2019 Directory of Services
2019 Directory of Services for Homeless Youth, Families & Adults in Los Angeles
The Directory is available for purchase! If you would like 1 or more hard copies of the Directory please contact [email protected]
About the Directory
The 2019 Directory of Services connects unaccompanied homeless youth, families and adults to essential services that they can access without a referral. Too many youth, college students, families and adults are homeless or severely resource insecure and do not know that supportive services are available. Many educators, librarians and others who regularly encounter people who are struggling or homeless are unaware of the many local programs who serve those in need. The Directory, (and the WIN mobile app), are designed to make it easy to find help and support when times are tough. These resources break the information access barrier and offer information in easy to use searchable formats. The Directory (and WIN) help at-risk youth, families and adults improve their short-term living conditions and pursue long-term strategies for successfully transitioning into independent lives.
The Directory connects users to a vast array of supportive services in the Los Angeles area. Print copies are available for use at regional public libraries and online pdf copies of the Directory are available on this site as well as on the websites of the LA City Public Library, LA County Public Library and LA County Office of Education.
WIN: The WIN mobile app is a searchable application that offers homeless and struggling users diverse options and the flexibility they need to make positive, meaningful choices. It can be downloaded to mobile phones in either the Apple app store or the Googleplay store.
Nonprofit directors, outreach workers, educators, health care professionals, librarians, attorneys, volunteers and other advocates of homeless, hungry or otherwise resource insecure populations should use the Directory to educate themselves on available resources. Meeting a person seeking help with compassion and knowledge amplifies the impact of local service providers and is a crucial step towards eradicating the stigma of homelessness.
The Directory is also available to all Los Angeles users who are personally experiencing homelessness, unstable housing or any other form of resource insecurity. The resources found in the Directory and in WIN are intended to empower those who are struggling to make informed decisions about their futures and to support their efforts to secure appropriate food, lodging, medical care, job training and emotional support.