IF YOU NEED HELP
If this is a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.
If this is a psychiatric emergency, please call 988 immediately.
You can request outreach for yourself or for others through the Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) at www.la-hop.org.
Download our LA Homelessness Resource Guide 2024 (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who can access services at St. Joseph Center?
A: St. Joseph Center is one of the leading providers in Westside LA’s Service Provider Area 5 (SPA 5), serving Beverly Hills, Culver City, Malibu, Santa Monica, and neighborhoods within Los Angeles and unincorporated communities within LA County.
Q: How do I get help from St. Joseph Center?
A: You can learn more about our programs and how to access them on our website https://stjosephctr.org. You can also call us directly at (310) 396-6468.
Q: What can I do to help?
A: There are many ways to get involved! You can volunteer your time, donate goods, or contribute financially. Visit our volunteer page for more information on how to volunteer.
Q: Can I help someone I know who is experiencing homelessness?
A: Yes! You can connect them to our services by sharing our contact information or directing them to one of our local partner services.
SPA 5 Access Center
Location: 404 Lincoln Blvd, Venice 90291
Drop-In Hours:
Monday and Wednesday 8am – 11.30am
and 12:30 – 3:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8am – 11.30am and 12.30pm – 3.30pm
(**Friday closed due to client engagement)
For those unable to come in in-person call 310.399.6878 and leave a voicemail for
a call back within 24-48 hours.
St. Joseph Center’s SPA 5 Access Center offers single individuals 18+ who are homeless on the Westside of Los Angeles access to essential services such as hot showers, clothing and hygiene kits, mail, basic medical, mental health and case management services, referrals to Bread and Roses Café for a hot, restaurant style meal, and referrals and other supportive services dependent on client needs.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness, are an individual 18 and older, and are located on the westside, you can go to our SPA 5 Access Center to speak to someone in person.
See our SPA 5 Access Service Flyer HERE
Outside of business hours, resources and information can be requested by calling 211.
Clothing Donations Needed
Our unhoused neighbors urgently needs donations of men’s clothing.
To donate, please contact Shelly Aydin or Aurilla Stevson directly at saydin@stjosephctr.org or astevson@stjosephctr.org.
Clothing Drop off Location: 204 Hampton Drive, Venice 90291, attention Aurilla Stevson.
Family Solution Center SPA 5
Location: 12420 Venice Blvd, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Drop-In Hours: Tuesday – Thursday
10am – 2pm (**Closed Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
If you are a family that is currently (or-at-risk) of being homeless and need services visit our Family Solution Center SPA 5.
Outside of business hours, resources and information can be requested by calling 211.
See our Family Solution Center SPA 5 Flyer HERE
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Food Pantry
If you are currently housed and need food assistance, our Food Pantry provides low-income households with supplemental groceries up to once per week.
Location SJC Main Campus
204 Hampton Drive, Venice, 90291
Phone 310.396.6468 ext. 352
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:50am
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm – 2:50pm
Our Café serves freshly made, hot meals to men and women who are homeless in a restaurant-style setting.
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Bread & Roses Training Kitchen (Former CTP)
For men and women 18 years and older.
Bread & Roses Training Kitchen is a vocational initiative that educates low-income adults in kitchen safety, culinary techniques, and professional and life skills to help them obtain jobs in the food service industry.