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These are a few links and information for helpful agencies. There are other resources that
you may need but do not see here, so please contact the FemAALES staff at (213) 353-1114 or
(213) 353-1113. We will do our best to help you find the resources that you need.
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AID for AIDS
8235 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (West Hollywood)
(323) 656-1107 X 2101 Yolanda Gomez
Provides funds for housing, utilities, health insurance premiums,
medication, nutritional supplements and other basic necessities.
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AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
611 South Kingsley
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-1615
Provides assistance with finding, obtaining, and maintaining housing
in Los Angeles County for people with HIV/AIDS and their families.
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science - Spectrum Community Services & Research
1748 East 118th Street, Bldg M
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 563-4939
Provides housing information and referrals.
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Salvation Army-Alegria
2737 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 454-4200
Provides transitional and permanent housing for families and individuals
with HIV/AIDS. Offers child day-care center.
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SRO Housing Corporation Russ Hotel
517 South San Julian Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 229-9665
(213) 229-2813 Terry Furlough – Senior Case Manager
Operates an emergency housing site.
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Watts Labor Community Action Committee – Access Center for Homeless Services
958 East 108th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 563-4721
Provides temporary shelter and assists with transitional and permanent housing.
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AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)
611 South Kingsley
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-1615
Provides supplemental food assistance to low income-qualifying clients with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County.
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Spectrum Community Services and Research
1748 East 118th Street, Bldg M
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 563-4939
Offers nutritional counseling and food referrals.
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Christian Food Center
1101 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 741-0213 or (800) 798-7099
Provides 200 pounds of food four times monthly for recipients with an annual income
of less than $14,000. GR and welfare recipients must provide proof of income assistance.
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Project Angel Food
922 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 845-1810 or (800) 761-8889
Offers daily meal deliveries for men, women, and children with HIV/AIDS and
other life threatening diseases. Also, nutritional counseling is offered.
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APLA Mental Health
611 S. Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-1615
Provides mental health treatment, counseling, and referrals for
individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Charles R. Drew University-Spectrum Community Services & Research
1748 E. 118th Street
Building M
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 563-4939 or (323) 563-5862
Provides outpatient mental health services and research.
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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Mental Health Service
1000 West Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 222-2345
Provides outpatient mental health services.
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Didi Hirsch
4760 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-6612
Provides adult substance abuse programs and mental health services for children.
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Forming Opportunities Under New Direction (FOUND)
Menlo House Residential Treatment Facility
1731 South Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 734-3284
Thomas Crawford - Manager
Operates a recovery maintenance facility for post incarcerated men and
women with HIV/AIDS and recovering from substance abuse.
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Boyle Heights Women Recovery Center
3421 East Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 780-5820
Provides outpatient substance abuse services.
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Inglewood Recovery Center
404 Edgewood Street
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 673-5750
Sharon Perez – Office Manager
Provides outpatient substance abuse services.
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LA Gay and Lesbian Center
1625 North Schrader Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-7400
Provides outpatient substance abuse services.
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Watts Health Foundation House of Uhuru
8005 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 778-9049
Provides substance abuse residential and outpatient programs.
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Van Ness Recovery House
1919 North Beachwood Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 463-4266
Provides substance abuse residential and outpatient programs.
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Narcotics Anonymous
19737 Nordhoff Place
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 773-9999
Provides outpatient substance abuse services.
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Friends La Brea
1419 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-7001
Provides substance abuse treatment and HIV prevention education.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
4311 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #104
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 936-4343
Provides referrals only.
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The Official Word
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Resources for answering specific medical questions:
www.webmd.com
The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information.
www.drweil.com
The premiere resource for timely, trustworthy information on natural health and wellness, based on the insights of Andrew Weil, MD.
Focus on Women of Color
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California Black Women's Health Project / Healing for the Mind...
Non-profit organization for improving the health of California's Black women and girls through education, policy, outreach and advocacy.
www.cabwhp.org
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Black Women's Health
Blackwomenshealth.com is a site dedicated to improving the African American Woman's physical mental, and spiritual health and wellness.
www.blackwomenshealth.com
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Black Women's Health Imperative
Our mission to promote optimum health for Black women across the lifespan – physically, mentally and spiritually.
www.blackwomenshealth.org
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Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles
Black Women for Wellness is committed to healing, educating, inspiring, and supporting Black women, so we may tap our personal power to enhance and improve our health and well being.
www.bwwla.com
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My Sistahs
Created by and for young women of color. Provides information on sex, sexuality, and reproductive health.
www.mysistahs.org
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