Homeless/Safety Net/Basic Needs

SSG’s homeless/safety net/basic needs programs offer a variety of services designed to meet the client’s immediate need for food and shelter, while also identifying and strengthening individual and family resources that promote greater self-sufficiency and long-term stability.

Below is a list of SSG’s Homeless/Safety Net/Basic Needs programs. Click on the program name for more information.

List of programs in alphabetical order:

ASIAN PACIFIC COUNSELING & TREATMENT CENTERS (APCTC)
Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Centers was established in 1977 as the first mental health program of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health specifically developed to meet the unique needs of Asian Pacific immigrants and refugees who were in need of a wide range of mental health services. In 1990, APCTC made a major transition through privatization to become a county-contract agency under Special Service for Groups. APCTC provides culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services. APCTC specializes in providing services to Asian and Pacific Islander groups such as: Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, and Thai, as well as individuals and families from other ethnic groups.

Services Offered

  • Adult mental health services
  • Full Service Partnership – Child, TAY, Adult and Older Adult
  • Field Capable Clinical Services – Adult and Older Adult
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication treatment
  • Vocational rehabilitation services
  • Children, youth and family services
  • School based mental health services
  • Housing services

SSG Program Since: 1990

520 S. LaFayette Park Place, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: (213) 252-2100 | Fax: (213) 252-2199

Additional Locations

Metro Center
605 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tel: (213) 553-1850 | Fax: (213) 553-1864		 San Fernando Valley Center
15400 Sherman Way, Suite 220, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: (818) 267-1100 | Fax: (818) 267-1199
Cerritos Center
11050 E. Artesia Blvd., Suite F, Cerritos, CA 90703
Tel: (562) 860-8838 | Fax: (562) 860-0248		 Wilshire Center
1310 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213) 483-3000 | Fax: (213) 483-6529

Back to top

BENEFITS ASSISTANCE CLIENTS URBAN PROJECT (BACUP)
Benefits Assistance Clients Urban Project provides services that promote self-sufficiency and wellness for mental health consumers.

Services Offered

  • Application assistance for Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits
  • LIFE Center – client run wellness center
  • Emergency food vouchers

SSG Program Since: 1986

2120 W. 8th Street, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Tel: (213) 368-1888 | Fax: (213) 368-6888
Website: www.bacup.net
Email: info@bacup.net

Back to top

GREATER WEST HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION (GWHFC)
The Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition’s main goal is to alleviate hunger by providing hot meals every night (365 nights a year); and to provide a starting point for stabilizing homeless and at-risk clients. The program offers a range of supportive services including medical screening, legal services, and assistance to those who are ready to move into permanent housing. Services are available to anyone in need.

Services Offered
FIC offers free to low-cost technical training and capacity building services on the following topics:

  • Nutritious hot meals
  • Medical screenings
  • Legal services
  • Volunteer case management
  • Client Transformation
  • Housing assistance

SSG Program Since: 2005 (Affiliate Agency 1992-2005)

Mailing Address: 1237 Hi Point, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Site Location: Corner of Sycamore and Romaine, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tel: (323) 934-6620
Website: www.gwhfc.org
Email: ted.gwhfc@yahoo.com

Back to top

HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM/INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM (HOPICS)
Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System offers an integrated approach to addressing mental health issues, substance abuse treatment, reentry needs and homeless and housing assistance. HOPICS is the designated Community Assessment Service Center for LA County SPA 6 and the South Central Homeless Drop-In Center. Services are provided to individuals and families in South Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Services Offered

  • Substance abuse assessments and treatment
  • Mental health Outpatient Services
  • Trauma Focused Outpatient Treatment
  • Field Capable Clinical Services for Adults
  • Medication Support
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Homeless and Housing Placement Services
  • Emergency and transitional housing
  • Eviction prevention and rental assistance
  • Reentry services
  • Intensive Case Management

SSG Program Since: 1988

5715 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tel: (323) 948-0444 | Fax: (323) 948-0443
Website: www.hopics.org
Email: info@hopics.org

Additional Locations

HOPICS San Pedro
5801 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Tel: (323) 432-4399 | Fax: (323) 432-4398		 HOPICS San West
3837 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062
Tel: (323) 291-9906 | Fax: (323) 291-9903
c/o New Start LA UAW
3965 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Tel: (213) 730-7900 | Fax: (323) 730-7934		 c/o New Start LA
Van Nuys WorkSource Center
15400 Sherman Way, Ste. 140, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Tel: (818) 781-2522 | (818) 781-3810

Back to top

HURTING AND HUNGRY PROJECT (H&H)
The Hurting & Hungry Project serves low-income families and individuals in South Los Angeles by addressing urgent basic needs and alleviating hunger.

Services Offered

  • Distribution of bagged groceries
  • Hot meals and brown-bag lunches served
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Distribution of donated items such as clothing, blankets and shoes
  • Limited assistance with benefits screening

SSG Program Since: 1985

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11069, Los Angeles, CA 90011
Site Address: 1501 McKinley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Fax: (323) 234-0859
Tel: (323) 231-7026 | Tel: (323) 567-7123 (24 hour line)
Email: hurtingandhungry@yahoo.com

Back to top

TONGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (TCSC)
The Tongan Community Service Center provides social services to vulnerable families, seniors and disabled Tongans in Los Angeles County. They support the community to engage in pressing issues, including poverty, education, immigration and health.

Services Offered

  • Case management
  • Immigration services
  • Health programs
  • Academic support
  • Youth leadership programs
  • Food distribution
  • Employment services
  • Translation and interpretation services

SSG Program Since: 1991

13030 Inglewood Ave. Suite104, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Tel: (310) 679-9099 or (310) 679-9899 | Fax: (310) 679-9022
Website: www.tonganla.org
Email: office@tonganla.org

Additional Location
11701 Inglewood Ave. Suite 201, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Tel: (310) 978-8378 or (310) 978-8978

Back to top