If you are looking for help please don't hesitate to call our office at (310) 724-6300, we will do our best to make sure you find what you need. The resources listed below are here for your convenience.
You can view or download a comprehensive LGBTQ youth resource list compiled by LAUSD Project 10 staff at
http://galaaonline.org/docs/LGBTCommunityResources.pdf
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West Hollywood Alternative (WeHo Alt)
310.734.0099
8235 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 306, West Hollywood, CA, 90046
Weho Alt provides a safe space for our younger Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Community that are in their teens, twenties, and thirties. We believe in helping our community grow and evolve positively by offering a unique opportunity for social networking, education, and planned activities. Weho Alt is a viable alternative to bars, free of drugs and alcohol, to help minimize substance abuse, HIV, and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
www.wehoalt.org
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Runway Adolescent Project (RAP)
(323) 466-7776
6464 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Assists runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 14-17. Through the Department of Children and Family Services, a Social Worker can assist clients with finding shelter and permanent placement in a foster home or group home, returning home, or emancipating. They also provide food, clothing and brief counseling.
www.dcfs.co.la.ca.us
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The Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Social Services INC. (GLASS)
(310) 358-8727
650 North Robertson Blvd. Suite A, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Provides housing for sexual and gender minority youth who are referred by the foster care system. Can assist with referrals, information, medical care, transitional housing, counseling and ongoing support.
www.glassla.org
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Children of the Night
(800) 551-1300
Shelter for prostitutes and sexually exploited youth ages up to 17. If over 17, service may be provided through referrals and case management services. Assistance with shelter, legal services, medical rescue from pimps, education and other services.
www.childrenofthenight.org
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Covenant House
(800) 999-9999
Shelter for youth between the ages of 18-25. Assistance with employment, counseling, and case, management services, and referrals to transgender youth support program
www.covenanthouse.org
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Teen Canteen
(323) 468-2500
1720 N. Gower Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
Drop in center for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-23. Provides independent living skills classes for trans-gender youth, case management services, and referrals.
www.tasla.org
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BAART/CDP (Hollywood Clinic)
(323) 957-0604
6411 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90028
Provides hormone therapy for ages 23 and over, medical services for transgender youth and substance abuse
treatment.
www.lafreeclinic.org
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The Mobile Health Outreach Project (MoHop)
(213)200-8878
650 North Robertson Blvd. Suite A West Hollywood, CA 90069
Primary medical, case management and social services, anonymous HIV testing, STD and pregnancy testing,
assistance with MediCal, bus tokens, blankets, condoms, and referrals for gay, lesbian and transgender at-risk and
homeless youth. A free service through the Gay and Lesbian Adolescent Social Services, Inc. (GLASS) and Drew
Medical University.
www.glassla.org/mohop.html
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Children's Hospital, Los Angeles (CHLA)
(888)25-YOUTH
5000 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
High-risk youth and transgender program offering multiple services for youth up to age 24. Services include medical services, counseling, hormone therapy assessment, HIV + medical services, assistance with Medical, employment assistance, referrals, and substance abuse programs, Spanish speaking services available.
www.childrenshospitalla.org
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Los Angeles Free Clinic
(323)661-0718
3335 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90026
Dental (323) 653-1990
High-risk youth project providing medical and dental services to youth in need. Will provide hormone therapy. Psychological and psychiatric services to transgender youth on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
www.lafreeclinic.org
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Minority AIDS Project (MAP)
(323) 936-4949
5149 West Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016
Behavior modification workshops for transgender youth, employment services, assistance with housing and food, individual counseling, support groups, spiritual services, and HIV services
www.map-usa.org
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The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
(323) 993-7400
1625 Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Legal services, GLBT support groups/case management, free and sliding scale counseling. Shelter for youth ages 18-21, Pedro Zamora youth HIV + services and substance abuse treatment.
www.laglc.org
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Bienestar AIDS Project
(323)660-9680
4955 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Latino GLBT support groups, peer support programs, hormone counseling, social events, HIV/AIDS education, and HIV + services, including, counseling, housing assistance, medical care, nutrition services, transportation.
www.bienestar.org
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AIDS PROJECT LA
(213)201-1600
3550 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010
Individualized assessment, case management, medical, pharmacological, legal, psychological and psychiatric services, and substance abuse
www.apla.org
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Van Ness House
(323) 463-4266
1136 North La Brea West Hollywood, CA 90038
Provides support and social groups, workshops, substance abuse services, and referrals for GLBTs of all age.
www.vnrh.org
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The Los Angeles Gender Center
(310) 475-8880
1923 Westwood Blvd. # 2 Westwood, CA 96137
Sliding scale support groups and individual counseling for transgender youth.
www.lagendercenter.com
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The Village
(323) 860-7302
1125 North McCaden Place Hollywood, CA 90038
For ages 18 and over, provides employment and career assistance, theater, social events, art shows, rap groups, and GLBT support groups
www.laglc.org
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Tarzana Treatment Center
(800) 996-1051
18646 Oxnard St. Tarzana, CA
Offers multiple levels of substance abuse services for youth and/or youth with emotional challenges - detoxification, residential services, day treatment, intensive after school services.
www.tarzanatc.org
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Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team I
(213) 553-1830
605 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 610 Los Angeles, CA 90015
Support for GLBT Asians and Pacific Islanders of all ages, HIV education, self-esteem building workshops, HIV+
www.apaitonline.org
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The Los Angeles Youth Network
(323) 957-7757
1550 N. Gower St. Hollywood, CA
A drop in center for youth 12-17 years, both in and out of the foster care system, that provides clothing, showers, food, laundry, shelter, case management, and referrals. Hours are every day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.layn.org
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The Jeff Griffith Youth Center
(323) 993-7501
7051 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA
Provides support groups, workshops, case management, counseling, computer use, shelter referrals, showers, clothing, laundry, and food to high risk and homeless youth up to 24 years of age. Hours are Monday- Friday, 9a.m. to 5p.m.
www.laglc.org
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Project 10
(213)633-7826
355 S. Grand Ave., 10th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90071
Los Angeles Unified School District onsite support program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth ages 14-23 years focusing on dropout and suicide prevention, substance abuse education, student empowerment, reduction of verbal and physical abuse, and accurate HIV/AIDS information.
www.project10.org
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American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California
(213) 977-9500
Legal information about civil rights issues affecting LGBTQ people, including youth in foster care and probation.
mmatthews@aclu-sc.org
www.aclu.org
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Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
661-254-2177 (Santa Clarita)
310-472-8952 (Los Angeles)
Working with parents, providing monthly support meetings and other activities support LGBT people.
www.pflagla.org
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Religious and Community Support Groups for LGBT Parents and Children
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All Saints Episcopal Church
(626) 796-1172
132 North Euclid Ave. Pasadena, CA
Sponsor of la Posada AIDS Walk, HIV, and AIDS ministries, outreach services to gay, lesbian and transgender, all
people welcomed.
www.allsaints-pas.org
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Metropolitan Community Church
(310) 854-9110
8714 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Established by Rev. Troy Perry, for the gay, lesbian and transgender community. Bilingual services in Spanish and
English. HIV and AIDS ministries, grief counseling and youth groups.
www.mccla.org - West Hollywood
www.mccinthevalley.org - North Hollywood
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United Methodist Hollywood
(323) 874-2104
West Hollywood
(323) 656-5336
Hollywood
6817 Franklin Ave.
West Hollywood
1296 N. Fairfax Ave.
HIV/AIDS outreach, substance abuse, eating disorders and other ongoing supportive services.
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Beth Chayim Chadashim
(323) 931 -7023
6000 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035
Synagogue providing Shabbat services, Holiday observances, torah study, and other Jewish religious services for
gay, lesbian and transgender people.
www.bcc-la.org
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West Hollywood Presbyterian Church
323-874-6646
7350 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045
Progressive Church serving the LGBT and supportive heterosexual communities with Sunday services. Church
teaches progressive spiritual values and celebrates the diversity of families. Sunday kid's program and Family
Ministry Program.
www.wehopres.org
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Congregation Kol Ami
323-606-0996
A welcoming and nurturing environment for Jews of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles seeking enhanced Jewish observance, worship, spirituality, appreciation and celebration, with emphasis and outreach to the gay, lesbian and bisexual community.
www.kol-ami.org
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POP Luck Club
818-528-7846
Parent group for prospective & existing gay dad that provides support through social events and community
activities
www.popluckclub.org
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Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
310-312-6081
Los Angeles chapter provides monthly activities for older children (8-16) of LGBT parents on the fourth Saturday
of each month.
la@colage.org (Los Angeles)
www.colage.org (National)
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Lesbian Moms and Our Children
310-397-5646
Parent group that serves prospective and existing lesbian moms and their children through social events and
community activities. LMOCLosAngeles@aol.com
Maybe Baby
The "place-to-start" support group for LGBT individuals and couples considering parenthood. Speakers present topics ranging form adoption and foster care, donor insemination, surrogacy, legal & financial issues and family success stories. Meets every 2nd Sunday at West Hollywood Park at 10:30 a.m. Maybebabyja@yahoo.com
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Proud Families
310-802-0122
Co-gender community group for all LGBT parents (including prospective, single/divorced and partnered) and their families. Our group caters to kids of all ages.
info@proudfamilies.com
www.proudfamilies.com
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Family Pride Coalition
Works nationally to advance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families through mutual support, community collaboration and public understanding.
www.familypride.org
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Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center's Family Services Program (LAGLC)
323-860-7397
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Family Services Program is designed to support the needs of prospective and existing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their children by coordinating a broad range of recreational activities, public forums, educational venues, workshops and support groups.
familyservices@laglc.org
www.laglc.org
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Crisis Hotlines
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Children of the Night
(800) 551-1300
Teen Line
(800) TLC-TEEN [1-800-852-8336]
National Runaway Switch Board (800) 621-4000
California Youth Crisis Line (800) 843-5200
Covenant House 9 Line (800) 999-9999
Victims of Crime Resource Center (800) 842-8467
Los Angeles County Human Services Hotline - Dial 211
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE [1-800-656-4673]
Trevor Suicide Helpline for LGBT Youth (866) 4-U-TREVOR [1-866-488-7386]
Suicide Hotline (800) SUICIDE [1-800-784-2433]
CDC National STD & AIDS Hotline (800) 342-2437, Espanol (800) 344-7432, TTY (800) 243-7889
Alcoholics Anonymous Los Angeles Office (323) 936-4343
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
LA Gay and Lesbian Center Hate Crime Hotline (800) 373-2227
