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New L.A. County Resources 

The State of California and the County of Los Angeles continue to add new resources as part of the Coronavirus reponse. 

For up-to-date accurate information on the coronavirus pandemic in Los Angeles County, including current case numbers, go to http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/

Friendship Line California: 1-888-670-1360. California is expanding Friendship Line California to support lonely and isolated older Californians across the state. Friendship Line California is toll-free and available to provide emotional support to older Californians facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety. The California Department of Aging is partnering with the Institute on Aging to support this effort. Learn more at https://www.ioaging.org/

County-sponsored COVID-19 Testing. Think you may have COVID-19? Sign up for a test through Los Angeles County: https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs

The County is providing and coordinating meal and grocery service for the elderly and low income families. Learn more at https://food-resources-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com

Local Resources:

Need help? Want to volunteer or help support the Topanga Community Center’s work during the coronavirus crisis? Visit https://topangacommunitycenter.org 

The City of Malibu offers a wide range of coronavirus resources and information: https://www.malibucity.org/982/Coronavirus-Information

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