District 2 Homeless Resource Guide

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Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesDisclaimerCommunity ResourcesThe community resources listed in this guide are provided to assist parentsor guardians in finding community services. The Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict does not assume responsibility for the services provided by theagencies nor for fees that may be charged to the parent or guardian.Recursos de la ComunidadLos recursos de la comunidad en esta guía, son proporcionados paraayudar a los padres o tutores a localizar los servicios disponibles en lacomunidad. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles no se haceresponsable por los servicios proporcionados por las agencias, ni por lascuotas que pudieran cobrar a los padres o tutores.Revised September 2020Page 1Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesCOMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES REFERRALParent(s)/Guardian(s):COMMUNITY RESOURCESThe community resources listed below are provided to assist parents /guardians in finding community services.The Los Angeles Unified School District does not assume responsibility for the services provided by theagencies nor for the fees that may be charged to the parent or dianes:RECURSOS DE LA COMUNIDADLos recursos de la comunidad que se describen en la lista que sigue, son proporcionados para ayudar a lospadres o tutores a localizar los servicios disponibles en la comunidad. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de losÁngeles no se hace responsable por los servicios proporcionados por las agencias, ni por las cuotas quepudieran cobrar a los padres o tutores.AgenciaServiciosDomicilioTeléfonoRevised September 2020Page 2Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesThe School Site Homeless Liaison shall provide request ed referrals di rectly totheir famili es for clothing/school uniforms, tutoring, counseling, medi cal, dental /,vision, food pantri es and source centers. This resource guide contai ns theinform ation of Com munity Based Organization servicing your area. For additionalassistance and resourc es such as em ergency housing servi ces, famili es can bereferred to 2 -1-1 (LA County) that is accessibl e 24 hours a day in all l anguages .Table of ContentsEDUCATIONAL & ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE . 4EMERGENCY SHELTER & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES . 5DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES . 10RESOURCES FOR HOMELESS VETERANS & FAMILY MEMBERS . 13UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH & DROP-IN CENTERS. 15CLOTHING .22LAUNDRY SERVICES .23HOMELESS PREVENTION & TENANT RIGHTS PROGRAMS . 24WEB RESOURCES .28MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES . 29MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION (FREE AND LOW-COST) . 31LAUSD- SCHOOL BASED CLINICS .34SOCIAL SERVICES . 35FAMILY SOURCE CENTERS . 36LGBTQ SERVICES. 37WORKSOURCE CENTERS . 38YOUTHSOURCE CENTERS . 40LOS ANGELES RECONNECTION CAREER ACADEMY CENTERS . 41WEBSITES & RESOURCES . 42HOTLINES . 44Revised September 2020Page 3Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesEducational & Academic :Homeless Education OfficeLos Angeles Unified School District121 N. Beaudry Ave.Los Angeles, CA .net/Page/12911School-days 7:30 am – 4:30 pmDue to COVID -19 all staff are working remotely. Servicing studentsexperiencing homelessness 0-22 yrs. and their families assist in schoolenrollment and placement, advocacy, transportation assistance, resolution ofschool enrollment disputes, backpack and school supplies, school clothing,and referrals to mental health and social services.School on WheelsDowntown Learning Center600 E. 7th St., Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA p://www.schoolonwheels.org/need-tutoring/Due to Covid-19 tutoring services are provided online. To connect to a School onWheels remote tutor call 800 923-1100Beyond The BellLos Angeles Unified School District333 S. Beaudry Ave. 29th Floor; Los Angeles, CA 90017213-241-7900213-241-7562btb.lausd.net/7 am – 4 pmProvides before and after school programs as well as assistance with tutoringservices. Academic intervention programs include Extended LearningAcademy/Program (ELA/ELP), Intersession, Intensive Instruction InterventionProgram (CIIIP), and the English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP).Table of ContentsRevised September 2020Page 4Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesEmergency Shelter & Transitional Housing Services211 Coordinated Entry System and Resource Line: For a variety of referrals such as domesticviolence shelters, food banks, and government agencies. For immediate placement with a motelvoucher, families who have nowhere to go that night may call 211 after 5 pm.Name:Hotline:TDD:Website:Hours:Overview:Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)-Year Round ShelterProgram & Transportation Schedule1-800-548-60471-800-660-4026 (for the deaf and hearing disabled)https://www.lahsa.org/24 hours 24/7Due to COVID-19 non-essential LAHSA employees will work from home. Thelobby will be closed but staff will answer calls remotely. Outreach workers willcontinue to operate in the field.Selected community non-profit homeless services providers offer nightly shelterto homeless persons (mostly single adults) in Los Angeles County. If it is ayouth, family, or adult seeking shelter, they can also download the win app onmobile device. As space may be limited, those in need of emergency sheltershould contact the shelter hotline to determine the best way to gain admittanceinto a shelter. Most shelters will open at approximately 5 Address:Phone:Website:Overview:Cardinal Manning CenterEmergency Shelter231 Winston St.Los Angeles, CA cial-services/cardinal-manning-center/Drop-in hours for women: Thursday 7:30am-2:30pmServing 18 and over. Assists adult males with permanent housing, move-in assistance(as available), and provides case management, counseling and financial management.Meals and access to showers provided.Assists adult women during specified drop-in hours by providing an area for respite,access to computer lab, meals and lite snacks, clothing distribution and hygiene kits.Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children1650 Rockwood St.Los Angeles, CA n/Serving single mothers and up to two children, 17 years and under (will accept youngadults who are 18 years of age as long as they are enrolled in school; transitionalRevised September 2020Page 5Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human Serviceshousing, case management services. The program only accepts referrals from caseworkers and HEO Counselors (case worker referrals preferred as verification ofhomeless status must be provided). HEO Counselors must call on behalf of thefamily and request intake ter for Life8770 S. BroadwayLos Angeles, Ca for-life/Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am -1:00pmProvides shelter and transportation to WOMEN only. Emergency Beds.Homeless Outreach Program/Integrated Care System (HOPICS)-Broadway Office5715 S. BroadwayLos Angeles, CA g/M, W & F 8:00am-4:30pm T & Thurs. 8:00am-9:00pm Saturday 8:00am-4:30pmThe program services single adults only. The program offers placement into shelter,transitional housing, and permanent housing referrals. Walk-ins Tuesday andThursdays 6 people intake. The program also assists with eviction prevention services,rental and move-in assistance, case management and life skills courses.Due to the Covid-19 crisis HOPICS is quickly working to actively move the majority ofour workforce to work remotely.Safety Measures and Staff Support taken by SSG/HOPICS Safety Screenings and Temperature at all HOPICS sites Limited Number of Guests in the Lobby to practice physical distancing Monthly COVID-19 Viral testing required for all clients in interim housing as apreventative ew:Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS)-Crocker Office5849 Crocker StLos Angeles, CA g/Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pmThe program assists with eviction prevention services only.Due to the Covid-19 crisis HOPICS is quickly working to actively move the majority ofour workforce to work remotely.Revised September 2020Page 6Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesSafety Measures and Staff Support taken by SSG/HOPICS Safety Screenings and Temperature at all HOPICS sites Limited Number of Guests in the Lobby to practice physical distancing Monthly COVID-19 Viral testing required for all clients in interim housing as apreventative eless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS)-Central Office5603 Central Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90011323-432-4399 ext. 501323-432-4398https://www.hopics.org/The program offers trauma recovery and life skills counseling.Due to the Covid-19 crisis HOPICS is quickly working to actively move the majority ofour workforce to work remotely.Safety Measures and Staff Support taken by SSG/HOPICS Safety Screenings and Temperature at all HOPICS sites Limited Number of Guests in the Lobby to practice physical distancing Monthly COVID-19 Viral testing required for all clients in interim housing as apreventative measureName:Address:Phone:Hours:Overview:Immanuel Housing Inc.Immanuel House of Hope1800 E. 85th St.Los Angeles, CA 90001323-256-6975Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pmDue to COVID-19, outpatient program works remotely by providing services viatelehealth; however, residential program operates as usual, with some modifications tosupport our patients during these challenging times and to keep our staff and patients assafe as possible.The agency provides housing services for low-income families in Los Angeles County.There are no geographic restrictions.Name:Address:Phone:Fax:Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles3580 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90010323-761-8800 / Intake: 877-275-4537213-387-0171Revised September 2020Page 7Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesHours:Overview:Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am – 3:30pmName:Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (Winter and Year Round ShelterPrograms)811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017213-683-3333 and 800-548-6047 e:Fax:Website:Hours:Overview:Daily – 8:30 am - 5:30 pm (During the Covid-19 Crisis - calls only, a socialworker will return your call within 24 business hours)Gramercy Place Family Shelter is a two-year residential program withsupportive services for homeless families. The shelter specializes in welcomingteenagers, families with children, including single parent mothers and fathers, aswell as two-parent families. The program is designed to help families break thecycle of homelessness and move toward permanent housing. Subsidized foodand clothing are provided along with childcare, advocacy, tutoring, casemanagement and therapy and an array of other services.Due to Covid-19 non-essential LAHSA employees will work from home. Thelobby will be closed but staff will answer calls remotely. Outreach workers willcontinue to operate in the field.The agency provides shelter, motel vouchers and transportation to homeless individuals.Single men and women are the primary target population but the Winter and YearRound Shelter Programs also service families as needed. There are no geographicrestrictions. Winter Program is from December to March and there is a YearRound Shelter Program beginning in July. Visit website for specific locations.Name:Phone:Hours:Overview:Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority – LAHSAYear Round Shelter Program & Transportation Schedule800-548-6047 TDD: 800-660-4026 (for the deaf and hearing disabled)Call after 5:00pmDue to Covid-19 non-essential LAHSA employees will work from home. Thelobby will be closed but staff will answer calls remotely. Outreach workers willcontinue to operate in the field.Selected community non-profit homeless services providers will provide nightlyshelter to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. As space may be limited, thosein need of emergency shelter should contact the programs listed below to determinethe best way to gain admittance into the shelter. Unless otherwise indicated, those inneed of emergency shelter may access the programs listed below by going directly toRevised September 2020Page 8Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human Servicesone of the listed pick-up points for free transportation or by going to the shelterlocation. Most shelters will open at approximately ew:Midnight MissionHomelight Family Living601 S. San Pedro St.Los Angeles, CA ission.org/Opens at 7 pm first come first serve basis. Restrooms open 24 hrs.Midnight Mission’s doors have remained open during the Covid-19 crisis and hasbecome more innovative to continue providing their emergency services (hot meals,showers, a safe place to sleep, etc.) to our community.Takes referrals and walk-ins. Serving families; shelter program and vouchers for nightlodging. Beds: 44. Now offering additional services at the new Women’s Crisis &Bridge Housing view:Union Rescue Mission545 S. San Pedro St.Los Angeles, Ca 90013213-347-6300213-612-0260urm.org / Email: thewayhome.orgMon- Fri 8am- 8pm, Shelter open 24/7Serving women and children, single men and women; emergency shelter and referral totransitional housing.Upward Bound House1104 Washingon Ave.; Santa Monica, CA 90403310-458-7779 Service/Intake and Administration310-458-7289 org/Office hours: Monday-Friday / 9am – 5pmThe agency provides emergency shelter for homeless families with minor children.Children 17 years and younger are accepted. The program can accommodate pregnantwomen in any stage who have minor children; people with physical and mentaldisabilities who are currently in treatment; and individuals with substance use/abusewho have been clean and sober for at least twelve months. Residents of Santa Monicaor Westside Los Angeles may receive priority, however, there are no geographicrestrictions. Homeless families are instructed to call 211 – Not Upward BoundHouse directly.Table of ContentsRevised September 2020Page 9Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesDomestic Violence ServicesName:Address:Phone:Hotline 24/7:Fax:Website:Hours:Overview:1736 Family Crisis CenterTorrance Community Service Center21707 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90503310-543-9900 (Service/Intake)213-745-6434 213-222-1237 310-379-3620 310-370-5902 562-388-7652310-543-99101736fcc.org/Mon- Fri, 8 am – 6 pmThe agency provides case management, counseling services, domesticviolence services, family support services for low income families,runaway services, emergency and transitional shelter for battered womenand their children, shelter for runaway/homeless youth are 10-17 years,and welfare-to-work support services. There are no geographicrestrictions. By appointment only.Name:Phone:Website:Overview:Angel Step Inn323-780-4357 front desk (leave a message if there is no e:Website:Overview:Angel Step Too16314 Cornutta Ave.; Bellflower, CA 90706562-461-9272scadpinc.org/angel step too.aspxProvides shelter and transitional housing program targeting battered,substance-addicted women and their children. The program offers needsassessment, case management services and linkage, substance abusecounseling and education, domestic violence counseling and education,life skills training, and vocation/education services. Women only.Accepts mothers with up to two children between the ages of 0-12 andpregnant women. Must call to make appointment for in-take. Beds 3924-Hour Hotline: Trained staff and volunteers offer immediate crisis counselingand support to victims of domestic abuse. Hotline services are available in bothEnglish and Spanish. Emergency short-term shelter and assistance locatinglong-term shelter for victims fleeing from intimate partner violence.Counseling: Individual counseling services are available to residents of theemergency shelter. Case Management: Angel Step Inn staff assists survivorswith filing restraining orders, applying for financial assistance and WIC, andreferrals to second step services for residents that remain or the 30-days, andother services as needed.Revised September 2020Page 10Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesName:Address:Hotline 24/7:Website:Overview:Name:Address:Hotline :Website:Overview:Center for the Pacific Asian Family14112 S. Kingsley Dr., Room 13A (Office Only)Gardena, CA 90249800-339-3940 (24/7)nurturingchange.org/At Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF), we help Asian and PacificIslander (API) survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and theirfamilies. Our services are free, confidential, and available in more than 30Asian and Pacific Islander languages. The domestic violence hotline providestelephone crisis intervention for battered women and performs intake screeningfor the agency's shelter. The hotline also provides information, counseling, andsupport. Referrals are made for medical and legal services and other relatedservices. The program also provides crime victim support in obtaining TRO'sfor battered women.Rainbow Services, Ltd.453 W. 7th St.San Pedro, CA 90731310-547-9343310-548-5450 (Service Center)310-548-0611rainbowservicesdv.org/M - F: 9 am – 5 pmThe agency provides domestic violence services, shelter and welfare-to-worksupport services for battered women of all ages in Los Angeles County.Geographic restrictions apply for some services. Serves men and women,women with children 18 and below. There is not maximum of children goinginto the shelter. Emergency beds; 24. NOTE: Due to safety must be form out ofthe area. Does not serve: Harbor City, Lomita, San Pedro, Rancho PalosVerdes.Downtown Women’s Center- Los Angeles (DWC)442 S. San Pedro St.; Los Angele, Ca org/The DWC is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively onserving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerlyhomeless women.Revised September 2020Page 11Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesName:Address:Hotline 24/7:Fax/Email:Website:Hours:Overview:Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles-Family Violence Project12817 Victory Blvd.; North Hollywood, Ca 91606323-681-2626 & 24/7 Crisis LineThe project provides domestic violence services, shelter and welfare-to-worksupport services for victims of domestic violence. Services include shelter forbattered women and their children. There are no geographic restrictions.Services available in English and Spanish.Table of ContentsRevised September 2020Page 12Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesResources for Homeless Veterans & Family MembersName:Address:Phone:Fax/ Overview:Name:Phone:Fax:Website:Overview:New Directions for Veterans11303 Wilshire Blvd., VA Bldg. 116Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003310-914-4045310-914-5495 Email: info@ndvets.orgwww.ndvets.orgNew Directions' newest program offers outpatient services andsupport as well as transitional housing to veterans of OperationEnduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). Servicesinclude: Veteran Benefits Advocacy, Family Reunification Support,Separation/Transition Assistance, Help with Legal Issues, Counselingand Therapy, Substance Abuse Management, Mental Health SupportU.S. Veterans Initiative - Long BeachVillages at Cabrillo2001 River Ave.; Long Beach, CA 90810562-200-7300Housing: 562-754-1979 - Pedro JareguiEmployment assistance: 562-200-7324 - Cameron CookOther services: 213-323-6378 - Sheryl YsaguirreSupport Services for Veteran Families: 562-754-1393 - Genoveva EscobosaFemale Veterans Services: 562-200-7315 - Ashley Chasewww.usvetsinc.org/The agency has a 550-bed transitional housing facility for homeless male &female veterans. Substance abuse program, job program and offers a WomenVeterans and Children Program.Housing Resources for Veterans- Los Angeles County Resource nty.gov/Veterans.htmlThe Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center website strives to bring newinformation and tools for assisting homeless veterans and their families findaffordable housing throughout Los Angeles County.Revised September 2020Page 13Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human U.S. Vets - Patriotic Hall1816 S. Figueroa St.; Los Angeles, all/M-F 8 am – 4 pmTo facilitate successful transition of military veterans and their families throughthe provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensivesupport.Table of ContentsRevised September 2020Page 14Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human ServicesUnaccompanied Youth & Drop-in CentersA Safe Place for Youth (SPY)2469 Lincoln Blvd.Venice, CA 90291(310) 902-2283Phone:Fax/Email: alison@safeplaceforyouth.org OR gWebsite:Tuesdays 1pm - 5pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays 11am- 5pm or Monday and Friday byHours:appointmentOverview: During the Covid-19 crisis SPY’s residential programs will continue to operate. We willbe suspending all volunteer activity, tours, and nonessential visits to SPY at this time.Name:Address:Serves youth ages 12-25.Five days a week, young people can access our continuum of services in a safe,welcoming space. SPY's Drop-In Center , and helps youth meet basic survival needs ofmeals, showers and clothing; improve physical and emotional wellbeing; and developmeaningful relationships with peers, staff and the gel’s Flight At-Risk Youth Services357 S. Westlake AveLos Angeles, CA 90057Phone: : 10-17yrs. (male and female); 3-week program (voluntary), school,counseling, programs/ILP, meals, hygiene/showers, clothes; beds 16. Takesintakes over the phone.Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law –Freedom House (Casa Libre)845 S. Lake St.Los Angeles, Ca 90057213-637-5814 intake line323-522-4917 Program Administrator: rg/blog/projects/casa-libre/M - F 12 pm - 5 pmThe Casa Libre/Freedom Home provides shelter for minors under the age of 18(exclusively for boys) without homes, including unaccompanied immigrant andrefugee children. By providing case management, educational testing andplacement, referrals to no-cost health care providers, drug and alcoholRevised September 2020Page 15Please use the community-based agencies referral form when providing referral information to Families.

Homeless Education OfficeResource GuideLocal District WestLos Angeles Unified School District Student Health and Human Servicesprevention programs, family reunification services, living skills and leadershipworkshops, free legal and immigration services, and cultural Address:Phone:Fax:Website:Hours:Overview:Enhanced Emergency Shelter ProgramDepartment of Mental Health213-738-6194dmh.lacounty.govMon – Fri 8 am- 5 pmThis program provides emergency shelter to Transition Age Youth (TAY) (age18-24) with mental health issues that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.They cannot be on parole, if they have

Limited Number of Guests in the Lobby to practice physical distancing Monthly COVID-19 Viral testing required for all clients in interim housing as a preventative measure. Name: Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS)-Central Office . Address: 5603 Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90011 . Phone: 323-432-4399 ext. 501. Fax: 323 .