Chinatown Service Center
Chinatown Service Center is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering crisis services, education, employment, financial, food, healthcare, legal, mental health, senior services, training, and youth services. Provides healthcare, behavioral health, workforce support and financial empowerment services.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Education, Employment, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Legal, Mental health, Senior services, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.cscla.org/
- EIN
- 952918844
Services
Medical Clinic Services
Comprehensive primary and specialized health care through a Federally Qualified Health Center, offering women's health, men's health, senior health, family medicine, pediatric care, and specialty disciplines including acupuncture, chiropractic care, East-West medicine, OB-GYN, and podiatry.
Application: Appointments can be scheduled by phone at +1 213-808-1792, online through the patient portal, or by emailing appointments@cscla.org.
Fees: Services are available on a sliding fee discount scale based on household income and family size. Medi-Cal, Medicare, and various HMO/PPO plans are accepted.
Languages: Staff speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Dental Clinic
Comprehensive dental health care including examinations, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, cleanings, deep cleanings, root canals, implants, and aligners.
Application: Call +1 213-808-1790, email appointments@cscla.org, or use the online patient portal.
Fees: Accepts Medi-Cal, PPO insurance plans, Aetna HMO, and Cigna HMO.
Languages: Staff speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Outpatient mental health treatment provided through a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model, covering individual, couples, and family counseling, medication-assisted treatment for substance use, and psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Application: Call Chinatown Office (+1 213-808-1720), Alhambra Office (+1 626-598-3883), or Monterey Park Office (+1 626-988-8120).
Fees: Available on a sliding fee discount scale based on income and family size; accepts Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare, and various health plans.
Languages: Staff speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
Intensive coordination of clinical and non-clinical services for high-need Medi-Cal members, pairing clients with a care team to assist with provider appointments, medical transportation, care transitions, and community support linkage.
Eligibility: Must be a high-need Medi-Cal member falling into focus populations: hospital or specialist high utilizers, individuals with serious mental illness, or those homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Application: Contact your Medi-Cal customer support line or request CSC check eligibility on your behalf; email ryuan@cscla.org for inquiries.
MPK Hope Resiliency Center
Community center offering trauma-informed therapy, peer support, community healing programs, and resiliency-building courses to support recovery from unexpected hardships and trauma.
Fees: Resources and mental health supports are provided free of charge.
Languages: Therapy and support groups are available in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Social Services
Community assistance programs providing in-language support for public benefits, CalFresh food assistance, utility bill assistance (gas, electricity, phone/internet), and citizenship or naturalization application preparation.
Application: Contact the program team using the provider’s published program page for current application instructions.
Languages: Services emphasize in-language assistance, translation, and interpretation for monolingual Asian community members and low-income clients.
Supportive Services Program (SSP)
Supports independent living for older adults through case management, homemaker assistance, personal care, in-home respite care, and registry services.
Eligibility: Must be an older adult over age 60 residing in Los Angeles County, excluding the City of Los Angeles. Preference is given to individuals with the greatest economic or social needs.
Application: Call (626) 293-8733 to check eligibility.
Youth and Family Services
DCFS-aligned emotional and developmental mental health programs for children and families, including LAUNCH developmental support, the Incredible Years Parenting Program, play-based therapy, child abuse prevention (CAPIT), family preservation, and prevention/aftercare.
Application: Call Chinatown (+1 213-808-1720), Alhambra (+1 626-598-3883), or Monterey Park (+1 626-988-8120). Certain subprograms require referrals from DCFS or partner organizations.
Youth Center
Academic, vocational, and personal development services for youth, featuring after-school homework assistance for grades 3-12, academic mentoring, college application and financial aid preparation, pre-employment workshops, and volunteer internships.
Application: Email YouthCenter@cscla.org for program enrollment or information.
CSC Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship awards (such as $5,000 per student) to support high school seniors pursuing higher education at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools.
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior; minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen; resident of Los Angeles County; pursuing higher education at an accredited non-profit higher education institution; demonstrates financial need under family income guidelines.
Workforce Development & EDD Navigation
Partnership with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) providing employment support, CalJOBS navigation, job workshops, training resources, and navigation assistance for unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid family leave benefits.
Application: Call or text employment specialists at +1 (213) 808-1758 or email workforce@cscla.org.
Financial Empowerment
Provides free financial management education classes, one-on-one financial coaching, case management, credit counseling, and guidance on accessing supportive benefits and tax credits.
Fees: Financial education workshops and coaching services are free of charge.
Outreach & Health Enrollment Services
Delivers community health outreach including basic health screenings, flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics, mobile health vans, educational workshops, and assistance applying for or updating Medi-Cal and primary care provider selections.
Application: Contact the outreach and enrollment team by calling +1 213-808-1792.
Small Business Program
Small business development offering free in-language one-on-one business consultations, networking assistance, and workshops covering entrepreneur training, capital access, licensing, and marketing.
Fees: Services and consultations are provided free of charge.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Free tax preparation and electronic return filing for eligible low-income and limited-English individuals and families with simple tax returns.
Eligibility: Household income under $69,000 (2025 limit); U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or employment authorization holders with simple income returns. Does not prepare business taxes, rental income, or foreign income returns.
Application: Schedule an appointment online or call (213) 808-1795. Limited walk-in slots available only if appointment slots open due to no-shows.
Fees: Tax preparation is provided free of charge.
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC)
Free confidential representation and assistance for eligible low-income taxpayers resolving IRS tax disputes, including letters, audits, tax debt, liens, levies, wage garnishments, and tax-related identity theft.
Eligibility: Household income generally at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines based on household size, experiencing an IRS tax issue regardless of the tax year involved.
Application: Inquire and book an appointment by calling (213) 286-7338. Bring IRS letters/notices, photo ID, SSN/ITIN, prior tax returns, and income proof.
Fees: Services are provided free of charge.
Educational Trainings
Free evidence-based mental health literacy and community workshops, including Adult Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Bystander Intervention Training.
Eligibility: Mental Health First Aid courses are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.
Application: Participants can register online via the program course links.
Fees: Trainings and workshops are provided free to community members.
Simulation Center
High-fidelity immersive medical learning and skills facility offering simulated patient labs, clinical training scenarios, and Eastern-Western medicine simulation modalities for students, clinicians, and healthcare organizations.
Application: Call +1 626-265-5674 or email anlam@cscla.org for inquiries.
Locations
- Chinatown Main Office, 767 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012 — Medical & Optometry (Suite 200): Monday - Friday 8AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM; Dental (Suite 315): Monday - Saturday 8:30AM - 5PM; Social Services: Suite 301; Youth Center: Suite 400; Behavioral Health (Suite 400B): Monday - Friday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-5pm; Workforce Development: Suite 400C.
- Chinatown Service Center - 711 W College St., 711 W College St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012 — Community Economic Development (Suite 201): Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM; OBGYN (Suite M88): Tuesday & Thursday 8AM-5PM; Simulation Center (Suite MZ38): Acupuncture Monday 8AM-5PM, Chiropractor Tuesday 8AM-5PM.
- CSC Health Center Alhambra, 726 E. Main St. Suite B, Alhambra, CA, 91801 — Monday - Friday 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM. Ground Floor: Medical, Social Services, Behavioral Health. Second Floor: Optometry, Pediatrics, Dental.
- CSC PACE Center Alhambra, 726 E. Main St. Suite A, Alhambra, CA, 91801 — Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM.
- Health Clinic Alhambra (Garfield), 320 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA, 91801 — Dental (Suite 126): Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Saturday 8:30AM-12:30PM, 1PM-5PM; Closed on Thursdays.
- Health Clinic Monterey Park, 855 S. Atlantic Blvd., Monterey Park, CA, 91754 — Family Practice, Dental, & Behavioral Health: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM.
- MPK Hope Resiliency Center, 883 S. Atlantic Blvd. Suite E, Monterey Park, CA, 91754 — Monday - Friday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-5pm.
- CSC Social Services Monterey Park, 112 N. Chandler Ave., Suite 105, Monterey Park, CA, 91754 — Monday - Friday 9AM - 5:30PM.
- CSC Health Dental Clinic Hacienda Heights, 2110 S. Hacienda Blvd., Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745 — Tuesday - Saturday 8:30AM-5PM.
- San Gabriel Community Recreation Center, 250 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA, 91776 — Monday - Thursday 10:30AM-5PM.
- CSC Behavioral Health & allcove San Gabriel, 526 W Las Tunas Dr, San Gabriel, CA, 91776 — Monday - Friday 8:30am-12pm, 1pm-5pm.
- CSC Health Pasadena Clinic, 193 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91103 — Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM.
- Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library, 318 S. Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA, 91754 — Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for drop-in wellness check-ins.