Los Angeles LGBT Center
Los Angeles LGBT Center is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering clothing, crisis services, education, employment, food, healthcare, housing, legal, mental health, senior services, training, and youth services. Offers healthcare, youth and senior services, housing support and employment assistance.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Clothing, Crisis services, Education, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Legal, Mental health, Senior services, Training, Youth services
- Website
- https://lalgbtcenter.org/
- EIN
- 953567895
Services
Primary Medical and Specialized Care
Comprehensive primary medical care, chronic condition management, HIV care, transgender healthcare, Audre Lorde Health Program services, and pharmacy services.
Application: New patients call 323-993-7500 to schedule appointments; existing patients use the MyChart patient portal.
Fees: Care is provided regardless of ability to pay. Sliding scale fees apply based on household income and family size; Medi-Cal, Medicare, and various health plans are accepted.
Languages: Pharmacy staff speak Russian, Spanish, Ethiopian/Amharic, Armenian, Thai, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Farsi, and Mandarin.
Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention)
Rapid HIV testing, NAT testing, STI screening and treatment, and prescriptions/navigation for PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP.
Application: Call 323-993-7500 (Option 2) or dedicated PrEP hotline 323-993-8990. Appointments are strongly recommended as walk-in testing is subject to availability.
Schedule: Hours vary by site. McDonald/Wright and WeHo operate Monday-Friday 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM. Mi Centro provides rapid HIV testing Wednesdays 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM.
Mental Health and Psychiatry Services
Individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and long-acting injectable treatments tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Application: Call 323-993-7500 (Option 3) to schedule appointments. Telehealth and in-person sessions are offered.
Fees: Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay; accepts most insurance plans. Free for people who live or work in West Hollywood through a city grant.
Substance Use and Recovery Services
Harm reduction, individual therapy, intensive day outpatient programming (IOP), evening outpatient groups, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), syringe exchange, and free Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
Fees: Methamphetamine harm reduction program is free; Narcan and fentanyl test strips are provided at no cost.
Schedule: Intensive Day Outpatient meets 5 days a week, 10AM-1PM. Evening outpatient meets Mondays (7:00-8:30PM in person) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:30PM virtual). Syringe exchange operates Thursdays and Sundays 7PM-10PM behind McDonald/Wright.
Legal Services and Victim Advocacy
Legal consultations, direct representation, immigration/asylum assistance, housing eviction defense, name and gender marker changes, lawyer referrals, and support for victims of hate crimes and domestic abuse.
Application: Initial telephone intake precedes phone or video consultation. Call 323-993-7670 for general legal; Survivors Legal Defense Project: 323-993-7649; Anti-Violence Project: 323-993-7673.
Fees: Legal consultations are free. State Bar-certified Lawyer Referral Service consultation has a $25 fee.
Languages: Services are provided in English and Spanish.
Youth Center and Drop-In Services
Drop-in center providing hot meals (3 times daily), clothing, showers, laundry facilities, case management, computer lab access, social activities, and crisis support for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility: LGBTQ+ youth ages 16 through 24 who are homeless or experiencing housing instability.
Application: Drop in in person at 1118 N. McCadden Pl. or call 323-860-2280.
Schedule: Youth Center drop-in hours: Monday through Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM (or 8AM-7PM per general listing), Saturday and Sunday 7:30AM-1:30PM (or 8AM-2PM).
Youth Housing Programs
Emergency shelter beds, 52-bed transitional living program (up to 24 months), 25 units of permanent supportive housing, host homes, and rental assistance with supportive services.
Eligibility: Youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness.
Application: Call Youth Housing at 323-860-2280 for intake and navigation.
LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program
One-on-one mentorship matching LGBTQ+ youth with adult community mentors for personal growth, academic goals, career development, and college/scholarship support.
Eligibility: Mentees must be LGBTQ+ youth under age 24. Prospective mentors must be age 28 or older and pass a Live Scan background check.
Application: Complete the online application to choose a mentor.
Fees: Free for participants.
Senior Services and Housing Navigation
Comprehensive senior support including case management, drop-in showers and laundry, daily lunch meals, public benefits navigation, social activities, and affordable housing navigation workshops.
Eligibility: LGBTQ+ older adults age 50 and over (affordable housing properties designated for ages 62 and older; lunch registration for age 60+).
Application: Drop in at 1118 N. McCadden Pl., call 323-860-5830, or email senior@lalgbtcenter.org to register.
Schedule: Senior Center open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (or 9AM-3PM). Walk-in case management Monday-Thursday 10AM-5PM. Showers/laundry Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:30PM and 3PM-4:30PM. Hot lunch daily 12:30PM-1:30PM at Weinberg Senior Center. Pride Pantry Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30AM-11AM.
Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish; hundreds more languages available via translation service, and ASL interpretation upon advance request.
Culinary Arts Training Program
A 12-week, 300-hour professional culinary training program preparing LGBTQ+ youth and seniors for careers in hospitality, including knife skills, food safety, daily campus meal preparation, and externships.
Eligibility: Enrolls clients from Youth Services (ages 18-49 contact line) and Senior Services (50+). No prior experience required; passion for food, positive attitude, valid US work authorization, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required.
Application: Clients ages 18-49 contact Youth Employment Services at 323-860-2295. Clients ages 50+ contact Senior Employment Services at 323-860-5830.
Fees: Free to participants. Uniform, shoes, and a knife set upon graduation are provided; eligible students may receive paid stipends during training.
Schedule: Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM (approx. 25 hours per week). A new cohort begins roughly every 5 weeks.
Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)
Employment and career preparation for trans, gender diverse, and intersex individuals, including resumé assistance, job coaching, inclusive employer matching, legal name and gender marker change support, and financial workshops.
Eligibility: Transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) individuals.
Application: Call 323-860-5887 or contact the Trans Wellness Center.
Community Market Days
Monthly farmers market distributions providing fresh produce, basic recipe demonstrations, health screenings, free clothing, and sexual health testing in partnership with Seeds of Hope.
Schedule: Center South Market Days occur the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or until supplies last). Mi Mercado at Mi Centro occurs every 2nd Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Social Services Vocational Training Program
An intergenerational 100-hour training course preparing youth and senior clients for entry-level roles in social services, covering peer advocacy, intake, street outreach, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
Eligibility: Open to current clients of the Center's Youth Services or Senior Services programs.
Locations
- Anita May Rosenstein Campus, 1118 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA, 90038 — Appointments are required for access to the administration building. Senior Center open Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM or 9AM-5PM (except holidays); Youth Center open Monday-Friday 8AM-7PM (or 7:30AM-3:30PM) and weekends.
- Liberation Coffee House, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90038 — Open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM, Weekends 8AM-3PM. Validation offered for customers.
- McDonald/Wright Building, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028-6213 — Open Monday-Friday 8AM-7PM. Individual program hours may vary.
- Trans Wellness Center, 3055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 360, Los Angeles, CA, 90010 — Open Monday-Friday 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM. Schedule may vary based on provider availability. Free parking with validation.
- Center South, 2313 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90008 — Program hours Monday-Friday 10AM-2PM and 3PM-6:30PM. Street parking only.
- Mi Centro, 553 S. Clarence St., Los Angeles, CA, 90033 — Open Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM. Certain services require appointments. Street parking only.
- The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA, 90038 — Open Monday-Friday 9AM-9PM; weekend hours vary. Client services by appointment only.
- Triangle Square Senior Apartments, 1602 N. Ivar Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90028 — Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Ariadne Getty Foundation Senior Housing, 1127 N. Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038 — Housing waitlist is closed; accessible waitlist navigation available.
- Center WeHo, 8745 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90069 — Monday through Friday, 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM.
- Seniors Pride Pantry, 1111 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90038 — Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM.
Questions
What does Los Angeles LGBT Center offer?
Los Angeles LGBT Center offers Primary Medical and Specialized Care, Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention), Mental Health and Psychiatry Services, Substance Use and Recovery Services, Legal Services and Victim Advocacy, Youth Center and Drop-In Services, Youth Housing Programs, LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program, Senior Services and Housing Navigation, Culinary Arts Training Program, Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP), Community Market Days, and Social Services Vocational Training Program.
Where is Los Angeles LGBT Center?
Los Angeles LGBT Center is at 1118 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA, 90038, 6725 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90038, 1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028-6213, 3055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 360, Los Angeles, CA, 90010, 2313 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90008, 553 S. Clarence St., Los Angeles, CA, 90033, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA, 90038, 1602 N. Ivar Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90028, 1127 N. Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, 8745 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90069, and 1111 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90038.
How do I contact Los Angeles LGBT Center?
To reach Los Angeles LGBT Center, visit https://lalgbtcenter.org/.
Does Primary Medical and Specialized Care cost anything?
Fees for Primary Medical and Specialized Care: Care is provided regardless of ability to pay. Sliding scale fees apply based on household income and family size; Medi-Cal, Medicare, and various health plans are accepted.
How do I apply for Primary Medical and Specialized Care?
Application for Primary Medical and Specialized Care: New patients call 323-993-7500 to schedule appointments; existing patients use the MyChart patient portal.
When is Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention) available?
Schedule for Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention): Hours vary by site. McDonald/Wright and WeHo operate Monday-Friday 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM. Mi Centro provides rapid HIV testing Wednesdays 10AM-2PM and 3PM-7PM.
How do I apply for Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention)?
Application for Sexual Health Services (HIV/STI Testing and Prevention): Call 323-993-7500 (Option 2) or dedicated PrEP hotline 323-993-8990. Appointments are strongly recommended as walk-in testing is subject to availability.
Does Mental Health and Psychiatry Services cost anything?
Fees for Mental Health and Psychiatry Services: Sliding scale fee based on ability to pay; accepts most insurance plans. Free for people who live or work in West Hollywood through a city grant.
How do I apply for Mental Health and Psychiatry Services?
Application for Mental Health and Psychiatry Services: Call 323-993-7500 (Option 3) to schedule appointments. Telehealth and in-person sessions are offered.
When is Substance Use and Recovery Services available?
Schedule for Substance Use and Recovery Services: Intensive Day Outpatient meets 5 days a week, 10AM-1PM. Evening outpatient meets Mondays (7:00-8:30PM in person) and Wednesdays (7:00-8:30PM virtual). Syringe exchange operates Thursdays and Sundays 7PM-10PM behind McDonald/Wright.
Does Substance Use and Recovery Services cost anything?
Fees for Substance Use and Recovery Services: Methamphetamine harm reduction program is free; Narcan and fentanyl test strips are provided at no cost.
Does Legal Services and Victim Advocacy cost anything?
Fees for Legal Services and Victim Advocacy: Legal consultations are free. State Bar-certified Lawyer Referral Service consultation has a $25 fee.
How do I apply for Legal Services and Victim Advocacy?
Application for Legal Services and Victim Advocacy: Initial telephone intake precedes phone or video consultation. Call 323-993-7670 for general legal; Survivors Legal Defense Project: 323-993-7649; Anti-Violence Project: 323-993-7673.
Who is eligible for Youth Center and Drop-In Services?
Eligibility for Youth Center and Drop-In Services: LGBTQ+ youth ages 16 through 24 who are homeless or experiencing housing instability.
When is Youth Center and Drop-In Services available?
Schedule for Youth Center and Drop-In Services: Youth Center drop-in hours: Monday through Friday 7:30AM-3:30PM (or 8AM-7PM per general listing), Saturday and Sunday 7:30AM-1:30PM (or 8AM-2PM).
How do I apply for Youth Center and Drop-In Services?
Application for Youth Center and Drop-In Services: Drop in in person at 1118 N. McCadden Pl. or call 323-860-2280.
Who is eligible for Youth Housing Programs?
Eligibility for Youth Housing Programs: Youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness.
How do I apply for Youth Housing Programs?
Application for Youth Housing Programs: Call Youth Housing at 323-860-2280 for intake and navigation.
Who is eligible for LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program?
Eligibility for LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program: Mentees must be LGBTQ+ youth under age 24. Prospective mentors must be age 28 or older and pass a Live Scan background check.
Does LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program cost anything?
Fees for LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program: Free for participants.
How do I apply for LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program?
Application for LifeWorks Youth Mentorship Program: Complete the online application to choose a mentor.
Who is eligible for Senior Services and Housing Navigation?
Eligibility for Senior Services and Housing Navigation: LGBTQ+ older adults age 50 and over (affordable housing properties designated for ages 62 and older; lunch registration for age 60+).
When is Senior Services and Housing Navigation available?
Schedule for Senior Services and Housing Navigation: Senior Center open Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (or 9AM-3PM). Walk-in case management Monday-Thursday 10AM-5PM. Showers/laundry Monday-Friday 9:30AM-12:30PM and 3PM-4:30PM. Hot lunch daily 12:30PM-1:30PM at Weinberg Senior Center. Pride Pantry Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30AM-11AM.
How do I apply for Senior Services and Housing Navigation?
Application for Senior Services and Housing Navigation: Drop in at 1118 N. McCadden Pl., call 323-860-5830, or email senior@lalgbtcenter.org to register.
Who is eligible for Culinary Arts Training Program?
Eligibility for Culinary Arts Training Program: Enrolls clients from Youth Services (ages 18-49 contact line) and Senior Services (50+). No prior experience required; passion for food, positive attitude, valid US work authorization, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required.
When is Culinary Arts Training Program available?
Schedule for Culinary Arts Training Program: Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM (approx. 25 hours per week). A new cohort begins roughly every 5 weeks.
Does Culinary Arts Training Program cost anything?
Fees for Culinary Arts Training Program: Free to participants. Uniform, shoes, and a knife set upon graduation are provided; eligible students may receive paid stipends during training.
How do I apply for Culinary Arts Training Program?
Application for Culinary Arts Training Program: Clients ages 18-49 contact Youth Employment Services at 323-860-2295. Clients ages 50+ contact Senior Employment Services at 323-860-5830.
Who is eligible for Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)?
Eligibility for Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP): Transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) individuals.
How do I apply for Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)?
Application for Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP): Call 323-860-5887 or contact the Trans Wellness Center.
When is Community Market Days available?
Schedule for Community Market Days: Center South Market Days occur the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or until supplies last). Mi Mercado at Mi Centro occurs every 2nd Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Who is eligible for Social Services Vocational Training Program?
Eligibility for Social Services Vocational Training Program: Open to current clients of the Center's Youth Services or Senior Services programs.
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