THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD City of West Hollywood City Hall 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069-6216 www.weho.org

(323) 848-6400 TTY (323) 848-6496 (for hearing impaired)

West Hollywood City Council Mayor - Lauren Meister Mayor Pro Tempore - John Heilman Councilmember - John D’Amico Councilmember - John Duran Councilmember— Lindsey Horvath

(323) 848-6460

City Manager’s Office City Manager - Paul Arevalo

(323) 848-6460

Dept. of Human Svcs. & Rent Stabilization (323) 848-6471 Social Services Division (323) 848-6510 TTY for deaf & hard of hearing (323) 848-6496 Director – Elizabeth Savage Social Services Manager – David Giugni Social Services & Transit Program Administrator— Perri Sloane Goodman Social Services Supervisor—Corri Planck Social Services Program Administrator – Leslie Isenberg Social Services Program Administrator - Joan Mithers Social Services Program Administrator - Derek Murray Social Services Specialist – Corey Roskin Transportation Program Administrator—Francisco Gomez Administrative Assistant – Kim Patterson Bus Pass Clerk—Nina Tolchinski Public Information

(323) 848-6431

Favor de llamar a (323) 848-6510 para información en Español. Для получения информации на русском языке звоните по телефону: (323) 848-6826.

SOCIAL SERVICES GUIDE Revised November 2016 This guide includes services funded by the City of West Hollywood and others not funded by the City, but located in the area. All programs offer free services or do not turn away people for lack of ability to pay. _________________________________________________

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211 LA COUNTY INFOLINE Children/Youth Dental (See Medical/Dental) Disability Services

5 5-10 10 10-11 Domestic Violence/Partner Abus e 12-13 Employment 14 Financial Assistance 15 Food 16-17 Gay/Les bian/Bisexual/Transgender 18-20 HIV/AIDS Services 21-25 HIV Testing 26 Homeless Services 27 Housing/Roomate Services 28-32 Legal Services & Advocacy 33-35 Medical/Dental 35-39 Mental Health 39-41 Public Benefits 42 Seniors 43-46 Substance Abuse/Addiction 47-51 Transportation 51-52 Utility Discounts 53 Volunteering 54 4

INFO LINE is a 24-hour per day, 7-day a week telephone information and referral service available in many languages. They can help find emergency food and shelter, legal and financial assistance, counseling and many other resources. DIAL 211 or (800) 339-6993 or visit www.211la.org ————————————————————————————

CHILDREN/YOUTH AVIVA FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES 7120 Franklin Ave. Gardner Elementary School Los Angeles, CA 90046 7450 Hawthorn St. (323) 876-0550 Los Angeles, CA 90046 www.avivacenter.org (323) 876-4710 Counseling to children (ages 3-21) and their families including individual, family, and group therapy. Also provides an after-school program at Gardner Elementary School which includes tutoring, supervised recreation, arts and crafts and a snack daily.

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE LA County: (800) 540-4000 (English & Spanish) National: (800) 4 A CHILD or (800) 422-4453 A 24-hour hotline to report suspected child abuse and neglect.

CHILDHELP 1345 N. El Centro Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 465-4016 www.childhelp.org Childhelp offers free child abuse prevention classes, free parenting classes, First Aid/CPR and free Foster Parenting and Adoption services. 5

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Adolescent Medicine 5000 Sunset Blvd. Suite 540 Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 361-2463 Provides substance abuse counseling and primary health care to youth 12-24 years of age. Services are free.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 848-6510 www.weho.org Information and referrals regarding local schools, day-care providers and other services for children and youth.

CITY X1 www.cityx1.com C.I.T.Y. (Community Intervention Through Youth) X1 is a non-profit organization comprised of GLBTQ youth ages 14-24. The organization’s focus is to create activities and programs that help educate youth on the risk of HIV/AIDS, Crystal Meth, drug and alcohol abuse, and STD’s. Governed by C.I.T.Y. X1’s Youth Board, the group maintains a peer-to-peer network that helps produce ambassador trainings, health workshops, social activities, and community outreach.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING CENTER Warm Line - (310) 281-9770 www.ecpcla.org Provides answers to common parenting questions including sleep disruptions, temper tantrums, toilet training, setting appropriate limits, sudden changes in behavior, separation, biting, problem eaters, defiance, head banging, choosing a pediatrician and more. 6

FIRST 5 – LA CONNECT (213) 482-5902 www.first5la.org First 5 LA Parent Helpline provides info., support, and assistance to expectant parents/caregivers or children up to age 5 in L.A. County.

LIFEWORKS Los Angeles LGBT Center The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-7373 www.lifeworksla.org One-on-one and peer mentoring, drop in Wednesdays, tutoring, workshops and social activities for GLBTQ youth ages 14-24.

LIGHT UP A LIBRARY & AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB National Council of Jewish Women/Youth Educational Programs & Services 543 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 651-2930 www.ncjwla.org The Light Up a Library program and the After-School Homework Club maintain and enhance school library programs and staffs them with volunteers. West Hollywood, Rosewood and Laurel participate in the program.

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LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER The Youth Center on Highland 1220 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-2280 www.lalgbtcenter.org Youth Services provides case management, crisis intervention, food, clothing, job counseling, material assistance, shelter, showers, GED Prep courses, emergency shelter, and transitional living for 18-24 year olds. The Youth Center on Highland (for 15 -24 year olds) is open Monday-Friday (8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.) and Saturday-Sunday (8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.).

MOM’S CLUB OF WEST HOLLYWOOD www.wehomomsclub.com A variety of activities for mothers and their children including play groups, all member outings and Mom’s Night Out.

PARENTS ANONYMOUS (909) 621-6184 and www.parentsanonymous.org Programs to assist parents with problems involving child abuse.

PATHWAYS 3325 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1100 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 427-2710 www.pathwaysla.org FOR PARENTS: Referrals to licensed child care centers and licensed family child care homes. Assistance with paying for child care for eligible families, as well as other resources. FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: Assistance with establishing a child care facility or a family child care home including the licensing process. Monthly trainings and workshops.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA CENTER 8730 Alden Dr., Room C212 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 423-3506 or (310) 423-3541 The Share and Care Program provides mental health counseling services for students at Rosewood & Laurel Elementary Schools.

STAR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (310) 842-8040 www.starinc.org Recreation and education programming after school and during school vacations at local LAUSD elementary schools (Gardner, Melrose, Rosewood and West Hollywood).

TEEN LINE (800) 852-8336 or (310) 855-4673 www.teenlineonline.org Peer-counseling phone line, available daily 6:00p.m.-10:00 p.m. Teen Line Yellow Pages, listing of services and programs for teens, also available.

THE TREVOR HELPLINE (866) 4-U-TREVOR www.thetrevorproject.org A 24-hour 365 day-a-year, toll-free helpline dedicated to suicide prevention among gay and questioning youth.

WEST HOLLYWOOD PRE-SCHOOL 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 850-3090 Offers high-quality, inclusive child development programs and resources for children ages 2.9-5 years old. Subsidized program for qualified, low-income community members.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For more information call Social Services @ (323) 848-6510 www.weho.org The West Hollywood Youth Scholarship Program was established to encourage and support students interested in pursuing their education beyond high school. It is open to all residents of the City of West Hollywood who are graduating from high school or receiving their GED Certificate.

WEST HOLLYWOOD TEEN CENTER Plummer Park Community Center 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 848-6530 After school and weekend activities for local youth.

YOUTH CRISIS LINE 800-843-5200 24-hour referral and counseling line for 12-24 year olds.

DENTAL See Medical/Dental (pp. 34-38)

DISABILITY SERVICES APLA HEALTH—BENEFITS COUNSELING APLA Health 611 S. Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005 Appointment Line - (213) 201-1615 (Checked Daily) www.apla.org The Public Benefits Program at APLA helps people living with HIV/AIDS to understand public and private benefits. Appointments: M-F from 9am-4pm. 10

DISABILITY RIGHTS LEGAL CENTER (866) 999-3752 A cross-disability civil rights organization advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in order to eliminate discrimination and other legal barriers that keep people with disabilities in poverty. For information about their new program, the HIV Law & Policy Project, go to page 33 of this brochure.

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD 922 N. Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 845-1800 www.angelfood.org Provides home-delivered meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

TRANSPORTATION See Transportation Section (Pages 50-51)

WEST HWD. DISABILITY SERVICES Plummer Park Community Center 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 Main Line = (323) 851-8202, TDD Line = (323) 851-1496 www.jfsla.org Direct services and advocacy for persons with disabilities.

WESTSIDE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 12901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 Main Line = (888) 851-9245, TTD Line = (310) 398-9204 www.wcil.org Provides information and referral, counseling, advocacy and support groups. 11

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ PARTNER ABUSE If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, remove them from the situation. Call 911 if they are unable to leave. If you or someone you know has just been raped or assaulted, do not change your clothes or clean yourself up. Call 911 or get yourself to the nearest Emergency Room so that they can assist you. If you are afraid to do the above, contact: LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS West Hollywood Sheriff—(310) 855-8850 Beverly Hills Police Dept.—(310) 550-4951 Los Angeles Police Dept.—(213) 473-0277 or (800) ASK-LAPD RAPE Los Angeles County Rape & Battering Hotline—(310) 392-8381 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Contact one of the organizations listed in this section ————————————————————————————

ELDER ABUSE Department of Public Social Services (877) 477-3646 www.css.lacounty.gov/programs/adult-protective-services-aps/

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE { FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM (818) 505-0900 www.jfsla.org/fvp Confidential 24-hour crisis lines for victims of abuse. Crisis line able to assist English, Spanish, Farsi and Armenian speaking callers. The hotline also has connections to shelters, services and resources. 12

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Legal Services Domestic Violence Project 1220 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 993-7670 Domestic Violence/Partner Abuse services geared toward the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

NCJW/LA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES (CMHSS) 543 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 651-2930 www.ncjwla.org CMHSS is a program of the National Council of Jewish Women/ Los Angeles. This program provides information and referral; individual, couples and family counseling; support groups; educational workshops and clothing assistance. Free Talkline available M-T-Th from 10:00am-12:30pm and Weds. from 6:00-8:00pm at (323) 655-3807 or (800) 655-3807.

PEACE OVER VIOLENCE 1015 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 955-9090 24 hour hotline - (310) 392-8381 www.peaceoverviolence.org Peace Over Violence is a social service agency formerly called Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women, or LACAAW. Programs offered include one on one intervention in sexual assaults, domestic abuse, youth violence and child abuse in addition to specialized services reaching underserved groups like Latinas, Deaf, Disabled, Elder, LGBTQ, and Youth.

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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. (800) 300-5616 — www.edd.ca.gov When filing for UNEMPLOYMENT online, go to “File a Claim for Unemployment” and under “Quick Links” go to “Apply Online (eApply4U)”. Paper applications are also available at West Hollywood City Hall or they can be printed from the website.

TRANSGENDER ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT Los Angeles LGBT Center 1220 N. Highland Ave. LA, CA 90038 (323) 860-7313 www.lalgbtcenter.org/teep Offers assessment, outreach, case management and job placement services to the Transgender community.

WEST HOLLYWOOD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & TRAINING (WHEST) @ West Hollywood Library Wells Fargo Career Development Center 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 652-6378 www.jvsla.org WHEST provides employment services for West Hollywood community members and employment listings from local businesses.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 11110 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 General Relief—(866) 613-3777 www.ladpss.org

FINANCIAL FRAUD Information about fraud schemes that target seniors and additional warning signs and preventative steps (877) 477-3646) or www.da.co.la.ca.us/seniors/financial-fraud

JEWISH FREE LOAN (323) 761-8830 www.jfla.org Provides interest-free loans.

LIMITED EMERGENCY SURVIVAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS Senior & People Living with Disabilities: West Hollywood Comprehensive Services Center @ (323) 851-8202

LIMITED RENTAL ASSISTANCE: People Disabled by HIV/AIDS: Aid for AIDS (Alliance for Housing & Healing) @ (323) 656-1107 Financial assistance to disabled people living with HIV/AIDS to pay for rent, utilities, and security deposits for residents of West Hollywood. Other Community Members: National Council of Jewish Women (non-sectarian and non-gender specific). Access through a call to the Talkline at (323) 655-3807 or 877) 655-3807. Leave a message and your call will be returned. Also has clothing vouchers and scholarship program. 15

FOOD APLA HEALTH—VANCE NORTH NECESSITIES OF LIFE PROGRAM (NOLP) (213) 201-1500 From 8 locations throughout LA County, NOLP provides groceries, nutritional supplements and toiletries to people living with HIV/AIDS. See listing on Page 6 for more information.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE { SENIOR NUTRITION & HOME DELIVERED MEALS 330 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 937-5843 www.jfsla.org Home- delivered meals and congregate meals and nutrition education for seniors and persons with disabilities at four sites in West Hollywood. Congregate meal sites are: Plummer Park Community Ctr. @ 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., HUD Buildings @ 1222 N. Fairfax Ave., 838 N. West Knoll Ave. & 959 N. Palm Ave.

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD 922 N. Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 845-1800 www.angelfood.org Provides home-delivered meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE { SOVA COMMUNITY FOOD AND RESOURCE PROGRAM (818) 988-7682 www.jfsla.org/sova Provides free groceries at the following locations/times: SOVA WEST 8846 W. Pico Blvd. LA, CA 90035

SOVA VALLEY 16439 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, CA 91406

Monday thru Thursday (10am-1:30pm) - Both locations Sundays (9:00am-Noon) - Both locations

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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 7501 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 876-2102 Free breakfast every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Also offers counseling and referrals.

THE GREATER WEST HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION www.gwhfc.org Food line at southeast corner of Romaine St. and Sycamore Ave. in Hollywood begins at 6:15p.m. daily.

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GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL/ TRANSGENDER CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST 8235 Santa Monica Blvd. #302 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 969-8302 www.lapride.org Produces the annual Los Angeles TLGB Pride Celebration.

COMMUNITY YELLOW PAGES (323) 930-3220 www.frontiersyellowpages.com Comprehensive phone book serving the Southern California Gay and Lesbian Community.

LIFEWORKS Los Angeles LGBT Center/ The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-7373 www.lifeworksla.org One-on-one and peer mentoring, drop in Wednesdays, tutoring, workshops and social activities for GLBTQ youth ages 14-24.

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Main Location 1625 Schrader Blvd. LA, CA 90028 (323) 993-7400

The Village 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Hollywood, CA 90038 (323) 860-7302

The Youth Center on Highland 1220 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-2280

Center WeHo 8745 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 993-7440

Mi Centro (East L.A. location — 9am-5pm) 533 S. Clarence St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 286-7224

WEBSITE FOR ALL PROGRAMS @ www.lalgbtcenter.org

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Los Angeles LGBT Center provides services to the GLBT and other communities including: Family Services Program @ (323) 993-7430 Health Services/HIV Counseling & Testing @ (323) 993-7500 Legal Services @ (323) 993-7670 Mental Health Services @ (323) 993-7669 Senior Programs @ (323) 860-7322 STD Program @ (323) 860-5855 Transgender Economic Empowerment Project @ (323) 993-7670 WeHo Life @ (323) 860-7315 The Village @ (323) 860-7302 Youth Services @ (323) 860-2280 • • • •

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Family Services provides recreational activities, public forums, educational venues and support groups for families. Health Services provides sexually transmitted disease clinic, HIV and STD testing and medical services. Legal Services provides legal services and Transgender economic services. Mental Health Services provides general counseling, addiction recovery counseling, HIV counseling and family violence services. Senior Programs services include case management, health & wellness activities, social networking, cultural experiences, educational seminars & workshops, intergenerational programming, support groups, special events, and housing information. Transgender Economic Empowerment Project offers assessment, outreach, case management and job placement services to the Transgender community. The Village offers cultural, social and recreational activities and educational outreach. WeHo Life provides AIDS education for West Hollywood residents and businesses through condom distribution and a website at www.weholife.org Youth Services include shelter, drop-in services, case management and outreach. 19

MEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION 9201 W. Sunset Blvd. #814 West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 550-1014 or www.mhfoundation.org Providing culturally competent, comprehensive prevention healthcare for HIV+ and HIV- men and transgender women, the Men’s Health Foundation also offers patients prevention education, adherence counseling and psychosocial support. The clinic is a Los Angeles County “Center of Excellence” for biomedical prevention services, offering PEP and PrEP to anyone, insured, underinsured or uninsured, including PrEP navigation, benefits counseling, 4th generation testing, treatment and on-site pharmacy. All clinicians are accredited by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.”

PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIEND OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) 1-888-PFLAG88 or www.pflagla.org Support, education and advocacy for the health and well-being of LGBT persons and their families and friends.

PROJECT 10 (626) 577-4553 or www.project10.org A program of the L.A. Unified School District that provides teacher education, curriculum development, peer counseling and rap group services for LGBT students.

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HIV/AIDS SERVICES ALLIANCE FOR HOUSING & HEALING (AID FOR AIDS) 7531 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 201 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 656-1107 or www.alliancehh.org Provides support services to low income and homeless or unstably housed persons living with HIV/AIDS. Services include transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and financial assistance to cover rent, utilities, security deposits and pharmaceuticals. Provides Certified Enrollment Assistance for the Affordable Care Act as well as providing relocation services for those impacted by an Ellis Act eviction.

AIDS EDUCATION FOR THE DEAF (323) 478-8000 or www.gladinc.org A service of Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness which provides case management, advocacy & interpretation svcs.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Administrative Offices 6255 W. Sunset Blvd. 21st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 860-5200 www.aidshealth.org

Hollywood Clinic 1300 N. Vermont Ave. #407 Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 662-0492

Public Health Division Westside Clinic 1300 Scott Ave. 99 N. La Cienega Blvd. #200 Los Angeles, CA 90026 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (213) 405-5800 (310) 657-9353 Medical services for people living with HIV/AIDS, mobile testing and counseling for HIV and STDs, testing and counseling for HIV at Out of the Closet Thrift Stores and hospice care.

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APLA HEALTH Client Services 611 S. Kingsley Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 201-1500 www.apla.org

Health & Wellness/Dental Clinic 1127 Wilshire Blvd., St. 1504 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 201-1388

*West Hwd. office Gleicher/Chen Health Center 1151 N. La Brea Ave. 3743 S. La Brea Ave. West Hwd., CA 90046 Los Angeles, CA 90016 (213) 201-1500 (323) 329-9900 Services for persons living with HIV/AIDS including case management, HIV prevention education and treatment advocacy, in-home health care, dental care, insurance/benefits advocacy, mental health & the Necessities of Life program which provides groceries, dietary supplements and toiletries to clients. *The West Hollywood Office offers the following services: benefits, counseling services, and case management.

AIDS RESEARCH ALLIANCE 1400 S. Grand Avenue #701 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Administration: (310) 358-2423 — Clinic: (310) 358-2429 www.aidsresearch.org Information on enrollment in drug trials and protocols.

BEING ALIVE 7531 Santa Monica Blvd. #100 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 874-4322 www.beingalivela.org Provides educational peer support, peer counseling and programming, wellness center, acupuncture, chiropractic services, ceramic arts, social events, educational forums and mental health counseling for persons living with HIV/AIDS.

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HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH AIDS (HOPWA) Alliance for Housing & Healing @ (323) 656-1107 & www.aidforaids.org APLA Health @ (213) 201-1600 & www.apla.org Offers short-term rental assistance , assistance with first month’s rent and security deposit, and subsidized housing units. Local area contractors are Aid for AIDS and APLA.

LIFE GROUP LA (888) 208-8081 or www.lifegroupla.org A coalition of people dedicated to the education, empowerment and emotional support of persons both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they may make informed choices and decisions regarding their healthcare and personal well being.

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 993-7500 www.lalgbtcenter.org Primary care for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Anonymous and confidential, counseling education and testing.

LOS ANGELES HIV LAW & POLICY PROJECT See page 34 for more information.

MEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION See page 20 for more information.

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PAWS/LA 2121 Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 *CHIRP/LA—(213) 741-1951 (213) 741-1950 toll free @ (877) 724-4775 www.pawsla.org www.CHIRPLA.org Assists low-income pet owners who are seniors or living with HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening illness to keep and care for companion animals. *CHIRP/LA (Comprehensive Housing Information & Referrals for People Living with HIV/AIDS) is a program that provides free housing referrals and info. for emergency, transitional, permanent housing & other support services.

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD 922 N. Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 845-1800 www.angelfood.org Provides home-delivered meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

PROJECT CHICKEN SOUP P.O. Box 480241 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 836-5402 www.projectchickensoup.org Project Chicken Soup is a non-profit organization that prepares and delivers free, nutritious kosher meals two Sundays each month to people living with HIV/AIDS throughout Los Angeles County.

PROJECT NEW HOPE 1004 Echo Park Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 250-9481 www.projectnewhope.org Housing services and vocational training for people living with HIV/AIDS. 24

RON SHIPTON HIV INFO. LIBRARY @ West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 652-5340 www.colapublib.org/services/collections Offers a wide range of material related to AIDS. Skilled library staff will assist library patrons in location information.

SABAN COMMUNITY CLINIC 8405 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 653-1990 or (323) 330-1623 www.sabancommunityclinic.org FREE confidential rapid HIV counseling, testing and referrals. Walk-ins are welcome!

TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 996-1051 www.tarazanatc.org Mental health, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services for youth and adults.

WEHO LIFE A program of the LA LGBT Center @ The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-7315 www.weholife.org AIDS information and prevention program. Distributes free condom packets including use instructions and develops & distributes informational materials for a variety of populations.

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HIV TEST SITES Call for testing days/times AIDS Healthcare Foundation Testing at various sites (213) 405-5800 www.aidshealth.org Testing daily (except Sundays) at AHF Pharmacy located at 8212 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-0907

*Hwd. Wilshire Health Ctr. 5205 Melrose Ave. (323) 769-7800 www.sabancommunityclinic.org * a site of Saban Community Clinic

LA LGBT Center 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. 8735 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 860-5855 (323) 993-7440 www.lalgbtcenter.org

APLA Health 611 S. Kingsley Dr. (213) 201-1504 www.apla.org

Men’s Health Foundation 9201 W.Sunset Blvd. #814 (310) 550-1014 www.mhfoundation.org

APLA Health Gleicher/Chen Health Center 3742 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 329-9900 www.apla.org

Planned Parenthood West Hollywood Health Ctr. 825 N. San Vicente Blvd. (800) 576-5444

Bienestar 5326 E. Beverly Blvd. (323) 727-7896 www.bienestar.org

www.plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthood-los-angeles

Covenant House 1325 N. Western Ave. (323) 461-3131 www.covenanthouse.org

Saban Community Clinic 8405 Beverly Blvd. (323) 653-1990 or (323) 330-1623 www.sabancommunityclinic.org

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HOMELESS SERVICES ASCENCIA 1851 Tyburn Street Glendale, CA 91204 Main (818) 246-7900 www.AscenciaCA.org Homeless services and shelter. Outreach and Case Management in West Hollywood is as follows: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tonia (323) 338-6290 or Jaime (323) 799-5179

EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM (800) 548-6047 and TDD Line – (800) 660-4026 www.lahsa.org

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Regional Homeless Center 340 N. Madison Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 644-2200 www.epath.org Provides emergency/transitional housing. Bus Route to Access Center from West Hollywood is: #4 east to Santa Monica/Vermont, #354 south or Metro red line south to Beverly/Vermont, Walk 2 blocks east on Beverly to Madison, Turn left on Madison.

STEP UP ON SECOND West Hollywood Mobile Intervention Team (WEHO MIT) (323) 823-5860 (Ask for Jill or Clifford) WEHO MIT provides mobile street outreach work within West Hollywood to engage, assess and provide full scope mental health services, housing linkage/placement and support to chronically homeless adults. Also provides support to West Hollywood residential and business community with concerns related to chronically homeless residents who may need assistance. 27

HOUSING/ ROOMMATE SERVICES HOUSING CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM The City of West Hollywood administers a program in which a percentage of newly constructed apartments are made available to low and moderate income households. The low income wait list is currently closed, but there is an open wait list for moderate income and applications are available at West Hollywood City Hall or at www.weho.org/housing (moderate income is considered $45,155-$57,693 for one person households and higher for larger households). If you are already on a wait list and want to check your status or update your information (income, current address) call the John Stewart Company at (213) 787-2735.

NEW HOUSING PROJECTS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD - JULY 2015 UPDATE The Huxley & The Dylan (Essex Monarch Develoments) are 75 affordable units in two new mixed-use projects atLa Brea & Fountain and La Brea & Santa Monica. Wait lists are closed. For more information contact Essex at (323) 461-9346. Movietown Project & Domain West Hollywood are projects are under construction at the former Trader Joe’s site (Santa Monica/Poinsettia) and Faith Plating site (Santa Monica/ Formosa). They will include affordable housing for low-income seniors at Movietown and inclusionary housing units at Domain. No applications being taken at this time and more information will be available in 2016. 28

HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND/OR LOW INCOME AFFORDABLE LIVING FOR THE AGING (323) 650- 7988 (Select Option #2) www.alaseniorliving.org Roommate referral services, shared housing and co-op living for Seniors. Their newest building is the Janet L. Witkin Center @ 937 Fairfax Ave. (17 units for low-income seniors). Matching for younger persons with older persons is also available.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (HACoLA) (800) 731-4663 or (626) 262-4510 Section 8—Section 8 assists low-income households to obtain affordable, privately-owned rental housing and to increase their housing choices. The waiting list is currently closed. If you have Section 8 already and have questions, contact your case manager. Public Housing—There are 64 buildings in LA County including three in West Hollywood (838 West Knoll, 959 N. Palm, 800-801 N. Kings). Please contact the HACoLA for more information on how to apply.

TRIANGLE SQUARE APARTMENTS (LGBT) (323) 860-7322 www.lalgbtcenter.org Triangle Square is an affordable and safe residential community for LGBT older adults, a 104-unit building located in Hollywood.

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GOLDRICH AND KEST (310) 280-5080 www.gkind.com Developer and management company with housing options citywide. List of HUD subsidized units available. The 1222 N. Fairfax Blvd. building in West Hollywood has a long waiting list. You may obtain an application at 1222 N. Fairfax Blvd.

MENORAH HOUSING (310) 475-6083 or (310) 477-1476 www.menorahhousing.org Menorah Housing Foundation is subsidized by HUD and owns and manages 18 senior apartment buildings throughout Los Angeles County (including one at 1123 N. Fuller Ave. in West Hollywood). Must be 62 years of age or older at time of application with annual earnings of 50% less of Area Median Income ($28,550 maximum income for one person households, $32,600 maximum for two person households). Application periods are announced by public notice in local newspapers, senior centers and other community sites. Applicants are selected by lottery for placement on a waiting list.

WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION 7530 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046-6407 (323) 650-8771 & (323) 650-5901 (24 hour information line) www.whchc.org A non-profit housing developer that builds, rehabilitates and manages housing in West Hollywood for lower-income families, seniors and persons living with disabilities including HIV/AIDS. There are currently 15 housing developments in West Hollywood. 30

HOUSING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS APLE HEALTH—HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES 611 S. Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005 Appointment Line - (213) 201-1637 (Checked Daily) www.apla.org APLA Health Residential Services Program administers the HOPWA Program (See “Housing Opportunities for People Living with AIDS” in this section) and provides people living with HIV/AIDS the necessary resources to find and maintain permanent housing. Walk in hours are Mon., Weds. and Friday from 10am-4pm.

CHIRP/LA (a program of PAWS/LA) 2121 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 741-1951 www.CHIRPLA.org CHIRP/LA (Comprehensive Housing Information & Referrals for People Living with HIV/AIDS) is a program of PAWS/LA that provides free housing referrals and information for emergency, transitional, permanent housing and other support services.

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH AIDS (HOPWA) Aid for AIDS (323) 656-1107 www.aidforaids.net

APLA Health Appointment Line — (213) 201-1637 (Appointment Line checked daily)

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PROJECT NEW HOPE (213) 250-9481 www.projectnewhope.org Provides affordable housing as well as vocational services to low and moderate individuals and families living with AIDS/HIV.

WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (See Listing under “Housing - Seniors and/or Low Income”)

HOUSING OUTSIDE WEST HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (323) 469-0710 www.hollywoodhousing.org Provides affordable housing in the Hollywood area for low and moderate income seniors, families, and persons living with AIDS/HIV.

SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (310) 394-8487 www.communitycorp.org A non-profit housing developer that builds and manages affordable housing in Santa Monica. They serve lower income families and households offering studios to 4-bedrooms.

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LEGAL BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES 3250 Wilshire Blvd. 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90010-1509 (323) 939-0506 West Hollywood Case Attorney (Alla Chasnik) - (323) 549-5841 www.bettzedek.org Provides legal services for community members, with particular emphasis on benefits advocacy, landlord/tenant issues and Holocaust survivor benefits.

CENTER FOR CIVIC MEDIATION (877) 473-7658 www.centerforcivicmediation.org A program of the LA County Bar Association (www.lacba.org) that provides dispute resolution and mediation services and training.

CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE RIGHTS (800) 824-0780 or (213) 383-4519 Free legal assistance and counseling for problems with Medicare, supplemental health insurance, and HMOs. Legal counselors available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-4pm. Call the Comprehensive Services Center at (323) 851-8202 to make an appointment with a HICAP counselor at Plummer Park. Volunteer opportunities available. Staff is multilingual.

COALITION FOR ECONOMIC SURVIVAL 514 Shatto Place #270 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 252-4411 www.cesinaction.org Provides landlord-tenant advice. No court representatives.

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COURT www.superiorcourt.org There is no court in West Hollywood, but the Los Angeles Court system has courts throughout LA County to help with legal matters including small claims, unlawful detainer and traffic cases. Detailed information can be found online or contact the following local courts: Small Claims - Inglewood Courthouse @ (310) 419-5132 Traffic - Beverly Hills Courthouse @ (310) 288-1307 Unlawful Detainer - Santa Monica Courthouse @ (310) 260-1886

HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (800) 477-5977 www.hrc-la.org Investigates allegations of housing discrimination under the fair housing laws.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOC. (213) 243-1525 The LA County Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service will provide lawyer referrals and other information.

LOS ANGELES HIV LAW & POLICY PROJECT Intake Phone Line: (310) 794-7367 The Los Angeles HIV Law and Policy Project is a collaboration between the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s AIDS Legal Services Project, Inner City Law Center, Bet Tzedek, UCLA School of Law and the Williams Institute. The Project provides services to people living with HIV including referrals, legal assistance, and policy analysis.

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LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Legal Services Program 1220 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.lalgbtcenter.org Provides legal services to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender and all other communities. The Anti-Violence Project provides hate crime/incidents documentation and advocacy assistance. The Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project (DVLAP) provides same sex domestic violence safety planning and advocacy. The Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP) helps with employment issues, name changes and legal consultations.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT ADVISORS 500 W. Temple St., Room B-96 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-9759 Advice about the procedures for filing in Small Claims Court.

MEDICAL/*DENTAL (*Dental offered where noted with asterisk)

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Administrative Offices 6255 W. Sunset Blvd. 21st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 860-5200 www.aidshealth.org

Hollywood Clinic 1300 N. Vermont Ave. #407 Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 662-0492

Prevention Offices Westside Clinic nd 6210 W. Sunset Blvd. 2 Floor 99 N. La Cienega Blvd. #200 Los Angeles, CA 90028 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (323) 860-0171 (310) 657-9353 Medical services for people living with HIV/AIDS, mobile testing and counseling for HIV and STDs, testing and counseling for HIV at Out of the Close Thrift Stores and hospice care. 35

* APLA HEALTH Gleicher/Chen Health Center Wilshire Dental Clinic 3743 La Brea Ave. 1127 Wilshire Blvd. #1504 Los Angeles, CA 90016 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (323) 329-9900 (213) 201-1388 APLA Health dental services offers a full range of dental care for all adults. For more information call (213) 201-1388.

* CEDARS - SINAI MEDICAL CENTER 8700 Beverly Blvd. Ambulatory Care Center Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 423-2811 (310) 423-2000 Dental Clinic www.csmc.edu (310) 423-6361 Medical/Dental care. Sliding scale fee.

LA COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS (213) 250-8055 or www.ladhs.org LA County clinics/hospital for uninsured or underinsured. The closest clinic and hospital to West Hollywood are: Hollywood Wilshire Health Ctr. LA County USC Hospital 5205 Melrose Avenue 1200 N. State St. Los Angeles, CA 90038 Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 769-7800 8:00 am—5:00 pm

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Sexual Health Program Center WeHo 1625 Schrader Blvd. 8745 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028-9998 West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 860-5855 (323) 993-7440 www.lalgbtcenter.org The Sexual Health Program provides sexually transmitted disease clinic, HIV testing and medical services. Walk-in screening M-F 11:00 am-7:30 pm, or call for an appointment.

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Center WeHo is open weekdays from 11am-7pm with walk-in services from 11am-2:30pm and 4:30-6:30pm. They offer free HIV and other sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and condoms.

MEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION See page 20 for more information.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES West Hollywood Health Center 825 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 1-800-576-5444 www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles offers a comprehensive range of quality sexual and reproductive health care services at low or no cost, with fees determined on a sliding scale based on income and family size. Services include birth control, HIV and STD testing, treatment & vaccines, morning-after pill (emergency contraception), pregnancy testing & services, and abortion services.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAMS WEST HOLLYWOOD PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD The City of West Hollywood, in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) and Caremark, have launched a free Prescription Discount Card program to help residents without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or with prescriptions not covered by insurance. There is no fee for the card, no age or income requirements and no limit on how many times the card can be used. Cards are available at West Hollywood City Hall. For more information contact Corey Roskin at (323) 848-6403 or [email protected] or visit www.caremark.com/nlc. 37

PAP PROGRAMS Most pharmaceutical companies have established programs to help people who do not have health insurance with drug coverage through PAPS (“Prescription Assistance Programs” or “Patient Assistance Programs”). Some of the ways to find out about PAPS are through doctors, pharmacists, staff at health/community clinics, the internet and drug companies. Consumer Reports has an excellent guide to Prescription Drug Assistance programs on at www.CRBestBuyDrugs.org. If you do not have computer access, contact Corey Roskin at (323) 848-6403 to obtain a copy of the guide.

* SABAN COMMUNITY CLINIC * Beverly Site 8405 Beverly Blvd. LA, CA 90048

* WAC 5205 Melrose Ave. LA, CA 90038

Taper Site 6043 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA 90028

Appointments (all sites) – (323) 653-1990 * Dental (for West Hollywood residents) - (323) 337-1747 Administrative Number (all sites) – (323) 653-8622 Website (all sites) – www.sabancommunityclinic.org Low or no cost services (depending on income) including medical, *dental care, mental health services, HIV testing, women’s health/wellness, children and adolescent services, and health education. Pediatric services are only available at Wallis Annenberg Center (WAC) site. Appointments start at 8:15a.m. Walk-ins welcomed!

SHARPS (Needle) DISPOSAL BY MAIL West Hollywood Environmental Services Department @ (323) 848-6404 West Hollywood residents are eligible to participate in a FREE mail program to properly and safely dispose of syringes and needles.

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SMOKING CESSATION California Smoker’s Helpline 1-800-NO-BUTTS or (800) 662-8887 www.californiasmokershelpline.org The California Smoker’s Helpline is a telephone program to help individuals quit smoking.

MENTAL HEALTH APLA HEALTH Main Office: West Hollywood Office: 611 S. Kingsley Drive 1151 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 201-1500 (213) 201-1621 (Direct line to all counseling services) www.apla.org Individual & group counseling services for people with HIV/AIDS and at-risk HIV negative individuals.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1360 N. St. Andrews Place Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 469-1973 www.assistanceleague.net Provides a broad range of essential human services to people in need within the greater L.A. area through a partnership of dedicated volunteers and staff. Hours of operation from 8:30-4:30. Drop in ok.

BEING ALIVE 7531 Santa Monica Blvd. #100 West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 874-4322 www.beingalivela.org Provides mental health counseling and other services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. 39

DIDI HIRSCH COMM. MENTAL HEALTH (310) 390-6612 (*Survivors After Suicide @ 310-895-2326) www.didihirsch.org Provides counseling, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse programs at various sites. *Survivors After Suicide is a support programs for families, friends and spouses who have lost someone to suicide. Sliding scale fees and accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and private insurance.

HOLLYWOOD MENTAL HEALTH 1224 N. Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 769-6100 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. No appointment necessary.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE { CENTRAL ACCESS (877) 275-4537 Counseling and support for adults, children and families dealing with a wide range of issues. Services include one-onone counseling, support groups, divorce mediation, parent education, school-based counseling and various workshops.

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Mental Health Division 1625 Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 993-7669 or www.lalgbtcenter.org Provides addiction recovery, domestic violence and general counseling services. To schedule intakes, call (323) 993-7669.

MAPLE COUNSELING CENTER 9107 Wilshire Blvd. - Lower Level Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 271-9999 or www.tmcc.org Provides general counseling services. 40

NCJW/LA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES See listing on page 13

SABAN COMMUNITY CLINIC 8405 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 653-1990 www.sabancommunityclinic.org For mental health appointment, call between 9:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNSELING CENTER 5615 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 937-1344 www.sccc-la.org Provides psychological counseling to those of limited income.

SUICIDE HOTLINE (877) 727-4747 www.didihirsch.org 24-hour crisis hotline. Crisis counseling and referrals to resources.

TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 996-1051 www.tarazanatc.org Mental health, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services for youth and adults.

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PUBLIC BENEFITS APLA HEALTH Benefits Counseling for People Living with HIV/AIDS. (213) 201-1365

CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE RIGHTS (800) 824-0780 The Center for Healthcare Rights (CHCR) is a California non-profit organization that provides free information and help with Medicare. CHCR is funded by government and private foundation grants and is not part of the Medicare program and does not sell insurance.

DEPT. OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 11110 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 (866) 613-3777 www.ladpss.org Handles CalFresh/General Relief/Medi-Cal .

SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE 1122 N. Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90038 Main Number – 800-772-1213 or 866-931-8348 www.ssa.gov

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SENIORS ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES & ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE Outside California (877) 477-3646 Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 992-1660 Investigates reports of alleged endangerment to adults aged 18 and older who have severe mental or physical disabilities or are in extremely poor health to the extent that they are unable to remove the danger or remove themselves from the danger - or to people age 65 and older who suffer from physical or emotional abuse, abandonment or neglect.

AFFORDABLE LIVING FOR THE AGING (323) 650-7988 www.alaseniorliving.org Roommate referral services, shared housing and co-op living for Seniors. Matching for younger with older persons also available.

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCATION 4221 Wilshire Blvd. #400 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 938-3379 or 24-Hour Helpline @ (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org Support for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and their families.

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 423-2000 www.csmc.edu Community Health and Educational Program (310) 423-9581 Lectures, workshops, Senior Strutters walking group at the Beverly Center, Shape-Up fitness programs, Health Fairs and other special programs. Validated parking for participants. 43

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 848-6510 www.weho.org The Human Svcs. Dept. provides a variety of special events, classes and trips, a free recreation brochure and Senior Services Guide. The Senior Advisory Board meets the 4th Weds. of the month from 2-4 pm at West Hollywood City Hall and is open to the public.

ELDER ABUSE See “Domestic Violence” section

FINANCIAL FRAUD See “Financial Assistance” section

HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER 1745 N. Gramercy Pl., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 957-3900 www.sbssla.org Senior services for residents of the Hollywood area run by St. Barnabas Seniors Services.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Central Access (877) 275-4537 Central Access provides a one call approach to individuals and families seeking assistance. Social workers offer information and referral and linkage to social services, case management and counseling support. Services are delivered in several languages and are culturally and linguistically sensitive. A wide array of programs are offered including senior services, counseling, support groups, food and meal support, and transportation services. 44

West Hollywood Comprehensive Services Center @ Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) 851-8202 www.jfsla.org Senior Services include counseling, case management, emergency check-in, recreation and education classes and excursions. Disability Specialist available for case management. Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center 330 N. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 937-5900 Provides comprehensive, innovative services to older adults and their caregivers in the Beverly-Fairfax community including case management, counseling and recreational programs. Also located at the Center is the JFS Eichenbaum Health Center that offers a gym experience where older adults improve mobility, strength and balance and stay physically fit in a supportive environment. Nutrition Program 330 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 937-5843 Home delivered meals and congregate meals and nutrition education for seniors and persons with disabilities at four sites in West Hollywood. Congregate meal sites are: Plummer Park/Community Ctr. @ 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. HUD Buildings @ 1222 N. Fairfax Ave., 838 N. West Knoll Ave. & 959 N. Palm Ave.

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LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER THE VILLAGE – SENIOR SERVICES 1125 N. McCadden Place Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 860-7359 www.lalgbtcenter.org Services include case management, housing, health & wellness activities, enrichment classes, social networking, cultural experiences, educational seminars & workshops, intergenerational programming, support groups, special events, and housing information.

PAWS/LA 2121 S. Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 741-1950 www.pawsla.org Assists low-income pet owners (seniors or living with HIV/AIDS or other life-threatening illness) to keep/care for companion animals.

PROJECT ANGEL FOOD 922 N. Vine Street Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 845-1800 www.angelfood.org Provides home-delivered meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

TRANSPORTATION See pages 50-51 for more information.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION RECOVERY 12 STEP PROGRAMS Alcoholics Anonymous (www.aa.org or www.lacoaa.org) English (323) 936-4343, Spanish (323) 750-2039 Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 735-2922 Crystal Meth Anonymous (www.crystalmeth.org) (877) 262-6691 Marijuana Anonymous (www.marijuana-anonymous.org) (800) 766-6779 Narcotics Anonymous (www.na.org) English (310) 390-0279, Spanish (888) 622-4672 Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (www.sca-recovery.org) English (323) 570-2659, Spanish (818) 660-5034

APLA HEALTH -CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE PROGRAM APLA Health’s crystal methamphetamine program aims to reduce the risk of HIV infection and the social isolation caused by the use of crystal meth. The program consists of risk-reduction trainings, support groups and community events with gay men who use methamphetamine . For information on any of the groups call Roger Sediles at (323) 329-9908 or email [email protected].

ALCOHOLISM CENTER FOR WOMEN 1147 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 381-8500 www.alcoholismcenterforwomen.org Residential and support services for women in recovery from alcohol and drug related problems. 47

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Adolescent Medicine 5000 Sunset Blvd. Suite 540 Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 669-2463 Provides substance abuse counseling and primary health care to youth 12-24 years of age. Services are free.

DIDI HIRSCH COMM. MENTAL HEALTH Various sites @ (310) 390-6612 www.didihirsch.org Provides counseling, mental health and drug/alcohol abuse programs. Sliding scale fees and accepts Medi-cal, Medicare and private insurance.

FRIENDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1419 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 463-1601 www.friendscommunitycenter.org Provides free outpatient substance abuse treatment for gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine. The program combines group counseling with an intervention that gives rewards for submitting urine samples that show no recent use of methamphetamine. The program lasts six months: Phase I consists of groups three nights per week for eight weeks. Phase II consists of group one night a week for 24 more weeks. The WeHo Streets program provides HIV risk reduction services to gay and bisexual males, men who have sex with men and male-to-female transgender women West Hollywood community members. This is met by conducting street and venue based outreach and providing outreach contacts, encounters, and distributing risk reduction supplies. Referrals to ancillary services are offered to support high-risk individuals in achieving their HIV risk-reduction goals. 48

KLEAN TREATMENT CENTER (888) 601-6040 www.kleantreatmentcenter.com A residential rehabilitation center that aims to address the underlying factors behind addiction.

LA FUENTE HOLLYWOOD TREATMENT CENTER 5718 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 464-2947 www.lafuentehollywood.com One of the nation’s leading gay drug rehab and treatment programs with vast experience applying effective treatment interventions that are specific to the issues of LGBT individuals.

LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER Mental Health Services 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028-9998 (323) 993-7669 www.lalgbtcenter.org Provides addiction recovery/counseling services.

MCINTYRE HOUSE 544 N. Kenmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 662-0855 www.mcintyrehouse.org A structured, long-term residential substance abuse recovery and sober living program for men seeking to recover from alcohol and drug addiction. Licensed by the California Dept. of Alcohol and Drug Programs.

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SAFE REFUGE 3125 East 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90804 (888) 476-2743 or (562) 987-5722 www.asaferefuge.org A supportive and caring recovery community with a unique home-like environment that offers a wide array of treatment services including residential and outpatient care, supportive services, transitional hoursing and aftercare.

TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER 18646 Oxnard Street Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 996-1051 www.tarazanatc.org Mental health, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services for youth and adults.

THE TWEAKERS PROJECT www.tweakersproject.org Provides information and alternatives to the addicted person and their families and loved one’s through film, print, and the web.

TWIN TOWN TREATMENT CENTERS 8739 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 623-1477 www.twintowntreatmentcenters.com Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment. Government-funded services are available to young adults under the federal “Access to Recovery” program. Private pay options accept most insurance plans and/or flexible payment schedules.

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UCLA VINE STREET CLINIC 910 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (866) 449-8252 or (323) 461-3106 or visit www.uclacbam.org A group of world-class clinical researchers and providers in L.A. that specializes in clinical trials for meth addiction treatment and research along with office-based treatment for addiction to opioids, stimulants, tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. In addition, Smart Recovery support groups meet Thursdays at 5:00 pm.

VAN NESS RECOVERY HOUSE 1919 N. Beachwood Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 463-4266 www.vannessrecovery.org Provides residential and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs and education/outreach targeting at-risk populations and crystal methamphetamine use.

WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOVERY CENTER 626 N. Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 360-4833 www.thewhrc.org Various 12-step meetings.

TRANSPORTATION ACCESS SERVICES (800) 827-0829, TDD Line – (800) 827-1359 or www.asila.org County transportation service that provides paratransit transportation for people who are disabled. An application and interview process is required for this service. Fares are $2.50 per ride under 20 miles and $3.50 per ride over 20 miles. 51

CITYLINE (800) 447-2189 or www.weho.org/cityline Available to everyone for FREE! M-Sat 9am-6pm. Call for route information or pick up a map at West Hollywood City Hall or Plummer Park (or view online at weho.org/cityline).

JFS—CONNECT PROGRAM (323) 851-8202 CONNECT is a program of the West Hollywood Comprehensive Services Center that matches seniors and adults with disabilities with volunteers who accompany them to the market, doctors appointments, and on errands due to challenges with transportation, navigating stairs and carrying packages. Volunteers provide companionship/transportation assistance.

DIAL-A-RIDE (800) 447-2189 or www.weho.org Free transportation in the West Hwd. area for residents, 62+ and people who are disabled of any age. M-F 7:30am-5:30pm.

METRO GENERAL INFORMATION—For general Metro information about bus and rail transit including routes, timeless, etc. call (323) 466-3876 or visit www.metro.net BUS PASS SUBSIDY PROGRAM—Monthly bus pass subsidy for West Hollywood seniors (62+)/disabled. Sign up at West Hollywood City Hall with proof of West Hollywood residency and Orange TAP card. Call (323) 848-6326 or visit www.weho.org

TAXI SUBSIDY PROGRAM (310) 981-9303 The City of West Hollywood subsidizes a mail order taxi program which provides door to door taxicab service for medium length trips. Eligible to West Hollywood residents who are 62 years old or older, or disabled of any age with proof with disability. $50 fare costs $8 and $100 fare costs $16. 52

UTILITY DISCOUNTS The following offer possible utility discounts for individuals with low incomes: CALIFORNIA LIFELINE www.californialifeline.com or call 1-800-272-0349 California LifeLine is a state program that provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households. L.A. DEPT. OF WATER AND POWER www.ladwp.com and then go to “Residential Customers” and “Save Money” or call 1-800-DIAL-DWP LA Dept. of Water and Power offers various energy efficiency and water conservation rebates and programs SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS www.socalgas.com/assistance or call 1-800-247-2200 Southern California Gas Company offers various assistance programs including *California Alternative Rates for Energy Program (CARE) which offers a 20-percent discount to eligible customers on their monthly natural gas bill and *Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federally funded energy assistance program that may help you pay your utility bill if you're income-qualified. *Please note that as of June 1 more low-income households may be eligible for these programs due to income guideline changes. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC www.sce.com and then go to “Your Home” and “Help With Your Home” or call 1-800-655-4555 Southern California Electric offers various assistance programs including California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) which provide monthly discounts on electric rates for low income household relief. 53

VOLUNTEERING Most of the organizations listed in this guide utilize volunteers in some capacity on either a regular basis and/or for special events and programs. When considering volunteering, look into the causes or issues that are important to you and consider the skills you have to offer and what you like to do. In addition, other opportunities can be found at the following: BIG SUNDAY—Big Sunday believes that absolutely everyone can help somebody else and offers many different ways for anyone to pitch in! www.bigsunday.org or (323) 549-9944 GAY FOR GOOD—Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to volunteer time to various social welfare and environmental service projects. www.gayforgood.org JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE (JFS) - Throughout the year, more than 1,300 people of all backgrounds volunteer over 200,000 hours at JFS. For more information contact (323) 761-8000 or visit www.jfsla.org/volunteer L.A. WORKS—L.A. Works collaborates on a variety of one-time and long-term community service projects, working with hundreds of non-profit social service agencies throughout the City. www.laworks.com or (323) 224-6510 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN LA (NCJWLA) NCJWLA has volunteer opportunities to support and assist members of the West Hollywood community and beyond. Volunteer opportunities range from one day events providing clothing to community members to weekly commitments in neighborhood schools. Please email Rachel Resnick at [email protected] or call (323) 852-8505. VOLUNTEER MATCH—Volunteer Match strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. www.volunteermatch.org or (415) 241-6868 54