Resources for Basic Living Needs

Mental Health America (MHA)

SA: 1

Services Provided: Case management, medication support, mental health services, recreational activities, advocacy, and skill building workshops (communication, self-esteem, money management, and anger management).

Eligibility: Age 18-25; Meets Medical Necessity. Some Indigent Slots. No private insurance accepted.

Address: 506 West Jackman, Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone: (661) 579-8383

Penny Lane Centers – Yellow Submarine

SA: 1

Services Provided: Creative Strengths-Based Support Groups, HIV/STI Education and Testing (provided by JWCH Institute), Showers and Laundromat, Games and Socialization, Snacks and Hot Meals, Job Prep Workshops, Resume Building, Internet Access, Employment Goal Setting, and Job Experience/Internship

Eligibility: 16-25 years old

Address: 43520 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone: (661) 361-1453

The Children’s Center

SA: 1

Services Provided: Employment, health, and laundry services. Assistance with bus pass. Housing referrals & community resources. Table Talk (therapist on site & group therapy).

Eligibility: 16-25 years old

Address: 45111 Fern Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone: (661) 949-1206

TAY Access Center

SA: 1

Services Provided: Snacks + Hygiene Kits, Tokens or TAP Cards, Case Management, Referrals to Housing or Shelter and Supportive and Emergency Services

Eligibility: 16-25 years old

Address: 154 E. Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone: 661-952-7095

The Village Family Services

SA: 2

Services Provided: Drop-in services include showers, meals, clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Games & Social Activities, Peer Support Groups, Linkage to Mental Health and Case Management Services, Linkage to Substance Abuse Treatment, Primary Health Care Services, Educational Services, Employment Assistance, Housing Assistance, Resume Assistance

Eligibility: 14-25

Address: 6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605

Phone: (818) 738-7327

Website: thevillagefs.org

Van Nuys Help Center

SA: 2

Services Provided: Drop-in services include shelter during the daytime hours, along with a computer center, case management, recovery services, life skills, and support classes to all guests.

Eligibility: All Ages

Address: 6425 Tyrone Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Phone: (818) 804-5515

Email: rachelle.anglin@hopeofthevalley.org

Pacific Clinics Hope Drop In Center

SA: 3

Services Provided: Drop-in services include housing resources, Healthcare Linkage, Job/Interview Prep., Creative Arts Classes, Relaxation Skills, Food & Clothing, Medi-Cal/ SSI application, Mental Health Linkage, Living Skills, Educational Goals, Daily meals, Shower, Laundry facilities.

Eligibility: 16-25/All

Address: 13001 Ramona Blvd., Suite I, Irwindale, CA 91706

Phone: (626) 337-3828

Journey House

SA: 3

Services Provided: Drop-in services case management, resource linkage, educational and vocational assistance, clothing, groceries, transportation, medical, and mental health assistance.

Eligibility: 18+/All Emancipated foster care or probation.

Address: 1232 N. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Phone: (626) 798-9478

Youth Moving On (YMO)

SA: 3

Services Provided: Drop-in services include support with employment, THPs, Next Step Tool (NST), Education, and more.

Eligibility: 16-24/All

Address: 456 East Orange Grove Blvd., Suite 140, Pasadena, CA 91104

Phone: (626) 765-6010

Los Angeles LGBT Center

SA: 4

Services Provided: Drop-in services include Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, DVD and Games, Social Activities, Peer Support Groups, Linkage to Mental Health and Case Management Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Information, Educational Services, Employment Assistance, Housing Assistance, Therapy, Linkage to Medical Facility

Eligibility: 16-24/All

Address: 1118 N McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Phone: (626) 765-6010

My Friends Place

SA: 4

Services Provided: Drop-in Services includes Emergency necessities, therapy, health services, employment and education assistance, and creative arts services through three programmatic areas: Safe Haven Program, Transformative Education Program, Health & Well Being Program.

Eligibility: 12-24/All Homeless youth ages 12 to 25 years old and their children.

Address: 5850 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028

Phone: (323) 908-0011 ext. 100

Daniel’s Place

SA: 5

Services Provided: Drop-in services include Case management, meals, life skill workshops, linkage to medical and mental health services

Eligibility: 18-28/All Homeless youth with mental health needs.

Address: 1619 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404

Phone: (310) 453-1083

The People Concern

SA: 5

Services Provided: Drop-in services include meals, showers, clothing, medical and mental health referrals.

Eligibility: 18+/All Homeless or low income. Youth ages 13-25; and adults 26+. Limited services on Saturday and Sunday.

Address: 503 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: (310) 450-4050

Safe Place for Youth (SPY)

SA: 5

Services Provided: Hot meals, showers, case management, support, referrals, counseling, HIV & HEP C testing, hygiene supplies, clothing, blankets, internet, phone and meal services, health education, bus tokens, birth certificate and ID assistance.

Eligibility: 12-25/All. Homeless, sleeping on the streets or beach, in a van or car, in a building or at a bus stop. Even if staying in a motel, sleeping on a friend’s couch or floor, you’re feeling unsafe at home or travelling through.

Address: 2469 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Phone: (310) 902-2283

St. Joseph’s Homeless Service Center

SA: 5

Services Provided: Drop-in services include meals, showers, laundry, mail, clothing, advocacy, case management, linkage, and referral.

Eligibility: Individuals and Families. First time recipients, arrive at 7:30 am for mandatory orientation.

Address: 404 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291

Phone: (310) 399-6878

Ruth’s Place (Part of 36/Broadway TAY Housing)

SA: 6

Services Provided: Drop-in services include showers, lounge area, game room, laundry, support services, computer lab, housing assistance, case management, life skills workshops, mental health assessments and referrals.

Eligibility: 18-24/All. Homeless or risk of homelessness.

Address: 4775 S. Broadway Place, Los Angeles CA 90037

Phone: (323) 432-2440

Penny Lane – With A Little Help From My Friends

SA: 7

Services Provided: Drop-in services include housing assistance, mental health services, parenting classes, job assistance, shower availability. Therapists are onsite.

Eligibility: Homeless youth 16-25 years old

Address: 5628 E. Slauson Ave. Commerce, CA 90040

Phone: (323) 353-6118

Jovenes, Inc.

SA: 7

Services Provided: Drop-In Services

Eligibility: Homeless youth 16-25 years old

Address: 9826 Painter Ave., Unit M Whittier, CA 90605

Phone: (323) 260-8035

Kingdom Causes

SA: 7

Services Provided: Drop in services includes housing assessment, transportation, linkage to medical services, substance abuse and mental health services, linkage to veteran services, shelter referrals, and assistance with obtaining documents. 18+/All

Eligibility: Varies by program

Address: 16429 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone: (562) 804-2189 (Leave Voicemail)

Long Beach Health and Human Services

SA: 8

Services Provided: Drop-in services include hotel and food voucher, housing search and placement, case management, clothing voucher, transportation.

Eligibility: 18+/All

Address: 1301 W. 12th St. Long Beach, CA 90813

Phone: (562) 570-4500

Good Seed CDC (on Pine)

SA: 8

Services Provided: Drop-in center services include case management, housing referrals, computer Wi-Fi access, showers, hot meals, washer/dryers, vouchers for ID/SS

Eligibility: 16-25/All

Address: 1230 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90813

Phone: (855) 968-8452 Ext. 3

Website: https://goodseedcdc.org