California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
City of Los Angeles Personnel MyVoiceLA
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Los Angeles Office
State of California Employment Development Department
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services Vending Program
- Commerce
- Health
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County of Los Angeles Public Health
U.S. Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights-Pacific Region
- Other Social Services and Resources
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California Department of Social Services
CalFresh Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Portal
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (24 Hours)
Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Homelessness Resources Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
National Association of Social Workers
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233