Weingart Center Association

566 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone Number: 
(213) 627-9000
(213) 833-5020
Toll Free Number: 
(213) 627-5302
Fax Number: 
(213) 627-4031
Website: 
http://www.weingart.org
Email: 
center@weingart.org
Weingart Programs and Services.pdf
Agency Description: 

The Weingart Center transforms lives and breaks the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and therefore the agency will continually refine its program offerings, add services and partnering organizations, and tailor its model to meet the changing needs of individuals and the community. Today, the Weingart Center is a financially stable and widely respected homeless services organization that maintains itself as the premier agency of its kind in the West and a model for the nation.

Services Offered

Benefit

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Front Desk
Address: 
501 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
Contact Email: 
reenaw@weingart.org
Contact Phone: 
(213) 833-5020
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
Yes
Walk In Hours: 
Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-6pm
Program Description: 

Weingart's Social Services Benefits and Enrollment Program (SSBE) assists homeless individuals and families with mental or medical disabilities with applying for SSI, SSDI, Retirement and Medicare Benefits. Individuals filing for General Relief benefits are mandated to take part in GROW (General Relief Opportunities for Work) - a short-term, intensive job preparedness and employment search program that helps its participants obtain permanent employment and become self-sufficient. GROW is Oprated in partnership by the Weingart Center, Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS).

Time of Operation
Hours of Operation: 
Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-6pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Service Fee
Fee for Service?: 
No
Sliding Scale?: 
No
Supported Services
Benefit Application Assistance: 
General Relief, Medicare, SSI/SSDI, Retirement Benefits
Provide Referral Assistance: 
Benefit Advocate, General Relief, Medi-Cal, Unemployment

Mental Health

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Front Desk
Address: 
566 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States
Contact Phone: 
(213) 627-5302
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

Mental illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia, are often overlooked and under treated conditions in our community. Many individuals who suffer with mental illness don’t know what is causing their distress. The majority of people with mental illness do not seek treatment, either because they do not know that help is available or they are unable to find the necessary resources. Mental illness, substance abuse and other addictions are some of the leading causes of chronic homelessness. Unlike many emergency and transitional homeless agencies on skid row in Los Angeles, the Weignart Center has a full-service Clinical Services department that addresses mental illness, addiction and the cycle of relapse. The Weingart Center reaches out to the most economically disadvantaged and chronically homeless individuals and provides them with shelter, job training, housing referrals and comprehensive mental health services to help them break the cycle of homelessness. Our on-site Clinical Services department offers individual and group therapy sessions to our participants, focusing on issues such as trauma, domestic violence and substance abuse. Our mental health team helps individuals establish and maintain personal goals, and to develop a healthy, independent lifestyle free of the debilitating effects of mental illness and addictions.

Time of Operation
Hours of Operation: 
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Service Fee
Fee for Service?: 
No
Sliding Scale?: 
No
Supported Services
Mental Health Services: 
Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Psychiatric Services, Psychotherapy Services, Support Groups, Treatment Advocacy

Vocational

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Access Center
Address: 
501 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
Contact Phone: 
(213) 833-5020
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Program Description: 

The Weingart Center’s Education Services include remedial education, literacy training, one-on-one tutoring, and vocational education. 

GROW (General Relief Opportunities for Work) is a short–term, intensive job preparedness and employment search program that helps clients obtain employment and become self-sufficient. It is operated by the Weingart Center in partnership with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS).

Time of Operation
Days of Operation: 
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hours of Operation: 
7:30am-6:00pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Supported Services
Vocational Services: 
Back to Work Counseling, Clothing Distribution, Job Listings, Job Placements, Resume Assistance
Back to Work Programs?: 
Yes

Substance Use Treatments

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Front Desk
Address: 
566 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States
Contact Email: 
center@weingart.org
Contact Phone: 
(213) 627-9000
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
No
Walk In Okay?: 
Yes
Walk In Hours: 
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
Program Description: 

The Weingart Center provides substance abuse recovery services, relapse prevention, substance abuse testing, recovery meetings and individual counseling. The Weingart Center also offers a 16-week intensive outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program, based on the Matrix Model, as well as a 5-week program.

 

Volunteers of America Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs, which are offered to residents, provide alcohol and drug rehabilitation as well as short-term detox.

Time of Operation
Hours of Operation: 
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Antelope Valley - SPA 1, San Fernando - SPA 2, San Gabriel - SPA 3, Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4, Westside, Santa Monica - SPA 5, South Los Angeles - SPA 6, East Los Angeles, Whittier - SPA 7, South Bay, Long Beach - SPA 8
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Supported Services
Intake Requirements: 
Drug testing
Income Requirements: 
No
Treatment Requirements: 
Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Support Group Meetings

Case Management

Contact Person Info
Contact Name: 
Front Desk
Address: 
566 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States
Contact Email: 
center@weingart
Contact Phone: 
(213) 627-9000
Languages Spoken: 
English, Spanish
Case Manager Referral Required?: 
No
Appointment Required?: 
Yes
Walk In Okay?: 
No
Walk In Hours: 
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Program Description: 

Former residential participants receive long-term case management including on-going support for 6 to 12+ months, working one-on-one in goal-setting, attainment and referrals. Case management for residents includes: orientation, individualized needs assessment, client plan development, and tracking, coordination of services, advocacy, referrals, group meetings and other related services.

Time of Operation
Hours of Operation: 
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans
Wait Time
Waiting Period?: 
No
Supported Services
Provide Referral Services: 
Advocacy: 12 Step Programs, Advocacy: Public Benefits, Advocacy: Substance Abuse Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Dental, Department of Mental Health, Food Bank, Housing Case Management, Medical, Prevention Services, Support Groups, Transportation

Emergency Housing

People Served
Genders Served: 
Men, Women, Transgender
SPA Locations: 
Metro, Downtown LA - SPA 4
Special Populations Served: 
Chronically Homeless, Domestic Violence, Families, Formerly Incarcerated, Mental Health, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Physically Challenged, Seniors, Substance Misuse, Veterans