children's hospital

Homeless Adolescent and Young Adult Wellness Clinic

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers integrated services to runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 12 and 24, including free comprehensive medical care, psychological counseling, case management, and health education services. Their Homeless Outreach Team provides basic medical screenings at drop-in centers and shelters, as well as street outreach. Services include reproductive health care, HIV/STI testing, acute and chronic condition treatment, brief problem-focused therapy, trauma-informed crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, psychiatry, and professional training. They also conduct studies and assesses the current state of youth homelessness, sometimes working with youth-serving organizations to provide insight into the experiences of local homeless youth. As the site of HHYP, youth can receive referrals to other services within the member agencies from here. They are also a member of the Los Angeles Coalition to End Youth Homelessness.

covenant house california

Housing opportunities in Los Angeles and Oakland

Covenant House is a non-profit youth shelter providing sanctuary and support to homeless and trafficked youth ages 18-24 that currently serves 3,200 youth a year state-wide. They have an extensive outreach program that brings caring and supportive professionals to homeless youth who have not yet received resources. Covenent House offers several housing opportunities: the Safe Haven program provides short-term care between 1-90 days, the Rights of Passage program provides a two-year on-site transitional living, the Supportive Apartment program provides two-year off-site transitional living, and the Hope2Opportunity Rapid Rehousing program provides permanent housing with 24 months of support before youth take over. Additional supportive services include street outreach, day outreach, a drop-in center, medical and mental healthcare, career and education services, and spiritual ministry.

lOS ANGELES lgbt center

Respect, excellence, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity

Los Angeles LGBT Center offers a wide range of services for LGBT and questioning youth, and has provided service for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world since 1969. Member services support homeless youth ages 12-24 through temporary housing and housing referrals, meals and snacks, showers, clothing and laundry services, education and employment programs, HIV testing and counseling, addiction and recovery services, counseling and support groups, and recreational activities including a computer lab and art and music groups. In 2019, their Anita May Rosenstein campus will open and will offer 100 beds for homeless individuals of all ages. They also advocate for transgender individuals through their legal services division, and host Models of Pride, the world's largest free conference for LGBTQ youth.

My friend's place

Assisting and inspiring homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives

My Friend’s Place serves nearly half of the homeless youth in Los Angeles at their Hollywood location. Their low-barrier service model minimizes the psychological, physical, and social barriers that deter youth from seeking and accepting assistance, effectively providing responsive medical services, case management, and housing. By drawing on philosophies of trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, and harm reduction models, My Friend's Place increases engagement, promotes healthy attachment and self-regulation, preserves dignity, empowers youth, and reduces high-risk behaviors. They offer daytime shelter and basic needs services through their Safe Haven Program, creative and life skills programming through their Transformative Education Program, and clinically and culturally appropriate medical and mental health services through their Health & Well Being Program.

Step up on second

Compassionate support to people experiencing serious mental health issues and chronic homelessness

By adopting a whole person approach to homelessness support, Step Up acknowledges that as many as 50% of those experiencing homelessness have some form of associated mental illness. They therefore advocate for the psychosocial rehabilitation of the homeless community. Step Up offer Permanent Supportive Housing, Vocational Training and Placement, and Member-Driven Supportive Services to provide medication care, transportation, weekly support groups, creative activities, and a Computer Learning Center and Parent Support Group.

Daniel's placeS

Community is the beginning of a sense of belonging and the path towards wellness and recovery

Daniel's Places are early intervention programs provided by Step Up on Second for transitional age youth to address trauma and untreated mental health conditions. These programs are comfortable social environments where individuals with serious mental health issues ages 18-28 can navigate the mental healthcare system with support, education, and advocacy from caring adults. Services include street outreach, drop-in centers, supportive housing, employment opportunities, mental healthcare, support groups, case management, service coordination, and linkages to other services.

Youth Emerging stronger

Safety, stability, resources, and relationships (formerly Los Angeles Youth Network)

Youth Emerging Stronger supports runaway, homeless, and foster youth through housing projects, education and career development, mental health support, and post-placement support. They offer short-term residential therapy, education and career development, mental health therapy, life skills training, social and enrichment activities, and aftercare and support services for foster youth ages 11-19; a 90-day emergency housing program with resources, crisis stabilization, and individualized services plans including case management, education and career development, and life skills for homeless minor youth ages 12-17; and a 18- to 24-month living program in either group or scatter-site apartments to prevent future homelessness, incarceration, or victimization of transitional age youth ages 18-24. Youth Emerging Strong also has a high school site, available through LAUSD, and a career development program that supports job readiness and internship application support.

Safe place for youth

Inspiring, nurturing, and empowering the resilient human spirit of homeless youth

Safe Place for Youth provides immediate and lasting solutions to youth homelessness by offering a continuum of care, providing low-barrier, harm reduction, and trauma-informed services through street outreach, drop-in services, case management, health and wellness, and education and employment programs. In partnership with John Muir Charter School and Venice YouthBuild, Safe Place for Youth is able to help participants works towards their HiSET or high school diploma, and also offers community garden and internship programs. Case management provides support with housing, pregnancy and parenting, and family reunification. Because they operate in Venice, Safe Place for Youth is a partner organization of HHYP, meaning that though they are not located in Hollywood, they still collaborate on the mission of HHYP.