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US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention.  Information revised on February 17, 2005, available here


Los Angeles County HIV Resources

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• African-American, Asian, Gay/Lesbian, Latino and Women's Services

• ADAP Enrollment Sites

• Alcohol/Drug Abuse

• Counseling/Mental Health/Support Groups

• Food

• HIV Testing

• Legal Services

• Medical/Dental Care

• National Website Directory

Miscellaneous (needle exchange, funeral services, budgeting classes, bottle water-precise, PAWS, Translation services, HEAP, Utility Discounts,        HOME Works program, Work related services
 

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African-American, Asian, Gay/Lesbian, Latino and Women's Services

Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team
Case management, complementary therapies, counseling, HIV prevention and education, HIV/AIDS testing, home health services, self-help provider, support groups, treatment education, and translation services for monolingual Asian speakers.


605 W. Olympic Blvd., #610
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 553-1830

 

Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
ADAP enrollment, comprehensive healthcare services for people with HIV/AIDS, counseling, HIV/AIDS Testing,
legal assistance, counseling to individuals dealing with alcohol, crystal methamphetamine and other specific sources of addition including sexual compulsivity, career counseling, job search skills, mental health services, support groups, HIV 101 education/prevention, and comprehensive youth services including temporary housing.


1625 N. Schrader Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323)993-7500

 

Minority AIDS Project
Case management, food pantry, HIV education/prevention, mental health services, needle exchange, spiritual support, support groups, treatment education, and transportation assistance.

 

5149 Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90016
(323) 936-4949

 

Women Alive
HIV prevention and education, mental health services, support groups, self-help provider, treatment education, provides social events, support groups, and a drop-in center for women facing HIV/AIDS issues and their families.

1566 S. Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 965-1564

 

Hotline for women with HIV
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
(800) 554-4876

 

Watts Healthcare Corp.
ADAP enrollment, case management, domestic violence and substance abuse services, counseling, dental and vision care, HIV/AIDS testing, mental health services, nutritional counseling, comprehensive HIV medical care, support groups, and transportation services.

 

10300 S. Compton Blvd.
Compton, CA  90002
(323) 639-3068

 

Bienestar Human Services
Case management, counseling, food pantry, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Services, HIV/AIDS testing, HIV/AIDS education/prevention, support groups, and translation services for monolingual Spanish speakers.

 

East Los Angeles Center
5326 E. Beverly Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90022
323-727-7896 tel
323-727-7985 fax

Pomona Center
180 E. Mission
Pomona, CA 91766
909-397-7660 tel
909-397-7661 fax

Hollywood Center
4955 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-9680 tel
323-660-6279 fax

South Los Angeles Center
130 W Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
323-752-3100 tel
323-752-3420 fax

La Casa LGBT Center
5301 E. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
323-727-7897
323-727-7993 fax

Van Nuys Center
14515 Hamlin Street, Suite #100
Van Nuys, CA 91411
818-908-3820 tel
818-908-3844 fax

Wilmington Center
304 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington CA 90744
310-518-3099 tel
310-518-3005 fax

 

 

 

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ADAP Enrollment Sites

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Antelope Valley
(661) 723-3244

Downtown
(
213)741-9727

Hollywood

(323) 662-0492

San Fernando Valley
(
818) 508-2555

 

St. Mary Medical Center

Long Beach
(562) 624-4999

 

AltaMed Health Services Corp.

Daniel V. Lara HIV Clinic

(323) 869-5448

 

Andrew Escajeda Clinic

1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave., G151

Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 744-6140

 

Pico Rivera Clinic

(562)949-8717

El Proyecto del Barrio

San Fernando Valley
(818) 830-7181

 

Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center

Hollywood
(323)993-7500

 

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Alcohol/Drug Abuse

Alcoholics Anonymous

English (323) 936-4343
Spanish (323) 735-2089

 

Cocaine Anonymous

 (310) 559-5833

 

Crystal Meth Anonymous

 (213) 488-4455

 

Narcotics Anonymous

(818) 773-9999 (General)

(323) 850-1624 (Hollywood area)

 

AT Center (Alcoholics Together)
Offers 20-25 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings per week. Spanish language offered.

1773 Griffith Park Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 663-8882

Community Assessment Services Center (CASC)
CASC is responsible for providing substance abuse assessments and referrals.

 

 

CASC Resource & Referral Lines

Drug and Alcohol
(800) 564-6600

213-342-3114

 

Van Ness Recovery House
90-day residential drug and alcohol program for the gay, lesbian and transgender community.

1919 N. Beachwood Drive
Hollywood, CA  90068
(323) 463-4266

 

 

 

 

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Counseling/Mental Health/Support Groups

AIDS Project Los Angeles

Pacific Center for HIV/AIDS Counseling & Psychotherapy at APLA
Free long-term psychotherapy by licensed mental health professionals in their private offices. Must be registered as a client of APLA.
(213) 201-1621

 

Hollywood Mental Health
Mental health services to individuals who are chronically mentally ill.

1224 N. Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 769-6100

 

Being Alive

Support Groups

621 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA  90069
(310) 289-2551

 

Being Alive Long Beach

Support Groups

500 E. 4th St.
Long Beach, CA  90802
(562) 436-9722

  

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Food

Aid For AIDS Keep it Fresh Food Program
Home delivery of fresh food, chosen by the client, free of charge.

8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 656-1107

 

 

AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) Necessities of Life Program (NOLP)
Provides supplemental nutritional assistance, but not an emergency food program

611 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-1326

 

 

AIDS Service Center (ASC)
Food pantry service for the
San Gabriel Valley.

1030 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-8495

 

 

Bienestar, East Los Angeles Center
Food pantry service for the
East Los Angeles area.

5326 E. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 727-7896

 

 

Meals on Wheels
Delivers free hot meals daily.

Central Los Angeles
(213) 484-7775

La Crescenta/Glendale/Montrose
(818) 238-5357

Long Beach
(562) 432-6215

Pasadena
(626) 449-6815

Santa Monica
(310) 394-5133

Studio City
(818) 781-3300

Torrance
(310) 542-3434

Minority AIDS Project (MAP)
Food pantry service for the Central/South/South Bay areas of 
Los Angeles.

5149 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 936-4949

 

 

Project Angel Food
Provides daily delivered hot meals for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. One full meal is delivered each day Sunday through Thursday, with two meals on Friday. A frozen meal program is also available and is delivered once a week. All services are free of charge.

7574 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 845-1810

 

 

Sova Kosher Food Pantry
A program from the Jewish Community Centers of Greater
Los Angeles. Provides groceries at three locations, by referral only. Contact your Aid For AIDS case manager or a SOVA social worker, (818) 789-7633.

 

Sunrise HIV/AIDS Coalition (SHAC)
Food pantry service for the Antelope Valley.

PO Box 382
Lancaster, CA 93584
(661) 285-2007

 

Project Chicken Soup
Provides meals to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Meals are delivered twice a month.

(323) 655-5330

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HIV Testing

AIDS Service Center
Anonymous testing

909 Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-8495

 

Antelope Valley Health Center
Anonymous and confidential testing

335-B East Ave., K-6
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 723-4511

 

East Valley Community Health Center
Anonymous and confidential testing

680 Fairplex Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 623-4598

 

Hollywood-Sunset Free Clinic
Anonymous testing

3324 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 660-2400

 

Jeffrey Goodman Clinic
Anonymous and confidential testing

1625 Schrader Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 993-7500

 

Long Beach Health Department
Anonymous testing

1333 Chestnut Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 599-8787

 

Los Angeles Free Clinic
Confidential Rapid HIV Testing

8405 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 7pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am to 5pm

6043 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1pm to 5pm

Appointment Line: (323) 653-1990

Minority AIDS Project
Anonymous and confidential testing

5149 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 936-4949
 

Northeast Valley Health Corp.
Anonymous and confidential testing

23763 Valencia Blvd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 287-1551

 

Pasadena Public Health Department

Free Anonymous & Confidential Rapid Testing

1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103

(626) 744-6030

Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm

 

Progressive Health Services (Holistic Health for Women)
Confidential testing

8240 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 650-1508

 

Valley Community Clinic
Anonymous and confidential testing

6801 Coldwater Canyon
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 763-1718

 

Watts Health Foundation
Anonymous and confidential testing

10300 S. Compton Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90221
(310) 637-2914

 

Whittier Health Center
Confidential testing

7643 S. Painter Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-5350

 

 

 

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Legal Services

Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Provides representation in landlord/tenant cases, public housing, government benefits, durable power of attorney for health care,
in-home supportive services, conservatorships, guardianships of
the person only, wills, consumer law, collection and preparation of
papers for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
 

145 S. Fairfax Ave., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-0506

12821 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 769-0136

 

HIV/AIDS Legal Services Alliance (HALSA)
A collaborative effort of APLA,
AIDS Service Center, the L.A. County Bar Association, Barristers AIDS Legal Services, the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and Public Counsel. Provides legal assistance in the areas of bankruptcy, benefits, debtor/creditor, employment, housing, wills, and powers of attorney.

3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 750
Los Angeles, CA  90010
(213) 201-1640

California Lawyers for the Arts
Provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, copyright and trademark protection, contract review and negotiation, copyright clinics, education programs, publications and a resource library to people in the creative arts and arts organization.

1641 18th Street
Santa Monica, Ca 90404
(310) 998-5590

 

 

 

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Medical/Dental Care

AltaMed HIV Services

Comprehensive HIV/AIDS medical services.

 

Daniel V. Lara Comprehensive Care Program
5427 E. Whittier Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 980-4466

 

Pico Rivera Clinic
9436 E. Slauson Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 949-6069

 

Andrew Escajeda Clinic
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS medical services.

1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Rm. 151
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-6140

 

A. V. Hope Center
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS medical services.

44900 N. 60th St. West
Lancaster,CA 93536
(661) 945-8448

 

C.A.R.E. Clinic
Primary HIV care services.

1043 Elm Ave., Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90803

(562) 624-4999

 

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science:
Spectrum

Free mental health services living in South
Central Los Angeles.

1774 E. 118th St. Building K
Los Angeles, CA  90059
(323) 563-4939

 

East Valley Community Health Center
Medical care, case management and mental health services.

680 Fairplex
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 620-8088

420 S. Glendora
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 919-5724

 

El Proyecto del Barrio HIV Outpatient Medical Services
Early intervention HIV care and case management.

8902 Woodman Ave.
Arleta, CA 91331
(818) 830-7033

 

L.A. County USC Medical Center Rand Schrader 5P21 Clinic
Primary HIV medical care.

1300 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 343-8255

 

L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center
Primary HIV medical care.

 

Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic
1625 N. Schrader Blvd., 3rd Fl.
Los Angeles, CA  90028
(323) 993-7500

Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic/Century City
(323) 993-7500

 

Pedro Zamora Youth HIV Clinic
(323) 993-7400

 

Oasis I Clinic (Martin Luther King, Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center)
Primary HIV medical care.

12021 S. Wilmington Ave., Parking Lot C
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(310) 668-4213

 

Oasis III Clinic
Primary HIV medical care.

3209 N. Alameda St., Suite K
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 761-8444

 

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center: HIV/AIDS Programs
Primary HIV medical care.

14445 Olive View Drive
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-3205

 

T.H.E. Clinic For Women
Offers specialized services for women living with HIV. Early intervention program, HIV testing.

3860 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 295-6571

 

Watts Health Foundation: Early Intervention Services
Outpatient medical services, early intervention care, and case management.

10300 S. Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90002
(323) 564-4331

 

AIDS Project Los Angeles

Dental Clinic

(213) 201-1388

 

Clínica Msr. Oscar A. Romero

Dental services (must call for an appointment first)

(323) 987-1030

 

UCLA School of Dentistry Clinic

Dental Services

(310) 206-4239

 

USC School of Dentistry Clinic

Dental Services

(213) 740-8110 or (213) 740-2800

 

AIDS Service Center: Home Health Program
Medical case management, psychosocial services and attendant care within home setting.

1030 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 441-8495

 

 

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National Website Directory
 

AIDS Action Committee

Conditions and Diseases Resource Directory

AIDS Action Council

HIV Information

AIDS Clinical Trials Information Services

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

AIDS Research Alliance

National Association of People With AIDS

AIDS Research Information

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

AIDS Treatment Data Network

Project Inform

AIDS Treatment News

The Names Project

AmFAR

Veterans Affairs, HIV Info

Centers for Disease Control AIDS Clearinghouse

World Health Organization

CDC Homepage

 

 

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Miscellaneous

Actors Fund of America AIDS Initiative Program
Case management and financial support for members of the entertainment industry with HIV.

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-9244

 

Pets Are Wonderful Support/L.A. (PAWS/L.A.)
Provides pet food and supplies, walking service, grooming
and foster home placement. Also assists with veterinary bills, vaccinations and spay/neutering service and acute care in emergency situations.

7327 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 876-7297

Project New Hope Trinity Learning Center
Computer training cour
Tses for people with HIV.

3325 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA  90010
(800) 454-7766

 

Community Assessment Services Center (CASC)
CASC is responsible for providing domestic violence assessments and referrals.

 

CASC Resource & Referral Lines

Domestic Violence
(800) 978-3600

 

 

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