Bienestar - East Los Angeles

5326 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022

Toll Free Number: 
(866) 590-6411
Fax Number: 
(323) 727-7985
Website: 
http://bienestar.org
Email: 
info@bienestar.org
Agency Description: 

Bienestar is a unique non-profit social service organization dedicated to positively impacting the health and well-being of the Latino community and other underserved communities in Southern California. Founded in 1989, the organization uses an innovative and compassionate peer-to-peer model that is 100% culturally relevant to its constituents. Clients are met with understanding and acceptance that builds trust and fosters a unique sense of family.  

There are nine Southern California community centers strategically located in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties to reach the Latino population and link them to health and social services agencies. Bienestar’s Outreach Teams are deployed to clubs, colleges, parks and other locales where the target population congregates within the community.

Bienestar is an expert voice on emerging health issues. Key to its success is health education and awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and drug prevention. It primarily targets the Latino gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender segments of the community. Bienestar’s approach empowers its clients to improve their physical and mental health and become productive members of society.

Bienestar advocates for human rights and social justice on a local, statewide and national level and serves the community at large by shedding light on emerging Latino issues and engaging with political and social service leaders. It empowers clients to participate through community mobilization and to become “agents of change”, thereby building awareness of critical issues, policies and legislation that require political action and funding.

Services Offered

Peer Support

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Luis Borge
Address: 
5326 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
United States
Contact Email: 
lborge@bienestar.com
Contact Phone: 
(866) 590-6411
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Peer Support is the provision of support and counseling activities, and HIV support group. Includes nutrition counseling provided by a non-registered dietitian but excludes the provision of nutritional supplements. The Care and Treatment Goals are to provide support and counseling regarding the emotional and psychological issues related to living with HIV/AIDS to those affected directly and indirectly by HIV/AIDS and to promote problem solving, service access and steps towards disease self-management. The Peer Support program is also known as "Patient Navigator".

Because your health and well-being is important to us, BIENESTAR has weekly support groups to talk about what matters to you! Some of the populations of focus are: Gay and Bisexual Men Transgender Women LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Youth Individuals living with HIV/AIDS Heterosexual living with or affected by HIV/AIDS Individuals dealing with Substance Abuse. Please call for more information.

 

Most support groups are conducted in Spanish. The youth group is counducted in English. 

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Friday 10:00am-7:00pm Please call for support group schedule's as they are subject to change
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
Special Populations Served: 
People Living with HIV/AIDS
SPA Locations: 
San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Supported Services
Peer Support Services: 
Peer Counseling, Linkage to Care for LGBT and HIV/AIDS community , HIV/STD testing
Peer Support Groups: 
Yes
Peer Support Group Name: 
Please call for support group schedule's as they are subject to change, support groups are held via Zoom. Gay/Bisexual/Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) HOLLYWOOD "Mano a Mano" for HIV+ Men (en Español) Fridays 7:00pm – 9:00pm HOLLYWOOD "Circulos de Ambiente" (en Español) Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm LONG BEACH "Hombres De Ambiente" (en Español) 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month 7:00pm – 9:00pm LONG BEACH "Hombres De Ambiente" (in English) 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month 7:00pm – 9:00pm POMONA "Hermanos de Luna Y Sol" 18+ (en Español) Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm SAN FERNANDO VALLEY "Hermanos de Luna Y Sol" (en Español) Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm SOUTH LOS ANGELES "CARAS" (en Español) Second Tuesday of the Month 7:00pm-9:00pm HIV+ Individuals EAST LOS ANGELES Mental Health Support Group for HIV+ Individuals (en Español) Mondays 5:00pm – 7:00pm HOLLYWOOD "Esperanza" for HIV+ Women (en Español) Tuesdays 11:00am – 1:00pm HOLLYWOOD "VIDA" for HIV+ Transgender Women (en Español) Fridays 4:00pm – 6:00pm HOLLYWOOD "Mano a Mano" for HIV+ Men (en Español) Fridays 7:00pm – 9:00pm POMONA "New Frontiers" for HIV+ Individuals 18-34 (in English) Mondays 7:00pm-9:00pm POMONA "Aprendiendo a Vivir" for HIV+ Individuals and family/friends 18+ (en Español) Wednesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Therapy Group for HIV+ Individuals (en Español) Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm SOUTH LOS ANGELES "ECOS" for HIV+ Individuals (en Español) Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm Lesbians SOUTH LOS ANGELES "LOVE" for Lesbians (en Español) Mondays 7:30pm-9:30pm Parents & Families EAST LOS ANGELES "PFLAG" Parent Support Group for Families with LGBTQ Members (en Español/English) 3rd Thursday of every month 7:00pm – 9:00pm HOLLYWOOD "PFLAG" Parent Support Group for Families with LGBTQ Members (in English) 2nd Thursday of every month 7:30pm-9:30pm SAN FERNANDO VALLEY "PFLAG" Parent Support Group for Families with LGBTQ Members (en Español/English) 4th Friday of every month 7:00pm-9:00pm Substance Use EAST LOS ANGELES Rehab Program, open group for Substance Abuse Prevention (in English) Mondays 5:00pm – 7:00pm EAST LOS ANGELES "Narcotics Anonymous" for anyone who has issues with addiction (in English) Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm Transgender Women EL MONTE "Transgeneros Unidas" (en Español) Tuesdays 5:00pm – 7:00pm HOLLYWOOD "Transgeneros Unidas" (en Español) Wednesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm HOLLYWOOD "VIDA" for HIV+ Transgender Women (en Español) Fridays 4:00pm – 6:00pm LONG BEACH "Transgeneros Unidas" (en Español) Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm SAN FERNANDO VALLEY "Transgeneros Unidas" (en Español) Mondays 4:00pm-6:00pm SOUTH LOS ANGELES "Transgeneros Unidas" (en Español) Mondays 3:00pm-5:00pm Wellness Group EAST LOS ANGELES "Bienestar Cada Día" Open Group for Everyone (English and Español) Wednesdays 5:00pm – 7:00pm Youth POMONA "Sabores" for LGBTQ Youth 14-25 (in English/Español) Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm

Food

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Omar Mora
Address: 
5326 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
United States
Contact Email: 
omora@bienestar.org
Contact Phone: 
(323) 727-7896
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

The Food Bank is available at our East Los Angeles Center for individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS in surrounding areas of East Los Angeles. The Food Bank provides individuals with personal hygiene items and nutritional supplements. The Food Bank program is designed to providing ongoing supplemental food assistance for low-income individuals, who meet program eligibility requirements. If you do not qualify to receive services at BIENESTAR, emergency food and adequate referrals will be provided. Periodically, nutrition workshops are offered. Requirements for this program includes diagnosis form, picture I.D., proof of residence, and proof of income.

Time of Operation
Hours of Operation: 
Tue. 11am-12:00pm Thur. 12pm-4pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
People Living with HIV/AIDS
Service Fee
Fee for Service?: 
No
Sliding Scale?: 
No
Supported Services
Food Services: 
Nutrition Services
Food Bank: 
Yes
Food Delivery: 
No

Substance Use Treatments

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Jorge Diaz
Address: 
5326 E. Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
United States
Contact Email: 
Jdiaz@bienestar.org
Contact Phone: 
(866) 590-6411ext. 301
Languages Spoken: 
English
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Substance use refers to anytime someone consumes or uses alcohol or drugs. Using alcohol or drugs is not always negative, but for some people, the use of alcohol and drugs can become harmful for them or those around them. This is known as substance abuse. If the behavior of substance abuse is not treated, it can lead to more serious disorders like addiction or dependence on alcohol or drugs. These types of behaviors can have serious consequences on important parts of that person’s life such as their physical or mental health, their work, relationships and family.

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men
SPA Locations: 
San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Supported Services
Intake Requirements: 
Please call for intake requirements, Services are provided at no cost to participants with no restrictions where they live
Income Requirements: 
No
Treatment Requirements: 
Outpatient

Mental Health

Contact Person Info
Address: 
5326 E. Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
United States
Contact Phone: 
(323) 727-7896
Languages Spoken: 
English
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Mental Health Services at BIENESTAR is for those individuals whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Mental health offers individual, couples, family psychotherapy and support groups.  Mental Health Therapists work collaboratively with the client to formulate a plan for treatment and establish goals and once having done so work together to achieve them.  Mental Health Services are available in both English and Spanish.  In order to qualify to receive mental health services, individuals must provide proof of diagnosis, proof of residency, and proof of income.  If interested in receiving mental health services, please call the office number that pertains to your area in order to receive assistance. If you do not qualify to receive services, adequate referrals will be provided.

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm
People Served
SPA Locations: 
San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Substance Misuse
Service Fee
Fee for Service?: 
No
Sliding Scale?: 
No
Supported Services
Mental Health Services: 
Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Psychotherapy Services