The People Concern
The People Concern is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering crisis services, education, financial, food, healthcare, housing, legal, and mental health. Offers housing, mental health support and services for people affected by homelessness and domestic violence.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Education, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Legal, Mental health
- Website
- https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/
Services
Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services
Drop-in center providing basic needs services to people experiencing homelessness, including meals, wellness activities, intensive case management, primary medical care in partnership with Venice Family Clinic, and access to showers, laundry, and lockers through the SHWASHLOCK program.
Eligibility: Adults experiencing homelessness, especially those in the Westside/SPA 5 area.
Application: Drop in at 503 Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica or call (310) 450-4050.
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed on the first and second Wednesday of each month.
Languages: Spanish-language service assistance is available by calling (310) 450-4050.
Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services
24/7 confidential domestic violence hotline offering crisis intervention, peer counseling, safety planning, and intake referrals to emergency crisis and transitional shelters, support groups, legal assistance, and housing navigation for domestic abuse survivors.
Eligibility: Survivors of domestic violence (adults and families), including those currently in or out of abusive relationships.
Application: Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at (310) 264-6644 to speak with an advocate. Service inquiries are not handled online for client safety.
Fees: Services are provided free of charge.
Schedule: Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Languages: Spanish support is noted on the organization's help line.
Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic
Provides pro-bono family law assistance, guidance on housing rights and immigration, and domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) assistance for domestic violence survivors, as well as a Monday evening virtual legal clinic with volunteer attorneys.
Application: Call Sojourn's 24-hour hotline at (310) 264-6644 for a referral to the legal department or to register in advance for the Monday night clinic.
Fees: Free of charge.
Schedule: The virtual legal clinic takes place every Monday night.
Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups
Medi-Cal certified outpatient mental health center and field-based clinical services delivering individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, counseling, and drop-in support groups to individuals experiencing or transitioning out of homelessness.
Eligibility: Serves vulnerable individuals currently or previously experiencing homelessness, including adults with serious mental illness and Medi-Cal recipients.
Application: Call 213-537-0822 to inquire about attending drop-in support group services at the Wellness Center.
Interim Housing Program
Temporary housing operating at sites across Los Angeles County offering congregate and non-congregate beds, three meals a day, storage, mail service, case management, wellness activities, mental health care, and support transitioning to permanent housing.
Eligibility: Low-barrier temporary housing for individuals transitioning from street homelessness. Pets are permitted; no sobriety or work requirements are imposed.
Application: Referral only; walk-ins are not accommodated. Referrals come from partner organizations and outreach teams. For inquiries, call (310) 450-4050 for SPA 5, (323) 334-9000 for SPA 4, or (661) 270-8640 for Kensington Campus.
Money Management Program
Financial empowerment services providing benefit enrollment assistance, personal banking, budgeting, and bill payment services to support participants transitioning to or maintaining permanent housing.
Eligibility: Clients participating in The People Concern's supportive and housing programs who receive income or benefits.
Arts Program (Studio 526)
Community creative arts spaces and music studio offering open access, art supplies, musical instruments (guitars, piano, drums, DJ equipment), recording capabilities, and opportunities for participants to display or sell artwork.
Eligibility: Studio 526 is open to everyone, prioritizing people experiencing homelessness, extremely low-income community members, and individuals living with mental illness. Westside studio is open only to Cloverfield Services Center participants.
Application: Prospective participants must first attend an orientation before participating in the music and art studio.
Fees: Offered at no cost.
Street Outreach and Engagement
Multidisciplinary field outreach teams across LA County (including C3, E6, HMST, and regional teams) providing street engagement, harm reduction, Narcan distribution, healthcare, mental health assessments, and connections to interim and permanent housing.
Application: Request outreach for yourself or others through the Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP.org).
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Long-term supportive housing program following the Housing First model, pairing housing subsidies with intensive case management, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction services in both project-based and scattered-site settings.
Eligibility: Individuals with co-occurring conditions who are transitioning out of homelessness and require on-going individualized support. Placement is determined via Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessment.
Application: To be eligible for housing resources, individuals must complete an intake survey to enter the Coordinated Entry System (CES), accessible at an Access Center or through street outreach teams.
Fees: Residents sign lease agreements and pay 30% of their income.
Locations
- The People Concern Administrative Headquarters, 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
- Annenberg Access Center, 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 — Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; closed on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month. A separate directory listing also notes weekend hours Saturday-Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Questions
What does The People Concern offer?
The People Concern offers Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services, Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services, Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic, Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups, Interim Housing Program, Money Management Program, Arts Program (Studio 526), Street Outreach and Engagement, and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).
Where is The People Concern?
The People Concern is at 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 and 503 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.
How do I contact The People Concern?
To reach The People Concern, visit https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/.
Who is eligible for Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services?
Eligibility for Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services: Adults experiencing homelessness, especially those in the Westside/SPA 5 area.
When is Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services available?
Schedule for Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services: Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed on the first and second Wednesday of each month.
How do I apply for Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services?
Application for Annenberg Access Center Drop-In & Hygiene Services: Drop in at 503 Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica or call (310) 450-4050.
Who is eligible for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services?
Eligibility for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services: Survivors of domestic violence (adults and families), including those currently in or out of abusive relationships.
When is Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services available?
Schedule for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services: Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Does Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services cost anything?
Fees for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services: Services are provided free of charge.
How do I apply for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services?
Application for Sojourn 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline & Services: Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at (310) 264-6644 to speak with an advocate. Service inquiries are not handled online for client safety.
When is Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic available?
Schedule for Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic: The virtual legal clinic takes place every Monday night.
Does Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic cost anything?
Fees for Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic: Free of charge.
How do I apply for Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic?
Application for Sojourn Legal Services & Virtual Legal Clinic: Call Sojourn's 24-hour hotline at (310) 264-6644 for a referral to the legal department or to register in advance for the Monday night clinic.
Who is eligible for Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups?
Eligibility for Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups: Serves vulnerable individuals currently or previously experiencing homelessness, including adults with serious mental illness and Medi-Cal recipients.
How do I apply for Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups?
Application for Outpatient Mental Health Services & Drop-In Support Groups: Call 213-537-0822 to inquire about attending drop-in support group services at the Wellness Center.
Who is eligible for Interim Housing Program?
Eligibility for Interim Housing Program: Low-barrier temporary housing for individuals transitioning from street homelessness. Pets are permitted; no sobriety or work requirements are imposed.
How do I apply for Interim Housing Program?
Application for Interim Housing Program: Referral only; walk-ins are not accommodated. Referrals come from partner organizations and outreach teams. For inquiries, call (310) 450-4050 for SPA 5, (323) 334-9000 for SPA 4, or (661) 270-8640 for Kensington Campus.
Who is eligible for Money Management Program?
Eligibility for Money Management Program: Clients participating in The People Concern's supportive and housing programs who receive income or benefits.
Who is eligible for Arts Program (Studio 526)?
Eligibility for Arts Program (Studio 526): Studio 526 is open to everyone, prioritizing people experiencing homelessness, extremely low-income community members, and individuals living with mental illness. Westside studio is open only to Cloverfield Services Center participants.
Does Arts Program (Studio 526) cost anything?
Fees for Arts Program (Studio 526): Offered at no cost.
How do I apply for Arts Program (Studio 526)?
Application for Arts Program (Studio 526): Prospective participants must first attend an orientation before participating in the music and art studio.
How do I apply for Street Outreach and Engagement?
Application for Street Outreach and Engagement: Request outreach for yourself or others through the Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP.org).
Who is eligible for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)?
Eligibility for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Individuals with co-occurring conditions who are transitioning out of homelessness and require on-going individualized support. Placement is determined via Coordinated Entry System (CES) assessment.
Does Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) cost anything?
Fees for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Residents sign lease agreements and pay 30% of their income.
How do I apply for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)?
Application for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): To be eligible for housing resources, individuals must complete an intake survey to enter the Coordinated Entry System (CES), accessible at an Access Center or through street outreach teams.
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