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Downtown Women’s Center

Los Angeles, CA

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Accepts men
No
Accepts children
No
How long can I stay?
6-9 months

Description

Housing First:

At DWC, we operate under a Housing First model, which means that we do not require women to be employed, enrolled in substance use counseling, or to be receiving any kind of supportive services before they are considered eligible for housing. At DWC, we believe housing is a human right, and our first priority is to provide women with safe, permanent housing above all else.

Once housed, women continue to enjoy access to the individualized support they need to work toward their goals and reach personal stability, including case management, physical and mental health care, job readiness, and community-building activities.

Women experiencing homelessness have not only unique healthcare and job-training needs, but many unique vulnerabilities, too. By prioritizing housing and empowering women to choose and engage actively in services — two central components of the Housing First model — we can ensure that they are equipped with the tools they need to remain housed in an effective, trauma-informed way.

Intake Requirements

Food Services

Meal Services:
Yes
Soup Kitchen:
No
Food Pantry:
No

Educational Services

Budgeting and financial literacy:
No
Adult educational supports:
No
Child educational supports:
No
Computers available:
Yes
Adult holistic arts & activities:
Yes
Children's Holistic Arts:
No

Job/Training Services

Job readiness / vocational training:
Yes
Resume preparation:
Yes
Internships:
No
Employment search / job fairs:
Yes
Work clothing:
Yes
Transportation assistance to work:
Yes

Medical Services

Primary healthcare:
Yes
Pediatric healthcare:
No
Mental healthcare:
Yes
Transportation assistance:
Yes
Vision healthcare:
Yes
Oral healthcare:
Yes
Medications:
Yes

Other Services

Showers Provided:
Yes
Clothing and toiletries provided:
Yes
Social Services/Benefit application:
Yes
Flexible financial assistance
Yes
Case management/resource coordination:
Yes
SOAR Applications for disabilities:
No
Access to legal services:
No

Contact Information

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