Step Up
Step Up is an organization in Santa Monica, CA offering clothing, education, employment, food, healthcare, housing, mental health, training, transportation, veteran services, and youth services. Provides supportive housing and mental health services, including programs for young adults and veterans.
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Services
- Clothing, Education, Employment, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Mental health, Training, Transportation, Veteran services, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.stepup.org/
Services
Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs
Drop-in center and supportive programming specifically designed for transition-age youth experiencing homelessness and mental health conditions. Services include supportive, clinical, recreational, and skill-building groups, individual therapy, psychiatric and nursing care, case management, personal coaching for education and employment, housing linkages, transportation assistance, a clothing closet, and a safe drop-in space.
Eligibility: Young adults and transition-age youth ages 18 to 28 experiencing homelessness and in need of mental health services.
Application: Young adults can visit Daniel's Place in person at 3745 Overland Ave or call (310) 576-1308.
Schedule: Drop-in center provides a safe place to be 5 days a week.
Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center
Comprehensive psychosocial and mental health support services focused on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery. Provides individualized service coordination, psychiatric and nursing care for medication support, peer advocacy, transportation assistance, personal life skills coaching, member support groups, community meals, showers, and laundry access.
Eligibility: Requires proof of diagnosis of a mental health condition.
Application: Prospective members can drop in for an initial screening Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm at Step Up on Second. After screening, an intake appointment is scheduled requiring proof of diagnosis, which grants a 30-day provisional membership.
Schedule: Drop-in initial screenings take place Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The agency is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, closed on select holidays.
Community Integration and Workforce Development
Person-centered community integration and vocational services assisting members in establishing meaningful roles in their communities. Services include licensed occupational therapy to address concentration and motor skills, pre-vocational training, resume building, mock interviews, work attire and supply assistance, community job placement, field job coaching, and peer support training.
Eligibility: Available to Step Up members.
Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing
Combines long-term stable housing with wraparound supportive services and case management for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness and mental health conditions. Supportive services include assistance securing public benefits, counseling, substance use recovery support, and connections to community resources.
Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health conditions, and/or addictions.
Application: Services are referral-based and not provided directly to the general public. Prospective participants must obtain a referral from local government Coordinated Entry Systems (CES), 2-1-1, or partner agencies (e.g., HomeConnect in Riverside County or 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County).
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services
Specialized services supporting unhoused veterans in moving from streets, shelters, and transitional settings into permanent supportive housing. Services include street outreach, engagement, assistance with benefits enrollment and medical appointments, life skills support, and ongoing mental and physical health services.
Eligibility: Veterans experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness with mental health conditions.
Application: Step Up programs are referral-based. Contact the Veterans Services department for information.
Locations
- Step Up Headquarters, 1328 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401-1122 — Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed on select holidays). Drop-in initial screenings for membership take place Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm.
- Daniel's Place, 3745 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034 — Drop-in center open 5 days a week for transition-age young adults ages 18 to 28.
Questions
What does Step Up offer?
Step Up offers Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs, Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center, Community Integration and Workforce Development, Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing, and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services.
Where is Step Up?
Step Up is at 1328 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401-1122 and 3745 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034.
How do I contact Step Up?
To reach Step Up, visit https://www.stepup.org/.
Who is eligible for Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs?
Eligibility for Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs: Young adults and transition-age youth ages 18 to 28 experiencing homelessness and in need of mental health services.
When is Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs available?
Schedule for Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs: Drop-in center provides a safe place to be 5 days a week.
How do I apply for Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs?
Application for Daniel's Place Drop-In Center and TAY Programs: Young adults can visit Daniel's Place in person at 3745 Overland Ave or call (310) 576-1308.
Who is eligible for Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center?
Eligibility for Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center: Requires proof of diagnosis of a mental health condition.
When is Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center available?
Schedule for Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center: Drop-in initial screenings take place Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The agency is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, closed on select holidays.
How do I apply for Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center?
Application for Compassionate Services and Client-Run Center: Prospective members can drop in for an initial screening Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm at Step Up on Second. After screening, an intake appointment is scheduled requiring proof of diagnosis, which grants a 30-day provisional membership.
Who is eligible for Community Integration and Workforce Development?
Eligibility for Community Integration and Workforce Development: Available to Step Up members.
Who is eligible for Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing?
Eligibility for Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing: Individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health conditions, and/or addictions.
How do I apply for Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing?
Application for Permanent Supportive Housing and Scattered Site Housing: Services are referral-based and not provided directly to the general public. Prospective participants must obtain a referral from local government Coordinated Entry Systems (CES), 2-1-1, or partner agencies (e.g., HomeConnect in Riverside County or 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County).
Who is eligible for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services?
Eligibility for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services: Veterans experiencing homelessness or chronic homelessness with mental health conditions.
How do I apply for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services?
Application for Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Services: Step Up programs are referral-based. Contact the Veterans Services department for information.
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