community resources
The following resources are not all represented by the Latinx Task Force, but all come recommended by the Task Force for those in need.
211 LA County is a hub for health, human, and social service referrals. Live operators provide information 24 hours a day. It makes community connections, so that people throughout Los Angeles can survive, thrive, and be empowered, no matter their situation or background.
The American Cancer Society funds and conducts research, shares expert information, supports cancer patients and caregivers, and spreads the word about prevention. Connect with the American Cancer Society 24 hours a day. 
The California Health Collaborative is committed to enhancing the quality of life and health of the people of California, particularly the underserved and underrepresented. It implements an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs, public health surveillance systems, and capacity-building and networking activities throughout the state.
Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information through its national telephone assistance line, outreach programs and community activities to educate and to support cancer patients, their families, healthcare professionals and advocates on matters like maintaining employment through treatment, accessing healthcare and government benefits, taking medical leave and estate planning. 
Cedars-Sinai's Research Center for Health Equity is dedicated to educating L.A. community members about cancer screening guidelines and major behavioral and lifestyle factors, such as physical activity & tobacco cessation. It disseminates cancer information to increase awareness and access to lifesaving services among underserved communities
City of Hope is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Our mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into a practical benefit, hope into reality. We accomplish this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on eliminating these diseases.
Every Woman Counts assists underserved individuals in obtaining high-quality breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up services with the intent of detecting cancer in the early stages. It's vision is to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates associated with breast and cervical cancer by detecting the disease early.
The LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is a source of blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center provides a wide range of services from housing to legal aid, healthcare to mental health, and even youth aged 18 to seniors aged 98—they offer comprehensive care that's designed specifically for the queer and trans community. Age restrictions apply for some services; there are no geographic restrictions.
PALS for Health is a non-profit, community-based, language access and advocacy program which offers low-cost health care interpretation and translation services by trained and highly qualified language experts throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.
Planned Parenthood offers many education and reproductive health care services including birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, along with HIV prevention care and transgender health care services. 
The Wall Las Memorias Project is a community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBTQ and other underserved populations through advocacy, education and building the next generation of leadership.
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach advances equity through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services. It provides services centered in the lived experiences of LGBTQ people and approaches work with mission-driven, culturally inclusive services. Programming addresses the experiences of LGBTQ individuals across spectrums of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, religious origin/faith background, national origin, immigration status, educational background, language(s), (dis)ability and socioeconomic status. Services include mental health, legal, youth and family, senior, sexual health, social support groups, relationship counseling, volunteer opportunities and cultural events throughout the year.
The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity aims to advance the understanding of health disparities across the lifespan and foster multidisciplinary, community-partnered research to improve the health of underserved communities by focusing on population-based intervention approaches to health promotion and disease prevention and control.
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. FDA also has responsibility for regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors.