LOCATIONS
LSS serves people in need throughout Southern California with programs and services in multiple locations in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. We are planning future services in the counties of Imperial, Kern, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. In all our programs, we seek to improve the lives of those in need.
Los Angeles County Locations
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Los Angeles County San Fernando Valley
Our care center primarily focuses on those without permanent housing and at-risk individuals and families. We offer short-term assistance including food and clothing, counseling and case management. We also provide referrals and individual guidance to assist clients as they seek self-confidence and dignity.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Closet
- Housing Referrals
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
- ESL Classes
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Housing Counseling
- Payee Services
Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley
Our Avanti program in Pasadena serves developmentally challenged adults. Our disabled adult clients engage the community through social and volunteer opportunities. We offer a range of services including recreational, educational and one-on-one interaction with youth, seniors and other neighborhood residents.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Please check one of our other locations for the many services we offer.
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Developmentally Challenged Adult Services
- Housing Counseling
- Payee Services
Contact Info:
Armine Kim, Area Director
Email:
Office:
626-564-0191
Fax:
626-564-8521
60 North Daisy Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
Los Angeles County Long Beach/South Bay
Our center serves over 1,000 people each month providing emergency assistance such as food, clothing, hygiene items and blankets. After client intake we refer many to additional resources throughout the community. We also offer disability and housing benefit assistance to homeless families, individuals and veterans through our County Wide Benefits Team (CBEST).
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry
- Hygiene Kits
- Clothing Closet
- Referrals & Linkages to Other Community Agencies & Organizations
Social Services (Equip):
- Intensive Case Management
- Educational Classes & Workshops
- Outreach Community Events (Annual Christmas Celebration, Thanksgiving Celebration, Easter Celebration, Back to School Giveaway & Health and Resources Fair)
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Preparations for Employment
- County-Wide Benefits Entitlements Services (CBEST)
- Housing Counseling
- Permanent Supportive
Contact Info:
Carla Kamar, Area Director
Email:
Office:
562-599-1321
Fax:
562-218-4123
1611 Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
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Orange County
We serve more than 200 individuals and families each month providing a food pantry, clothing, emergency vouchers for hotel, bus, gas and utilities. We also offer counseling and supportive services to women and their families that have been victims of crime.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry (Limited)
- Clothing Ministry
- Housing Referrals
- Motel/Rental Assistance Vouchers
- Transportation Assistance
- Eviction Prevention
- Utility Assistance
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
- Individual & Family Counseling
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Housing Counseling
- Payee Services
Contact Info:
Jim Pijloo, Clinical Area Director
Email:
Office:
714-534-6450
Fax:
714-534-6458
247 E Amerige Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
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Riverside County
Our Community Care Center is often the first place people turn to when they find themselves in crisis. Requests for food, hygiene items and utility & shelter assistance are received regularly. We are able to provide referrals and connect people to resources that will meet their needs. Food bags are given to homeless men, women & families to help make balanced meals and special kits are made for the indigent living in motels.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry
- Hygiene Kits
- Clothing
- Housing Referrals
- Rental Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- ID Vouchers
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Housing Counseling
- Rapid Rehousing
Contact Info:
Deniece Marshall, Area Director
Email:
Office:
951-689-7847
Fax:
951-687-7299
4162 Rubidoux Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
San Bernardino County Locations
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Central City Lutheran Mission
CCLM helps people seeking shelter, food, education and health services. We provide a men’s emergency shelter, houses for people living with HIV/AIDS, men’s transitional house and a reentry house for recently incarcerated men. There is grocery distribution, a weekday hot meal, and a computer lab for adults, community garden and a thrift store.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Closet
- Community Meal Program
- Housing Referrals
- Motel/Rental Assistance Vouchers
- Men’s Homeless Shelter
- Transportation Assistance
- Dental, Vision & Prescription Assistance
- Eviction Prevention
- Showers & Laundry
- Utility Assistance
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Recidivism Reduction Program
- Workforce Development Program
- Housing Counseling
- Permanent Supportive/Rapid Re-Housing
- Payee Services
Contact Info:
Jessica Esquivel, Senior Director
Email:
Office:
909-381-6921
Fax:
909-381-5417
1354 North G St.
San Bernadino, CA 92405
San Bernardino County
Our centers support the mental and behavioral health needs of the remote and hard to reach locations of this geographically large county. Our Mental Health Services, encompassing clients of all ages include needs assessment, referral, case management, prevention, intervention via therapy, behavioral modification, crisis intervention and telepsychiatry. SBC Medi-Cal eligibility is generally required, Medi-Care is also accepted. Services are provided in Big Bear Lake, Lucerne Valley, Apple Valley, Barstow, Trona, Baker, Yucca Valley and areas in between unless otherwise noted.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Immediate mental health services for crisis clients
Social Services (Equip):
- Needs Assessment
- Referral Services
- Case Management
- Individual Adult, Child & Family Mental Health Services (ages/services vary depending on office)
- Telepsychiatry Services (Big Bear Lake, Lucerne Valley)
- Student Assistance Program (Big Bear Lake)
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Housing Counseling
- Payee Services
Contact Info:
Eileen Hofer, Senior Director
Email:
Office:
909-866-5070
Fax:
909-878-3228
41945 Big Bear Blvd. 222
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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San Diego County
We offer a range of opportunities for seniors, youth and those in need of emergency services. We operate the Senior Companion Program, two TRIO student education programs and an emergency food pantry. Our services are valuable for both our clients and volunteers.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Project Hand Food Pantry
Social Services (Equip):
- Senior Companions Program
Transitional Services (Empower):
- TRIO Programs (Upward Bound and Talent Search)
Contact Info:
Mark Kuntz, Senior Director
Email:
Office:
714-244-4267
9655 Granite Ridge Drive, #200
San Diego, CA 92123
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Ventura County
Our Thousand Oaks center operates and manages programs throughout the Conejo Valley like Homeless 2 Home and the LSS Meal and Shelter Program. We also provide short-term emergency assistance to the vulnerable and disadvantaged members in our local community. Working with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department we do street outreach to engage those in need where they are and look for ways to assist.
Emergency Services (Embrace):
- Food Pantry
- Community Meal Program
- Housing Referrals
- Winter Shelter Program
- Motel/Rental Assistance Vouchers
- Transportation Assistance
- Dental, Vision & Prescription Assistance
- Eviction Prevention
- Showers & Laundry
- Utility Assistance
- Click To Apply For Emergency Assistance
Social Services (Equip):
- Referral Services
- Case Management
- Click To Apply For Emergency Assistance
Transitional Services (Empower):
- Recidivism Reduction Program
- Housing Counseling
- Permanent Supportive/Rapid Re-Housing
- Payee Services
- Click To Apply For Emergency Assistance
Contact Info:
Camille Black, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Area Director
Email:
Office:
805-497-6207
Fax:
805-497-2607
80 E. Hillcrest Drive #101
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360