Domestic Violence Council

MISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL

The Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council provides leadership in the creation and support of a victim/survivor-centered, coordinated countywide, approach to addressing intimate partner violence

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL

On April 29, 1979 the Board of Supervisors established the Domestic Violence Council. Comprised of members from shelter agencies, community groups, the courts, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s office, L.A. City Attorney’s office, Public Defender, and Health Services, the DVC facilitates interdepartmental coordination of services, reviews legislation, and serves as a forum to raise public awareness of services and develop strategies with the public and private sectors to stem the incidence of domestic violence. The DVC conducts public awareness campaigns and offers domestic violence trainings for professionals in the field. It also provides an opportunity to study the problem of domestic and family violence in Los Angeles County, and makes recommendations regarding public information, training, legislation, education, and subsequent program development in these areas. In addition, the DVC identifies funding to strengthen existing programs and bring services into communities that lack them. Standing committees of the DVC focus on legal issues, legislation, LGBT, shelter services and religion as each pertain to domestic violence. The DVC welcomes and elects members who demonstrate substantial involvement in domestic violence issues, and each member has the endorsement of an organization devoted to serving people affected by domestic violence in Los Angeles County.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (24 HOUR)

(800) 799-7233

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOTLINE (24 HOUR)

(800) 978-3600

	COUNCIL INFORMATION

	Agendas & Minutes
	Bylaws
	Calendar
	Current Legislation
	DV Information
	Españo l
	Executive Board
	Find Help
	For Advocates
	"It Shouldn't Hurt to Go Home"
	Shelters & Non-Shelter Svc. Providers
	Training
	V.I.N.E. Information

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 BETTY FISHER AWARDEES!

BETTY FISHER AWARDEES – Bernita Walker (Project: PeaceMakers) and Eve Sheedy

(Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office)

Accompanied by Michele L. Daniels, Chair and TuLynn Smylie, First Vice Chair

Diane Franklin, Second Vice Chair to the Council, applauds as Bernita Walker is awarded


SPECIAL CASE
Curtis Bernard Harris

L.A. COUNTY APPROVED	L.A. COUNTY APPROVED
BATTERER’S TREATMENT LIST	CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS
http://probation.lacounty.gov/PDF/ApprovedBP.pdf	http://probation.lacounty.gov/PDF/ApprovedCA.pdf


STATISTICS
Please click on the links below to view most current DV Stats…

Attorney General’s Office of California	Los Angeles County Sheriff
http://ag.ca.gov/cjsc/misc/mfrs.php	http://www.lasd.org/sites/yir9600/yir2008/36.pdf

City of Los Angeles	Los Angeles Police Department
http://www.laalmanac.com/crime/cr11.htm	http://www.lapdonline.org/

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

http://da.co.la.ca.us/default.htm


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHAIR

	Picture & bio not available at this time
Olivia G. Rodriguez	*Michele L. Daniels
Executive Director	Chair


EXECUTIVE BOARD
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TuLynn Smylie	Diane Franklin	Judith P. Gordon	Vacant
First Vice Chair	Second Vice Chair	Co-Chair	Co-Chair
		Shelter Directors	Shelter Directors
		Committee	Committee


Kimberly Wong	Denice Labertew	Terra Slavin	Mary Case
Co-Chair	Co-Chair	Co-Chair	Co-Chair
Legislative Issues	Legislative Issues	LGBT Issues	LGBT Issues
Committee	Committee	Committee	Committee


Gail Pincus	Ana M. Storey	Bernita Walker	Sandra Schooley
Co-Chair	Co-Chair	Co-Chair	Co-Chair
Systems	Systems	Religion & DV	Religion & DV
Improvement	Improvement	Issues	Issues
Committee	Committee	Committee	Committee

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HANDBOOK


	For free copies of this 20-page handbook please contact: (handbook also available in Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Loatian, Russian, Spanish & Vietnamese) Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Domestic Violence Council 500 West Temple St., Room B-50 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 974-2799 dvc@bos.lacounty.gov Click here to download & print DV handbook in English or Click here to download & print DV handbook in Spanish
	For better print results, double side print the attached handbooks…
From the introduction…
“If you are a victim of domestic violence, now is the time to start thinking about protecting yourself and those
who count on you for safety. FACTS: Every year in the United States there are over 3 million incidents of
domestic violence. This means that every nine seconds someone is beaten by their domestic partner! Every
year over 4,000 victims of domestic violence are killed. A large majority of domestic violence victims are
women. Domestic violence causes more injuries to women in the USA between the ages of 15 and 44 than
car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. Nearly a third of the women who seek care from hospital
emergency rooms are there for injuries resulting from domestic violence. The fact that you are reading this
handbook is a very good sign! It means that you are seriously considering your situation. We hope you will
begin to explore the options that are available to you.”

TRAINING

DV Training Information

The following Domestic Violence Training is available in 2012…

Rainbow Services

40 hr. Domestic Violence Training

January 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information go to…

http://www.rainbowservicesdv.org/ or (424) 264-0641

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles

40 hr. Domestic Violence Training

March 19^th thru April 16^th, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information go to…

www.jfsla.org or (818) 789-1293

Haven Hills, Inc.

40 hr. Domestic Violence Training

January 18^th thru February 8^th, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more information go to…

www.havenhills.org or (818) 887-7481 x15

Please contact each organization directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

*This page will be updated upon receipt of new trainings!

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ESPAÑOL

MISIÓN DEL CONSEJO DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA
(DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL)
DEL CONDADO DE LOS ÁNGELES

El Domestic Violence Council de Los Ángeles de Violencia Doméstica proporciona el mando en creación y apoyar y coordinado para impedir y responder a la violencia doméstica.

SOBRE EL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCIL DE LOS ÁNGELES
(CONSEJO DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA)

El 29 de Abril de 1979 los Supervisores del Condado de Los Angeles estableció el Consejo de Violencia Doméstica. Consistiren de miembros de agencias de refugio, grupos de comunidad, los tribunales, aplicación de la ley, la Procuraduría de Ciudad, Defensor Público, y Seguridad Social, el Domestic Violence Council facilita, coordinación interdepartamental de servicios, revisiones de legislación, y sirve como un foro para levantar la conciencia pública de servicios y desarrolle estrategias con el público y sectores privados para provenir la frecuencia de violencia doméstica. El Domestic Violence Council conduce la campaña de entrenamiento pública y ofrece formaciones de violencia doméstica para profesionales en el condado.

Esto también proporciona una oportunidad de estudiar el problema de violencia doméstica y la violencia de familia en el Condado de Los Ángeles, y hace

recomendaciones a información pública, entrenamiento, legislación, educación, y desarrollo de programa subsecuente en estas áreas. Además, el Domestic Violence Council identifica la financiación para reforzar programas que existentes y traer servicios en comunidades que carecen de ellos. Comités permanentes de el foco de Domestic Violence Council son; cuestiones legales, legislación, LGBT, servicios de refugio y religión cuando cada uno pertenece a la violencia doméstica. El Domestic Violence Council da la bienvenida y decide a miembros que demuestran la participación sustancial en cuestiones de violencia domésticas, y cada miembro tiene el endoso de una organización dedicada a la gente que sirve afectada por la violencia doméstica en el Condado de Los Ángeles.

FIND HELP


*If you are in immediate danger, CALL 911*
Free hotline for Los Angeles County residents: 1-800-978-3600
National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
RESTRAINING ORDER & FAMILY LAW INFORMATION - http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/familylaw/
211 County of Los Angeles Information / help		http://www.infoline-la.org/
311 City of Los Angeles Information / help		311


•	EPIC Service Directory - Find shelters, legal help, counseling, services for sexual assault , child & elder abuse.

•	Children:	•	Immigration:
	Bienvenidos		Immigration Legal Resource Center
	Children's Bureau		National Immigration Law Center
	Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN)		ASISTA
•	Confidential Address Program:		Legal Momentum’s Immigrant Women Program
	Safe at Home		CARECEN
•	Culturally-Specific Services:		WomensLaw.org (U-Visa information)
	Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF)	•	Legal/Court Information:
	Chicana Service Action Center		LADA Victim-Witness Assistance Program
	Jewish Family Services		Legal Aid Domestic Violence Clinic
	YWCA of Glendale		Los Angeles County Commission for Women
	L.A. Gay Center		Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
•	Shelter and Services represented on the Council:		Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
	Shelters in Los Angeles County		Public Council Law Center
	Violence Intervention Program (VIP)	•	Health:
•	Teens:		Office of Women’s Health
	LA Youth: the newspaper by and about teens		Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
	National Youth Violence Prevention Center		East Los Angeles Women’s Center
	Peace Over Violence		Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women
	Teenline		Los Angeles City Department on Disability
	Homeboy Industries		Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities
	Break the Cycle

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FOR ADVOCATES

•	Confidential Address Program:
	Safe at Home
•	County Resources:
	Community and Senior Services
	Inter-Agency Commission on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN)
•	RFPs:
	Philanthropy News Digest from the Foundation Center
•	Statistics and Information:
	UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
•	Training:
	40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
	DV Training from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

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CURRENT LEGISLATION

•	2006 Annual Bill Summary from the DVC Legislative Committee
•	Online Resources:
	California Legislative Portal

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DV IN F ORMATION

•	Handbook for victims:
	“It Shouldn’t Hurt to Go Home”
•	Informative websites:
	California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV)
	Family Violence Prevention Fund
	Feminist Majority Foundation
	National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

	VICTIM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATION EVERYDAYs
	Los A service provided by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department County
	Sheriff Leroy D. Baca
	In partnership with the VINE Company
	For Inmate Information call VINE Toll Free: 1-877-VINE-4-LA (1-877-846-3452) También disponible en español
	VINE Registration Information: before calling the VINE hotline, please have the following
	Information ready:
	1)Inmate Name 2)Inmate Booking Number 3)Your four digit *PIN Code (click here for info)**
	What is VINE?
	Victim Information and Notification Everyday:
	VINE is a free, anonymous, computer-based telephone program that provides victims of
	crime two important services: *information and notification.*
	Information:
	For inmate custody information, call 1-877-VINE4-LA (1-877-846-3452) and follow the
	prompts. Callers use basic information to search the VINE database. VINE will quickly tell
	the caller if the inmate is still in custody and provide custody location. Victims may call
	VINE from any touchtone phone, any time, to check on an inmate's custody status.
	Click here for a listing of phone numbers for: Victim Assistance Services
	Notification:
	Callers may then choose to register for an automated notification call when an inmate is
	released or transferred. To register, callers simply enter the phone number, including area code, where they want to be reached. Callers will then be asked to enter a Personal
	Identification Number (PIN) for use during notification. The service will automatically call
	when one of the above events occurs.
	Los Angeles County VINE Service - Questions and Answers:
	How do I participate in the VINE program?
	To find an inmate or register for notification, you must call the VINE hotline directly from a
	touch-tone phone. También disponible en español - cuando llame, seleccione la opción
	en español.
	What is a PIN?
	The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a four digit number chosen by the caller to be
	used to stop notification calls from VINE. The PIN should be a number that is easy to
	remember. Entering a PIN is the only way to confirm and stop VINE notification calls.
	What if I'm not at home or my phone is busy when VINE calls?
	The VINE service will keep trying to reach you. If there is no answer or the line is busy,
	VINE will continue to call every half hour for 24 hours. VINE will leave a message on an
	answering machine, but will continue to call every two hors for the 24-hour period. Since
	VINE calls automatically when an inmate's custody status changes, release or transfer
	notification calls may come in the middle of the night.
	Can I register more than one telephone number with VINE?
	Yes. You may provide two numbers to VINE during a registration call. Your family, friends,
	and other concerned persons may also check on offender status and register for
	notification. Each registration is separate and requires a PIN.
	Does VINE guarantee my safety?
	No. The VINE program is designed to provide you with quick and easy access to inmate
	information and to alert you when an inmate's custody status changes. Do not depend
	solely on VINE or any other program for your safety. If you feel that you may be at risk,
	take precautions as if the offender has already been released.
	Which inmates are monitored by the VINE service?
	Only inmates in custody within the Los Angeles County Jail System will be included in the
	Los Angeles County VINE service.
	How do I discontinue the service?
	If there has been a phone number entered incorrectly and/or there are calls to persons not
	requiring or no longer needing this service, please contact the Inmate Reception Center
	Records Head Clerks Office, at (213) 893-5758, for the procedure to be discontinued.

SHE L TERS

L.A. County Shelters & Non-shelter Service Providers

1736 Family Crisis Center * (2^nd & 4^th dist)	Jenesse Center *(2^nd dist)
2116 Arlington Ave., #200, Los Angeles, CA 90018	P.O. Box 8476, Los Angeles, CA 90008
P: 323-737-3900 F: 323-737-3993	P: 323-299-9496 F: 323-299-0699
Executive Director: Carol A. Adelkoff	Executive Director: Karen Earl

Amanecer (1^st dist)	Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles *(3^rd dist)
1200 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90017	13949 Ventura Blvd., #320, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
P: 213-481-7464 F: 213-481-7147	P: 818-789-1293 F: 818-789-7581
Executive Director: Tim Ryder	Executive Director: Paul Castro

Angel Step Inn/SCADP *(1^st dist)	Korean American Family Svc. Ctr. (2^nd dist)
11500 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90241	3727 W. Sixth St., Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA 90007
P: 323-780-7285 F: 323 780-7235	P: 213-389-6755 F: 213-389-5172
Chief Executive Director: Lynne Appel	Executive Director: Connie Chung Joe

Antelope Valley DVC / Valley Oasis Shelter *(5^th dist)	Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd & 4^th dist)
P.O. Box 2980, Lancaster, CA 93539	1102 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
P: 661-949-1916 F: 661-940-3422	P: 800-399-4529 F: 323-936-6898
Chief Executive Director: Carol Crabson	Executive Director: Silvia Argueta

Asian Pacific American Legal Center (1^st dist)	Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice (1^st dist)
1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2^nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017	1241 S. Soto Street, Ste. 102, Los Angeles, CA 90021
P: 213-977-7500 F: 213-977-7595	P: 323-980-3500 F: 323-980-3510
Executive Director: Stewart Kwoh	Executive Director: Hellen Hong

	National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency (4^th dist)
There is no excuse for Domestic Violence!	3750 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807
If you are in danger, please dial 9 – 1 – 1 immediately!	P: 562-426-8262 F: 562-426-5282
	Executive Director: Markeysha Hobbs

Bienvenidos Community Health (1^st dist)	Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (1^st, 3^rd & 5^th dist)
645 West 9^th Street, Unit 110-605	9354 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 90807
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1640	P: 626-834-7540 F: 626-291-1790
P: 323-268-9191 F: 323-268-9119	Executive Director: Neal Dudovitz
Executive Director: Miriam Gonzalez
	New Life Advocacy (2^nd & 4^thdist)
Cambodian Association of America (4^thdist)	21213 Hawthorne Blvd., PMB 5598, Torrance, CA 90503
2390 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806	P: 310-316-4035 F: 310-370-2922
P: 562-988-1863 F: 562-988-1475	Executive Director: Susan Iten
Executive Director: Kim Thai Kuoch
	Oasis of Hollywood (3^rd dist)
Center for the Pacific Asian Family *(3^rd dist)	PO Box 1590, Hollywood, CA 90078
543 N. Fairfax Ave., #108, Los Angeles, CA 90036	P: 323-469-3027 F: 323-463-4767
P: 323-653-4045 F: 323-653-7913	Executive Director: Ron & Judy Radachy
Executive Director: Debra H. Suh
	Office of Samoan Affairs (2^nd dist)
Chicana Service Action Center *(1^st & 2^nd dist)	20715 S. Avalon Blvd., Suite 200
315 W. 9th St., #101, Los Angeles, CA 90015	Carson, CA 90746
P: 213-629-5800 F: 213-430-9657	P: 310-538-0555 F: 310-538-1960
Executive Director: Alicia Reyes	Executive Director: Pat Luce

Child and Family Center (5^thdist)	Peace and Joy Center (2^nd dist)
23502 Lyons Avenue, #304, Newhall, CA 91321	1673 E. Del Amo Blvd., Carson, CA 90746
P: 661-259-9439 F: 661-255-6853	P: 310-898-3115 F: 310-898-3118
Executive Director: Larry Resendez	Executive Director: Wilma Wilson

Children’s Institute International (2^nd dist)	Peace Over Violence (1^st & 5^th dist)
711 New Hampshire, Los Angeles, CA 90005	605 West Olympic Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90015
P: 213-385-5100 F: 213-383-1820	P: 213-955-9090 F: 213-955-9093
Executive Director: Mary M. Emmons	Executive Director: Patricia Giggins

Chinatown Service Center (1^st dist)	Project Peacemakers, Inc. (2^nd dist)
767 N. Hill Street, #400, Los Angeles, CA 90012	5311 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90082-0361
P: 213-808-1700 F: 213-680-0787	P: 323-291-2525 F: 323-291-0140
Executive Director: Larry Lue	Executive Director: Bernita Walker

Domestic Abuse Center (3^rd dist)	Prototypes Drop-In Center (2^nd & 3^rd dist)
8817 Reseda Blvd., Suite C & D	6097 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Northridge, CA 91324	P: 310-291-2525 F: 310-649-3096
P: 818-772-0176 F: 818-788-0117	Executive Director: Rachel Brown
Executive Director: Gail Pincus
	Rainbow Services *(4^th dist)
DV Center for Santa Clarita Valley *(5^th dist)	453 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
P.O. Box 220037, Newhall, CA 91322	P: 310-548-5450 F: 310-548-0611
P: 661-259-8175 F: 661-259-1194	Executive Director: Ben Schirmer
Interim Executive Director: Jean Albrent
	San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center
East Los Angeles Women’s Center (1^st dist)	P.O. Box 951047, Mission Hills, CA 91395 (3^rd dist)
1255 South Atlantic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022	P: 818-901-4830 F: 818-785-3446
P: 323-526-5819 F: 323-526-5822	Executive Director: Ian Hunter
Executive Director: Barbara Kappos
	Santa Anita Family Services (5^th dist)
Foothill Family Services (1^st & 5^th dist)	605 S. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
11429 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731	P: 626-359-9358 F: 626-358-7647
P: 626-564-1613 F: 626-564-1651	Executive Director: Fred Loya
Executive Director: Helen Morran-Wolfe
	Sojourn *(3^rd dist)
Good Shepherd Shelter (2^nd dist)	P.O. Box 7081
2561 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019	Santa Monica, CA 90406
P: 323-737-6111 F: 323-737-6113	P: 310-264-6646 F: 310-264-6645
Executive Director: Loris Lengel	Executive Director: Pat Butler

Grace Center (5^th dist)	South Asian Helpline And Referral Agency (4th dist)
PO Box 70826, Pasadena, CA 91117	17100 S. Pioneer Blvd., Ste. 260, Artesia, CA 90701
P: 626-355-4545 F: 626-355-5485	P: 562-402-4132 F: 562-402-6093
Executive Director: Robert Ketch	Executive Director: Rekha Bajaria

Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law (2^nd dist)	Su Casa Ending Domestic Violence *(4^th dist)
3250 Wilshire Blvd., #710, Los Angeles, CA 90010	3840 Woodruff Avenue, #203, Long Beach, CA 90808
P: 213-388-7505 F: 213-388-7503	P: 562-421-6537 F: 562-421-8117
Executive Director: Betty Nordwind	Executive Director: Vicki Doolittle

Haven Hills *(3^rd dist)	United American Indian Involvement (1^st dist)
P.O. Box 260, Canoga Park, CA 91305	1135 W. 6^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
P: 818-887-7481 F: 818-887-4796	P: 213-241-0979 F: 213-241-0925
Executive Director: Sara Berdine	Executive Director: David Rambeau

Haven House Inc. *(3rd dist)	Valley Women’s Center (3^rd dist)
P.O. Box 50007, Pasadena, CA 91115	22110 Roscoe Blvd., #204, Canoga Park, CA 91304
P: 626-564-8880 F: 626-654-9348	P: 818-713-8700 F: 818-713-8585
Executive Director: Tracy Halstead	Executive Director: Lulu Kamatoy

Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. (4^th dist)	Women & Children's Crisis Shelter *(4^th dist)
12440 E. Firestone Blvd., #1000, Norwalk, CA 90650	12519A Washington Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
P: 562-864-3722 F: 562-864-4596	P: 562-945-1067 F: 562-945-1037
Executive Director: Jeff Farber	Executive Director: Angelina Coe

House of Ruth, Inc. *(1^st dist)	WomenShelter of Long Beach *(4^th dist)
P.O. Box 459, Claremont, CA 91711	P.O. Box 32107, Long Beach, CA 90832
P: 909-623-4364 F: 909-629-9581	P: 562-437-7233 F: 562-436-4943
Executive Director: Sue Aebischer	Executive Director: TuLynn Smylie

Human Services Association (1^st dist)	YWCA Glendale *(5^th dist)
6800 Florence Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201	735 E. Lexington Dr., Glendale, CA 91206
P: 562-806-5400 F: 562-806-5394	P: 818-242-4155 F: 818-240-6036
Executive Director: Celia Marquez	Executive Director: Michelle Roberts

Institute for Multicultural Counseling & Educational Svcs.	YWCA Wings *(5^th dist)
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 2000 (2^nd & 5th dist)	943 North Grand Avenue, West Covina, CA 91724
Los Angeles, CA 90010	P: 626-960-2995 F: 626-338-5419
P: 213-381-1250 F: 213-383-4803	Executive Director: Lisa Bravo
Executive Director: Dr. Tara Pir

Interval House *(4^th dist)
6615 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.,#170, Long Beach, CA 90803
P: 562-594-9492 F: 562-596-3370
Executive Director: Carol Williams

Agencies with asterisks * are shelters