Downtown Women's Center
Downtown Women's Center is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering clothing, crisis services, education, employment, food, healthcare, housing, legal, mental health, and training. Supports women experiencing homelessness through housing, wellness and employment services.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Clothing, Crisis services, Education, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Legal, Mental health, Training
- Website
- https://downtownwomenscenter.org/
Services
Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services
Drop-in day center providing women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness with access to three daily meals, private showers, restrooms, mail pickup and address use, phone and computer access, and fresh clothing.
Eligibility: Open to women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness. Participating in ongoing Day Center programming requires attending a Day Center orientation.
Application: Drop in during open operating hours for basic services. Attend an orientation held every other Monday at 10am to participate in broader Day Center programming.
Schedule: Day Center operates Monday through Sunday 7:30am–3pm, except Thursdays 7:30am–12pm (holiday hours 7:30am–3pm). Breakfast is served daily 7:30am–8:30am; lunch 11:30am–12:30pm (Thursdays 11am–12pm); afternoon snacks 2pm–2:30pm (none on Thursdays). Showers are available daily 7:30am–2pm (Thursdays 7:30am–11am).
Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services
Trauma-informed case management and clinical mental health services providing individualized treatment planning, counseling, crisis support, and navigation to community resources.
Eligibility: Available to individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence.
Application: Sign up in person at the Day Center Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 9am on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule: Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3pm. Sign-ups for new clients are conducted Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 9am.
JWCH Women's Health Clinic
On-site clinic operated with JWCH Institute offering primary care, preventive screenings, TB test referrals, vision and foot screenings, HIV testing and counseling, health education, and benefits assistance.
Application: Speak to your case manager or a health team member Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 11am in the Day Center, or call (213) 223-2900.
Schedule: The JWCH clinic operates Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. On-site clinic appointments with a medical social worker or health benefit specialist are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3pm.
Workforce Development and Learning Center
Employment services and open computer lab offering career coaching, resume preparation, job search assistance, academic and vocational counseling, and job placement support.
Application: Check in with Day Center staff to attend the Employment & Education Orientation Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am, or call the program infoline at (213) 223-2902.
Schedule: Workforce Development services run Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am; the Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 11am. Employment & Education Orientations take place Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am.
Trauma Recovery Center
Comprehensive trauma recovery services for victims and survivors of crimes and interpersonal violence, providing emergency response, counseling, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, and Victim of Crime Compensation application assistance.
Eligibility: Underserved survivors of violent crime—including sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, physical assault, vehicular assault, and human trafficking—and their families.
Fees: All services are free.
Languages: Available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing
Trauma-informed housing programs pairing safe housing with wraparound support, including Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Community-Based Housing throughout Los Angeles County, and domestic violence housing assistance.
Eligibility: Women and survivors experiencing homelessness, including single unaccompanied women and families with children in Community Based Housing. Operates under a Housing First approach without prerequisite requirements.
Application: Visit the Day Center to sign up with a case manager to explore housing options. Some programs require referrals. Participants should obtain ID, birth certificate, proof of income, and social security card if possible (assistance is provided if needed).
MADE by DWC Social Enterprise Job Training
Social enterprise providing paid transitional employment, career training, and mentorship for women and survivors in retail, café service, and product manufacturing.
Eligibility: Women and survivors of violence on their journey out of homelessness or facing unemployment/under-employment.
Community Trainings
Virtual public training courses covering Mental Health First Aid, Trauma and Resiliency-Informed Care, and Trauma-Informed De-escalation.
Eligibility: Open to participants 18 years of age or older. Requires computer with internet connectivity, microphone, and speakers.
Application: Register online via course links, or email bettinar@downtownwomenscenter.org to inquire about organizational rates and custom schedules.
Fees: Mental Health First Aid is $125 per person; Trauma & Resiliency-Informed Care is $65 per person; Trauma-Informed De-escalation is $100 per person.
Locations
- Downtown Women's Center, 442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013 — Open Monday through Sunday 7:30am – 3pm, Thursdays 7:30am – 12pm; holiday hours are 7:30am – 3pm.
Questions
What does Downtown Women's Center offer?
Downtown Women's Center offers Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services, Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services, JWCH Women's Health Clinic, Workforce Development and Learning Center, Trauma Recovery Center, Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing, MADE by DWC Social Enterprise Job Training, and Community Trainings.
Where is Downtown Women's Center?
Downtown Women's Center is at 442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013.
How do I contact Downtown Women's Center?
To reach Downtown Women's Center, visit https://downtownwomenscenter.org/.
Who is eligible for Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services?
Eligibility for Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services: Open to women and survivors of violence experiencing homelessness. Participating in ongoing Day Center programming requires attending a Day Center orientation.
When is Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services available?
Schedule for Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services: Day Center operates Monday through Sunday 7:30am–3pm, except Thursdays 7:30am–12pm (holiday hours 7:30am–3pm). Breakfast is served daily 7:30am–8:30am; lunch 11:30am–12:30pm (Thursdays 11am–12pm); afternoon snacks 2pm–2:30pm (none on Thursdays). Showers are available daily 7:30am–2pm (Thursdays 7:30am–11am).
How do I apply for Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services?
Application for Day Center Basic Needs and Day Services: Drop in during open operating hours for basic services. Attend an orientation held every other Monday at 10am to participate in broader Day Center programming.
Who is eligible for Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services?
Eligibility for Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services: Available to individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or fleeing domestic violence.
When is Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services available?
Schedule for Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services: Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3pm. Sign-ups for new clients are conducted Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 9am.
How do I apply for Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services?
Application for Case Management and Clinical Mental Health Services: Sign up in person at the Day Center Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 9am on a first-come, first-served basis.
When is JWCH Women's Health Clinic available?
Schedule for JWCH Women's Health Clinic: The JWCH clinic operates Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. On-site clinic appointments with a medical social worker or health benefit specialist are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3pm.
How do I apply for JWCH Women's Health Clinic?
Application for JWCH Women's Health Clinic: Speak to your case manager or a health team member Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 11am in the Day Center, or call (213) 223-2900.
When is Workforce Development and Learning Center available?
Schedule for Workforce Development and Learning Center: Workforce Development services run Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am; the Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 11am. Employment & Education Orientations take place Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am.
How do I apply for Workforce Development and Learning Center?
Application for Workforce Development and Learning Center: Check in with Day Center staff to attend the Employment & Education Orientation Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am, or call the program infoline at (213) 223-2902.
Who is eligible for Trauma Recovery Center?
Eligibility for Trauma Recovery Center: Underserved survivors of violent crime—including sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, physical assault, vehicular assault, and human trafficking—and their families.
Does Trauma Recovery Center cost anything?
Fees for Trauma Recovery Center: All services are free.
Who is eligible for Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing?
Eligibility for Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing: Women and survivors experiencing homelessness, including single unaccompanied women and families with children in Community Based Housing. Operates under a Housing First approach without prerequisite requirements.
How do I apply for Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing?
Application for Permanent and Community-Based Supportive Housing: Visit the Day Center to sign up with a case manager to explore housing options. Some programs require referrals. Participants should obtain ID, birth certificate, proof of income, and social security card if possible (assistance is provided if needed).
Who is eligible for MADE by DWC Social Enterprise Job Training?
Eligibility for MADE by DWC Social Enterprise Job Training: Women and survivors of violence on their journey out of homelessness or facing unemployment/under-employment.
Who is eligible for Community Trainings?
Eligibility for Community Trainings: Open to participants 18 years of age or older. Requires computer with internet connectivity, microphone, and speakers.
Does Community Trainings cost anything?
Fees for Community Trainings: Mental Health First Aid is $125 per person; Trauma & Resiliency-Informed Care is $65 per person; Trauma-Informed De-escalation is $100 per person.
How do I apply for Community Trainings?
Application for Community Trainings: Register online via course links, or email bettinar@downtownwomenscenter.org to inquire about organizational rates and custom schedules.
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