Resources
Worldwide Resources
For nationwide and international resources on homeless issues, please see the links below.
Los Angeles County
For Los Angeles county resources on homeless issues, please see the links below.
Emergencies
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Whenever life is threatened or when criminal activity is involved. - 9-1-1
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Crisis Intervention Hotline - (888) 358-2384
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Police Sex Crime Unit - (212) 267-7273
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988
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Veteran in crisis - (877) 424-3838
Food and Hunger
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - (323) 234-3030
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Food and Hunger Hotline - (866) 888-8777
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Food Stamps – English & Spanish - (718) 557-1399
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Senior/Older Adults: For meals from LA County and City of LA - (800) 510-2020
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Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Alleviate Hunger - (213) 251-3400
If you are without any food or resources when you apply for public assistance or food stamps, you have the right to request emergency assistance.
Local Shelters
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Union Rescue Mission
545 S. San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 347-6300
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The Midnight Mission
601 S San Pedro St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 624-9258
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The People Concern
2116 Arlington Ave. Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 334-9000
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United Way runs this confidential hotline to help seniors find local shelters or access transitional housing. Support for mental health, health care, food, and utilities is also available. - 2-1-1
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Downtown Women’s Center
442 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 680-0600
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Los Angeles Mission
303 East 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 629-1227 ext. 400
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Alexandria House
426 S. Alexandria Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 381-2649
Extreme Weather
CODE RED: DHS POLICY
In effect from 12pm-8pm when forecasted high temperatures reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for one day or more, or are forecasted to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher at any point for two consecutive days or more.
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No shelter suspensions or sanctions can be carried out, and clients who have been sanctioned can return to the shelter while Code Red is in effect, if necessary
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Drop-in centers are required to take as many clients as possible.
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Anyone in need of a cool place to go can walk into hospital emergency rooms or DHS shelters.
CODE BLUE: DHS POLICY
In effect when the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below, including wind-chill, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
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Drop-in centers are required to take as many clients as possible, within the Department of Buildings restrictions.
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Anyone in need of a place to go can walk into single adult or family shelters, without undergoing typical intake and eligibility procedures, for the night in question.
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Clients can access any shelter, not just their assigned shelter, for the night in question.
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More outreach teams will be on the streets to offer services and shelter.
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No shelter suspensions or sanctions can be carried out on these dates. Clients who have been sanctioned can return to the shelter for the night in question, if necessary.
WINTER SHELTER HOTLINE
(800) 548-6047
The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months.
Rights and Legal Assistance
Miranda Rights
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You have the right to remain silent.
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Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney.
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If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you.
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Los Angeles County Public Defender
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En Español: (213) 974-2828
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In English (213) 974-2811
Immigration Unit Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
Graciela Martinez, Head Deputy – (213) 974-0572