Resources Guide
Organization |
Contact |
Description |
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Central Intake | Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 24 Hr. Hotline: (877) 477-3646 Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 992-1660 Fax (213) 738-6485 |
|
| ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES | (818) 708-3522 15216 Vanowen St., Ste. 2D, Van Nuys 91415 4842 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 90027 (323) 644-7884 Contact: Rose Ochoa (Valley) Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. –8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am–4:30 pm |
Provides individual, child & family counseling |
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE ACHIEVERS NATIONAL LEARNING CTR | (310) 412-2680 101 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00 pm |
President: Dr. Bettye Davis-Walker Co-founder: Hildreth Walker To foster interest & promote & develop academic excellence in the area of math and science, reading (ages 5-17) |
| AIDS HOTLINE—LAUSD AIDS Prevention Unit | (800) 590-2437 HIV Testing/Counseling (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.) ($3.99/min) (900) 680-4448 Contact person: Rick Loya, Teacher/Advisor |
To train leaders to assist in educating students & parents |
| AIDS (LAUSD) | (213) 763-8343 Fax (213) 763-8358 |
If you are referring a child with AIDS, please call Student or 42 Medical Services at the above number and contact Dr. Uyeda |
| CARING FOR BABIES WITH AIDS | (323) 931-9828 Director: Ms. Jackie Gelfand Residential ext. 3 Family Support Services (outpatient) (310) 258-8444 |
Referrals from individuals, families, hospitals & social services. |
| AIRPORT MARINA COUNSELING CENTER | (310) 670-1410 7891 La Tijera, L.A. 90045 M-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Fri 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Clinical Director: Toni Jordan Provides: Individual & family counseling (7 days) |
| AL WOOTEN JR. HERITAGE CENTER | (323) 756-7203 Fax (323) 756-9159 9106 S. Western Ave. (& Manchester), L.A. 90047 M-F: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Youth & Adult Cultural/Ed. Center Executive Director: Linda Miles Tutoring, remedial training, recreation, & leisure activities |
| AA (AlcoholicsAnonymous) Central Office | (800) 923-8722 | 24-hour Hotline will refer to all meetings or counseling over the phone |
| ALANON/ALATEEN English | (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) (818) 760-7122 4936 Lankershim, N. Hollywood 91601 Spanish (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) (562) 948-2190 |
Support program for children from homes with alcoholic parents, siblings or spouses |
| ALAFIA Mental Health Institute | (323) 777-1172 11410 South Avalon Blvd., Suite D, LA 90061 Fax (323) 777-1285 Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm |
Director: Dr. Jimmy Bamgbose Individual, family and group counseling, psychological testingcase management and rehabilitation and medication support |
| ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS | (213) 368-6012 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 500, LA 90010 |
Director: Amy Pellman Assist foster families w/legal guardianship, adoption, IEPs, government benefits with pro bono legal assistance. |
| ALL PEOPLE’S CHRISTIAN CENTER | (213) 747-6357 822 E. 20th St.,L.A. ext: 34 or 35 |
Free food for low-income families & individuals. Must show proof of ID, address, income & live: 90001 to 90008, 90010, 11, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 37, 42-44, 46, 47, 58, 59, 61, 62, 89 Food Distribution Fridays only 12:00 to 4:00pm |
| AMANECER COMMUNITYCOUNSELING SERVICES | (213) 481-1347 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-7:30 pm 1200 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100, L.A. 90017 Fax (213) 482-9466 |
Intake Coordinator: Stephanie Nankin Counseling for children and adults; Spanish-speaking, new immigrants & refugee; Short Doyle/United Way |
| AMERICAN INDIAN AND COUNSELING CENTER | 562) 402-0677 17707 Studebaker Rd. #200, Cerritos 90701 Monday & Tuesdays 8:00 am-5:00pm Wednesdays 8:00am –7:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Program Head: Glenda Ahlaitty Counseling to children and adults |
| AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | 13252 Garden Grove Blvd. #100, Garden Grove 92842 Main Office (714) 962-6673 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Wilshire Off. (213) 387-5772 |
Director: Paula Starr Social services, job training, tutoring K-12 |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | (310) 815-0450 2999 Overland Ave., Ste 111, L.A. 90064 Fax (310) 815-0457 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointments only Director: Samer Rababi |
Works on behalf of political prisoners, victims of torture and on behalf of refugees; |
| ANGEL’S FLIGHT | (213) 413-2311 357 S. Westlake Ave., L.A. 90057 |
For runaway adolescents 10-17 yrs., 21-day in-house program. Individual, groups, and parents therapy; outreach program to schools. Intake hours 24/ |
| ASPERGER’S PARENT SUPPORT GROUP | (310) 543-5064 Meet 2nd Wed./month from 7-9 p.m. at Julia Ann Singer Center, 3200 Motor Ave., L.A. 90034 |
Contact person: Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine |
| AUTISM – C.A.N. (CURE AUTISM NOW) | (323) 549-0500 Fax (323) 549-0547 52215 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 226, L.A. 90036 |
Director: Roma Johnson |
| AVIVA FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES | (323) 876-0550 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm 1701 Camino Palmero, L.A. 90046 |
Director: Seth Ashton Provides outpatient services. |
| BABY STEP INN (So Ca Alcohol and Drug Programs) | (562) 986-5525 1755 Freeman Ave., Long Beach 90804 Fax (562) 494-4268 |
Director: Rosemary Brooks Transition Living |
| BARBOUR, ROBERT G. COUNSELING CENTER, THE | (323) 778-9662 6052 S. Normandie Ave., L.A. 90044 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-9:00 pm (by appointments only) |
Director: Jessie Barbour, MA (LAUSD School Psychologist) Parenting classes (English & Spanish) SOAR Coordinator: Jessie Barbour Educational counseling with parents of school-age children (K-12); music & voice lessons, open Karaoke for adolescent sessions, computer training and repair, programs for preschool to seniors. |
| BECAUSE I LOVE YOU Santa Monica | (310) 659-5289 PO Box 2062, Winneka,CA 91316 SF Valley (818) 882-4881 1533 4th St., Santa Monica 90403 |
Parent support group with focus on junior high and high school youngsters. Tues. @ Granada Hills HS;Wed. @ Chatsworth HS: free @ Venice Skills Center; 7-9 p.m. each place; youth group = age 13 and over; will provide speaker to school/group |
| BEYOND SHELTER | (213) 252-0772 3255 Wilshire Blvd. #902, L.A. 90010 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Executive Director: Tanya Tull Assists in providing permanent housing for clients; also, coping skills in independent living, money management, knowledge of tenant’s rights, job training. |
| BIENVENIDOS | (323) 728-9577 Fax (323) 728-3483 5233 E. Beverly Blvd., E.L.A 90022 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Domestic violence; parent classes (Eng/Sp) |
| BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF GREATER LA & INLAND EMPIRE | Inglewood (310) 671-8308 Culver City (310) 338-0055 N. Hollywood (213) 481-3611 Sherman Oaks (818) 780-9785 Riverside (909) 781-7100 |
Provides services to boys ages 6-16 years Inglewood Provides services to girls 6-16 years Culver City 2 weeks to 1 year waiting time N. Hollywood Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Sherman Oaks |
| CATHOLIC BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS (serves all religions) | (213) 251-9800 Fax (213) 251-9855 Contact: Rosalio Delgadillo |
Services to boys 7-15 years; girls 7-16 1 year of mentorship; 2-4 hours; no severe behavioral problems |
| JEWISH BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS | (323) 761-8675 | Director: Judy Miller Serves boys & girls 6-17 years |
| BOARD OF EDUCATION Info. | (213) 241-1000 (213) 241-7002 |
Meeting Forum |
| BREAK THE CYCLE (LAUSD) | Main Office (310) 286-3366 Fax (310) 286-3386 |
Contact Person: Sora Kim Provides free legal services for pregnant and parenting teens; curriculum focuses on domestic violence & the law. Work with many LAUSD middle and high schools (ages 12-22) |
| BROTHERHOOD CRUSADE | (323) 231-2171 200 E. Slauson Ave., L.A. 90011 |
Director: Danny Bakewell, Sr. Community resource development; 8:30-5:30 p.m. M-F |
| CADA (Center for Alcohol and Drug Abuse) | (562) 906-2676 11015 Bloomfield Av., Santa Fe Springs 90670 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Some Saturday |
Contact: Brenda Wiewel Provides educational services for drug prevention & intervention; works with AB540 (first offenders for drunk drivers); counselors goto schools |
| CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS | (213) 744-2254 Fax (323) 235-3104 4366 S. Main St., L.A. 90037 |
Contact: Mr. Walter Hughes California resident not on probation or parole (18-23 yrs.). |
| CALIFORNIA YOUTH CRISIS LINE | (800) 843-5200 | 7 days/week in English & Spanish Counseling for runaways, depressed and all crisis calls. (age 12-24 yrs.). Also work with parents. |
| CAMBODIAN UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER | Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (562) 433-2490 2338 E. Anaheim St., Suite 200, Long Beach 90804 |
Director: Pastor James DokServices for individuals and families; free parenting classes; |
| CAMP COORDINATOR FOR ALL DCFS CAMPS | (213) 639-4821 Contact: Michael Wrice |
Application deadline: May 30 (Resource Development) |
| CAMP GRIFFITH FOR BOYS | (323) 664-0571 | Ages 6-14 year, Registration begins in April |
| CAMP HOLLYWOOD FORGIRLS | (323) 467-7193 | Ages 6-14 years. Registration early Spring (late March) |
| CAMP MAX STRAUS | (323) 761-8675 | Girls & Boys 7-12 yrs. Call for application in February |
| UNI CAMP | (310) 206-2267 65 Dodd Hall, UCLA |
Refer through DCFS – Ramona Rombach Ages: 7-17 yrs (boys and girls) Application deadline: April 1st |
| CAMPION Mental Health Center (OCEAN PARK) | (310) 828-7695 1453 16th St., Santa Monica 90404 (310) 828-6007x105 |
Project Director: Dr. Jeff Churnin. Provides youth and family violence counseling. Monday-Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
| CATHOLIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES | 1530 James Wood Blvd., LA 90015 Central Office (213) 251-3400 Tuesday/ West LA (310) 399-1451 Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 –5:00 pm/Canoga Park (818) 883-6015 12-8 p.m. Pico Rivera (562) 949-2496 |
Provides individual & family counseling |
| CEDAR HOUSE AND SARAH CENTER FOR THE CHILD | (562) 422-8472 4565 California Ave., Long Beach 90807 Fax: (562) 422-1102 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
Services: Abused & sexually offended youngsters |
| CENTER FOR GRIEF AND LOSS | South L.A. 1-866-744-7433 Contact: Joan Etherton MA Glendale (818) 245-1151 Pasadena (626) 577-7120 |
Group for children and their families, free parenting classes (Eng/Sp); training for therapists, clinicians, teachers, after-school personnel, parents |
| CENTER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHILD CARE | (818) 980-0908 11331 Ventura Blvd., Suite 103, Studio City 91624 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Director: Dr. Kirby Alvy Contact: Almando Zillegua, Training Coordinator The improvement of child caring. Instruct professionals in parent training (Eng. & Sp.). Early identification of special needs children/referral sources for parents. |
| CENTER FOR THE PACIFIC-ASIAN FAMILY | (323) 653-4042 Rape and Battering Hotline (Fairfax: area) 24hours Hotline: (800) 339-3940 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Director: Debra Suh Referral for languages: Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Chiu-Chow, Tagalog, Thai, Lao, Japanese, Cantonese, Cambodian, Illonggo (Phil) |
| CENTRALIZED LOS ANGELES SEXUAL ABUSE UNIT | (213) 639-4024 3075 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd floor, LA |
Director: Ken Prescott. Provides individual, family, and group therapy in the home or at various sites throughout the community. Clients arereferred from DCFS or other community agencies (must have caseworker). By appointments only |
| CENTRO DEL DESARROLLO FAMILIAR | (323) 589-1902 6829 Rita Ave., Suite 17, Huntington Park 90255 Fax (323) 589-1805 |
Director: Jorge Canseco Sliding scale; individual, family; parenting classes (Sp only), domestic violence. Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
| CHALLENGERS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | (323) 971-6161 5029 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. 90037 Fax (323) 971-2156 summer hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm Friday 8:00am-2:30 pm First & Third Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 |
Director: Lou Dantzler Private after-school care, weekend and summer programs. assistance with homework, arts/crafts. Cost: $60.00 per year |
| CHICANA SERVICE ACTION Hotline | (800) 548-2722 315 W. 9th St., L.A. 90012 Office (213) 629-5800 |
Director: Sophia Esparza Provides job training and free placement |
| CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (DCFS) | (800) 540-4000 3075 Wilshire Blvd., 5th Fl., LA 90010 Abused Child Unit (LAPD) (213) 485-4700 can obtain Child Abuse forms (800) 540-4000x5 |
|
| CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION OFFICE | (213) 241-7600 333 Beaudry Ave, 20th Floor, L.A. 90017 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
Contact: Gregg Mc Nair, Assoc. General Counsel II |
| CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER | (818) 993-9311 (formerly known as San Fernando Valley Guidance Clinic) 9650 Zelzah Ave., Northridge 91325 Monday-Thursday 8:30am-8:00 pm Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm |
Contact: Roy Marshall Services: individual, family & group, social skills groups, parenting classes (Eng/Sp). |
| CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER/REFERRAL SERVICE | (818) 756-3360 16650 Sherman Way, Suite 200, Van Nuys 91406 Contact:Amy ext: 1208 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am –5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm |
Serve low income families |
| SHARE | (310) 305-8878 | More than 7,000 self-help groups. Parent can call for help. |
| SHRINER’S HOSPITAL | (213) 388-3151 3160 Geneva St., L.A. 90020 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Contact: Faviola Ramirez Free to orthopedic, spinal and burn victims Ages: Infancy – 18 yrs. Up to 21 yrs., if person was already a client |
| SOJOURN SERVICES (OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY SERVICES) Office | (310) 264-6646 1453 16th St.,Santa Monica 90404 Hotline (310) 264-6644 Contact: Liz Jones ext:227 Provides: crisis shelter, legal advocacy, financial stability, Permanent housing, support groups (Eng/Sp),services to battered women and their children; services free. Hours: M-F 8:30-5 p.m. |
|
| SOUTH BAY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER | (310) 328-0855 1617 Cravens Ave., Torrance 90501 Fax (310) 328-9636 Hours: M-Thurs 8-8 p.m.; Fri 8-4:30 p.m. |
Director: Christine Byrne Children & adolescents (no adult). 6 weeks wait. |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNSELING CENTER | (323) 937-1344 5615 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. 90019 Fax (323) 937-3487 |
Marriage, family, individual, group, & couple counseling; domestic violence, parenting classes (Eng/Sp). Sliding scale (no Medi-Cal) |
| SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY CENTER | (310) 649-6199 300 Corporate Point, Ste. 530, Culver City 90230 Hours: M-F 8:30-5 p.m. |
Director: Dr. Pamela Wiley Provides speech therapy; ages pre-school to 5 yrs. |
| STAR: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM | (310) 842-8040 | |
| STAR UNIT – Sheriff’s Dept. Drug Abuse Education | (562) 946-7263 Fax (562) 941-8673 Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30pm |
Contact: Sgt. Peacock/Lt. Trudy Wilson Focus on grades 4 – 6; however, grades 3 – 8 can be included. Curriculum is co-taught with teachers and Sheriff in all 52 School Districts in California |
| ST. ELMO’S VILLAGE | 24 hours (323) 931-3409 4830 St. Elmo Dr., L.A. (cross street – La Brea) Fax (323) 931-2065 |
Contact: Roderick Sykes Art workshops, tours and outreach work with murals, drama and creative workshops for teachers; painting photography, computer graphic. Sliding scale ($10+) |
| ST. FRANCIS CHILDREN’S COUNSELING CENTER (1st Fl—Hospital) | (310) 900-8490 3630 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood 90262 Hours: M, W 10-7 p.m.; T, Thurs 10-6:30 p.m. Fri 10-6 p.m. |
Director: Darrell Tidwell Abuse, neglect, parenting classes (Eng/Sp), individual/family therapy ages 4-18. |
| ST. JOHN’S CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER | (310) 829-8921 1339 20th St., Santa Monica 90404 Monday-Thursday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am –5:00 pm |
Director: Rebecca Refuezo Individual and family therapy; parenting (Eng./Sp.) |
| STATE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER | (323) 222-80904339 State University Dr., L.A. 90032 Fax (323) 322-3018 Head Start M-F 7:30-4:30 p.m. |
Dir: Deborah Holt – Asst. Dir: Judith Burkhartsmeyer State assessment for Special Education w/learning disability. Provides trans-disciplinary assessments, neurological, cognitive, psychomotor, speech and language, and education. Client can remain from 5 to 7 days or child can be seen at his/her school or home. For an extended assessment, the client can remain up to one year in a residential setting. Referral from local district Sp. Ed. Program |
| STEP ‘N STONES | (310) 618-1171 Torrance Bookstores (for all ages) 1327 B Post Ave., Torrance 90501 |
Resource Center for self-help and recovery programs |
| STUDENT HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | (213) 241-3840 333 Beaudry, L.A. Fax: (213) 241-3305 Early Behavior Intervention Program & Elementry counseling: Karen Timko (213) 241-3858 Healthy Start: Debra Duardo (213) 241-3848 Integrated Health & Human Services: Arturo Valdez (213) 241-3842 Integrated Student Health Partnerships: John DiCecco (213) 241-3872 Pupil Services and Attendance: Hector Madrigal (213) 241-3844 School Mental Health: Gil Palacio (213) 241-3841 |
|
| SUICIDE PREVENTION UNIT (LAUSD) | (818) 705-7326 School Mental Health, Valley Clinic pager (818) 593-1125 |
Contact: Rich Lieberman |
| SUICIDE PREVENTION: Crisis Line (24 hrs.) Dept. Of Mental Health | (310) 391-1253 Talk Line LA County Toll Free (877) 727-4747 |
Referrals to survivors after suicide, & mental health needs |
| SUNRISE COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES | (213) 207-2770 537 S. Alvarado St., L.A. 90057 Anger Management. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm |
Director: Jefferson Sa Counseling/assessment – children (12 –17) & adults; domestic violence, drug diversion, parenting classes (Eng/Span/Portuguese/Korean) |
| SYCAMORES | (626) 395-7100 210 S. DeLacey Ave., Ste 110, Pasadena 91105 Monday- Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Contact: Kathy Aires (intake) |
Inpatient and outpatient services for families |
| TEEN HOTLINE | (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.) (310) 855-4673 |
|
| THALIANS (Cedars Sinai) | (310) 423-3504 8730 Alden Dr., Plaza Level, L.A. 90048 Monday –Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Director: Dr. Mark Rappaport Individual/family therapy; parent & children’s groups |
| Teen Warm Line | (310) 423-3500 | |
| TRANSLATION UNIT (LAUSD) | (213) 241-5840 333 Beaudry, 22nd Fl., L.A. 90017 Fax (213) 241-8925 |
|
| TRINITY CARE HOSPICE(The Gathering Place) | 2601 Airport Dr., Ste. 110, Torrance 90505 (310) 374-6323 |
Director: Nancy Siever Griefm Groups Adolescent and children groups, presentations to teachers on grieving and loss. |
| UCLA CHILD ANXIETY PROGRAM | (310) 825-0122 300 Medical Plaza Building, first Floor, Suite 1315 Monday-Friday 9:oo am-5:00 pm Appointment (310) 825-4132 |
|
| UCLA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SRVS. (NPI) | (800) 825-9989 | |
| Mental Retardation and Child Psychiatry Division | Outpatient (310) 794-7172 300 Medical Plaza, L.A.90024 Hospital (310) 794-0625 Monday- Friday 9:00-5:00pm |
Intake: Grace or Mary Ann (inpatient) |
| UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLAN LAUSD | (866) 312-3077 (formerly Employment Assistance Program) | Free 24-hour counseling by phone and referral in your area. Legal & financial assistance, mental health, substance abuse |
| USC HUMAN RELATIONS CENTER | (213) 740-1600 1002 W. 36th St., L.A. 90089-1591 Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon-Fri |
Individual, family, and couple counseling. Sliding scale ($5 - $50) |
| USC/JOINT EDUCATIONAL PROJECT | (213) 740-1837 801 W. 34th St., L.A.90089 Fax (213) 740-1825 Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m. |
Director: Tamara Anderson Free tutorial service to the following schools:
|
| VALLEY COORDINATED CHILDREN’S SERVICES | (818) 708-450 19231 Victory Blvd., Ste. 110, Reseda 91335 Fax: (818) 654-1956 Hours: M-F 8-6:30 p.m. |
(Victory-Tampa Medical Square) Program Director: Melanie Leland Services: School-based services; psychiatric hospitalization psychiatric evals. & medication; crisis assessment; consultation with agency & school personnel Refer: Children 1-17; acute psychiatric or ED; suicidal/homicidal ideation; severe behavioral problems. Medi-Cal & Healthy Families |
| VENICE FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC | (310) 392-8630 604 Rose Ave., Venice 90291 |
Immunizations, medical care. Free services |
| VICTIMS WITNESS ASSISTANCE CENTER | (213) 485-6976 312 S. Hill St., 2nd Fl., L.A. 90013 Fax (213) 847 8667 Hours: M-F 8-5: p.m. |
Call for nearest office Crisis intervention, help in obtaining emergency. Legal, medical & burial assistance; private court escorts & liaison between court and lawyers. |
| VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (LAC/USC) | (323) 226-6806 1721 Griffin Ave., L.A. Fax (323) 226-6348 Monday-Friday 9:00 am –5:00 pm |
Contact: Michael Marelino Counseling for physically & sexually abused children, partner and spousal abuse, child abuse, date rape, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and parenting classes (Eng/Sp). Medi-Cal & Healthy Families. |
| WCMIS (List of DPSS/DCS clients) | DCS (310) 312-7188 | |
| WEAPONS PREVENTION PROGRAM – WEAPONS HOTLINE | (800) 954-4357 Office: (213) 625-6631 |
|
| WELFARE CASELOAD MANAGEMENT & INFO SYSTEM | DPSS (310) 312-5248 | |
| WEST AREA OPPORTUNITY CENTER | (310) 477-8272 11821 W. Pico, L.A. 90064 (cross street---Bundy Drive) Fax (310) 473-9591 Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m. |
Domestic violence classes (Eng./Sp.),DUI (Eng./Sp.), drug and divergence (Eng./Sp.), Parenting classes by appointments,. Accept court ordered referral. |
| YOUTH CRISIS LINE | 24 hrs (800) 843-5200 | |
| YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU | (562) 806-7670 5840 E. Florence Ave., BellGardens Fax (562) 806-7674 Hours: M-F 10-7 p.m. |
Services: Parenting classes (Eng/Sp) Provides individual, marital, conjoint & play therapy; tutoring grades 1-12. Free for Bell Garden residents |