The Independent Living Program
The Los Angeles LGBT Center's ground-breaking, federally-funded RISE (Recognize Intervene Support Empower) initiative initially developed and tested a new service model to reduce the number of LGBTQ+ youth in long-term foster care and help them find loving, permanent homes. The model works with youth, parents, caregivers, and child welfare professionals to combat the heterosexism and anti-LGBT bias that too frequently result in the mistreatment and abuse of LGBTQ+ youth and by reforming policies and practices that aren’t sensitive to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth.
(323) 860-3608
1220 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90038
(323) 860-3634
https://lalgbtcenter.org/social-service-and-housing/youth
The Youth Center was opened in 1997 to help homeless and at risk LGBTQ youth, ages 14 to 24 years old. It serves as an entry point to assist homeless youth in making the transition from the streets into independent living as well as to create a comfortable space to socialize with other LGBTQ youth in a safe and affirming environment. Basic life sustaining and recreational services are provided, such as:
Services for Homeless and At-Risk Youth
5628 E. Slauson Ave
Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 480-9296
43520 Division St.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 266-4783 Office
https://www.pennylane.org/pennylane/transitional-age-youth-tay-drop-in-center/
With a Little Help From My Friends and Yellow Submarine Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-in Center are the latest addition to the Penny Lane Family. We are dedicated to providing a safe space for youth ages 16-25 within SPA 1 and SPA 7 within Los Angeles County. Our mission is to assist and foster success for those who are LGBTQ identified or questioning, foster youth, and/or experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16-25 by creating a safe space for youth to achieve and prosper.
By creating a safe space and providing resources, we can help foster new hope and goals that are achievable through our program. Our drop-in centers will be open Tuesday – Friday from 1PM—7PM and Saturday’s from 8AM—8 PM in Commerce or Lancaster.
Some of the services provided are:
Creative Strengths-Based Support Groups, HIV/STI Education and Testing (provided by JWCH Institute) Showers and Laundromat, Games and Socialization, snacks and hot meals, Job Prep Workshops, Resume Building, Internet Access, Employment Goal Setting, and Job Experience/Internship.
2017 East 4th Street
Long Beach CA 90814
(562) 434-4455
Mon-Fri: 10am to 9pm • Sat: 10am to 4pm • Sun: Closed
Youth & Family Services Factsheet NEW
The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach is dedicated to providing quality services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) youth and their caregivers.
Services include:
Center for Transyouth Health and Development
5000 Sunset Blvd.
4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-5372
https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development
The Center for Transyouth Health and Development promotes healthy futures for transyouth by providing services, research, training and capacity building that is developmentally informed, affirmative, compassionate and holistic for gender non-conforming children and transyouth.
June 2022 Roundtable Pride Presentation
LGBTQ+ Tailored Services - Referral Form
LGBTQ+ Tailored Services - Cheat Sheet
7 Tips to Support Youth who Disclose Their LGBTQ Identity NEW
LGBTQ Resources on College Campuses and Communities of Southern California
https://lalgbtcenter.org/out-for-safe-schools/additional-resources
https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-los-angeles
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
https://www.translifeline.org/
