Meals, shelter, health, benefits, and other support for neighbors across the Antelope Valley (Lancaster and Palmdale), compiled from official sources. Call ahead to confirm hours & intake. No account required.
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Sliding-scale / Medi-Cal community health center (FQHC): medical, dental, behavioral. Publicly listed — call ahead.
Palmdale site of the AV Community Clinic (FQHC): medical, dental, behavioral. Publicly listed — call ahead.
Health-access nonprofit: enrollment, nutrition, referrals, food-pantry directory. Address per avph.org — call to confirm (may be appointment-only).
Air-conditioned senior center that the City of Lancaster opens to residents of all ages during intense heatwaves. Listed by the City as a place to cool off — call (661) 723-6063 to confirm it is acting as a cooling center on a given day.
Free air-conditioned cooling center activated during extreme-heat events. NOT open daily — call the Lancaster Public Safety Office (661) 723-6063 to confirm it is open before going.
Emergency food pantry, hot meals, clothing, hygiene & infant needs; serves the AV. Publicly listed — call ahead to confirm hours & intake.
LA County DHS outpatient health center serving the AV (the former 'Antelope Valley Health Center' page is retired). Appointments (661) 471-4400. Publicly listed — call ahead.
County outpatient mental-health center. 24/7 ACCESS & mobile-crisis line: (800) 854-7771. Publicly listed — call ahead.
CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Relief enrollment. Located at the Ave K-6 county complex — verify exact suite by phone. Publicly listed (DPSS Customer Service Center line).
Free air-conditioned space to rest during extreme heat — you can charge a phone or medical device and get water. NOT open every day: the City of Lancaster activates it only during declared extreme-heat events. Always call the Public Safety Office at (661) 723-6063 (PublicSafety@CityOfLancasterCA.gov) before going.
Free public Wi-Fi, public computers, restrooms, water, and air conditioning / heat — no library card or account needed to sit, charge a phone, or use Wi-Fi. Also a designated cooling spot during declared extreme heat. Publicly listed — call ahead to confirm hours.
City of Palmdale air-conditioned cooling site for seniors 55+ during declared extreme-heat events. The all-ages Palmdale cooling center is the Palmdale City Library — see that pin. Call (661) 267-5904 to confirm before going.
City library — restrooms, water, and air conditioning / heat, open to all ages with no account required. Designated City of Palmdale cooling center during extreme heat (hours may extend on heat days). Call to confirm Wi-Fi / public-computer access and current hours.
Emergency shelter for singles, couples & families; food bank & outreach. Publicly listed — call ahead.
Food boxes, utility assistance, senior services, community center. Publicly listed — call ahead.
Emergency food for low-income, elderly, disabled & unhoused in south AV. Publicly listed — call ahead.
24-hour domestic-violence emergency shelter (all genders + children). Shelter address is protected under federal law — call the 24-hour hotline. Sexual-assault line: (661) 723-7273.
SPA 1 coordinated-entry lead — homeless & housing services for single adults, families, and transition-age youth. Publicly listed — call ahead.