Los Angeles County
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY) DIVISION
Greta Oducayen, LCSW
M.H. Clinical Program Head
(213) 351-7737
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TAY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Final Authorization
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TAY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
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TAY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
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Michael Lyles, MS
Mental Health Services Coordinator
Tel. (213) 738-2401
Fax (213) 351-6571
Email: mlyles@dmh.lacounty.gov
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Esther Moon Wu, MSW
Psychiatric Social Worker
Tel. (213) 924-2607
Fax (213) 351-6571
Email: ewu@dmh.lacounty.gov
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Ronnie Thomas
Medical Case Worker II
Tel. (213) 639-6730
Fax (213) 351-6571
Email: rthomas@dmh.lacounty.gov
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TAY CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
Division Chief
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Terri Boykins, LCSW
Division Chief
Tel. (213) 738-2408
Fax (213) 351-6571
Email: tboykins@dmh.lacounty.gov
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To learn more about the Mental Health Services Act, please visit: Department of Mental Health
TIP Community Resources
Transition Domain
1) Employment and Career:
- Employment Placement and Training Programs:
Adult Employment and Training Programs
Archdiocese Youth Employment Services:
http://www.layouthatwork.org/Home.html
http://www.ci.la.ca.us/cdd/you_emp.html
http://jobstar.org/socal/adjobs/summer.php
CalWorks
Children’s Collective, Inc. and The Rita Walters Learning Complex - a private non-profit California company that has been serving children, youth, and families in South Los Angeles since 1972. Providing assistance with writing resumes, interview skills, and job opportunities.
Clean Energy and Construction Training
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Employment Services Program - Community Outreach & Employment Fair
community_outreach_employment_fair1.doc
East West Staffing
Free Job Training and Job Placement Assistance
Homeboy Industries - Employment counselors.
Hospitality Jobs:
Bicycle Casino.doc
Downtown Los Angeles Hotel.doc
Hospitality Premier Choice.doc
Hotel Job Opportunities in Glendale 2.doc
Hotel Job Opportunities in Hollywood.doc
Hotel Opportunities in Santa Monica.doc
Resort Employment Opportunities.doc
Employment Development Department - Needs a Employment Program Representative
Job Assistance and Training
Job Corps - Help to become employable and assist youth in finding a placement.
Job Skills Workshops
LA Conservation Corps
Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches - Faith-Based Training and Education Series.
2009-2010_faith-based_training_series_flyer.pdf
Metro North WorkSource Center, The:
Document.pdf
Resort Employment Opportunities.doc
Para los Niños-Youth Workforce Services - Internship placements.
Placement Assistance for Vernon-Central Area
SHIELDS for Families, Inc. / Vocational Services Center (VSC):
Fiber Optics Orientation 7 2010.doc
Skid Row Development Corporation (Los Angleles) - STRIVE PROGRAM - Transitional housing and vocational training for the homeless.
intro_letter_blast_2.doc
medical_mental_clearance_referral_dmh_2.doc
program_calendar_2010.doc
program_highlights_2010_april.doc
Summer Youth Employment
The Independent Living Program
Vernon-Central Workforce Development Network (VCN) - The training sectors provided in the program will include computer technology, conservation and green jobs, and clean energy/construction.
Youth Employment
Youth Job Fair - at the Hawthorne Memorial Center.
- Employment & Reentry for Prior Convictions:
Reentry & Employment Responsibility - Employer guide to hiring people with prior convictions.
Reentry & Employment - Facts for job seekers with prior convictions.
2) Education Opportunities:
- Help with Tutoring, Homework, and Literacy:
Computer and Language Classes, Tutoring and Continuing School
Educational and Vocational Training
Tutoring, Homework and Literacy
Avenues of Independence - Housing, educational, and career training.
Department of Mental Health, education
Drew Child Development Corporation - School Readiness Program
Earn a Mental Health Worker Certificate - From Pasadena City College and Pacific Clinics.
East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Educational and Vocational Training Resources
Glendale Community College
High School Education and GED Preparation Programs
Homeboy Industries - GED preparation and high school diploma.
LA Conservation Corps
Para Los Ninos - Caretaker/Foster Parent Conference:
ARRA-Recruitment Flier.pdf
Parent Conference 2010 (Read-Only).pdf
Paraprofessional Mental Health Worker Training Course
Pathways to Your Future - provides education, housing, and counseling.
Readings on Improving Higher Education Outcomes
Saint Joseph Center Culinary Training Program
Soledad Enrichment Action - provides education centers.
The Independent Living Program
Youth Development Services Tutoring
YouthBuild Charter School of California:
CRCDAcademyFlyer.pdf
SouthLAYouthBuildFlyer-FINAL.pdf
CriminalHistoryExpungementClinic9_27_10.pdf
The Independent Living Program
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Student Leaders Program, The:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_neighborexcell
http://www.bankofamericasponsorships.com
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
Cal Grant - Cash For College
http://lacashforcollege.org
CASH FOR COLLEGE FLYER.PDF
Change A Life youth Emancipated Scholarship
Change A Life LA County Scholarship
Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program - recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities.
Scholarships for Students from Foster Care
United Friends of Children - College Sponsorship Program
2010 Referral Flyer - counselors.doc
Foster Youth Services
3) Living Situation:
- Credit, Debt, and Money Management:
St. John's Well Child & Family Center - Operation Hope
Credit Workshop August 19th.doc
Southern California Gas Company
- Housing, Shelters, Sober Living, and Transitional Housing:
1736 Family Crisis Center:
PACE Day 7-14-10 Flyers.pdf
NationalHIVTestingDay
A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project - Provides support to formerly incarcerated women.
Avenues of Independence - Housing, emergency shelter, and career training.
Ayuda Monetaria
Board and Care, Shelters, Transitional Housing and Sober Living Homes
Community Build Transition Resource Center
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health - Homeless CalWORKs Families Project
Housing for CalWORKS.pdf
Covenant House - Opening doors for homeless youth.
East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH) - Emergency Assistance Center
Winter Shetler ESGVCH.pdf
Marie Kreimann4.vcf
Emancipated and Still Need Help
Emancipation Services Division
Emergency Housing, Transitional Housing and Sober Living
Emergency Shelters and Housing
Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services - Traditional Indpendent Living Program
3746_001.pdf
HealthyCity.org
Hollywood Apartments
Homeless Assistance Program
Homeless Services
Homes For Life - Housing for people with disabilities.
Housing and Basic Needs
Housing for Homeless
Housing Programs
Housing Opportunities for Persons Living with AIDS
Housing Rights Center, Disability Rights California and the California Apartment Association - Disability Rights Forum: Accommodating Tenants with Disabilities:
Disability Rights Forum.pdf
Jordan’s Disciples Community Service - Transitional Living Shelters.
1616 E. Pine Street
Compton, CA
323-577-5941 - Freida Jordan, Executive Director
323-392-7653 - Ethel Jackson, Program Director
LA County Housing Resource Center
LA Gay & Lesbian Center - Annual Rainbow Youth Festival / Rainbow Youth Festival
Tel: (323) 860 2281
Fax: (323) 308 4128
7051 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
LA JOB LEADS from Victoria at SCROC 12.21.09.doc
Los Angeles Services Authority - Provides transportation to winter shelter locations.
Margie Robles 626-444-9000 ext. 13 - For your housing group -- a project manager has a relationship with a tax credit property manager to fill up 11 units in a new building in Boyle Heights -- 3 to 4 bedrooms -- If the consumers can afford about $1000 to $1100 a month rent.
McCoy Plaza Family Restoration Project, WLCAC - Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) - Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA):
WLCAC McCoy Plaza Family Restoration Project flyer.docx
Mel Bailey (Los Angeles) 323-428-2892 - Will accept LA City 1 bedroom voucher for $1000 a month.
Metroplex Transition Resource Center (Los Angeles)
Monetary Assistance - Homeless Prevention and rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Pathways to Your Future - Provides housing, education and counseling.
People Assisting the Homeless
People Helping People - Empowering the homeless.
Public Counsel Law Center - Children's Rights Project
ABCs of Transition and ILP Manual Final 6 3 09.pdf
Referral Guide for Transitional Housing and Shelter Programs
Rental Assistance
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. (SFVCMHC, Inc.) - Independent Living Program-FCCS
http://www.movinglivesforward.org
ILP housing flyer.doc
Shelters and Transitional Housing
Skid Row Development Corporation (Los Angleles) - STRIVE PROGRAM - Transitional housing and vocational training for the homeless.
intro_letter_blast_2.doc
medical_mental_clearance_referral_dmh_2.doc
program_calendar_2010.doc
program_highlights_2010_april.doc
Transitional Shelter in Norwalk
Transitional Homes and Supports for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Transitional Living Shelter
Wonderful Housing:
WONDERFUL Housing Presentation .doc
WONDERFUL HOUSING REQUEST FORM.pdf
The U.S. Department of Justice
- Independent Living Coordinators:
Independent Living Services
Independent Living Coordinators
The Independent Living Program
Clothes the Deal - Clothes The Deal provides business clothing and accessories and job preparedness workshops to low income individuals re-entering the workforce throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. Assisting low-income men, women, and at-risk youth, empowering them to gain and sustain employment, and achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment success.
Clothing
Food Bank of So. Cal
Food Pantries
Food Resources
Free Meal Services
LAFoodBank.org
4) Personal Effectiveness and Well-Being:
- Emotional and Behavioral Well-Being:
Child Abuse, Protection, and Foster Care
Childcare
Cityride Transportation
Clean Slate LA - Gang violence recovery, rage resolution, and tattoo removals.
Gang Prevention and Intervention
Juvenile Offender Intervention Network
Kinship Resource
Psychiatric Crisis Intervention
Resource Directory 2007 2009
Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Self Help
Sparkaction.org - For children, youth, and change.
Support Group in Spanish
Supports After Foster Care
Tattoo Removal
The Independent Living Program
Boys Town - Child and family support services.
California Endowment Resource Guide - Agency Name by Alpha:
CA Endowment Resource Guide_SPA_6_alpha_GL.xls
California Endowment Resource Guide - Health Care & Rx Programs:
CA Endowment Resource Guide_SPA_6_GL.xls
Children's Collective, Inc, The / Rita Walters Learning Complex - Teen Resource Fair:
Teen Resource Fair Flyer (English).pdf
Comfort Zone Camp - a kids camp for children who have experienced a death.
CZC Dates Flyer.pdf
Connecting Returning Combat Veterans to Society
Department of Mental Health LA County
Department of Public Social Services - Promote health and economic independence
Disabled Services
DMH Provider Locator
El Nido Family Centers - A United Way Agency
AFLP-Compton Program Packet - Revised 3-31-10 Use Only.doc
Exodus Recovery 23-Hour Mental Health Urgent Care Center (UCC) - Exodus Recovery UCC-SA 4 is now accepting 5150/5585 holds.
FamilySource / Coalition of Mental Health Professionals, Inc:
FSC Flyer.pdf
Tutoring%20Flyer-eng.jpg
Tutoring%20Flyer-spn.jpg
One-E-AppPoster(eng).jpg
One-E-AppPoster(spn).jpg
Dance Flyer.jpg
Dance Flyer Spn.jpg
Science and Engineering Camp.jpg
FamilySourceCenters.pdf
Free Mental Health Services
Harbor View Community Services
Hathaway Sycamores Child and Family Services - Field Clinical Capable Services (FCCS)
Home Boys Industries - Case management, employment and legal services.
Housing Opportunities for Persons Living with AIDS
Kedren Acute Psychiatric Hospital & Community Mental Health Center Safety & Strategy: Challenges of Providing Mental Health Services in Gang Influenced Communities
L.A. Gay Center - Rainbow Youth Festival:
Sponsor Form 2010.doc
Low Cost Counseling Services
Medi-Cal and Healthy Families
Mental Health America of Los Angeles - Homeless Assistance and mental illness.
Mental Health Programs and Pharmacies
Mental Health: Education and Support
NAMI and NARSAD Artworks - All ticket sales will benefit Narsad Artworks which helps fund scientific research for mental illness.
800-838-3006
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97150
NAMI California - Helping people with mental illness.
Outpatient Services and Transitional Housing for People with AIDS and HIV
Pathways to Your Future - Provides education, housing, and counseling.
Private Pay and Insurance Coverage
Remah Health Services, Inc. - Free counseling services and free backpacks for families.
counseling.pdf
Residential Programs for People with HIV and AIDS
Resource Directory - provides social services.
Serves Clients with Mental Retardation
Sliding Scale Counseling Centers
The Independent Living Program
Wellness Centers/ Client Run Centers
- Physical Health and Dental Care:
California Endowment Resource Guide:
CA Endowment Resource Guide_SPA_7_GL.xls
CHAMP-Net - Free and low-cost healthcare coverage programs for California's uninsured families.
Charles Drew University in South L.A. - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Symposium
County of Los Angeles - Public Health:
Deborah Reff.vcf
Free and Low Cost Dental Services 10.09.09.doc
Free and Low Cost Dental Services 10.09.09 Spanish.doc
Exodus Recovery Inc. - 23-Hour Mental Health Urgent Care Center (UCC)
Free and Low Cost Medical and Dental Care Resources
Health Care
Health Clinics, Hospitals and Dental Care
Health Services
Homeless Health Care of Los Angeles:
2009-RESOURCE-GUIDE.pdf
Human Potential Consultants, LLC:
WIPADocAg.doc
L.A. Care Health Plan - Free services offered by LA Care and below for information about the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center.
february_calendar_final_1_26_10.pdf
february_calendar_final_1_26_10_spanish
Low Cost Medicines
Low Prices for Prescription Drugs
Medi-Cal Application
Medi-Cal Minor Consent Services at DPSS
Pacific Hospital of Long Beach
Partnership for Prescription Assistance - Low cost prescriptions.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Public and Private Benefits
Public and Private Benefits: Enrollment Sites
Remote Area Medical - Free Medical Dental and Vision Care
Saban, The (Los Angeles Free Clinic) - (WISEWOMAN) - called Heart of the Family or Corazon de la Familia
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/WISEWOMAN/Pages/Default.aspx
Solving Insurance and Healthcare Access Problems
Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach, Inc:
www.safinc.org
hiv_aids_II.pdf
HOPWA.doc - For peole living with HIV/Aids.
- Parenting Teens and Parenting Classes:
Expectant and Parenting Teens
Family Resource Program
Parent Support and Childcare Services
Parenting Classes
The Center for Non Violent Education and Parenting
Domestic Violence Clinics
Domestic Violence Services
Domestic Violence Support Centers
LGBTIQ Domestic Violence Support Group
Pregnant and Parenting Housing Programs
Westside Pregnancy Clinic, The - Parenting education and treatment of STD's.
Addiction Recovery Directory
Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Van Nuys
Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Abuse
Behavioral Health Services - Provides assessments and treatment through recovery centers.
California Access to Recovery Effort (CARE Program) - This program provides vouchers to youth (ages 12 through 20) in Los Angeles County for alcohol and drug treatment and recovery support services. Services are provided by a diverse network of providers, including faith-based and other nontraditional organizations.
Choices Recovery Center
Detox Centers and Support Groups
Department of Mental Health - Drug Treatment Centers
Everlasting Change Sober Living
Fred Brown Recovery Services - Treatment program for men and women.
Los Angeles Metropolitan (LAM) Churches in partnership with UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center - Faith-Based Training and Education Series No-Cost Training for Faith-Based Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
Male Sober Housing
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings, Torrance Locations
Rehabilitation Programs
Sober Living
Sober Living for Women
Sobrenity - Sober living for men
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach, Inc:
SAF_1page_ad_III.pdf
HIVAIDSII.pdf
care.doc
HOPWA.doc
CARE Mktg Flyer - 2.doc
Substance Abuse Outpatient Resources
Substance Abuse Programs
Substance Abuse Disorders Programs
Substance Abuse Foundation of Long Beach
Substance Abuse Inpatient Treatment Resources
Transitional Homes and Supports for formerly incarcerated individuals
Long Beach Mentoring
Mentoring Programs
5) Community Life Functioning:
Community Build, Inc.- "Makin' It In LA" program. Also, there is a pdf available in Spanish.
Adventure Plex - fitness center for youths and families.
Boys and Girls Club - recreational activities.
Children’s Law Center and Rassouli - Creative Art Experience
Rassouli Art Workshop Flyer Final.doc
Workshop Application 2010 Final.doc
Churches
City of Carson Community Events and Information
Healthy City - Database with community resources.
LA County Public Libraries
LA Urban League - Neighborhoods@Work – For education, employment, health, housing, and safety. Also, offering a summer camp.
http://www.laul.org/neighborhoodswork
http://www.laul.org
Lakers Youth Basketball Clinic:
LakersYouthForm.pdf
lakers_youth_clinic2 flyer.doc
Lakers Youth Clinic
Los Angeles Lakers - DCFSSummerCampJordanFarmarFlyer011.pdf
Project Impact USA - All of us at Project IMPACT are inspired by faith to engage in practical action. We believe that communities can and will reduce levels of violence through self and community empowerment. To that end, Project IMPACT leaders and staff develop and put into practice processes that enable individuals to take action to control and improve their lives.
Recreation
The Independent Living Program
Youth Programs, Parks and Community Centers
Clean Record Workshop
Community Legal Services
Compton Courthouse
Compton Legal Center
Expungement Workshop
Foster Youth Rights
Free Credit Counseling
Free Legal Assistance
Free Tax Services
Government Assistance, Long Beach
Greater Los Angeles Economic Alliance, The - Annual LA Tax Day:
LA Tax Day (2010).pdf
Inglewood Courthouse
Law Offices of Michelle Ortega - Special Education Law, Family Law, and DUI offenses.
Legal and Immigration Services
Legal Assistance
List of Agencies
Long Beach Courthouse
Official DCFS referral source County-wide
El Rescate - assisting immigrants
Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
Use of Benefits for Immigrants
Community Service
Job Seeker With Prior Convictions
Hiring People With Prior Convictions
United Voices of Youth (UVOY) Collabratives
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles:
asb_faqs_2010.pdf
asbw_flyer_1_(green)_(4).pdf
asbw_flyer_2_(blue).pdf
The California African American Museum in partnership with United Voices of Youth (UVOY):
Back to Basics.pdf
Voluteers.pdf
6) Individuals with Prior Convictions:
- Employment Programs for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals:
Ex-Offender Action Network (Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches)
4701 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011
323-238-0445
Employment referrals; Transitional Housing referrals; Parenting courses; anger management courses.
Century Community Training
5021 Lennox Blvd.
310-673-3941
Construction training; job placement.
Beyond Shelter
(Listed above)
Chrysalis
516 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-806-6300
Employment and staffing; resume building; GED; Employment assistance; job skills course.
Community Center – South Los Angeles Worksource Center
7522 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90044
323-752-2115
Bilingual services; computer literacy/competency; employment services; ESL/Basic skills; Literacy/tutoring/Referrals; Support services.
Community Union – South Los Angeles / Florence Firestone Service Center
7807 S. Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90001
818-901-3506 - Hotline
Computer technology training; computer redeployment programs; Youth and adult services; vision building; public speaking; academic and job skills enhancement.
Friends Outside in Los Angeles County / WLCAC:
Job Seekers Workshop for Persons with Criminal History.pdf
Los Angeles Skill Builders
11400 S. Hoover St. #202
Los Angeles, CA 90044
323-702-3226
GED prep; training; life skill and management job training.
Los Angeles Urban League
3450 Mount Vernon Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008
323-299-9660
Job training
Los Angeles Urban League Business and Career Center
12700 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90061
323-600-1106
Job placement assistance; case management; training.
Metro North WorkSource Center & Goodwill Job Services:
Resources & Info for job seekers with criminal history.pdf
New Contributors Workshop.pdf
Transitional Homes for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals:
A New Way of Life
P.O. Box 875288, Los Angeles, CA 90087
323-563-3575
Housing for formerly incarcerated women and their children.
A Step to Freedom
1665 S. Kingley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90006
323-733-6405
Housing and Sober Living for men
A Safe Place – Men’s Facility
4050 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043
323-297-8077
Housing; Outpatient services.
Achievers House
709 W. 53rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
323-234-7556
Transitional housing; Outpatient Services; Anger Management.
American Philanthropy Association
8770 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Ca 90003
323-971-4432
Homeless shelter for men and women.
Beacon Housing – House of Hope
1785 E. 85th St., Los Angeles, CA 90001
323-583-3746
Transitional Housing.
Care Community Corporation
2329 W. 54th St., Los Angeles, CA 90043
323-291-9109
Transitional Housing; Anger Management.
Beyond Shelter
7826 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003
323-565-2703
Housing services; Welfare-to-work.
Changing Steps
5151 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, Ca 90062
323-294-5051
Transitional housing; drug & alcohol counseling.
Families to Amend California’s Three Strikes
3982 S. Figueroa St. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90037
213-746-4844
Referral services for families of people in prison.