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LTSC social workers provide the support necessary for clients to effectively navigate social, medical and mental health issues, including assistance with government benefits such as Social Security, Medicare and Medi-Cal. Our social workers speak in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin and help low-income individuals and families with sensitive issues in their daily lives. To consult with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.

LTSC creates safe and supportive learning environments for children
ages 0-5, so their parents can work, look for work or go to school.

LTSC provides direct support services to seniors, adults and young adults in the community who are impacted by anti-AAPI hate crimes, harassment and the anti-AAPI climate. Click here to learn about how LTSC responded to anti-AAPI hate.

We provide counseling and therapy for individuals and families coping with mental health issues, family relationship issues and other matters. To consult with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.

LTSC has taken on new initiatives to help our community through the COVID-19 pandemic. From hosting vaccine clinics, organizing food deliveries, doing outreach to community members and more, LTSC used it’s experience in serving the community, to ensure the safety and health of residents in the community. Click here for our Covid resource page.

In cooperation with the Japanese Government, LTSC provides special services to Japanese nationals who are victims of domestic violence. To consult with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.

Click here for a video on the Hague Convention (in Japanese) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

We provide workshops throughout the year covering various issues including Medicare, financial literacy and low-income assistance.

Many seniors depend on family members and other caregivers for their care. LTSC fills an important need by recruiting and training quality care providers for direct hire. For referrals, or to apply for our registry, please call 213-473-3035.

Through the Far East Lounge, a multi-purpose gathering space for seniors and others in Little Tokyo and surrounding areas, LTSC provides a number of free and low cost activities in language, arts and crafts, music and wellness.

LTSC offers basic consultations, providing information and referral assistance either on the phone or face-to-face for individuals seeking help. LTSC’s social workers help to identify client needs, determine available services and link people with those services. To speak with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.

LTSC provides services for families living in our affordable housing communities that increase academic achievement, improve social development and foster financial stability. Key services include: after-school programming, mentoring and education programming, workshops to improve social and emotional development, tenant meetings and activities, financial literacy workshops and voter education and engagement. For more information, contact Nancy Alcaraz at nalcaraz@ltsc.orgcreate new email.

LTSC works to promote small businesses in Little Tokyo and throughout Los Angeles County. LTSC’s small business counselor provides technical assistance to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Los Angeles County, with a focus on Little Tokyo and the broader Japanese American community. LTSC also participates in the Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API SBP), a collaborative including LTSC and four other nonprofit agencies that provides free business counseling services and workshops to 2,500 people annually on business plans, loan applications, access to capital, basic business preparations and franchise acquisitions. For more information, contact mlochridge@ltsc.org">Mariko Lochridge at mlochridge@ltsc.orgcreate new email.

Many seniors we serve depend on family members and other caregivers for their care. Unfortunately, caregiver burnout and stress-related illnesses are a growing concern among caregivers. LTSC provides support to family members and other caregivers through workshops and services. To consult with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.

LTSC facilitates various support groups to assist families dealing with challenging issues regarding caregiving, health problems, end of life and other matters. To consult with a social worker, please call 213-473-3035.