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, CA 90291
Drop-In Hours:
Monday & Wednesday:
8:00–11:30am and 12:30–3:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday:
8:00–11:30am and 12:30–3:30pm
*Friday closed due to client engagement
For those unable to come 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 other supportive services depending on client needs.
If you are currently experiencing homelessness, are an individual 18 and older, and are located on the Westside, you can visit 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.
💚 URGENT: Men’s Clothing Donations Needed
The SPA 5 Access Center (HSC) is a first point of entry for many of our unsheltered neighbors seeking a hot shower, clean clothing, and basic support. Fresh clothing can restore dignity and provide comfort as they navigate daily hardships.
We are currently seeking men’s clothing in all sizes, including T-shirts, dress shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jeans, dress slacks, shorts, tennis shoes, dress shoes, sandals, and slides.
If you’ve been considering a closet clean-out, this is a meaningful way to give back.
Clothing Drop-off:
St. Joseph Center, 204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA 90291
Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–4:00pm | Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm
**Attention Aurilla Stevson
Family Solution Center SPA 5
Location: 12420 Venice Blvd, Suite 200,
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Drop-In Hours: Monday – Friday
9am – 3.30pm
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
Vea nuestro folleto del Family Solution Center SPA 5 AQUÍ
Food Pantry
If you are currently housed and need food assistance, St. Joseph Center’s Food Pantry provides free supplemental groceries once a week to low-income households. We serve more than 1,500 households each year.
Location
St. Joseph Center — Headquarters
204 Hampton Drive, Venice, CA 90291
Phone 310.396.6468 ext. 352
Hours
Mon & Wed: 10:00–11:50 AM
Tue & Thu: 12:00–2:50 PM
Our Café serves freshly made, hot meals to men and women who are homeless in a restaurant-style setting.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOB TRAINING
This program provides low-income women with computer coding skills that will help them become employed in the tech sector.
Technology job training for justice experienced adults and people impacted by economic hardship throughout Los Angeles.
Change your course with a cutting edge technology skillset, professional development and support to oversome what holds you back from fulfilling on your potential.
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.