LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT



LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mental Health Services/Suicide Prevention

RESOURCE GUIDE FOR AGENCY & SOCIAL SERVICES

2004-2005

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Central Intake (213) 351-5401, 31, 32, 36

In-home abuse 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)

Provides individual, child & family counseling

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. –8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am–4:30 pm

AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE ACHIEVERS NATIONAL LEARNING CTR (310) 412-2680

101 S. La Brea Ave., Inglewood

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)

Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00 pm

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

If you are referring a child with AIDS, please call Student or 42

Medical Services at the above number and contact Dr. Uyeda Fax (213) 763-8358

AIDS PROGRAMS (323) 936-4949

MINORITY AIDS PROJECT

5149 W. Jefferson Blvd., L.A. 90016

Director: Victor Mc Kamie

Consultant: Bishop Carl Bean

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00 pm

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

Clinical Director: Toni Jordan

Provides: Individual & family counseling (7 days)

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.

AL WOOTEN JR. HERITAGE CENTER (323) 756-7203

Youth & Adult Cultural/Ed. Center Fax (323) 756-9159

9106 S. Western Ave. (& Manchester), L.A. 90047

Executive Director: Linda Miles

Tutoring, remedial training, recreation, & leisure activities

M-F: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 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

Director: Dr. Jimmy Bamgbose

Individual, family and group counseling, psychological testing

case management and rehabilitation and medication support

Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm

ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS (213) 368-6012

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.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm

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 COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES (213) 481-1347

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

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-7:30 pm

AMERICAN INDIAN AND COUNSELING CENTER (562) 402-0677

17707 Studebaker Rd. #200, Cerritos 90701

Program Head: Glenda Ahlaitty

Counseling to children and adults

Monday & Tuesdays 8:00 am-5:00pm

Wednesdays 8:00am –7:00 pm

Thursdays & Fridays 8:00 am-5:00 pm

AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

13252 Garden Grove Blvd. #100, Garden Grove 92842 Main Office (714) 962-6673

Director: Paula Starr

Social services, job training, tutoring K-12

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Wilshire Off. (213) 387-5772

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (310) 815-0450

2999 Overland Ave., Ste 111, L.A. 90064 Fax (310) 815-0457

Director: Samer Rababi

Works on behalf of political prisoners, victims of torture

and on behalf of refugees; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointments only

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 24/7

ASPERGER’S PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (310) 543-5064

Contact person: Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine

Meet 2nd Wed./month from 7-9 p.m. at

Julia Ann Singer Center, 3200 Motor Ave., L.A. 90034

AUTISM – C.A.N. (CURE AUTISM NOW) (323) 549-0500

52215 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 226, L.A. 90036 Fax (323) 549-0547

Director: Roma Johnson

AVIVA FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES (323) 876-0550

1701 Camino Palmero, L.A. 90046

Director: Seth Ashton

Provides outpatient services.

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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

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.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-9:00 pm (by appointments only)

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

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.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

BIENVENIDOS (323) 728-9577

5233 E. Beverly Blvd., E.L.A 90022 Fax (323) 728-3483

Domestic violence; parent classes (Eng/Sp)

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF GREATER LA & INLAND EMPIRE

Provides services to boys ages 6-16 years Inglewood (310) 671-8308

Provides services to girls 6-16 years Culver City (310) 338-0055

2 weeks to 1 year waiting time N. Hollywood (213) 481-3611

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pm Sherman Oaks (818) 780-9785

Riverside (909) 781-7100

CATHOLIC BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS (serves all religions) (213) 251-9800

Contact: Rosalio Delgadillo

Services to boys 7-15 years; girls 7-16 Fax (213) 251-9855

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

Meeting Forum (213) 241-7002

BREAK THE CYCLE (LAUSD) Main Office (310) 286-3366

Contact Person: Sora Kim Fax (310) 286-3386

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

Contact: Brenda Wiewel

Provides educational services for drug prevention & intervention;

works with AB540 (first offenders for drunk drivers); counselors go

to schools

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm Some Saturday

CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS (213) 744-2254

4366 S. Main St., L.A. 90037 Fax (323) 235-3104

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 (562) 433-2490

2338 E. Anaheim St., Suite 200, Long Beach 90804

Director: Pastor James Dok Services for individuals and families; free parenting classes;

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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 years

Registration begins in April

CAMP HOLLYWOOD FOR GIRLS (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

Project Director: Dr. Jeff Churnin (310) 828-6007x105

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

Provides individual & family counseling 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

CEDAR HOUSE AND SARAH CENTER FOR THE CHILD (562) 422-8472

4565 California Ave., Long Beach 90807 Fax: (562) 422-1102

Services: Abused & sexually offended youngsters

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

CENTER FOR GRIEF AND LOSS South L.A. 1-866-744-7433

Contact: Joan Etherton, MA Glendale (818) 245-1151

Group for children and their families, free parenting Pasadena (626) 577-7120

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

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.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

CENTER FOR THE PACIFIC-ASIAN FAMILY (323) 653-4042

Rape and Battering Hotline (Fairfax: area) 24hours Hotline: (800) 339-3940

Director: Debra Suh Referral for languages: Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Chiu-Chow,

Tagalog, Thai, Lao, Japanese, Cantonese, Cambodian, Illonggo (Phil)

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

CENTRALIZED LOS ANGELES SEXUAL ABUSE UNIT (213) 639-4024

3075 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd floor, LA 90010

Director: Ken Prescott

Provides individual, family, and group therapy in the home

or at various sites throughout the community. Clients are

referred 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

Director: Lou Dantzler

Private after-school care, weekend and summer programs.

assistance with homework, arts/crafts.

Cost: $60.00 per year summer hours: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Contact: Gregg Mc Nair, Assoc. General Counsel II

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER (818) 993-9311

(formerly known as San Fernando Valley Guidance Clinic)

9650 Zelzah Ave., Northridge 91325

Contact: Roy Marshall

Services: individual, family & group, social skills groups,

parenting classes (Eng/Sp).

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-8:00 pm

Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm

CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER/REFERRAL SERVICE (818) 756-3360

16650 Sherman Way, Suite 200, Van Nuys 91406

Contact: Amy ext: 1208

Serve low income families

Monday, Wednesday &Friday 8:00am –5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm

CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT (818) 908-4470

14530 Sylvan St., Van Nuys 91411 For Kids in Crisis (800) 551-1300

Director: Dr. Lois Lee

Services: Provides child prostitutes with a new

opportunity and shelter. Offers taxi vouchers.

24 hours facility

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (323) 669-2350

4650 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 90027 ext. 3101

DMH Access (800) 854-7771

Must first call L.A. County Mental Health to determine

eligibility through address, then call Children’s Crisis Intake.

Serves low income families only in their catchment area.

Play therapy focus with child, adolescent and family.

Accepts Medi-Cal & Healthy Families

CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL (213) 385-5100

711 S. New Hampshire, L.A. 90005 (7th & Vermont)

Contact: Andy Serrano

Severe sexual/physical abuse; drug abuse

Day Treatment Program for preschool age (310) 783-4677

21810 Normandie Ave., Torrance

Contact: Jo Dennis (ext 3070)

Must be Medi-Cal eligible.

Fatherhood Program

Contact: Dr. Hershel Swinger/Dr. Ron Banks

CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER (213) 808-1700

767 N. Hill St., Ste. 400, L.A. 90012 Fax (213) 680-0787

Provides health classes only

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Saturday 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Youth Director: Vicky Wong (Chinatown Center) (213) 972-8840

CITY OF GARDENA RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. (310) 217-9596

1651 W. 162nd St., Gardena 90247

Serves all Schools in Gardena areas. Free to all Gardena residents

gymnasium, park and sport teams. Emergency services for food,

clothing, & shelter; counseling for students 9 yrs. and up; no waiting list.

Hours: M-F 8 – 5:30 p.m.

COALITION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INC. (323) 777-3120

9130 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 90003 Fax: (323) 777-5968

Director: Dr. Sandra Cox

Counseling services for individual, group, and families;

domestic violence & anger management. Sliding Scale

parenting classes (Eng/Span). Hours: M-F 9-6 p.m.

Housing for Mentally Ill (18+--one year wait)

COASTAL ASIAN/PACIFIC MENTAL HEALTH (310) 217-7312

14112 S. Kingsley Dr., Gardena 90249 Fax (310) 352-3111

Director: Mitsuru Kubota, Ph. D.

Individuals, families and group therapy.

Hours: Mon 8-7 p.m.; Tues-Fri 8-5 p.m.

COMMONWEALTH COUNSELING CENTER (213) 388-6711

537 Commonwealth Ave., Suite G, L.A. 90020

(near 6th and Wilshire)

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE Adult Outpt (213) 481-1347

1200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, L.A. 90017 Admin. (213) 481-7464

Director: Anna Suarez Children Outpt (213) 482-9400

Project Rebound—post earthquake counseling; Outpt. Fax (213) 481-1023

adult residential crisis center; residential home for

abuse teenage girls/boys; domestic violence. Birth to 18 yrs.

Accepts Medi-Cal & Healthy Families. Hours 9-5 p.m.

Parent to call—Officer of the Day available

COMPREHENSIVE LINKAGES & SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (CLASP)

1736 Family Crisis Center (Univ. Village Shopping Ctr) Admin Off. (323) 737-3900

3375 s. Hoover St., Ste. K, LA 90007 24 hr Hotline (213) 745-6434

Contact Person: Rachel Rioux So. Bay (310) 379-3620

Provides resources to agencies for counseling, parent (562) 388-7652

ed., legal aid, tutoring, health care & family planning, and

shelters for boys and girls 10-17 years

CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN (310) 452-3202

2701 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 253; Santa Monica 90405

Contact: Dora Jacildo

Resource and Referral Agency for day care, newborns

to age 12; Specialist for alternative payment for child

care (Subsidized) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH 24/7 (800) 854-7771

Emergency referrals to specified areas; can dispatch psychiatric evaluation team

COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH – AB3632 (213) 738-6163

Director: Zoe Trachtenberg

Supervisor: Debbie Smith (San Antonio MHC) (562) 927-3491

Program Head: Adel Katz (Edelman MHC) (310) 268-2560

11388 W. Olympic, L.A. 90064 Fax (310) 235-2784

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

COUNTY /USC CHILD/ADOL. PSYCHIATRY (323) 226-5751/5753

2020 Zonal St. IAD Bldg, L.A. 90033

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Emergency (age 13 and under) (323) 226-3601

(age 13 and over) (323) 226-7085

CRYSTAL STAIRS (323) 299-8998

5200 W. Century Blvd., L.A. 90045

Director: Dr. Alice Duff

Supervisor: Martha Williams

Child care and resource referral age

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

DAD’S LAW (for fathers) (800) 323-7529

Child support, custody and restraining orders

Monday –Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

DIDI HIRSCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Admin. Off (310) 390-6612

Benj. Rush Ctr. For Individuals & Families in Crisis Venice (adult) (310) 306-8313

(adult outpatient—over 18) Manchester (323) 778-9593

4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230-4888 Metro (213) 381-3626

Parenting classes: English & Spanish Inglewood (310) 677-7808

Individual/family/groups/outpatient services Mar Vista (Child) (310) 751-1200

• For emergency services (central intake) use Carver Palm Ctr (310) 895-2300

Culver City (Admin. Off) number; Metro accepts Emerg. Srvs (310) 390-8896

indigent & Medi-Cal (672 S. Lafayette Park Pl., Ste. 6,

L.A. 90057)

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (some evening hours)

DOLORES MISSION (Boyle Heights) (323) 881-0039

171 S. Glass St., L.A. 90033 Fax (323) 881-0034

Contact: Pat Navarrete-Davis

Parenting classes: focus on parents with children

affiliated with gang or gang prevention (bilingual); free

shelter, youth group (different location)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (800) 978-3600

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF L.A., INC. (818) 242-7871

315 Arden Ave., Ste. 25, Glendale 91203 (800) 464-8995

Excutive Director: Gail Williamson

Program Assistant: Margie Thomas

Buddy system, liaison w/hospital, New Parent Life,

1-on-1 info about support group; free parent support

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm

DRUG ABUSE HELPLINE (800) 888-9383

Focus on Recovery

DRUG BUST 24 hours (800) 662-2878

(L.A.P.D.) Anti-drug Narcotics Line (Drug Tips)

DYSLEXIA: THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA (DYSGRAPHIA) ASS. (818) 506-8866

Mon & Thurs 10 – 2 p.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, THE (310) 281-9770

8730 Alden Drive, E101, L.A. 90048 Warm Line (310) 423-3500

(Cedar-Sinai Medical Center) Parent/Infant/toddler (310) 423-1510

Director: Dr. Carol Blake Bilingual First LA Connect (800) 211-5672

Mommy and Me group—infancy to 5 years

Warm Line—assists parents with concerns from birth to 6 yrs.

EAST L.A. WOMEN’S CENTER (ELA RAPE HOTLINE) Admin (323) 526-5819

1255 S. Atlantic Blvd., L.A. 90022 24 hours Hotline (800) 585-6231

serves children and mothers up to 12 years old

provides individual, family counseling and self-defense training

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00pm

EDELMAN WESTSIDE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (310) 966-6610

11080 w. Olympic Blvd., LA 90064 (X street Sepulveda) specify child or adult

Program Head: Anita Feltus, LCSW

Provides: Individual, family & group counseling; parent support

Group (Eng/Sp), socialization group & sibling groups; drug diversion

Program for youth and families; transitional living 18-22 yrs; Psychiatric

Mobile Response Team & crisis assessment

Serves: West LA, Venice, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, S. Monica

Monday & Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays 8:00 am-8:00 pm

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS (LAUSD) (213) 241-4586

Director: Kathy Rattay; Ann Waggoner, Adm. Asst.

Unit Coord: Principal Central HS

Academically and/or socially challenged students

EL CENTRO DE AYUDA CENTER (323) 265-9228

2130 E. 1st. St. Ste. 350, L.A. 90033 Fax (323) 265-7166

Director: Raul Estrada

Individual & family therapy, youth and domestic violence prog.,

drug diversion, detox. Free for city residents. Fee for court &

probation referrals. Hours: M-Thurs: 8 – 8 p.m.; Friday: 8-5 p.m.

EL CENTRO DE PUEBLO

1157 Lemoyne Street, LA 90026 cross Street Sunset (Echo Park) (213) 483-6335

Contact: Fernando Chacon

Counseling for at risk youths, after school programs, parenting (Eng/Sp)

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm (with some evenings)

ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE (800) 992-1660

Combined with Adult Protective Services

EL NIDO SERVICES – Project Good Start Teen Par. Prog. (323) 757-0101

12714 S. Avalon Blvd., Ste. 101A, L.A. Main Office (Liz Herrera-ext. 204)(213) 384-1600

Antelope Valley (661) 274-4192

Broadway (parenting class center) (323) 242-5020

Carson (Teen Prog.) (310) 768-8030

Manchester (Head Start—El Nido clients only) (323) 971-7360

Pacoima (Teen Prog.) (818) 896-7776

Mission Hills (Teen Parenting) (818) 830-3646

Compton (310) 223-0707

Services: teen pregnancy prevention, delinquency diversion,

Free parenting classes (Eng/Sp)

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for LAUSD employees) Toll Free 866-312-3077 (see United Behavioral Health Plan)

ENKI – ELA YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (323) 832-9795

(formerly Margarita Mendez Mental Health Center)

1000 Goodrich Blvd., Commerce 90022

Director: Rosalva Trias-Ruiz

Day treatment program; individual and family therapy;

parenting classes (Eng/Sp). Hours: M, W, F: 9-6 p.m.

Tues, Thurs: 9-7 p.m.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

8740 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City 90232 Main Office (310) 204-3300

3750 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., L.A. 90008 Art Center (323) 290-2000

Director: Dr. Scott Bowling ( ( (

Provides direct services for adults and children Regional Ctr makes referrals

who are developmentally disabled. There is a 8-4:30 p.m.

parent group in an infant program. Also provides

work training, supportive employment, residential care for severely and

profoundly retarded, recreation, art and summer camp program.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm

FAITHFUL CENTRAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH L.A. (323) 758-4506

713 W. 62nd St., L.A. 90044 Inglewood (310) 330-8000

Director: Jackie Russell

Provides food, clothing, toys.

FAMILIES IN NEW DIRECTIONS/CRENSHAW CONSORTIUM (323) 296-3781

3756 Santa Rosalia Dr., Ste. 213, L.A. 90008 Fax (323) 296-4752

Director: Dr. Dorothy Tucker

Therapy for children & families, parenting classes for

adults (English & Spanish)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FAMILY CARE AGENCY, INC. Main Office (818) 345-2950

18341 Sherman Way, Ste. 207, Reseda 91335 24 hrs

Outreach Director: Ilene Fletcher

Serves all of LAUSD—resources for parents/foster parents--

respite care, newborn/child care, domestic services, monitor

visitation. Sign language; Family Preservation; Parenting Shadow

(parenting class); Regional Center

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY/ ASSISTANCE LEAGUE Hollywood (323) 469-5893

1360 N. St. Andrews Pl., Hollywood 90028 Main Office (323) 464-4063

Director: Dr. Wilmore

Tutorial, counseling, parenting classes (Eng/Sp), Fax (323) 469-5896

domestic violence--teen & children’s support group,

women’s group; children’s club

Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm

FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY (818) 988-4430

15350 Sherman Way, Ste. 140, Van Nuys 91406 Fax (818) 988-4633

Executive Director: Susan Kaplan

Therapeutic intervention from Infant Care to

peaceful co-existence with teenagers.

Parenting/adolescent groups (Eng. & Sp.).

Hours: M-Thurs: 9-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 9-5 p.m. Sliding Scale

GAPP (GANG ALTERNATIVE PREVENTION PROGRAM)

144 S. Fetterly Ave., L.A. 90022 ELA (323) 780-2185

Supervising PO: Tommie Rosas Centinela (323) 418-3106

1330 W. Imperial Hwy, L.A. 90044 Crenshaw (323) 298-3511

3606 Exposition, LA 90016 South (562) 940-2526

Target ages 10-14 exhibiting problems with habitual

truancy, incorrigibility, running away, and stealing;

L.A. County Probation Department

Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & CLINICS (323) 644-2000

1891 Effie St., L.A. 90026

Specialize in adolescent outpatient services.

Insurance, Medi-Cal and some Short-Doyle.

GAY AND LESBIAN ADOLESCENT SOCIAL SERVICES (GLASS) (310) 358-8727

650 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. A, W. Hollywood 90069-5613 Fax (310) 358-8721

Contact: Sharon Kidd Outpatient (323) 456-0801

CEO: Teresa de Crescenzo, MSW

Outpatient and Day Treatment Program; Medi-Cal

Hours: M-F: 9-5 p.m.; Sat. available (appt)

GENESIS FAMILY DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM

Central Assessment Center (323) 777-0130

12021 S. Wilmington, L.A. 90059

Director: Kathryn Icenhower

Services: Outpatient alcohol and drug program for

women and children who are drug-exposed.

12714 S. Avalon, Ste. 109, L.A. 90061 (310) 668-8260

Therapy for children; Medi-Cal/Healthy Families

Monday- Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

GLEN ROBERTS CHILD STUDY TEAM (818) 244-0222

1530 E. Colorado St., Glendale 91205 Fax (818) 243-5413

Individual, family, group counseling, parenting classes

in English, Spanish & Armenian. Sliding Scale/low income;

2-month wait. Hours: M-F 9-8 p.m.; Sat 9-4:30 p.m.

GRIEF GROUP OF BEREAVED PARENTS (310) 474-3407

(Compassionate Friends)

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

6041 Cadillac, W.L.A. 90054

Contact: Barbara Gerry

H. CLAUDE HUDSON CLINIC (213) 744-3945

2829 S. Grand Ave., L.A.

Prenatal, family planning, child health care, TB x-ray.

HARBOR/UCLA MEDICAL CENTER (310) 222-3110

1000 W Carson St., Bldg. D5, Torrance 90509

Clinic Services Director: Dr. Jean McCord (310) 222-3120

Child and adolescent psychiatry

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pm

HARRIET BUHAI CENTER FOR FAMILY LAW Appt. (213) 388-7515

4262 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 201, L.A. 90010

Contact: Betty Nordwind

Numerous payment options; parenting classes (Eng/Sp),

domestic violence, divorce & paternity cases, custody, &

visitation and child support.

HATHAWAY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (323) 257-9600

840 N. Avenue 66, L.A. 90041 Fax (323) 257-8118

Director: Sylvia Esqueda

Individual, family therapy; parenting classes (Eng.); youth

Intervention & prevention after school program.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES (formerly CHAMP) Toll Free (877) 597-4777

Referrals to Medi-Cal/Healthy Families.

Low cost health services. Hours: 8-7 p.m.

HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS (213) 633-7810

HIV/AIDS, Impact, Elem. Title IV & TUPE,

Project 10 (alphabetized list-P’s)

HEALTH GROUP assessment (818) 779-5153

13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks 91401 outpatient (818) 779-5190

Provides neurological & learning disabilities services Fax (818) 779-5128

For children and adolescents. Assessments private

($800 by appts).

HERMANOS (323) 722-4529

5801 E. Beverly Blvd., L.A. 90022 Fax (323) 722-4450

Contact: Jaime Urbine/Jose Ruiz

School-based program for adolescents.

Curriculum on building self-esteem (20 weeks);

activities after school and on occasional weekends

Outreach Program: AA Meetings & Domestic Violence.

Drug/alcohol outpatient counseling; youth intervention

Hours: 9-6 p.m.

HIS SHELTERING ARMS (323) 755-6646

1101 S. Main St., L.A. 90061 Fax (323) 777-2209

Residential drug therapy, counseling with women, drug and

alcohol relapse classes, anger management, domestic violence.

Winter shelter for women with small children up to age 3 yrs. (Nov-March).

Parenting classes (Eng.). Hours: 8:30–5 p.m.

HOLA (HEART OF LA YOUTH) (213) 389-1148

2701 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90059 Fax (213) 389-1085

Contact: Mitch Moore

Summer sports, arts & crafts, tutoring, theater, SAT

$10 membership a year

HOME-SAFE CHILD CARE (323) 934-7979

6926 Melrose Ave., L.A. 90038 Fax: (323) 934-0514

Contact: Jennifer Perez

Program designed to prevent child abuse or neglect

from high-risk families

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

HOME TEACHER PROGRAM (818) 509-8759

Berenece Carlson Home and Hospital School Fax (818) 505-0246

10952 Whipple St., N. Hollywood 91602

Principal: Jann Merithew

Contact: Robin Schleifer, R.N.

Refer students who have medical conditions which prohibit them from

attending a regular school for 20 days or more. If the child is school phobic

or has other emotional problems, have child referred to the school psychologist,

senior psychologist, or do an assessment and refer child. Educational telephone

services also provided.

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

HOMELESS HOLLYWOOD RESOURCE ACCESS CENTER/PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS (PATH) Hollywood (323) 644-2216

Information & referral for shelter, food, clothing, job access ELA (323) 260-7524

Contact Person for shelters: Norma Moreno (Hollywood) (310) 996-0034

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm

HOSPICE OF PASADENA (626) 397-3600

“I COUNT TOO” Fax (626) 397-2184

Located at Huntington Memorial Hospital

Director: Samantha Bothast

An emotional support group for children, 8-18 yrs, who either

have a close relative with a terminal illness or a relative who has died.

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

HOUSE OF UHURU (323) 778-5290

Community Resource Center (Information & Referral) (213) 895-7700

8005 S. Figueroa, L.A., 90003 Fax (323) 753-5034

Contact: Sharon Allen, Coordinator Counseling, psychotherapy, medical care, parenting classes (Eng.)

Hours: 8-5 p.m.

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION (562) 806-5400

6800 Florence Ave., Bell Gardens 90201

Contact: Sandra Solorio, CSW

Services: Seniors—case management (60+ yrs), in-home registry;

family—Preservation, Prevention of Teen Preg., Parenting (Eng/Sp),

counseling (family, individual, group), Bell Healthy Start (Bell High);

community—emergency (food, counseling, advocacy),

interpretation/translation, home locator list, Info & Referral Network.

Monday & Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm

INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHOOL (LAUSD)—CITY OF ANGELS (213) 745-1100

1449 South San Pedro Street, LA 90015

Grades K-12; 32 sites (once a week meetings)

Principal: Molly Milner

Kids referred for medical & gang protection

Monday- Friday 7:00 am-4:30 pm

INFO LINE LA County (323) 686-0950

Translators in all languages

INSIGHT TREATMENT (INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES) (800) 599-8820

(formerly the Parent Resource Center)

Services for adolescents & families (Karen Donaldson) Admission (213) 718-4787

Pasadena, Westwood. Private Ins., PPO’s,

No HMOs or Medi-Cal. $150/day after-school treatment 4 days/week

12 steps required, dual diagnosis, anorexia, self-multilation

Administrative hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Services provided until 9:00 pm

INSTITUTE FOR BLACK PARENTING (310) 900-0930

1299 E. Artesia Blvd., Ste. 200, Carson 90746 Fax: (310) 900-0954

Director: Zena F. Oglesby Jr.

Adoption and foster parenting; Family Preservation

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE (323) 224-3800

3845 Selig Place, LA 90031

Referral for other languages, provides

recreational activities, immigration services,

toddler/pre-school program, arts & crafts,

cultural outings. Free. Hours: 7:30 – 4 p.m.

J.A.D.E. (JUVENILE ASSISTANCE DIVERSION EFFORT) (323) 564-5233

8650 California Ave., South Gate 90280 Fax: (323) 567-2653

Director: Marcos Vega

Family counseling (ages 7-18) & youth education program,

Parent classes (Eng./Sp.)

Serves: Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, and South Gate

Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

JENESSE CENTER Admin. Office (323) 299-9496

Shelter for battered women & children Emergency Hotline: (323) 731-6500

3731 Stocker Ave., 2nd Fl., LA 90008 Fax: (323) 299-0699

Director: Karen Earl

Group and individual counseling, parenting classes (Eng),

housing, resettlement, children’s program (field trips, tutoring).

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

JEOPARDY PROGRAM/LAPD

At-risk youngsters for gang involvement (ages 8-16 years)

77th St. Area (St. Andrews) (213) 485-4156

SE Area (108th St.) (213) 473-3700

SW Area (MLK Blvd) (213) 485-2585

Harbor Area (310) 548-7600

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES Torrance (310) 373-0321

22410 Palos Verdes, Torrance W. L.A. (310) 820-4111

Individual, group and family counseling Valley (818) 464-3333

Sliding scale ($30-$100). Hours vary at locations Santa Monica (310) 393-0732

JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE (UCLA) (310) 825-2872

Humanistic Care Administrator

Pediatric Ophthalmology Division

Contact: Sandra Burick

Indigent Program: provides eye care for children of families in financial need.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am –5:00 pm

JULIA ANN SINGER FOUNDATION (310) 202-0669

3321 Edith Ave. (Motor Ave.), LA

Family therapy, speech/language/play therapy

family stress, child abuse program, parenting classes (Eng/Sp)

Monday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

KAISER PERMANENTE WATTS COUNSELING & LEARNING CTR. (323) 564-7911

1465 E. 103rd St., L.A. 90002 Fax (323) 569-8527

Director: Dr. Woodruff Johnson

Contact: Ruth Conley, Martha Watson LCSW

Family, individual and group counseling, bilingual art therapy,

educational therapy, summer day camp ages 8-13 yrs., sleep-over

camp (call in May) ages 7-14, Kids Can Cope—support group for

children whose parents or siblings have cancer, group for latency-age

boys who have been prenatally exposed to drugs (tutoring). Free

counseling to the community. Hours: 8:30-6 p.m.

KATHRYN L. KURKA CHILDREN’S FUND (LAUSD) (213) 763-8374

17th St. Annex

Contact: Karen Maiorca, Dir. Nursing Services

Glasses and other health needs; refer through school RN

KEDREN COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (323) 233-0425

4211 S. Avalon Ave., L.A. 90011 Fax (323) 233-5015

Director: Dr. John Griffin—Acute Inpatient

Day treatment for adults and children.

Transportation provided. Hours: 8:30-5 p.m.

KIDS CAN (818) 885-1290

2312 W. Olive Ave., Ste B, Burbank 91506

Contact: Bonnie Moore, LCSW

Individual, couples, family counseling; help for parents

and children when illness/death comes

KINSHIP RESOURCE CENTER (formerly Grandma’s House) (888) 694-7263

5035 W. Slauson, Ste. G, L.A. 90056 Fax: (323) 290-4601

(x street -- Buckingham Rd).

Director: Madeline Jackson

Contact: Andrea Palm

Support group for relative caregivers to assist with family planning,

adoption or legal guardianship for children within the System (Eng/Sp)

Services are free.

Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

KOREAN AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER (213) 389-6755

3727 W. 6th St., Ste. 509, LA 90020 Fax (213) 395-5172

Director: Dr. Peter Chang

Individual, family, domestic violence, juvenile

delinquency. Parenting classes in Korean. Sliding scale

($35+). Hours: 9-5:30 p.m.

LA CLINICA OSCAR ROMERO (213) 989-7700

Adultos y Niños de Central America

123 S. Alvarado St., LA 90057 (X street= Beverly)

Free services—medical, dental, vision.

Monday-Thursday 7:30 am –5:00 pm

Friday & Saturday 7:30 am- 12:00 Children only

LA COMMISSION ON ASSAULT AGAINST WOMEN Office (213) 955-9090

(formerly Rape & Domestic Violence Programs) Fax (213) 955-9093

Director: Teddy Giggans ext. 107

605 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 400 LA 90015 Pasadena (626) 585-9166

Counseling for domestic violence (Eng/Sp/Deaf/Disabled) Valley (818) 787-4778

Teen Program (through LAUSD Health Education Prog) (213) 633-7810

Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

LATINO CHILDREN’S FUND (323) 265-1500

4522 Whittier Blvd., Ste D, L.A. 90022

Coordinator: Jesus Jimenez

Tutorial program focused on bilingual transition & beyond

Serves: K-8

LEARNING CENTER, THE (818) 783-6633

16944 Ventura Blvd., Encino

Director: Dr. Gerald Diskin

Diagnostic testing, tutoring, educational therapy for LD & dyslexia

Hours: M-F: 9-6 p.m.; Sat: 10-4 p.m.

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF L.A. Admin (323) 801-7991

Human Welfare, immigration, employment Fax (323) 964-7945

Consumer Affairs So. Central-ext. 5445 (213) 640-3884

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Crenshaw (323) 801-7989

S. Monica (310) 899-6200

Central (213) 487-7609

ELA (213) 640-3883

San Fernando (818) 896-5211

LONG BEACH CHILD/ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM (562) 599-9271

1975 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach 90806 Fax (562) 218-0372

Subsection: Asian/Pacific Mental Health (562) 599-9401

Services: individual and family counseling

Hours: M, T, Th: 8-6 p.m.; Wed: 8-7 p.m.; Fri: 8-5 p.m.

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC (323) 766-2345

3787 S. Vermont, L.A. 90007 Fax (323) 766-2371

Principal: Robin Lutsky, Burton Greene School (ext. 2228) (323) 766-2340

Day treatment program; individual, group and family

therapy. Non-public school on campus.

Walk-In Hours: 8-12 p.m. Outpatient hours: M-F 8-8 p.m.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY/USC MEDICAL CENTER Outpt—Main Clinic (323) 226-5303

1937 Hospital Pl., L.A. 90033 Fax (323) 226-5504

Child Adolescent Psychiatry Outpt—Adolescent (323) 226-5777

Director: Dr. Hicklin

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE (323) 292-8111

Milken Youth Training & Family Literacy Center Fax (323) 292-7851

5414 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. 90043

Contact: Linda Shaw

Tutoring grades 4-12 (Jan. & June enrollment, waiting list open)

and Adults (anytime), WIA (Workforce Investment Act)

ages 14-21. Computers for adults. Hours: M 8-6 p.m.;

T-Th 8-8 p.m.; Fri 8-5 p.m.

LOS ANGELES YOUTH NETWORK (OPTIONS HOUSE) 24 hrs (323) 467-8466

1754 N. Taft Ave., Hollywood 90028 Fax (323) 464-4357

For runaway adolescents 12 – 17 yrs & those at-risk;

individual and group therapy.

Office hours: 9-5:30 p.m. DCFS Referral Primary

LOVED ONES OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS (323) 292-5682

3641 S. La Brea, LA 90016

Director: Ferroll Robins

Child, adolescent, and adult; English/Spanish groups;

assist victims with funeral and burial procedures &

financial assistance

Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (310) 338-2863

School of Education/Reading Clinic

Director: Dr. Candice Poindexter

Tutoring; initial test to enter ($40); Semester tuition = $110

Grades 1-8 January – May Wednesday 4:30 -6:15 pm

M. L. KING MEDICAL CENTER—CHILD/ADOL. OUTPATIENT (310) 668-6008

(Augustus F. Hawkins Mental Health Clinic)

1720 E. 120th St., L.A. 90059

*Contact: Leslie Hernandez-Intake Coordinator

Walk-in Clinic only for new clients. Hours: M-F 7:30-12 p.m.

Provides: Assessments, individual, family & group counseling (3-18 yrs).

MOTIVATIONAL INSTITUTE, THE (310) 327-5307

3535 S. Figueroa St., LA 90089 (inside Waite-Phillips Hall)

Contact: James & Bridgette Moore

Tutoring—K-12 Individual tutoring (Eng/Sp) 2:30 –5:30 pm

PSAT/SAT test preparation 7-12th 2:30 –5:30 pm

Saturday School – On-site campus 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Pepperdine University Educational Center

MULTISERVICE FAMILY CENTER (310) 412-0202

101 N. La Brea, Ste. 301, Inglewood 90301

Director: Dr. Evelyn Clark

Psychiatric evaluation and ongoing, physical exams; numerous

payment options, health care to the uninsured

Monday-Friday 1:00 –7:00 pm

NASBSW (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS) (323) 752-0223

7100 S. Western Ave., LA 90047

NASW (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS) (800) 538-2565

Contact: Woo Toby Hur, Membership Services Director (ext. 42) L.A. (213) 452-0090

Referral service for LCSW’s to collaborate with prospective clients

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

NATIONAL FAMILY LIFE & ED. CENTER (RITES OF PASSAGE PROG) (310) 665-1888

5711 W. Slauson Ave., Ste. 240, Culver City 90230

Director: Mr. Charles Lee Johnson

Workshops for boys & girls (ages 16 & up), martial arts (6-18 yrs)

transitional homes for youngsters leaving group homes (17+ yrs)

OASIS (Open Avenues to Stay In School) – ages 16-18

After school program 4:30 –7:00 pm

Hours: 9:00 am- 7:00 pm

NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CENTER (Formerly The Counseling Ctr) (310) 715-8885

1409 E. 4th St., Ste. F, Long Beach 90802 by appt. only

15508 S. Western Ave., Gardena

2349 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90504

505 W. PCH, 2nd Fl., Ste. B, Wilmington 90744

Group therapy only; parenting skills, abuse/domestic violence,

and anger management. Hours: M-Thu 1:00-7:30 p.m.; Fri 10-3 p.m.

Languages: English and Spanish.

NEW CONNECTION SERVICE FOR CHILDREN, THE (562) 595-1159

(Formerly The GREATER LONG BEACH CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER)

3311 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 600, Long Beach 90807 Intake (ext 27) (562) 427-4864

Children’s outpatient services; parenting (Eng/Sp). Fax (562) 981-7569

Monday –Wednesday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm Thursday 8-7:30

Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm

NIKKEI FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM (213) 473-1602

Little Tokyo Service Center

231 E. Third St., LA 90013

Program Director: Yasuko Sakamoto

Services: individual and family counseling

Monday- Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS AGENCIES (LAUSD) (213) 241-3373

Coordinator: Eileen Fkone-Rees

Provide the Local District (1-8) of student residency Fax (213) 241-8431

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:00 pm

NORTH EAST COMMUNITY CLINIC (323) 256-3884

5564. N. Figueroa, L.A. 90042

Counseling for mothers; prenatal care, family planning,

homeless and those at-risk, mentally ill. Hours: M 8-7:30 p.m.

Tues-Fri 8-5:30 p.m.; Sat 8-3 p.m.

OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (323) 469-6017

1360 N. St. Andrews Pl., LA 90028 Western – pass S. Monica Blvd

Clothing available for pre-school/high school. L - Fernwald

Someone from school must accompany the child. Rt – in parking lot

Hours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon-Thurs.

OUR HOUSE (BEREAVEMENT CENTER) (310) 475-0299

1950 Sawtelle Blvd., Ste 255, L.A. 90025

Director: Susan Galeas, LCSW, MPH

Provides compassionate support for children and adults.

Services: pre-school, latency & teenage grief groups,

Grieving Parents Group, Widow/Widower groups; sliding fee scale

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00pm

PARA LOS NIÑOS (213) 623-8446

845 E. 6th St., L.A. 90033

President: Miki Jordan

After school tutorial program (3 – 7 p.m.)

Emergency food, shelter, clothing, parenting (Eng./Sp.)

Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm

BREAKTHROUGH PARENTING SERVICES (310) 823-7846

Serves West Los Angeles, Culver City and Valley

12405 Venice Blvd., Suite 172, L.A. 90066

Director: Dr. Jane Major

Parent education classes with focus on legal/custody issues

Sliding fee scale

PARENT RESOURCE NETWORK (LAUSD) (800) 933-8133

333 South Beaudry Blvd., 17th Fl, LA. 90017

provides parents with the educational resources with particular emphasis

with special ed. students

Contact: Dennis Rosenbaum

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

PARENT COMMUNITY SERVICE (LAUSD)

Same address as Parent Resource Network

PARENTING INSTITUTE INC. (323) 295-2060

3761 Stocker St., Ste. 211, L.A. 90008 Fax: (323) 295-2954

Director: Marion Thomas

Individual, family and group counseling; parenting

classes (English only); child abuse/neglect, substance

abuse; legal counseling for child custody, outreach

for foster and group home support in child’s

residential setting.

Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-7:00 pm

PARENTS DROP-IN GROUP (818) 997-2640

SMH—Valley Clinic (Linda Diamond)

Tuesdays 9 a.m. (Eng); 11 a.m. (Spanish)

PARENTS OF WATTS (POW) (323) 566-7556

10828 Lou Dillon Ave., L.A. 90059

Century – R on Wilmington – L on Santa Ana and L on Lou Dillon

Director: (Sweet) Alice Harris

Field technicians training, assists in obtaining GED, computer

and parenting classes (Eng/Sp)

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER (213) 746-1037

1530 S. Olive St., L.A. 90015 Fax (213) 746-9379

Services: Developmental evaluations, pediatric medicine,

dental, orthodontia, day care, early intervention services.

Spanish spoken. Medi-Cal accepted. Hours: M-Sat 8-4:30 p.m.

PHILLIPS GRADUATE INSTITUTE (CA. COUNSELING CENTER) (818) 907-9980

5445 Balboa Blvd., Encino 91316 Fax (818) 386-5699

Intake Coordinator: Bess Gilbert-Willhite

Individual, family, groups for children, teen groups, domestic

violence, divorced parents, women issues groups, Latino Program,

parenting classes (Eng, Sp). Sliding scale ($20-$60—ability to pay)

Hours: M-Thur: 8-10 p.m.; Fri: 8-8 p.m.; Sat: 8-5 p.m.

PLAZA COMMUNITY CENTER (323) 268-1107

648 S. Indiana St., L.A. 90023 Fax (323) 268-7003

Managing Board Member: Ted Hampton

Esperanza Project:

For alcoholic women needing socialization skills to remain sober.

Director: Manuel Garcia

For child care center (323) 268-9640

Child Development Program Site Director: Maria Perez (323) 261-2523

Indiana Address @ 1315 E. 1st St., L.A. 90033

Hours: M-F: 9-5:30 p.m. Sliding scale

PLAZA COMMUNITY CENTER: FAMILY PRESERVATION PROG. (323) 261-0414

4127 Cesar Chavez Ave., E.L.A. 90023 Fax (323) 261-9178

Director: John Stewart

Free services for pregnant teens and parenting classes (Eng/Sp.)

Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m.

PLAZA FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (Stevenson MS Healthy Start) (323) 268-1041

4018 City Terrace Dr., E.L.A. 90063

Director: Gloria Ornelas

Provides domestic violence & support groups (Eng/Sp);

case management; tutoring.

Monday & Tuesday 8:30 am-7:30 pm

Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Friday 8:30 am- 1:00 pm

PROJECT AHEAD (Preschool to 3rd grade) (323) 295-8582

4182 S. Western, L.A. 90062 ext. 4

Director: Rev. Norman Johnson (So. Christian Ldrship Conf) Fax (323) 296-4742

Ten School Project where staff go into the home to work with

families who are taught to assist parents to become their child’s

first teacher & friend. Dispute resolution; Hate Crime; LA Bridges

HIV/AIDS. Hours: M-F 9-5 p.m.

PROJECT 10 (Student Health & Human Services) (213) 633-7826

Contact: Gail Rolf

Dropout prevention program targeted for gay & lesbian youth

Eagle Center School - 736 S. Cloverdale, L.A. 90036

Contact: Jerry Battey

Residential for gay and lesbian adolescents.

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY (800) 776-5746

For parents with children with special needs Intake (213) 427-8747

Hours: Intake—9-3 p.m.; Office: 9-5 p.m. Fax (213) 427-8767

Federal funding—free

PROTECTION LEGAL FEMENINA (323) 721-9882

5300 E. Beverly Blvd., Suite D., L.A. 90032

Assists with restraining orders and simple divorce/legal

separations (men & women), custody visitations

Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

PSYCHIATRIC MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM (PMRT)

Main Office/S. Central (800) 854-7771

WLA/Santa Monica (310) 268-2519

Harbor (310) 618-9687

SF Valley (818) 832-2400

Downtown (213) 351-2813/2815

South LA (310) 668-5150/5151

L.A.P.D./S.M.A.R.T. (213) 473-8263

LAPD—DMH Systemwide Mental Assessment Response Team (213) 485-4188

24 hrs/7 days a week

Sheriff—M.E.T. (562) 903-7530

Sheriff—DMH Mental Evaluation Team; 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. 7 days a week

PTA – 10th DISTRICT (213) 745-7114

1000 Venice Blvd., L.A. 90015 (near Figueroa) Eye Clinic (213) 745-7502

Dental and eye clinic; clothing and food Dental Clinic (213) 745-7066

Hours: M, W 7:30-4 p.m.; T, Thurs 7:30-4 p.m.

Closed Fridays

RAPE CRISIS CENTER HOTLINE (310) 545-2111

Parker Center Abuse Unit, Juvenile unit (213) 485-2837

Spousal Unit (Rampart, L.A.P.D. Division) (213) 207-2031

L.A. Hotline (310) 392-8381

RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM CENTER (SART) (818) 904-3658

Northridge Hospital Medical Center (CATS-Children’s Assessment & Treatment Service)

Sherman Way Campus—14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys (818) 908-8632

14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys Fax (818) 901-4610

Contact: Kathy Adams, RN

Infants through adults--rape, sexual/physical abuse

Hours: 7-11 p.m. (24 hours on call)

RECREATION & PARKS---CITY OF LOS ANGELES Main Office (213) 928-9200

LA County (888) 527-2757

Fax (213) 473-7057

REGIONAL CENTERS:

Eastern L.A. Reg’l Ctr, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra 91802 Intake (626) 299-4700

Harbor Regional Center, 21231 Hawthorne, Torrance 90503 (310) 540-1711

Lanterman, 3440 Wilshire, Ste., 400, L.A. 90503 (213) 383-1300

Northern L.A. Regional Ctr, 15400 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91403 (818) 778-1900

So. Central Regional Center, 650 W. Adams Bl. #200 LA 90007 (213) 763-7800

Westside Regional Center, 5901 Green Valley Circle 90230 (310) 258-4000

Hours: M-Thurs 7:30-5 p.m.; Fri 7:30-4 p.m.

REISS DAVIS CHILD STUDY CENTER (310) 204-1666

3200 Motor Ave., L.A. 90034

Contact: (Intake) Mrs. Ruth Wildhorn x 230

Educational and psychological testing; therapy & tutoring

REMEDIAL READING & LEARNING CENTER, THE (323) 732-1350

2239 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. 90018

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mon. – Fri.

Free tutorial program for children from ages 9 –18

RESOURCES UNLIMITED (818) 606-4912

Referral information for the disabled and senior community

Director: David Lichtenstein

RICHSTONE FAMILY CENTER (310) 970-1921

13620 Cordary, Hawthorne 90250 (Admin. Off) Emergency (310) 764-8116

13634 Cordary, Hawthorne 90250 (Center Address)

Prevention of child abuse with families; counseling;

home visitation program; case management;

parenting classes (Eng/Sp). Hours: M-Thurs 9-5 p.m.; Fri 9-2 p.m.

ROSA PARKS SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS CENTER (323) 290-4119

4182 So. Western Blvd., LA 90062 (mailing address)

Director: Felicia Gray

Counseling to victims of sexual assault—children, adults, couples,

groups. Cost is free.

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

ROYBAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (East Side) (323) 267-3400

4701 Cesar Chavez, L.A. 90022 fax (323) 260-5201

Director: Larry Gasco

Child, adolescent and family therapy

Monday- Friday 8:00 am-6:30 pm

SAN ANTONIO MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Outpatient (562) 806-4921

6450 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens 90201 AB3632 (562) 927-3491

Contact: Jammie Amzaldo

Individual, family and group therapy Fax: (562) 928-9826

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am –7:00 pm (only accept severe cases)

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER (818) 341-1111

8350 Reseda Blvd., Northridge 91324

Contact: Carol Bronow

Individual, child/family counseling

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 –3:00 pm

SCHOOL POLICE WATCH COMMANDER (213) 625-6631

1330 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90015

SCOTTISH RITES CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE & DISORDER CTR. (323) 936-2153

6310 San Vincente Blvd., Ste. 300, L.A. 90048

Director: Deborah Nathan

Provide speech therapy – ages 3 –18 (Sp. & Eng.clients)

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

SEA EFFECTIVE (East L.A.) SOLEDAD ENRICHMENT ACTION (323) 261-9779/80

161 S. Fetterly Ave., L.A. 90022 – Branch Office

WIA (ages 14-21), job training, family counseling, parenting

classes (Eng/Sp), alternative schools for adolescents

SENIOR INFO & ASSISTANCE (Dept of Aging) LA Residents (800) 510-2020

For residents age 60+. Referrals to multi- County Residents (213) 738-4004

purpose senior centers, transportation, legal Fax (213) 738-6585

Services, Meals on Wheels. Hours: M-F 8- 5 p.m.

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

Contact: Faviola Ramirez

Free to orthopedic, spinal and burn victims

Ages: Infancy – 18 yrs. Up to 21 yrs., if person was already a client

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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

Director: Christine Byrne

Children & adolescents (no adult). 6 weeks wait.

Hours: M-Thurs 8-8 p.m.; Fri 8-4:30 p.m.

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); Hours: M-F 8-9 p.m.; Sat 9-4 p.m.

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY CENTER (310) 649-6199

300 Corporate Point, Ste. 530, Culver City 90230

Director: Dr. Pamela Wiley

Provides speech therapy; ages pre-school to 5 yrs.

Hours: M-F 8:30-5 p.m.

STAR: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (310) 842-8040

STAR UNIT – Sheriff’s Dept. Drug Abuse Education (562) 946-7263

Contact: Sgt. Peacock/Lt. Trudy Wilson Fax (562) 941-8673

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

Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm

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

Director: Darrell Tidwell

Abuse, neglect, parenting classes (Eng/Sp), individual/family

therapy ages 4-18. Hours: M, W 10-7 p.m.; T, Thurs 10-6:30 p.m.

Fri 10-6 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (310) 829-8921

1339 20th St., Santa Monica 90404

Director: Rebecca Refuezo

Individual and family therapy; parenting (Eng./Sp.)

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am- 8:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am –5:00 pm

STATE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER (323) 222-8090

4339 State University Dr., L.A. 90032 Fax (323) 322-3018

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

Head Start M-F 7:30-4:30 p.m.

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

Referrals to survivors after suicide, & mental health needs

Talk Line LA County Toll Free (877) 727-4747

SUNRISE COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES (213) 207-2770

537 S. Alvarado St., L.A. 90057

Director: Jefferson Sa

Counseling/assessment – children (12 –17) & adults; domestic

violence, drug diversion, parenting classes (Eng/Span/Portuguese/Korean),

anger Management. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

SYCAMORES (626) 395-7100

210 S. DeLacey Ave., Ste 110, Pasadena 91105

Contact: Kathy Aires (intake)

Inpatient and outpatient services for families

Monday- Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

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

Director: Dr. Mark Rappaport

Individual/family therapy; parent & children’s groups

Monday –Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

Director: Nancy Siever Grief Groups (310) 374-6323

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

Intake: Grace or Mary Ann (inpatient)

Monday- Friday 9:00-5:00 pm

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

Director: Tamara Anderson Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m.

Free tutorial service to the following schools:

King Elem. Vermont

Magnolia Ave. Weemes Elem.

Menlo Ave. Adams M.S.

Norwood Ave. Foshay Learning Center

32nd St. Manual Arts H.S.

Berendo MS Audubon MS

VALLEY COORDINATED CHILDREN’S SERVICES (818) 708-4500

19231 Victory Blvd., Ste. 110, Reseda 91335 Fax: (818) 654-1956

(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

Hours: M-F 8-6:30 p.m.

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 Call for nearest office

Crisis intervention, help in obtaining emergency Fax (213) 847-8667

Legal, medical & burial assistance; private court

escorts & liaison between court and lawyers.

Hours: M-F 8-5: p.m.

VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM (LAC/USC) (323) 226-6806

1721 Griffin Ave., L.A. Fax (323) 226-6348

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

Monday-Friday 9:00 am –5:00 pm

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

Domestic violence classes (Eng./Sp.),

DUI (Eng./Sp.), drug and divergence (Eng./Sp.),

Parenting classes by appointments,. Accept court ordered referral.

Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m.

YOUTH CRISIS LINE 24 hrs (800) 843-5200

YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU (562) 806-7670

5840 E. Florence Ave., Bell Gardens Fax (562) 806-7674

Services: Parenting classes (Eng/Sp)

Provides individual, marital, conjoint & play therapy;

tutoring grades 1-12. Free for Bell Garden residents/

Hours: M-F 10-7 p.m.

All of these resources are non-profit community agencies and should be used in conjunction with the completion of the LAUSD community resources (disclaimer) form

Entire Resource Guide prepared and revised by:

Louis G. Long, LCSW, Ph.D., Barbara Colwell, LCSW, Suh Chen Hsiao, LCSW

August 12 2004

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