Utility Assistance
California LifeLine
This is a state program that offers low income residents of California telephone services at discounted rates. There are two programs that residents can choose, a flat rate, unlimited local calls program, or a measured local service program that allows for 60 local calls per month.
Call your phone company. Phone numbers can be located on your bill.
California LifeLine Adminstrator, P.O. Box 8417, Westminster, CA 92684
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Utility Assistance
California Telephone Access Program (C-TAP)
This is the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program for the State of California. They offer free, specialized phones and related equipment that can make it easier to hear, dial, and place calls. This equipment is available to any resident of California regardless of income. They can provide equipment for those with vision, hearing, language, memory, and mobility impairments. All equipment is on loan to residents. It is maintained by the program and can be repaired or replaced at no cost, at any time.
(800) 806-1191
425 West Broadway, Suite 105, Glendale, CA 91204
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Utility Assistance
Southern California Edison
Has three programs: CARE and FERA, Energy Assistance Fund, and Energy Savings Assistance Program.
(800) 655-4555
Southern California Edison, P.O. Box 800, Rosemead, CA 91770
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