Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Volunteers of America Los Angeles is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering childcare, crisis services, disability services, education, employment, financial, food, healthcare, housing, legal, mental health, senior services, training, veteran services, and youth services. Offers housing, recovery, reentry and supportive services for families, adults and veterans.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Crisis services, Disability services, Education, Employment, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Legal, Mental health, Senior services, Training, Veteran services, Youth services
- Website
- https://voala.org/
Services
Hollywood FamilySource Center
Provides free comprehensive case management, after-school programs, adult classes, and school support in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Eligibility: Low-income individuals and families living in the City of Los Angeles.
Application: Call 323-412-0607 to schedule an appointment.
Languages: Services are provided in English and Spanish.
Upward Bound Dorsey
Pre-college TRIO program providing fundamental college preparation, academic instruction, and advising for high school students.
Application: Download the Upward Bound application online or contact program staff via email or phone to set up an informational appointment.
Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger
TRIO college access programs assisting Leuzinger High School students with college admissions, academic guidance, career exploration, and financial aid applications.
Eligibility: Must attend Leuzinger High School and be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Application: Complete the online application including demographics, income statement, and goals. Upward Bound candidates must also submit an essay, two teacher recommendations, and attend an interview via Zoom.
North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound
TRIO pre-college programs offering academic counseling, test prep, college exploration, and admissions assistance for secondary school students.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Upward Bound requires attending North Hollywood High School or ZOO/HGM Magnet.
Application: Submit online form with demographics, contact info, and income details. Upward Bound applicants must submit an essay, two teacher recommendations, and complete a Zoom interview.
Eastside Upward Bound
Prepares high school students from low-income or first-generation backgrounds for college enrollment and post-secondary degree completion.
Application: Download the Upward Bound application online or contact the East Los Angeles office via email or phone.
Westminster Upward Bound
High school college preparatory program providing academic support, tutoring, career exploration, and post-secondary application guidance.
Application: Download application from the Westminster Upward Bound page or contact staff at upwardboundwestminster@gmail.com or 213-369-9064.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Comprehensive early education, developmental screenings, health and dental care, nutrition meals, and family support services for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
Eligibility: Serves infants, toddlers under age 3, pregnant mothers, and children ages 3 to 5. At least 10 percent of enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities.
Application: Apply online via voalacs.org or contact the children services call center at 818-980-2287.
General Child Care and State Pre-School
Educational, artistic, and physical enrichment programs providing care for preschool-age children and after-school programming for elementary students.
Eligibility: Available for children ages two through fifth grade from low-income families.
Application: Submit an application through the online link on the VOALA children services portal.
Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program
Internship program offering 150 hours of practical on-the-job training in early childhood education at VOALA Head Start and Early Head Start sites.
Eligibility: Open to parents with a child currently enrolled in a VOALA program.
Application: Fill out the online application form to request contact from program staff.
Caregiver Services
Provides in-home or school-site respite care to primary caregivers of people with developmental disabilities, as well as basic self-care instruction for clients.
Eligibility: Primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
YouthBuild
Offers high school diploma completion, pre-apprenticeship construction training, stipends, incentives, case management, and job or higher education placement.
Eligibility: Young adults ages 16-24 without a high school diploma, residing in specified LA County or Orange County ZIP codes, and qualifying under low-income, foster care, justice involvement, disability, or migrant background.
Application: Call (714) 615-4313 or (213) 264-1453 to apply.
Homeless Youth Services
Delivers short-term and long-term housing paired with case management, mental health counseling, educational support, job development, and life skills for youth experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility: Homeless youth, including LGBTQ youth, commercially sexually exploited/trafficked youth, runaways, former foster youth, and formerly incarcerated youth.
Application: Contact VOALA at (213) 389-1500.
Gang Reduction Youth Development
Community-based gang intervention and diversion offering wraparound case management, counseling, life skills classes, conflict resolution, activities, and legal or healthcare referrals.
Victims Assistance Sanctuary
Nationwide program providing crisis intervention and specialized assistance to victims of human trafficking.
Eligibility: Victims of human trafficking nationwide.
Application: Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Blue Butterfly Village
Permanent supportive housing consisting of 73 two-bedroom townhouses with comprehensive case management for homeless families, with special priority for veteran families.
Eligibility: Homeless families. Sixty-one units are reserved with preference for veteran families, and 12 units are reserved for families qualifying under the MHSA program.
Application: Submit a rental application in person at the management office or by mail.
Ballington Plaza
Subsidized housing offering 270 units along with supportive services, community courtyards, and communal facilities for veterans, recovery graduates, disabled persons, and low-income individuals.
The Londie
Permanent affordable and stable income-based apartments providing furnished units and supportive case management for Section 8-qualified unhoused individuals.
Eligibility: Individuals experiencing homelessness who qualify for Section 8 vouchers.
Application: Call (888) 405-1047 or email thelondie@voala.org.
Elderberry Village
Permanent affordable senior apartment community providing furnished units and housing support for low-income older adults.
Eligibility: Adults age 55 and older who qualify for Section 8 vouchers or hold individual vouchers.
Application: Call (888) 405-1046 or email elderberryvillage@voala.org.
Louis Dominguez Veteran Resource Center
Transitional housing facility in San Pedro offering on-site meals, case management, life skills instruction, job placement, and VA benefit assistance for veterans.
Eligibility: Qualified veterans in need of transitional supportive housing.
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
Employment and training initiative assisting unhoused veterans with job counseling, resume creation, job placement, follow-up, and immediate transitional housing.
Eligibility: Veterans experiencing homelessness who are seeking employment.
HUD-VASH Program
Combines Housing Choice Voucher permanent housing subsidies with comprehensive clinical case management and supportive services for chronically homeless veterans.
Eligibility: Chronically homeless veterans.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Short-term crisis intervention program offering rapid rehousing, eviction prevention, housing case management, financial counseling, and benefit linkages.
Eligibility: Homeless or at-risk veterans and their families, including individual veterans and those with dependents.
Central City Recovery
Co-ed residential substance use disorder treatment lasting 30 to 120 days providing trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral counseling, life skills, and case management.
Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older with an imminent need for substance use disorder treatment who qualify for Medi-Cal or My Health LA in Los Angeles County.
Application: Call (213) 529-0963 for screening and admission.
Fees: Covered through Medi-Cal or My Health LA.
SCADP DUI Programs
State-licensed DUI education and counseling programs fulfilling court and DMV requirements for wet reckless, first, second, third, and multiple repeat offenses.
Eligibility: Individuals court-ordered to attend a state-licensed DUI program.
Application: Call 562-923-4545 for program information and scheduling.
Languages: Instruction and counseling are offered in English and Spanish.
Batterer's Treatment Program
Year-long court-mandated treatment program providing group and individual counseling, case management, and supportive referrals.
Eligibility: Individuals mandated by court order to participate in batterer's treatment.
Angel Step Inn DV Shelter
Emergency 45-day transitional domestic violence shelter for battered women and their children experiencing co-occurring substance use disorders, providing protection and housing linkage.
Eligibility: Victims fleeing domestic violence and their children who are also dealing with substance use disorders.
Angel Step Too
Six-month residential program delivering trauma counseling, substance use disorder treatment, life skills, and vocational support for women and children leaving emergency shelter.
Eligibility: Women and children stepping down from emergency domestic violence shelters who require substance use disorder treatment.
Fees: Services provided free of cost to eligible Medi-Cal and My Health LA participants meeting medical necessity.
La Casita
Perinatal residential substance use disorder treatment program serving pregnant, postpartum, and parenting mothers with their children, featuring counseling, parenting classes, and nutrition planning.
Eligibility: Pregnant, postpartum, or parenting women with substance use disorders, along with their children.
Fees: Services provided free of cost for qualified Medi-Cal and My Health LA recipients meeting medical necessity.
ARC - Avalon Recuperative Care
Provides 24-hour recuperative care, nursing staff, case management, and recuperation housing for patients discharging from hospitals or nursing facilities.
Eligibility: Individuals discharged from a hospital or nursing facility requiring medical recuperation and supportive recovery housing.
Transition House (T-House)
Skid Row emergency shelter providing three daily meals, shelter beds, individualized service plans, anger management, budgeting, and permanent housing assistance.
Women's Care Cottage
Transitional housing program for young women exiting emergency shelters, foster care, or probation, offering case management, therapy, education, and career development.
Eligibility: Young women ages 18 to 21, including pregnant women or mothers with one child up to 1 year of age.
Just in Reach
Jail in-reach program connecting chronically homeless, frequently incarcerated individuals to permanent housing using a Housing First model with wraparound supportive services.
Eligibility: Chronically homeless, dual diagnosed, and frequently incarcerated individuals.
Veterans Peer Access Network
Peer-led navigation connecting military veterans and their families with housing, food assistance, healthcare, job training, mental health, and substance use care.
Eligibility: Military veterans and their families in Los Angeles County.
Application: Connect via 2-1-1 or through LA County Department of Mental Health VPAN portals.
Locations
- Volunteers of America Los Angeles - Administrative Office, 3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
- Hollywood FamilySource Center, 900 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029
- VOALA TRIO Programs Dorsey Office, 3761 Stocker St. Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA, 90008
- Upward Bound and Talent Search Office - Leuzinger, 15342 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 300, Lawndale, CA, 90260
- VOALA TRIO Programs North Hollywood Office, 6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd #250, North Hollywood, CA, 91606
- VOALA TRIO Programs Pacoima Office, 12502 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 220, Pacoima, CA, 91331
- Eastside Upward Bound Office, 4055 E. Olympic Blvd. #207, East Los Angeles, CA, 90023
- Westminster Upward Bound Office, 14482 Beach Blvd. Suite A, Westminster, CA, 92683
- Blue Butterfly Village, 2225 Blue Butterfly Way, San Pedro, CA, 90732 — Applications may be submitted in person to the management office between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Questions
What does Volunteers of America Los Angeles offer?
Volunteers of America Los Angeles offers Hollywood FamilySource Center, Upward Bound Dorsey, Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger, North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound, Eastside Upward Bound, Westminster Upward Bound, Head Start and Early Head Start, General Child Care and State Pre-School, Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program, Caregiver Services, YouthBuild, Homeless Youth Services, Gang Reduction Youth Development, Victims Assistance Sanctuary, Blue Butterfly Village, Ballington Plaza, The Londie, Elderberry Village, Louis Dominguez Veteran Resource Center, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, HUD-VASH Program, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Central City Recovery, SCADP DUI Programs, Batterer's Treatment Program, Angel Step Inn DV Shelter, Angel Step Too, La Casita, ARC - Avalon Recuperative Care, Transition House (T-House), Women's Care Cottage, Just in Reach, and Veterans Peer Access Network.
Where is Volunteers of America Los Angeles?
Volunteers of America Los Angeles is at 3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA, 90010, 900 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, 3761 Stocker St. Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA, 90008, 15342 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 300, Lawndale, CA, 90260, 6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd #250, North Hollywood, CA, 91606, 12502 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 220, Pacoima, CA, 91331, 4055 E. Olympic Blvd. #207, East Los Angeles, CA, 90023, 14482 Beach Blvd. Suite A, Westminster, CA, 92683, and 2225 Blue Butterfly Way, San Pedro, CA, 90732.
How do I contact Volunteers of America Los Angeles?
To reach Volunteers of America Los Angeles, visit https://voala.org/.
Who is eligible for Hollywood FamilySource Center?
Eligibility for Hollywood FamilySource Center: Low-income individuals and families living in the City of Los Angeles.
How do I apply for Hollywood FamilySource Center?
Application for Hollywood FamilySource Center: Call 323-412-0607 to schedule an appointment.
How do I apply for Upward Bound Dorsey?
Application for Upward Bound Dorsey: Download the Upward Bound application online or contact program staff via email or phone to set up an informational appointment.
Who is eligible for Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger?
Eligibility for Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger: Must attend Leuzinger High School and be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
How do I apply for Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger?
Application for Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound Leuzinger: Complete the online application including demographics, income statement, and goals. Upward Bound candidates must also submit an essay, two teacher recommendations, and attend an interview via Zoom.
Who is eligible for North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound?
Eligibility for North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Upward Bound requires attending North Hollywood High School or ZOO/HGM Magnet.
How do I apply for North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound?
Application for North Hollywood Talent Search and Upward Bound: Submit online form with demographics, contact info, and income details. Upward Bound applicants must submit an essay, two teacher recommendations, and complete a Zoom interview.
How do I apply for Eastside Upward Bound?
Application for Eastside Upward Bound: Download the Upward Bound application online or contact the East Los Angeles office via email or phone.
How do I apply for Westminster Upward Bound?
Application for Westminster Upward Bound: Download application from the Westminster Upward Bound page or contact staff at upwardboundwestminster@gmail.com or 213-369-9064.
Who is eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start?
Eligibility for Head Start and Early Head Start: Serves infants, toddlers under age 3, pregnant mothers, and children ages 3 to 5. At least 10 percent of enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities.
How do I apply for Head Start and Early Head Start?
Application for Head Start and Early Head Start: Apply online via voalacs.org or contact the children services call center at 818-980-2287.
Who is eligible for General Child Care and State Pre-School?
Eligibility for General Child Care and State Pre-School: Available for children ages two through fifth grade from low-income families.
How do I apply for General Child Care and State Pre-School?
Application for General Child Care and State Pre-School: Submit an application through the online link on the VOALA children services portal.
Who is eligible for Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program?
Eligibility for Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program: Open to parents with a child currently enrolled in a VOALA program.
How do I apply for Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program?
Application for Early Childhood Education On-The-Job Training Program: Fill out the online application form to request contact from program staff.
Who is eligible for Caregiver Services?
Eligibility for Caregiver Services: Primary caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Who is eligible for YouthBuild?
Eligibility for YouthBuild: Young adults ages 16-24 without a high school diploma, residing in specified LA County or Orange County ZIP codes, and qualifying under low-income, foster care, justice involvement, disability, or migrant background.
How do I apply for YouthBuild?
Application for YouthBuild: Call (714) 615-4313 or (213) 264-1453 to apply.
Who is eligible for Homeless Youth Services?
Eligibility for Homeless Youth Services: Homeless youth, including LGBTQ youth, commercially sexually exploited/trafficked youth, runaways, former foster youth, and formerly incarcerated youth.
How do I apply for Homeless Youth Services?
Application for Homeless Youth Services: Contact VOALA at (213) 389-1500.
Who is eligible for Victims Assistance Sanctuary?
Eligibility for Victims Assistance Sanctuary: Victims of human trafficking nationwide.
How do I apply for Victims Assistance Sanctuary?
Application for Victims Assistance Sanctuary: Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Who is eligible for Blue Butterfly Village?
Eligibility for Blue Butterfly Village: Homeless families. Sixty-one units are reserved with preference for veteran families, and 12 units are reserved for families qualifying under the MHSA program.
How do I apply for Blue Butterfly Village?
Application for Blue Butterfly Village: Submit a rental application in person at the management office or by mail.
Who is eligible for The Londie?
Eligibility for The Londie: Individuals experiencing homelessness who qualify for Section 8 vouchers.
How do I apply for The Londie?
Application for The Londie: Call (888) 405-1047 or email thelondie@voala.org.
Who is eligible for Elderberry Village?
Eligibility for Elderberry Village: Adults age 55 and older who qualify for Section 8 vouchers or hold individual vouchers.
How do I apply for Elderberry Village?
Application for Elderberry Village: Call (888) 405-1046 or email elderberryvillage@voala.org.
Who is eligible for Louis Dominguez Veteran Resource Center?
Eligibility for Louis Dominguez Veteran Resource Center: Qualified veterans in need of transitional supportive housing.
Who is eligible for Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program?
Eligibility for Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program: Veterans experiencing homelessness who are seeking employment.
Who is eligible for HUD-VASH Program?
Eligibility for HUD-VASH Program: Chronically homeless veterans.
Who is eligible for Supportive Services for Veteran Families?
Eligibility for Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Homeless or at-risk veterans and their families, including individual veterans and those with dependents.
Who is eligible for Central City Recovery?
Eligibility for Central City Recovery: Adults age 18 and older with an imminent need for substance use disorder treatment who qualify for Medi-Cal or My Health LA in Los Angeles County.
Does Central City Recovery cost anything?
Fees for Central City Recovery: Covered through Medi-Cal or My Health LA.
How do I apply for Central City Recovery?
Application for Central City Recovery: Call (213) 529-0963 for screening and admission.
Who is eligible for SCADP DUI Programs?
Eligibility for SCADP DUI Programs: Individuals court-ordered to attend a state-licensed DUI program.
How do I apply for SCADP DUI Programs?
Application for SCADP DUI Programs: Call 562-923-4545 for program information and scheduling.
Who is eligible for Batterer's Treatment Program?
Eligibility for Batterer's Treatment Program: Individuals mandated by court order to participate in batterer's treatment.
Who is eligible for Angel Step Inn DV Shelter?
Eligibility for Angel Step Inn DV Shelter: Victims fleeing domestic violence and their children who are also dealing with substance use disorders.
Who is eligible for Angel Step Too?
Eligibility for Angel Step Too: Women and children stepping down from emergency domestic violence shelters who require substance use disorder treatment.
Does Angel Step Too cost anything?
Fees for Angel Step Too: Services provided free of cost to eligible Medi-Cal and My Health LA participants meeting medical necessity.
Who is eligible for La Casita?
Eligibility for La Casita: Pregnant, postpartum, or parenting women with substance use disorders, along with their children.
Does La Casita cost anything?
Fees for La Casita: Services provided free of cost for qualified Medi-Cal and My Health LA recipients meeting medical necessity.
Who is eligible for ARC - Avalon Recuperative Care?
Eligibility for ARC - Avalon Recuperative Care: Individuals discharged from a hospital or nursing facility requiring medical recuperation and supportive recovery housing.
Who is eligible for Women's Care Cottage?
Eligibility for Women's Care Cottage: Young women ages 18 to 21, including pregnant women or mothers with one child up to 1 year of age.
Who is eligible for Just in Reach?
Eligibility for Just in Reach: Chronically homeless, dual diagnosed, and frequently incarcerated individuals.
Who is eligible for Veterans Peer Access Network?
Eligibility for Veterans Peer Access Network: Military veterans and their families in Los Angeles County.
How do I apply for Veterans Peer Access Network?
Application for Veterans Peer Access Network: Connect via 2-1-1 or through LA County Department of Mental Health VPAN portals.
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