We’ve partnered up with Pepperdine University and after a full Semester of research, phone calls, countless interviews, and constant back and forth with the various organizations providing help within the Los Angeles and Ventura County, we have identified the BEST of the BEST organizations that can REALLY help a person in need.

Each Organization below were Interviewed, Ranked, and Categorized based on the services that they provide. The order in which you see them listed in this article starts off with the BEST IN CLASS for each Category (Emergency Shelter, Drop in Center, Substance Abuse, etc.). A lot of Organization didn’t make it on our list because we only wanted to provide the BEST of the BEST. We have removed the confusion of where to get help by creating this HELP Matrix – please refer to it and help spread the word! Together, we can truly make a difference and help transition our brothers and sisters to a better life!

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Emergency Shelter/Missions

 All single adults (male and female) that are experiencing homelessness, should be assessed by the Coordinated Entry System (CES).                                                                                         
CES assessments (the VI-SPDAT) are provided by many outreach organizations as well as designated assessment times as many Homeless Services organizations. Please see the attached CES information for times and contact people with in the CES organization.                                             
Once an individual is assessed, matchers work the available beds/units to find the best program based on their assessment score. CES does not provide emergency shelter but is part of the larger process of finding longer term housing solutions.                                                                                     
Long Beach Rescue Mission H
1335 Pacific Ave (website says 1430 Pacific Ave)
Long Beach CA 90813
(562) 591 1292

  • Mission – Single men
  • Men line up at 3:15pm, doors open at 3:30pm, names go on a list for a bed
  • Temporary housing (140 bed facility)

Midnight Mission H D M A E
601 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles CA 90014
(888) 624 9258

  • Mission – Single men; Single women
  • Temporary housing, 3 hot meals, counseling, health care, drug/alcohol recovery
  • Founded in 1914, over 1 million meals served last year

Los Angeles Mission H D M J A
303 E 5th St
Los Angeles CA 90013
(213) 629 1227

  • Mission – Single men
  • 5:30 pm check in deadline
  • 3 daily hot meals, overnight shelter (temporary), healthcare, testing, education, all free

Gospel Missions of America H
1803 Nausika Ave
Roland Heights CA 91748
(626) 965 8922

  • Community Shelters – Single men; Single Women; Couples
  • Temporary housing, 3 days complimentary housing, after 3 days residents must participate in fundraising efforts to continue their stay.
  • Program helps residents become self-sufficient again

 


Drop in Centers

 Drop in Centers provide people experiencing homelessness with a place to talk with caseworkers and access other services like showers, meals, storage, temporary mailing address.
Many Drop in centers are also able to help in obtaining important documents such as birth certificates and ID.                                                                                        
Drop in Centers provide a good way for individuals to receive needed services and meet with case workers and others to assist them in navigating the services available in the social safety net.         
St. Joseph Center – Homeless Service Center D M A E
404 S Lincoln Blvd
Venice CA 90291
(310) 399 6878
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Drop in Center – Basic Services
  • Can make an appointment to eat a meal, do a load of laundry, take a shower, access to phone and mail service, meetings with staff offer connections to emergency shelter, healthcare, mental health and substance abuse treatment programs

Lamp Community H E
526 San Pedro St
Los Angeles CA 90013
(213) 488 0031
Monday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Drop in Center – Chronic Severe Mental Illness
  • Permanent housing linked with wraparound health/social services
  • Serve ~ 3,000 annually through multiple sites and facilities

Downtown Women’s Center H D M J A E
442 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles CA 90013
(213) 213 6130
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  • Drop in Center – Single Women
  • 3 meals served daily, women may also use clean, private bathrooms, laundry facilities, make phone calls/access a computer, secure a mailing address, get a fresh change of  clothes, heathcare, referrals to emergency, temporary, permanent housing

Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS) H D M A E
5717 S Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90037
(323) 948 0444
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Drop in Center – Single and Family
  • Referrals to temporary, transitional and permanent housing
  • Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse programs

 


 Substance Abuse

 For individuals that may be dealing with a substance abuse problem, inpatient treatment may be an option for them. These programs help with treatment of the substance abuse while providing housing.                                                                                   
If someone is unsure if they need assistance with their substance abuse, they can access a Community Assessment Service Center (CASC) for assessment and placement in the appropriate treatment program for them.
The Dream Center H M E
2301 Bellevue Ave
Los Angeles CA 90026
(213) 273-7000

  • Chiropractic care, clothing outreach, discipline program, food bank, food truck
  • Foster care intervention, G.E.D. community class, hot dog outreach, hot meals
  • Mobile medical, transitional family housing program

CRI-Help H D A
11027 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood CA 91601 (800)413-7660
www.cri-help.org

  • Services include detox, residential rehabilitation, outpatient care, and transitional living
  • Simple phone interview to enroll
  • Various financing options
  • 24 hour intake

His Sheltering Arms, Inc H D J A E
11101 S Main St
Los Angeles CA 90061
http://www.hisarmsinc.com
(323) 755-6646

  • Women 18 and over, including pregnant women
  • Faith based
  • Call for appointment

Re-Entry

 Individuals that have been recently released from incarceration can benefit from Re-Entry programs.                                                     
Weingart Center H M J E
501-515 E Sixth St
Los Angeles CA 90021
(213) 627-9000
www.weingart.org

  • Call to apply
  • Women’s renaissance, veteran’s transitional housing, Americorps hope for the homeless
  • Community re-entry program: housing services, case management, workforce development, and clinical services

A New Way of Life H J E
(323) 563-3575
www.anewwayoflife.org

  • Call to apply
  • Housing and support to formerly incarcerated women
  • Legal clinics and special justice initiatives
  • Community organizing and events

Amity Foundation Epidaurus H D E
3750 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles CA 90007
(213) 743-9075
www.amityfdn.org

  • Addiction campus for those who have struggled with opiates, prescription drugs, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs
  • 5 different campuses
  • Simple online application

Domestic Violence

Individuals experiencing domestic violence that are in need of shelter must reach out to a domestic violence hotline to coordinate shelter and other resources for the safety of the victim. Addresses are confidential for security purposes. Call any of the hotlines to coordinate services.
Angel Step Inn Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
(323) 780-4357 – 24 Hour Hotline
Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council
(661) 945-6736 – 24 hour Hotline
Center for the Pacific Asian Family
(800) 339-3940 – 24 hour Hotline
Peace Over Violence
(310) 392-8381 – 24 hour Hotline
(213) 626-3393 – 24 hour Hotline
(626) 793-3385 – 24 hour Hotline
Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center
(562) 945-3939 – 24 hour Hotline
YWCA Glendale
(888) 999-7511 – 24 hour Hotline


Staying Housed

 Individuals that currently have housing, may experience difficulties in meeting financial obligations or have other concerns. The resources below provide help with eviction prevention or foreclosure prevention as well as Landlord/Tenant assistance.
Public Counsel Eviction Defense Clinic
285 E Walnut St., 4th Floor Meeting Room
Pasadena Central Library
Pasadena CA 91101
(213) 385-2977 Ext 402
Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm
http://www.publiccounsel.org/services

  • Pro Bono Firm that assists in a variety of subjects
  • Eviction Prevention Assistance
  • Also provide legal advice at walk in clinics

Eviction Defense Network
1930 Wilshire Blvd #208
Los Angeles CA 90057
Monday- Friday: 9am to 6pm
(213) 385-8112
http://evictiondefensenetwork.org/services/how.html

  • Eviction defense assistance
  • First-come-first -serve, drop in basis
  • Must bring: the Summons and Complaint (if you have received one) and any notices you have received regarding your tenancy, pictures of any bad conditions in your unit, your lease or rental agreement, rent receipts, any written documentation related to your tenancy.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles – Long Beach Office
601 Pacific Ave
Long Beach CA 90802
(562) 435-3501
(800) 399-4529
https://lafla.org/help/

  • Eviction Defense Assistance
  • Locations in Torrance, Inglewood, Santa Monica and Long Beach
  • Deals with rent control, veterans, slum conditions, subsidized housing issues, and eviction detainer

Homestrong USA
(877) 746-2182
www.HomeStrongUSA.org/KYHCAP

  • Foreclosure prevention loan modification/refinancing
  • Unemployment mortgage assistance
  • Mortgage reinstatement assistance program
  • Principal reduction program
  • Transition assistance program

Winter Shelters

Winter Shelter is intended for single individuals (men and women). Shelters serve a hot evening meal and a morning meal (may be provided as a sack breakfast). Winter Shelters are open nightly, participants have to leave during the day and beds cannot be reserved. Depending on the shelter location, transportation may be provided. For the most up to date information contact the Winter Shelter Hotline (serviced by 2-1-1) at 1-800-548- 6047.
Pathways to Your Future H D M J A E
6900 S Western Ave
Los Angeles CA 90047 323-920-4458

  • Based in Los Angeles
  • First to have winter shelters in South Los Angeles.
  • They take in gang-affiliated individuals, homeless, and those on the verge of being homeless.
  • They offer supportive services that range from job prep and placement, mental and physical health services, substance abuse support, anger management, and many more.
  • Pathways has an active GoFundMe that is used to directly fund their organization.

Long Beach Rescue Mission H J
6845 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA
562-423-2500

  • Strive to hit long-term goals such as housing and job searching to enable individuals to break the homeless cycle.
  • Through daily meals, emergency shelter, and education programs, Long Beach Rescue Mission is dedicated to help transition people off of the streets.
  • They are partnered with local businesses and corporations for funding.
  • They also receive online donations as well as have a thrift store to help funds.

Weingart Center: H D M J A E
566 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles CA 90013
213-833-5020

  • Mission is to “empower and transform lives by delivering innovative solutions to combat poverty and break the cycle of homelessness”.
  • Services are offered for homeless women making the transition, Veterans, and other adults.
  • Also work to develop work-related skills to help individuals find work.

Hope of the Valley H D A E
12860 Arroyo Drive
Sylmar, CA 91342
818-207-8776

  • Varying services that range from showering, clothing vouchers, hot meals, church services, life skill classes, shelters, help to enter a rehousing program, and even a 10-month residential drug and alcohol recovery program.
  • They also offer crisis housing and cold weather housing in the winter.
  • Hope of the Valley is funded through online donations, their partnership with Amazon Smile, as well as a thrift shop that they own.

Grace Resources H D M J A E
44611 Yucca Ave
Lancaster CA 93534
661-945-7524

  • Helps disadvantaged homeless individuals through tending to their spiritual and physical needs.
  • Through faith and charity, Grace Resources tries to help the homeless.
  • They are funded through online, recurring donations as well as other charitable donations that they receive.
  • Grace Resources has over 30 paid staff as well as over 400 volunteers.
  • The ultimate goal for Grace Resources would be to eliminate hunger and poverty in the Antelope Valley.

Volunteers of America LA H D A E
600 S Park Ave.
Pomona CA 91767

  • Provide help for every age demographic: children, youth, families, women, adults, and veterans.
  • VOALA has 8 emergency winter shelters for adults
  • 3 permanent housing options that offer supportive services as well.
  • For transitional housing, VOALA offers 5 options to help connect individuals with other organizations that will help them make the transition off of the streets.

Bridge to Home H D M J A E
23029 Drayton St
Santa Clarita CA 91355
661-388-0086
661-254-4663

  • Provides emergency winter shelter, medical and dental treatment, and offers to help find permanent housing solutions.
  • Bridge to Home is funded primarily through contracts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, subcontracts with Los Angeles Family Housing, private and public grants, as well as online donations.

Ascencia H
1219 Los Angeles St
Glendale CA 91204

  • Offers year-round emergency housing options as well as emergency winter shelters.
  • Their year-round housing options are for qualified families with children and adults for up to 60 to 90 days.
  • In order to be a qualified member, individuals must be actively working with an Ascencia staff member, pass a drug test, as well as commit to saving/working to increase income and commit to respecting other guests and staff.
  • Their winter shelter houses 100 single adults as well as provides a warm meal and a hot shower.
  • Ascencia is primarily funded through online donations.

 


Youth Shelters

 
Youth and young adults are those between 18-24. Services are for younger youth including runaway shelters. These youths are also connected with the Coordinated Entry System (CES) and other management for more permanent housing placement (including supportive housing options)
Jovenes H, J
1208 Pleasant Ave
Los Angeles CA 90033
(323) 260-8035
http://www.jovenesinc.org/

  • Males 18-24 Call for appointment with intake case manager
  • Offer Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Short Term Housing

Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law – Homeless Youth Project M, H
http://casa-libre.org/
(213) 987-8891

  • Males 12 to 17
  • Call for an appointment with intake case manager

1736 Family Crisis Center – Emergency Youth ShelterH, J
1736 Monterey Blvd
Hermosa Beach CA 90254
(310) 379-3620 – 24 hour Youth Crisis Hotline
www.1736fcc.org

  • Youth 10 through 17 (male and female)
  • Provide tailored services

Covenant House H, M, J
1325 N Western Ave
Hollywood CA 90027
(800) 999-9999 24 hour Hotline (The Nineline)
www.covenanthouseca.org

  • Youth 18 to 21
  • Food, shelter, clothing and counseling. Potential for medical care, legal assistance, educational resources, job training and referrals

Children of the Night
14530 Sylvan St
Van Nuys CA 91411
(800) 551-1300

  • 24 hour Hotline
  • For those affected by prostitution

Youth Drop in Centers and other Resources

Provide a safe place and support, and connection to other resources like housing and healthcare. Youth that have been in the Foster Care system through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) may qualify for additional programs and resources through age 24
Safe Place for YouthH, M, J
http://safeplaceforyouth.org/
2469 Lincoln Blvd
Venice CA 90291
(310) 902-2283
Tuesday and Thursday 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Homeless Drop In Centers*Youth
Homeless Drop In Centers*Young Adults

  • Housing referrals, health screenings, classes, education  
  • Employment, and case management

My Friend’s Place H, J, M
http://myfriendsplace.org/
5850 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood CA 980028
(888) 968-8450
Monday and Wednesday,10:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Tuesday and Friday, 10:00am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

  • Safe Haven: safe space and meals, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies etc.
  • Transformative Education Program: classes
  • Health & Well Being Program: strategies addressing partner violence, substance abuse, mental health and sexual health

The Village Family Services  – H, M
6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave
North Hollywood CA 91605
At Valley Community Healthcare, entrance at back (west) side of building
(818) 738-7327
Homeless Drop In Center *Former Foster Children

  • Domestic Violence Support
  • Foster Care & Adoption
  • Behavioral Health

Los Angeles County DCFS – Independent Living Program H
3530 Wilshire Blvd 4th Fl
Los Angeles CA 90010
(213)351-0100
www.ilponline.org

  • Need a CSW referral for Transitional Housing Placement Plus Foster Care and for the Transitional Housing Placement Program

Self refer for Transitional Housing Program Plus, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, LAHSA/Department of Mental Health
 


 Veteran Resources

 Veterans may be eligible for a variety of housing benefits, including Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) and should work with one of the organizations listed below to determine what is available and be connected with the appropriate programs.
New Directions for Veterans H D M A E
11202 Wilshire Blvd VA building #116
Los Angeles CA 90073
(310) 914 5966

  • Provides food, shelter, support, and rehabilitation” – Long running alcohol and drug rehabilitation center
  • Offer huge mix of both short and long term services
  • Application process for various programs

Permanent Supportive Housing:

  • VOC in West LA H D A E
      • has 156 beds
  • Comprehensive services w/ focus on substance abuse and mental health treatment
  • New Directions Sepulveda  H
      • 16111 Plummer St, Los Angeles 91343
  • 147 studio apartments
  • El Monte Veterans Village H
      • 11254 Ramona Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731
  • For low income veterans – affordable housing
  • Mercy Housing California Partnership H
    • Guy Gabaldon Apartments
        • 3553 Beswick St., Los Angeles 90023
  • For seniors (55+) with disabilities
  • Veterans Village of Glendale
        • 331 Salem Street Glendale, CA 91203
  • Preference to veterans with families
  • 15 units set aside for homeless veterans


Transitional Housing
:

    • Oasis H J M E
      • Female veterans
      • Two homes; Mar Vista and Westside LA
      • Offer treatment, therapy, education courses
      • Transition to permanent housing
    • New Directions: East and West Locations H D A E
      • For males,
      • Offer dual treatment for substance abuse and mental health
      • 182 person capacity
    • ARC (Accelarated Rehousing Center) H
      • In-between for homeless veterans in process of securing housing
  • Family Services E
    • Group Counseling
    • Legal Support with in-house or outside referrals
    • Family Support Services and Activities
    • Facilitating Family Reintegrations
  • Job Training and Assistance J
    • Pre-employment classes and Job Clubs
    • Short-Term Vocational Training
    • Custodial and Culinary Arts Certifications

People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) H
340 N Madison Ave
Los Angeles CA 90004
(213) 399 0214
Permanent Housing:

    • Must obtain referral through Veteran’s Administration
    • VASHReferrals@epath.org

Interim Housing:

    • 195 beds in total
    • Various locations: Hollywood, West LA, Central LA

Salvation Army Haven H D J A
11301 Wilshire Blvd Building 212
Los Angeles CA 90073
(310) 478 3711
 


Residential Programs:

    • Alpha Center
      • Short term, emergency housing (1-14 days)
      • Capacity of 35
      • Move from alpha center to other residential programs
    • Victory Place
      • Substance abuse treatment
      • Capacity of 95
      • Success = 180 days of sobriety, job placement, and adequate income for housing option of their choice
    • Exodus Lodge
      • Capacity of 90
      • 30-day emergency housing (20 person capacity)
      • Board & Care program for 70 other veterans
  • Naomi House
    • Emergency housing for female vets
    • Capacity of 15
  • Senior Housing
    • For males, 60+
    • Capacity of 25
    • Community Integration
  • Return to work
    • Individualized job search/placement
    • Resource connections
    • Training services

 


San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. H E
16360 Roscoe Blvd 2nd Floor
Van Nuys CA 91406
(818) 901 4830

  • Based in Van Nuys
  • Field-based program w/ intensive case management
  • Utilize the Housing First Model
  • Facilitate the obtaining of housing information for chronically homeless vets
  • Works within VA

United States Veterans Initiative (US Vets) — Housing Organization H
733 S Hindry Ave
Inglewood CA 90300
(310) 348 7600

  • 3 types of housing
    • Transitional
    • Permanent: which has waiting list
    • Crisis beds
  • Medical, go through VA or St. John’s

Weingart Center H D M A E
501-515 E Sixth St
Los Angeles CA 90021
(213) 627 9000

  • Have limited openings
  • Transitional housing
  • Comprehensive services
  • VA benefits taken
  • Have their own clinic
  • # of beds offered fluctuates based on federal funding

Transitional Housing:

  1. Oasis
  • Female veterans
  • Two homes; Mar Vista and Westside LA
  • Offer treatment, therapy, education courses
  • Transition to permanent housing
  1. New Directions: East and West Locations
  • For males
  • Offer dual treatment for substance abuse and mental health
  • 182 person capacity
  1. ARC (Accelerated Rehousing Center)
  • In-between for homeless veterans in process of securing housing

Family Services

  • Group Counseling
  • Legal Support with in-house or outside referrals
  • Family Support Services and Activities
  • Facilitating Family Reintegration’s

Job Training and Assistance

  • Pre-employment classes and Job Clubs
  • Short-Term Vocational Training
  • Custodial and Culinary Arts Certifications

People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
340 N Madison Ave
Los Angeles CA 90004
(213) 399 0214
Permanent Housing:

  • Must obtain referral through Veteran’s Administration
  • VASHReferrals@epath.org

Interim Housing:

  • 195 beds in total
  • Various locations: Hollywood, West LA, Central LA

Salvation Army Haven
11301 Wilshire Blvd Building 212
Los Angeles CA 90073
(310) 478 3711
 Residential Programs:

  1. Alpha Center
  • Short term, emergency housing (1-14 days)
  • Capacity of 35
  • Move from alpha center to other residential programs
  1. Victory Place
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Capacity of 95
  • Success = 180 days of sobriety, job placement, and adequate income for housing option of their choice
  1. Exodus Lodge
  • Capacity of 90
  • 30-day emergency housing (20 person capacity)
  • Board & Care program for 70 other veterans
  1. Naomi House
  • Emergency housing for female vets
  • Capacity of 15 
  1. Senior Housing
  • For males, 60+
  • Capacity of 25
  • Community Integration
  1. Return to work
  • Individualized job search/placement
  • Resource connections
  • Training services

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
16360 Roscoe Blvd 2nd Floor
Van Nuys CA 91406
(818) 901 4830

  • Based in Van Nuys
  • Field-based program w/ intensive case management
  • Utilize the Housing First Model
  • Facilitate the obtaining of housing information for chronically homeless vets
  • Works within VA

United States Veterans Initiative (US Vets) — Housing Organization
733 S Hindry Ave
Inglewood CA 90300
(310) 348 7600

  • 3 types of housing
  • Transitional
  • Permanent: which has waiting list
  • Crisis beds
  • Medical, go through VA or St. John’s

Weingart Center
501-515 E Sixth St
Los Angeles CA 90021
(213) 627 9000

  • Have limited openings
  • Transitional housing
  • Comprehensive services
  • VA benefits taken
  • Have their own clinic
  • # of beds offered fluctuates based on federal funding 

Families with Minor Children & Certain Pregnant Women

The Homeless Family Solutions System (HFSS) is case management and housing plan development for families and/or pregnant women at high risk or in their third trimester. To connect with the HFSS, call 2-1-1 or visit one of the Family Solution Centers listed below. From Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm families that meet the basic eligibility criteria are warm transferred to the closest Family Solutions Center (FSC) site within their community of origin. The FSC coordinates further assessment, eligibility and housing placement. From Monday through Friday from 5:01pm to 8:00am families in dire need of emergency housing are accommodated through the use of motel vouchers (if available) and referred to the closest FSC in their community of origin the following morning. This assistance is also available on Holidays and Weekends all day starting at 8am. Families that have a place to stay but are at future risk for homelessness are advised to call 2-1-1 Monday -Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm to be connected to an FSC site.
 SPA 5 (Service Planning Area) – West LA  M C F
Simms/Mann Center
2509 Pico Boulevard, Room 325
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 998 – 3203
 


Ascencia H J A E
1851 Tyburn St.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 246 – 7900
www.ascenciaCA.org
For Veterans, please call: (818) 246-7900
Intake Interview Required
Monday – Thursday starting at 7:00AM
Required Materials:

  1.     Homeless Verification. There are many situations which may qualify as homeless.
  2.     To learn more about verification, please call Ascencia’s Access Center at:

(818) 246-7900

  1.     Birth Certificates and social security numbers for all accompanying children.
  2.     Personal Identification card or driver’s license and social security card, if available.
  3.     Employment or income statements, if available

Languille Emergency Shelter H J
267 N. Belmont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Provides emergency housing for women who are homeless. Each night up to 30 unaccompanied women receive shelter, communal meals, clothing and assistance with obtaining employment services, government benefits and housing placement.
To qualify for shelter at Languille, you must:

  1.     Be an unaccompanied woman 18 years of age or older
  2.     Be homeless (living on the street, your car or have lost your home)

Intake Process

  1.     Intakes are conducted at the Drop-In center, Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00AM-12:00PM
  2.     If space is avaialable within the week, an intake assessment will be completed
  3.     In no space is available, women will be given resources/referrals to appropriate shelter

Precious Life Shelter
10881 Reagan St.
Los Alamitos CA 90720
(562) 431- 5025
Process for entering PLS (all clients enter through the emergency phase of the program):

  1.     Beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2.     Clients or referring agencies should call to assess availability.
  3.     A phone interview with the client is completed before the physical intake to determine eligibility
  4.     Intakes occur Monday-Saturday from 10:00AM to 2:00pm only.

Eligibility:

  1.     Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid I.D.
  2.     Must be pregnant and be able to provide physician-signed proof of pregnancy with a due date.
  3.     Must be committed to a sober life as a resident. PLS is a drug/alcohol free program, and is NOT a rehabilitation agency.

Emergency Program:

  1.     Clients may stay in the Emergency House from 1-30 days. Housing, food, and all immediate necessities are provided at no cost. Women are required to apply for Medi-Cal if they have no insurance in order to attain proper prenatal care. The resident is required to be productive for 35 hours per week by working, going to school, volunteering, or searching for a job. Regularly scheduled Case Management and Health & Education classes are required as well. Upon completion of these immediate requirements, a resident may be recommended for the Transitional Program

Angels Way Maternity Home H M J
Address Confidential
(818) 577-4434
Call for intake, fee based


Elizabeth House H M J
Address Confidential
(626) 577-4434
Call for intake, fee-based


Missionaries of Charity
10950 California Ave.
Lynwood CA 90262
(310) 635-3264
Call for intake