COMMUNITY RESOURCES

**Information is subject to change. Please contact the agency / organization directly to confirm programs and
hours.

ADULT EDUCATION


Belmont Community Adult School
1575 W. Second Street Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-241-8500
213-241-8525 (fax)
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 12:45pm-9pm, Saturday 8am-12:45pm (parenting classes)
Languages: Spanish
Services: ESL, basic computer skills, life skills, career education, parent skills, expectant/new parent development program.

http://www.adultinstruction.org

Bimini Adult Learning Center
170 S. Bimini Street Cost: ESL: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90004 Computer: Sliding Scale
213- 387-8298
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 12:15pm; Friday, 8am to 10am
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: ESL, computer literacy, fitness.

http://www.adultinstruction.org

Centro Latino for Literacy
1709 W. 8th Street Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-483-7755
213-483-7973 (fax)
Hours of operation: Leamos Monday-Thursday 9am-11am and 6pm-8:30pm
Functional Skills Program Monday-Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm, Friday 10am-1pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Basic literacy, math, English and computer classes. Computer web-based program where students learn basic reading and writing skills in Spanish at their own pace.

http://www.centrolatinoliteracy.org

http://www.leamos.org

Evans Community Adult School
717 N Figueroa St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-626-7151
213-626-4487 (fax)
Hours of operation:
Languages: Spanish
Services: Basic education (literacy), basic computer classes, typing, manicure, gerontology program, life skills, ESL, citizenship, and career technical education. Adult high school diploma programs, adult basic education (8th grade diploma), parent skills development, expectant/new parent development program.

http://www.adultinstruction.org

Institute for Multicultural Counseling and Education Services Inc.
3580 Wilshire Boulevard Cost: Free for Medi-Cal & Cal-Works
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-381-1250
213-383-4803 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Saturday by appointment.
Languages: Spanish, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian.
Services: Services include educational therapy, mental health, health, parenting, domestic violence, public awareness/education, school based integrated therapy, research, and technical assistance. http://www.imces.org


Korean American Education Center
680 Wilshire Place Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90005 $30 for computer classes
213-385-3487
Hours of operation: Monday throughThursday 8am-5pm
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: Provides adult basic education skills, citizenship, ESL, computer literacy, typing.

http://www.adultinstruction.org

LAUSD – Adult Basic Education Program
333 S. Beaudry Ave Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-3164
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Basic reading, writing, language usage and math skills.


Menlo Adult Learning Center
1216 Menlo Ave Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA
213-386-2416
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 9:00pm, Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: Adult basic education, ESL.

http://www.adultinstruction.org/

Metropolitan Skills Center
2801 W. 6th Street Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-386-7269
213-386-4554 (fax)
Hours of operation: Monday throughThursday 8am-8:30pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Literacy, basic computer classes, ESL, adult high school diploma programs, GED preparation and citizenship/naturalization classes.


MidCity Adult Learning Center
1510 Cambria St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-483-8689
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 7:30am-9:30pm, Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Remedial reading, writing, math and ESL. Students can also earn their high school diploma or prepare for their GED. Classes in computer literacy are also available.


CHILD CARE


Children’s Institute, Inc.
711 S. New Hampshire Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90005 213-385-5100 (Service/Intake) 213-383-1820 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: The program provides child care for children 5 years and under who live in Central Los Angeles.

http://www.childrensinstitute.org

Los Angeles Child Care and Development Council
375 Columbia Ave. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017 323-343-1681 (Service/Intake) (Eligibility Office)
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides child care services for children who live in Belmont, Boyle Heights, Canoga Park, City Terrace, East Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, North Hollywood, Pacoima and Panorama City.

http://www.losangeleschildcare.org

Pathways
3550 W. Sixth St., Ste. 500 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-427-2700 (Service/Intake) Ask for Child Care Resource & Referral Department 213-427-2701 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Wednesday, 8:00am to 7:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Armenian, Cantonese, Korean, Russian
Services: The agency provides child care, child care information and referral, child care subsidies, and services for children with developmental disabilities. Some services have geographic restrictions.

http://www.pathwaysla.org

Drug and Alcohol (Substance Abuse Treatment)


Bay Area Addiction Research and Treatment- Beverly Blvd
1926 W. Beverly Blvd. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-607-2010
Hours of operation: Monday Friday, 5:30am to 1:30pm.
Languages: Spanish, Armenian, Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Tagalog
Services: The agency provides drug abuse services primarily for adults, age 21 and older. Services include outpatient drug detoxification, methadone maintenance, and pregnant addict programs.

http://www.baartprograms.com

Children’s Institute, Inc
711 S. New Hampshire Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-385-5100 213-383-1820 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: Services include a comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program. Outpatient services include alcoholism counseling, drug abuse counseling, prevention, aftercare, and relapse prevention programs.

http://www.childrensinstitute.org

El Centro Del Pueblo
Pico-Union Office
1141 W. 6th Street Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-484-8511
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Services include alcoholism and drug abuse drop-in services and alcoholism and drug abuse counseling, social activities, health and fitness.

http://www.elcentrodelpueblo.org

Girls Academy School
2503 W. 7th Street, Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-480-0952 213-480-0943 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides substance abuse services for adolescent’s ages 12 to 18 years who live in Los Angeles County and are at risk for or who have been arrested and are on probation.

http://www.seacharter.org/

Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles
2330 Beverly Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-744-0724 213-746-2432 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides integrated substance abuse and mental health services for homeless individuals age 18 and older.

http://www.hhcla.org

People in Progress – Multi Service Center
1636 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd FL Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-413-9122 213-413-9132 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Services include drop-in services for recovering adult male alcoholics, specialized information and referral, community education and prevention, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, emergency intervention services, anger management and referrals.

http://www.peopleinprogress.org

Soledad Enrichment Action, Inc.
222 N. Virgil Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90004
213-480-4200 213-480-4199 (FAX)
Hours of operation: Monday -Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides substance abuse services for adolescents ages 12 to 18.

http://www.seacharter.org/

Sunrise Community Counseling Center
537 S. Alvarado St, 2nd Fl Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-207-2770
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm, Saturday, 8:00am-2:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese
Services: Provides adult diversion for person with drug abuse problems through Prop 36 & PC1000 programs. Counseling may be individual, family, and group therapy. Prevention Youth Program for ages 12-17.

http://www.sunrise-la.org

Early Childhood Education


LAUSD – Early Childhood Education Division
333 S. Beaudry, 16th Fl Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-8172 (Service/Intake) (ECE Division)
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Provide all day supervision and activities for children age 2 to 5. Often in conjunction with public schools for a portion of the day.

http://www.lausd.net

Para Los Niños – Family Services Office
234 S. Loma Dr. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-1466 (Service/Intake)
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The school readiness program prepares children, age 0 to 5, to succeed in school. Services are restricted to zip code 90033.

http://www.paralosninos.org

Basic Needs (Financial Assistance)


AFL-CIO Community Services Department
2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-985-2000 (Service/Intake)
Hours of operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-3:30pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Utility bill assistance for customers of the Southern California Edison/Gas Company. Up to $100 per utility, per household, assistance is available once per program year. Services dependent upon availability of funds.

http://www.aflcio.org

Hope-Net/Immanuel Presbyterian Church
3300 Wilshire Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-389-3191 (Service/Intake)
Hours of operation: Friday’s at 2:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: This program provides emergency assistance for utilities and necessities.

http://www.hope-net.info

Basic Needs (Food)


AFL-CIO Community Services Department
2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213-985-2000 (Service/Intake)
Hours of operation: Call for hours
Languages: Spanish
Services: This program provides emergency food every two weeks.

http://www.aflcio.org

Good Shepherd – Emergency Food Site – Macarthur Park
2230 W. 6th St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Hours of operation: The mobile van outreach hours for sack lunches are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
Languages: Spanish, French, Vietnamese
Services: Go directly to MacArthur Park for the sack lunch provided through the mobile outreach van. ID is not required.

http://www.gschomeless.org

Hope-Net/Immanuel Presbyterian Church
3300 Wilshire Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-389-3191 (Service/Intake)
Hours of operation: Monday through Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: This program provides emergency food which includes groceries and sack lunches.

http://www.hope-net.info

Hope-Net/Islamic Center
434 S. Vermont Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-382-9200 (Service/Intake)
Hours of Operation: Saturday, 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides emergency food services.
Website: http://www.hope-net.info


Para Los Niños – Family Services Office
234 S. Loma Dr. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-1466
213-413-2106 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30am
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides grocery vouchers.
Website: http://www.paralosninos.org


Salvation Army Family Service Office – Los Angeles
832 W. James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90015
1877-423-6701
213-488-1791 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides emergency food. The amount of food provided varies according to family size. Generally, two bags every three months.
Website: http://www.salvationarmy-socal.org


St. Mary’s Center
4665 Willow Brook Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-662-4392 323-666-2708
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 10:00am to 3:00p.m.
Languages: Spanish, Tagalog
Services: The program provides clothing vouchers.


Basic Needs (Housing)


Filipino-American Service Group, Inc
135 N. Park View St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-487-9804 213-487-9806 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Cebuano, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Ilocano
Service: The agency provides transitional shelter services for homeless adults.
Website: http://www.fasgi.org


People Assisting The Homeless
340 N. Madison Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90004
323-644-2200
323-644-2288 (fax)
Hour of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: The program provides transitional shelter for low-income single men and women and women with children who are homeless. Children are accepted 4 years and older and Veterans and HIV positive individuals are also eligible for the program.
Website: http://www.epath.org


Salvation Army – Year Round Shelter
832 W. James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-438-1600
213-488-1791 (fax)
Hours Of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency makes referrals to shelters, provides motel vouchers and transportation to homeless individuals and families.
Website: http://www.lahsa.org


St. Mary’s Center
4665 Willow Brook Ave. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-662-4392 323-666-2708
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 10:00am to 3:00p.m.
Languages: Spanish, Tagalog
Services: The program provides rental and utility bill assistance
Basic Needs (Personal Goods)


Filipino-American Service Group, Inc
135 N. Park View St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-487-9804 213-487-9806 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Cebuano, Filipino, Hiligaynon, Ilocano
Service: The agency provides clothing for children and adults.
Website: http://www.fasgi.org


Para Los Niños – Family Services Office
234 S. Loma Dr. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-1466
213-413-2106 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30 am
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides clothing for children and adults.
Website: http://www.paralosninos.org


St. Mary’s Center
4665 Willow Brook Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-662-4392 323-666-2708
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 10:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Tagalog
Services: The program provides clothing for families.
**Information is subject to change. Please contact the agency / organization directly to confirm programs and hours.


Employment Services


Catholic Charities – Los Angeles, Inc
1531 James M. Wood Blvd Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-251-3400
213-251-3537 (RITE Refugee Employment Program)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Services: The program provides employment services for refugees.
Website: http://www.CatholicCharitiesLA.org


Central City Neighborhood Partners
501 S. Bixel St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-202-5303
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm;
Languages: Spanish and additional languages are provided.
Service: The agency provides employment preparation and educational services for low-income youth, ages 14 to 21. Youth also receive services in transitioning into adulthood, career, and further education and training.
Website: http://www.onesourceca.com


L.A. Youth At Work
350 S. Bixel St., 200 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-580-7505
213-580-7599
213-580-7588 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm (Workshop).
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides employment services for adolescents and young adults, ages 16 to 24. The agency also provides job skills workshops on Saturdays.
Website: http://layouthatwork.org/


Lausd- Dace- Regional Occupational Program Center
333 S. Beaudry, 18th Floor Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-3162
213-241-8427 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides short-term occupational training for high school students ages 16 and older, and for adults.
Website: http://ropcenter.org/


Lausd- Division of Adult and Career Education
333 S. Beaudry, 18th Floor Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-3150
213-241-3535
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 9:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The division provides job training services for adults and high school students.
Website: http://www.adultinstruction.org


Pacific Asia Consortium In Employment- Los Angeles
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1475 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-353-3982
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Armenian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cantonese, Chiuchow, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Toishan, Vietnamese.
Services: The agency provides services for job seekers. Services include employee customized training, a job bank and layoff preparation services.
Website: http://www.pacela.org


Westlake Day Labor Site
1675 Wilshire Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-483-0136 (Service Intake)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides a site where day laborers can safely gather to solicit work. The site also provides basic amenities such as water, coffee, bread, sanitary facilities, and shelter.
Website: http://www.lacity.org/CDD


Westlake Work Source Center
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 900A Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-353-1677
213-353-1686 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Armenian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cantonese, Chiuchow, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Toishan, Vietnamese.
Services: The agency provides services for job seekers. Services include employee customized training, a job bank and layoff preparation services.
Website: http://www.pacela.org


GEL Healthy Start Programs
GEL for Kids Healthy Start Family Resource Center
John H. Liechty MS Cost: Free
650 South Union Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213 989-1221
213 484-2700 (fax)
Hours of Operation: 7am-4:30pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Multi-services, case management, coordinated programs with various community partners, referrals to an array of services needed or requested. Intervention programs with probation officer and law enforcement.


Berendo-Hoover Healthy Start
1157 S. Berendo Street Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90006
213 739-5675
213 388-8276 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Open during school hours
Languages: Spanish
Services: Multi-services, case management, coordinated programs with various community partners, referrals to an array of services needed or requested. Intervention programs with probation officer and law enforcement.


Health Services


Arroyo Vista Family – Loma Dr. Center – LA County DHS
303 S. Loma Dr., Ste. 202 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-201-5800
213-201-5840
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides primary general medical care services Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP), family planning, pediatrics, prenatal care and urgent care.
Website: http://www.arroyovista.org, http://www.ladhs.org/wps/portal


Baart – Beverly Blvd. – LA County DHS
1926 W. Beverly Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-607-2010
Hours of Operation:: Monday-Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides primary general medical care service Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP),family planning, pediatrics, prenatal care and urgent care.
Website: http://www.baarthealthcare.org, http://www.ladhs.org/wps/portal/


Clinica Monseñor Oscar Romero – LA County DHS
123 S. Alvarado St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-989-7700
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 7:00am to 1:00pm; and Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides primary general medical care services Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP), family planning, pediatrics, prenatal care and urgent care.
Website: http://www.clinicaromero.com


Children’s Health Access and Medi-Cal Program (CHAMP) – LAUSD
333 S. Beaudry Ave., 29th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017 Cost: Sliding Scale
866-742-2273
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Armenian, Korean
Services: The District provides health insurance options through the CHAMP program, which provides health insurance information to families with children age 19 and younger
Website: http://www.lausd.net


Kheir Health Services Clinic – LA County DHS
3727 W. 6th St., Ste. 200 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90020
213-637-1070
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: It provides primary general medical care services. Primary care services include adult general health care, Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP), family planning, pediatrics, prenatal care and urgent care.
Website: http://www.lakheir.org


Immigrant & Refugee Services
Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California
1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-977-7500 (General)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
Languages: Spanish, Korean, Cantonese/Mandarin, Cambodian and Vietnamese
Service: The agency provides advocacy, domestic violence services, immigration services, and legal services for low-income people.
Website: http://www.apalc.org


Belmont Community Adult School
1575 W. Second St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-241-8500
213-241-8525 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 5:45pm-9pm; Saturday, 8am-12:15pm
Languages: Spanish
Service: The agency provides assistance with citizenship classes and GED preparation.
Website: http://www.adultinstruction.org


Bureau of Workforce Service- #10 Wilshire Special
2415 W. 6th St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-739-7370 (Service/Intake)
213-738-4135
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am to 6:30pm
Languages: Most languages are covered.
Service: The agency provides financial assistance to qualifying elderly or disabled legal residents. In order to qualify for the Cash Assistance Program For Immigrant (CAPI), the elderly must be 65 years of age or older, be disabled or have elderly sponsorship status.
Website: http://www.ladpss.org/


Bureau of Workshop Services- #38 Metro North
2601 Wilshire Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-639-5455 (Service/Intake)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am to 6:30pm
Languages: Most languages are covered.
Service: The agency provides financial assistance to qualifying elderly or disabled legal residents. In order to qualify for the Cash Assistance Program For Immigrant (CAPI), the elderly must be 65 years of age or older, be disabled or have elderly sponsorship status
Website: http://www.ladpss.org/


Catholic Charities- Los Angeles, Inc.
1531 James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-251-3537
213-380-4603 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides on the job training and employment services for refugees.
Website: http://www.CatholicCharitiesLA.org


Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Department
1530 James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 9001
213-251-3411
213-251-3460 (Refugee Resettlement Program)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages:
Service: Services include information about immigration laws and regulations, citizenship assistance, refugee resettlement, and cultural transitional assistance. The Refugee Resettlement Program provides resettlement services to newly arrived refugees and asylees.
Website: http://www.CatholicCharitiesLA.org/


Central American Resource Center- CARECEN of California
2845 W. 7th St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-385-7800, 136
213-385-1094 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages:
Service: The program provides immigration assistance primarily for Central American and Latino immigrants who need deportation defense, have well-founded fears of persecution due to affiliations with government-targeted groups and/or who seek political asylum
Website: http://www.carecen-la.org/


Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights Of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
2533 W. 3rd St., Ste. 101 Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-353-1333
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages:
Service: The program provides specialized information and referral on immigration issues including referrals to social services; a hotline to place complaints regarding discrimination; hate crime advocacy; higher education advocacy; and public awareness/education on issues of immigration and employment discrimination against immigrants and refugees.
Website: http://www.chirla.org/


El Rescate
1501 W. 8th St., Ste. 100 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 9001
213-387-3284
213-387-9189 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Languages:
Service: The program provides technical assistance in setting up cooperatively owned and run cultural cafes and cultural events. It also provides immigration assistance primarily for Central America Refugees who seek asylum.
Website: http://www.elrescate.org/


Legal Aid
Belmont Community Adult School
1575 W. Second St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-241-8500
213-241-8525 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Service: The Citizenship Outreach program provides immigration service assistance in completion of the INS Form N-400; photographs; copies of questions typically asked by the INS in the citizenship interview; and practice for the interview.
Website: http://www.adultinstruction.org


Catholic Charities Immigration And Refugee Department
1530 James M. Wood Blvd. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 9001
213-251-3411
213-251-3460 (Refugee Resettlement Program)
213-251-3444 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Arabic, Amharic, Armenian, Cambodian, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Spanish.
Services: The program helps sponsors with the processing of applications for sponsorship, immigrant family petitions, and green cards.
Website: http://www.CatholicCharitiesLA.org


Central American Resource Center- CARECEN of California
2845 W. 7th St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-385-7800, 136
213-385-1094 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Tuesdays, 6pm (legal aide workshop), Saturday 10am 9legal aide workshop).
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides immigration assistance in deportation, political asylum, citizenship application process and court representation. The agency also offers bi-weekly legal aide workshops.
Website: http://www.carecen-la.org


Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights Of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
2533 W. 3rd St., Ste. 101 Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-353-1333
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Provides specialized information and referral on immigration issues including referrals to social services, immigration and employment discrimination.
Website: http://www.chirla.org


El Rescate
1501 W. 8th St., Ste. 100 Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-387-3284
213-387-9189 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides immigration assistance primarily for Central American refugees who seek release from detention, deportation defense, political asylum and immigration services.
Website: http://www.elrescate.org


Inquilinos Unidos/United Tenants
660 S. Bonnie Brae St., 2nd Fl. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-483-7497
213-483-6817 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Wednesday, 1:30pm-6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides advocacy to groups of tenants to unify in order to fight against substandard housing conditions. The agency also offers a weekly legal clinic.


Legal Aid – Eviction Defense Center / Central Community Office
1550 W. 8th St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-487-7609
213-640-3850 (Fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean and other interpreting services are available.
Services: The agency provides legal counseling and representation services. It also provides legal advice and counseling about family law issues through The Maynard Toll Project for Family Law program.
Website: http://www.lafla.org/


The Loyola Law School Center For Conflict Resolution
919 S. Albany St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-736-1145
213-382-5403 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-8:00pm
Languages: Spanish, Mandarin
Services: The center provides in-person mediation and telephone conciliation for disputes. The center also trains people in conflict resolution skills.
Website: http://www.lls.edu/ccr


Mental Health
Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Center
520 S Lafayette Park Place #300
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-252-2150
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Languages:
Services: The agency provides mental health, counseling and case management services.
Website: www.apctc.org


Amanecer Community Counseling Service
1200 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100 Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-482-9400
Hours of operation: Intake hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; evening appointments are available.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides mental health services for adults in the Central Los Angeles, MacArthur Park, Pico-Union and West Adams areas of Los Angeles; and also for youth and families.

http://www.ccsla.org

Children’s Institute, Inc.
711 S. New Hampshire Ave. Cost: Free, Medi-Cal accepted.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-385-5100
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: The program provides mental health services for children of all ages and their families in Los Angeles. Services include psychological assessment, psychiatric day treatment for preschool age children, and sexual assault prevention and counseling for youth.

http://www.childrensinstitute.org

Hillsides Community Center
1282 2nd St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-201-5380
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Counseling includes family and individual therapy and treatment for family members who have emotional and psychological problems or who have been victims of crime.

http://www.hillsides.org

Para Los Niños
838 E. 6th St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA
213-623-8446
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm or by appointment.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides counseling for families who live in Los Angeles

http://www.paralosninos.org

Shalom Center For T.R.E.E. Of Life
2975 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 415 Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-380-3700
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: The center provides a variety of mental health services for people in Los Angeles County. Services are targeted, but not restricted to the Korean-speaking community.


Sunrise Community Counseling Center
537 S. Alvarado St., 2nd Floor Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-207-2770
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am to 2:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The center offers general counseling services. Services include adolescent/youth counseling, adult diversion for drug abusers through PC1000 programs, child abuse prevention, family counseling, parent counseling, court-ordered sex offender counseling, sexuality counseling, and stress management.


Parenting Education & Family Support
Para Los Niños – Family Services Office
234 S. Loma Dr. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-413-1466
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm or by appointment.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides family life education for parents who live in Los Angeles. Services include case management, parenting education, child abuse prevention and family counseling.

http://www.paralosninos.org

Parents As Teachers – Family Literacy/Early Learning Center
155 N. Occidental Blvd. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-381-2931 Ext.450
Hours of operation:
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides family support services to individuals who live in Los Angeles County. Services include parenting skills development.

http://www.parentsasteachers.org

Children’s Institute, Inc.
711 S. New Hampshire Ave. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90005
213-385-5100
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Languages: Spanish, Korean
Services: The institute provides family support services for children and families in Los Angeles. Services include court ordered parenting programs, family literacy programs; kinship caregiver support groups, home based parenting education and parenting skills development for families including a special program for single fathers.

http://www.childrensinstitute.org

Fitness & Nutrition Services
A World Fit for Kids
678 S La Fayette Park Pl Cost: Varies Los Angeles, CA 90057-3206 213- 387-7712
Hours of Operation:
Languages: Varies
Service: The agency provides various fitness/ physical activities and nutrition programs for youth.
Website: www.worldfitforkids.org


Clinica Mosenor Oscar Romero
123 S. Alvarado St, Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-989-7700 213-989-7701 (fax)
Hours of Operation: Monday- Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm: Friday-Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Languages: Kanjobal, Spanish
Service: The clinic provides adult nutrition services and physical examinations.
Website: http://www.clinicaromero.com


Citywide Aquatics- Echo Deep Indoor Pool
1419 Colon St. Cost: Sliding Scale
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-481-2640
Hours of Operation: Varies
Languages: Varies
Service: The agency provides recreational swimming and swimming lessons for all ages.


L.A City Recreation and Parks Department- Mac Arthur Park Community Center
2230 W. 6th Street Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-368-7390
Hours of Operatio: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides physical fitness activities for children, ages 5 – 18 and for adults.
Website: http://www.laparks.org


The Salvation Army-LA Red Shield Youth & Community Center
1532 W. 11th Street Cost: Annual Membership
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-381-3747
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 2:30pm to 5:30pm (ages 6 to 13) and 6:30pm to 9pm (ages 14 to seniors); Saturdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (open to all ages)
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides recreational programs including swimming, soccer, karate classes, cooking classes, music classes, etc.


YMCA Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown
401 S. Hope St. Cost: Varies
Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-624-2348
Hours of Operation: Monday- Thursday, 5:30am to 11:00pm; Friday, 5:30am to 9:00pm; Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm; Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides recreational programs for all ages including, exercise bicycles, weight lifting track, aquatics ad many more.
Website: http://www.ymcala.org


Youth &Teen


Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP)
501 S. Bixel St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-482-8616
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-8:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Alternative high school education, economic self-sufficiency, healthcare, mental health, substance abuse, recreation & leadership, youth advocacy, youth intervention & parenting.
Website: http://www.laccnp.org


El Centro Del Pueblo
1157 Lemoyne St. Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-483-6335
Hours of operation: Monday, Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Languages: Spanish
Services: The program provides youth services for at-risk youth and their families. Services include family counseling, gang prevention programs, and juvenile diversion programs. A Family Preservation program works with at-risk families, and includes family counseling services.
Website: http://www.elcentrodelpueblo.org


Woodcraft Rangers
1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 800 Cost: Free
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-249-9293
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Languages: Spanish
Services: Services include afterschool club programs which provide enhancement of social skills, homework assistance, create personal development experiences, academic enrichment, and camping programs.
Website: http://www.woodcraftrangers.org


Heart Of Los Angeles (HOLA)
2701 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100 Cost: $10 Annual Fee
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-389-1148
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm; HOLA Bridges hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm in off-track periods of local middle schools.
Languages: Spanish
Services: Fine arts and music instruction, education programs, computer classes, leadership development, field trips and recreational activities/sports. The HOLA Bridges program is an intercessional program for middle school youth, in which students learn leadership through civic participation; and also participate in recreational and educational experiences.
Website: http://www.heartofla.org


The Salvation Army-LA Red Shield Youth & Community Center
1532 W. 11th Street Cost: Annual Membership
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-381-3747
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday, 2:30pm to 5:30pm (ages 6 to 13) and 6:30pm to 9pm (ages 14 to seniors); Saturdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (open to all ages)
Languages: Spanish
Services: The agency provides recreational programs including swimming, soccer, karate classes, cooking classes, music classes, etc.