City at Peace-Los Angeles Crisis Information 2006

 

Homeless Services and Foster Care:

National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000 24 hours. Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at request.

 

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center: Services and transitional housing for homeless gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ) young people (15-23), that offers hot meals, showers, clothes, counseling, and much more. If you’re 18-24 years old and without a home, or in an unsafe living situation, the Center operates a safe, clean and caring 24-bed residence with dorm-style rooms.  (323) 993-7501 or laglc.org.

Covenant House California: Emergency Shelter and Supportive services for youth ages from 18 to 24.  Residents access psychological and psychiatric assessments/intervention, Substance abuse intervention, HIV/AIDS education and support, Life skills and vocational training and job and permanent housing placement. 1325 N. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA  90027 (323) 957-7433

My Friends Place 24 Hour Info Line: Information on all resources, including shelter
1-800-339-6993 or http://myfriendsplace.org.

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority 1-800-548-6047

Emergency Food & Shelter 1-800-339-6993
Includes information on all resources

 

Health Care:

Planned Parenthood: Confidential and convenient services provided at little or no cost at 13 locations throughout Los Angeles. Services include; Birth Control/Family Planning, Abortion Services, Sexually Transmitted Infection testing and treatment, and much more.For more information on specific services call 1-800-576-5544 or pplosangeles.org.

 

Children’s Hospital Division of Adolescent Medicine
A number of innovative programs target young people in need, including homeless and runaway teens, HIV-positive youth or those at risk for HIV, pregnant and parenting teens, as well as youth with substance abuse problems, youth experiencing a personal crisis and those at risk for violence. M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm 4650 Sunset Boulevard, #2 Los Angeles, CA  90027-6062 (323) 669-2153
 

 

Hotlines

National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663 Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. 24 Hours.

RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Hotline for victims of Sexual Assault. Will re-direct call to local rape crisis center nearest to caller. 24 Hours.

National Suicide Prevention: 1-800-783-2433

California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200

The Trevor Project: 1-800-850-8078 Suicide prevention for gay, lesbian, bi or questioning youth. 24 Hours.

Los Angles Department of Children and Family Services Protection Hotline
24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week 1(800) 540-4000.

 

LGBT Youth Groups and Programs

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center: Services and transitional housing for homeless gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ) young people (15-23), that offers hot meals, showers, clothes, counseling, and much more. If you’re 18-24 years old and without a home, or in an unsafe living situation, the Center operates a safe, clean and caring 24-bed residence with dorm-style rooms.  (323) 993-7501

Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Youth Hotline

(ages 23 and under) 1-800-773-5540

Open: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST.