This week we introduce a new segment to the podcast, CURRENT EVENTS! We cite a new city ordinance that just took affect in our hometown of Los Angeles, California. The Ordinance moves to uproot our homeless population,  criminalize and penalize offenders sitting, sleeping, lying, storing personal property or otherwise obstructing the public right of way in several areas of the city, which we read directly from the source. Our discussion this week seeks to hypothesize what potentially may happen as a result of the new ordinance. Where will our homeless population go? How does this affect the city as a whole? And what can we as citizens who might be looking to help do in an effort to help our brothers and sisters out there on the streets?


Here are the resources discussed from the podcast for those looking to get hands on and help!  Let's educate ourselves a bit more on how to appropriately help individuals seeking aid by checking  out these links! Different services provide strict and limited amounts of help for particular homeless citizens.


https://www.lamayor.org/how-help-home...   -A website put forth by the Mayor’s office with a concise list of available resources specifically for concerned community members looking to help out our houseless neighbors.

https://www.lahsa.org/get-help.       - For individuals looking to get off the streets immediately, The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority can assist individuals with accessing shelter resources.

They can also be reached by phone on their hotlines. - 1(800) 548-6047 for adults,
(1800) 548-6047 for youth and visit 211.org a community service for families seeking aid in acquiring food, mental and physical healthcare help.

We also recently received a recent resource for Covid-19 Rent Relief which provides financial assistance for rent and utilities to income-eligible California renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. Both renters and landlords can apply for assistance. -

https://housing.ca.gov

and lastly,  for mental health-specific resources, including requests for crisis evaluation, anyone may call the Department of Mental Health Access line 24/7 at 1-800-854-7771.