Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering education, employment, healthcare, legal, mental health, training, and youth services. Offers job training, education, mental health support and other services for people leaving gang involvement or incarceration.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Education, Employment, Healthcare, Legal, Mental health, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://homeboyindustries.org/
Services
Tattoo Removal
Provides free laser tattoo removal primarily targeting gang-related or visible tattoos on the hands, neck, or face to help remove obstacles to employment and safety.
Eligibility: Open to Homeboy Industries trainees, members of the Los Angeles community, and minors who have gang-related or visible tattoos located on the hands, neck, or face.
Application: Make an appointment by calling (323) 526-1254 and pressing 2 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm), email tattooremoval@homeboyindustries.org, or walk into the office to speak with staff.
Fees: Services are free.
Educational Services
Provides academic instruction and support including GED prep, high school diploma assistance, literacy support, college readiness workshops, and tutoring.
Eligibility: Classes are open to 18-month program participants and community clients.
Application: Enroll in person by visiting the office. Applicants should bring academic transcripts/documentation and records of past high schools and foster care or placements if available.
Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services
Provides court- and DCFS-approved intervention courses including a 52-week Batterer's Intervention program, 26-week Anger Management classes, 15-week Parenting classes, and 26-week classes for victims of domestic violence.
Application: Visit the office with documentation. Court-mandated participants must bring a current Minute Order and Restraining/Keep Away Order. DCFS referrals require a social worker referral letter and any Restraining Order. An intake date is assigned within 3–7 business days of sign-up.
Fees: For Batterer's Intervention, fees are $30 for the intake process and $20 per class.
Legal Services
Offers legal advocacy and counsel on issues including record expungement, driver's license suspensions, immigration, DCFS issues, and family law. Does not offer criminal defense representation.
Eligibility: Services for community clients outside the 18-month program are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. No criminal defense counsel is provided.
Application: Community legal clinics are by appointment only. Call (323) 526-1254 ext. 325 or email legalservices@homeboyindustries.org to assess eligibility and schedule.
Substance Abuse Support
Provides substance abuse support through a 6-month outpatient program for 18-month trainees run in partnership with L.A.CADA, resource referrals for community clients, and weekly public 12-step support meetings (AA and NA).
Eligibility: The 6-month outpatient program is for 18-month trainees and requires Medi-Cal or another health insurance. Referral services are available for community clients. AA and NA meetings are open to the general public.
Application: Appointments are not taken over the phone; individuals seeking substance abuse support must visit the office in person to speak with the substance abuse team.
Mental Health Services
Delivers trauma-informed, individualized clinical services designed to support formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals dealing with developmental and lifetime trauma.
Eligibility: Services are prioritized for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women in the immediate Los Angeles community.
Workforce Development and Solar Panel Training
Provides job-readiness workshops, resume assistance, interview coaching, job placements, and a 4-month full-time solar panel installation training program in partnership with the East Los Angeles Skills Center.
Application: Community clients seeking job support should visit the office in person during business hours. Employers or individuals seeking information can call (323) 526-1254 ext. 333.
Homeboy Art Academy
Provides trauma-informed arts education, mentorship, and creative workshops covering prevention, diversion, pre-release work in juvenile detention, and post-release re-entry support.
Application: Inquire by emailing homeboyartacademy@homeboyindustries.org or calling (323) 685-8005.
Schedule: Post-release intensive mentorship, arts education, and field experiences run five times a week from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Youth Re-entry Services
Comprehensive 12-month re-entry program serving justice-involved or gang-affiliated youth, providing case management, peer navigation, mental health counseling, academic support, and career readiness.
Eligibility: Serves formerly incarcerated or gang-involved youth, ages 14–24.
Application: Submit a youth services referral form online, or contact the Intake Coordinator at 1916 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 or via email at HBIYOUTH@homeboyindustries.org.
18-Month Employment and Re-entry Program
Flagship 18-month paid job training and re-entry program providing wraparound support, individualized case management, navigators, therapy, education, tattoo removal, and transitional employment in Homeboy social enterprises.
Eligibility: Designed for high-risk, formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women.
Locations
- Homeboy Industries Headquarters, 130 W. Bruno St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012 — Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (or 5:00 PM). Tours available Monday through Friday at 9am, 11am, and 1pm or 2pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Homeboy Industries Youth Re-entry Center / Learning Works @ Homeboy, 1916 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
Questions
What does Homeboy Industries offer?
Homeboy Industries offers Tattoo Removal, Educational Services, Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services, Legal Services, Substance Abuse Support, Mental Health Services, Workforce Development and Solar Panel Training, Homeboy Art Academy, Youth Re-entry Services, and 18-Month Employment and Re-entry Program.
Where is Homeboy Industries?
Homeboy Industries is at 130 W. Bruno St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012 and 1916 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
How do I contact Homeboy Industries?
To reach Homeboy Industries, visit https://homeboyindustries.org/.
Who is eligible for Tattoo Removal?
Eligibility for Tattoo Removal: Open to Homeboy Industries trainees, members of the Los Angeles community, and minors who have gang-related or visible tattoos located on the hands, neck, or face.
Does Tattoo Removal cost anything?
Fees for Tattoo Removal: Services are free.
How do I apply for Tattoo Removal?
Application for Tattoo Removal: Make an appointment by calling (323) 526-1254 and pressing 2 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm), email tattooremoval@homeboyindustries.org, or walk into the office to speak with staff.
Who is eligible for Educational Services?
Eligibility for Educational Services: Classes are open to 18-month program participants and community clients.
How do I apply for Educational Services?
Application for Educational Services: Enroll in person by visiting the office. Applicants should bring academic transcripts/documentation and records of past high schools and foster care or placements if available.
Does Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services cost anything?
Fees for Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services: For Batterer's Intervention, fees are $30 for the intake process and $20 per class.
How do I apply for Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services?
Application for Mandated Classes and Domestic Violence Services: Visit the office with documentation. Court-mandated participants must bring a current Minute Order and Restraining/Keep Away Order. DCFS referrals require a social worker referral letter and any Restraining Order. An intake date is assigned within 3–7 business days of sign-up.
Who is eligible for Legal Services?
Eligibility for Legal Services: Services for community clients outside the 18-month program are available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. No criminal defense counsel is provided.
How do I apply for Legal Services?
Application for Legal Services: Community legal clinics are by appointment only. Call (323) 526-1254 ext. 325 or email legalservices@homeboyindustries.org to assess eligibility and schedule.
Who is eligible for Substance Abuse Support?
Eligibility for Substance Abuse Support: The 6-month outpatient program is for 18-month trainees and requires Medi-Cal or another health insurance. Referral services are available for community clients. AA and NA meetings are open to the general public.
How do I apply for Substance Abuse Support?
Application for Substance Abuse Support: Appointments are not taken over the phone; individuals seeking substance abuse support must visit the office in person to speak with the substance abuse team.
Who is eligible for Mental Health Services?
Eligibility for Mental Health Services: Services are prioritized for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women in the immediate Los Angeles community.
How do I apply for Workforce Development and Solar Panel Training?
Application for Workforce Development and Solar Panel Training: Community clients seeking job support should visit the office in person during business hours. Employers or individuals seeking information can call (323) 526-1254 ext. 333.
When is Homeboy Art Academy available?
Schedule for Homeboy Art Academy: Post-release intensive mentorship, arts education, and field experiences run five times a week from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
How do I apply for Homeboy Art Academy?
Application for Homeboy Art Academy: Inquire by emailing homeboyartacademy@homeboyindustries.org or calling (323) 685-8005.
Who is eligible for Youth Re-entry Services?
Eligibility for Youth Re-entry Services: Serves formerly incarcerated or gang-involved youth, ages 14–24.
How do I apply for Youth Re-entry Services?
Application for Youth Re-entry Services: Submit a youth services referral form online, or contact the Intake Coordinator at 1916 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 or via email at HBIYOUTH@homeboyindustries.org.
Who is eligible for 18-Month Employment and Re-entry Program?
Eligibility for 18-Month Employment and Re-entry Program: Designed for high-risk, formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women.
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