Special Kinships
Resource Directory

Adoption/Foster Care

Adoptee's Liberty Movement Association

PO Box 4318
Sunland, CA 91041
24 hrs, Non-profit national search and support group with international reunion registry and workshops for adult adoptees and birth family members.
For Information call (818)771-7585

Adoption Search and Reunion

PO Box 2837
Petaluma, CA 94953
Reunite adoptees with birthparents, siblings.
For Information call (707) 778-1366 or (800) 662-1997

Adoption Warm Line

Offers peer counseling, adoption support, related resources and referrals.
For Information call (310)402-3664

Los Angeles County Dept. of Children's Services

425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, CA 90020
The Dept. of Children's Services. is the county agency legally mandated to provide protective services to children who have been the victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
For Information call (818) 771-7585

New Solid Foundation

940 E. Dominiguez, Carson
Social work program for abused and neglected children.
For Information call (310) 516-9417

Advocacy

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Peer Advocacy YWCA teen training
For Information call (310) 763-9117

Union of Parents and Students of Compton

851 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA
Parents interested in educational and cultural activities for students
For Information call (310) 474-8919

Child Abuse

Children's Institute International

South Bay
Treatment, shelter, foster care, parent education
For Information call (310) 783-4677

Drew Medical Center

Affiliated through pediatrics - counseling, reunification of family, family preservation
For Information call (213) 249-2950

Los Angeles County Child Protective Services

24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline
For Information call (800) 540-4000

National Center/Missing Exploited Children

24 Hour Hotline
For Information call (800) 843-5678

Child Care

Equipoise

216 E. Bennett Street, Compton, CA
Information & referral-child care, Head Start, subsidized care
For Information call (310) 537-9016

Tillman Child Care Center

1790 E. 118th, Los Angeles, CA
18 months to 4 yrs 9 months - 7am. - 6pm. Parents must work, or be enrolled in school
For Information call (800) 540-4000

Crisis Intervention/Domestic Violence

Jenesse Center Domestic Violence

24 hr Hotline for battered women ad children (up to 12), counseling, 30 day emergency shelter, restraining orders
For Information call (213) 731-6500

Battered Women's Hotline

24 hr Hotline
For Information call (310) 437-4663

Rainbow

Battered women's services
For Information call (310) 547-9343

Youth Crisis Hotline

24 hr Hotline
For Information call (800) 843-5200

YWCA of Greater Los Angeles

1600 E. Compton, CA
Sexual assault, counseling & outreach accompaniment to hospital
For Information call (310) 764-1403

Su Casa Family Crisis & Support Center

24 hr Hotline, individual and group counseling, shelter for women and children
For Information call (310) 402-4888

Death & Bereavement

Drive by Agony

3400 E. Imperial Hwy, Lynwood, CA
Servicing victims of violent crimes, youth camp
For Information call (310)537-8018

Loved Ones of Homicide Victims

24 hr Hotline, free teen support group
For Information call (213) 777-7788

Victims of Crime Resource Center

Information, resources and referrals
For Information call (800) 842-8467

Los Angeles Funeral Society

Information on economic funeral arrangements
For Information call (818) 683-3545

Disabled/Special Ed/Rehabilitation

Association for Retarded Citizens

1515 Alameda, Compton, CA
Developmentally disabled - work, training, individual assessment, social and work adjustment programs, counseling, independent living skills, transportation to/from work, earnings based on piece rate
For Information call (310) 537-4510

California Department of Rehabilitation/Administration

830 K Street Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Counseling, evaluation, training and job placement. Services for the sight and hearing impaired
For Information call (916) 445-3971

Exceptional Children's Foundation

3750 Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
TRG Workshop, Resident Home Diagnosis Center, Job Development, Art Center, Child Care Facility
For Information call (213) 290-2000

Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco/Addictions

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Listing of meeting for 12 stop recovery program for adults who were raised by alcoholics or other drug dependencies
For Information call (310) 272-4469

Alcoholics Anonymous

Information on local AA Meetings & Literature - Hotline
For Information call (310) 644-1139

Cocaine Abuse Line

24 Hour Crisis Center
For Information call (800) 234-0420

Cocaine Anonymous

Gives addresses and times of meetings in all areas
For Information call (310) 866-0464

A 12 step, anonymous, self-help fellowship of men and women who share their common problem and help other to recover from their addiction, meetings held daily
For Information call (310) 839-1141

Los Angeles County Alcohol/Drug Program Helpline

714 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Referral to alcohol and drug programs and services, literature also available. 24 hr messages.
For Information call (213) 624-4037 and (800) 564-6600

Los Angeles County Drug Abuse Program

714 W. Olympic Blvd, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Referrals pertaining to drug abuse, literature also available.
For Information call (213) 624-3784 or (213) 624-DRUG (hotline)

Narcotics Anonymous/Southern California

Referral to mutual self-help groups for recovery from drug addition
For Information call (818) 359-0084

Phoenix House

503 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Long-term residential drug-free rehabilitation program for adolescents age 12-17 yrs. Program provides individual and group counseling, family therapy and educational development, 24 hrs.
For Information call (310) 392-3070

Shields for Families

3215 N. Alameda, Compton, CA
Early Drug Treatment Program
For Information call (310) 537-5515

Shields for Families

Lynwood, CA
Drug & Alcohol Use Testing, Parenting Classes, HIV Education, Reuniting - Mommy, Daddy & Me Class, Cocaine Anonymous Testing, Narcotics Testing
For Information call (310) 603-1098

Teen Post

4412 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Delinquency prevention, counseling, remedial education, advocacy, recreation, substance abuse prevention, targeted for poverty/low income youth
For Information call (213) 232-2411

Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs

Catholic Charities

1400 West 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Counseling, advocacy, shelter and employment and educational referrals to the homeless and persons at-risk of becoming to help them come self sufficient and improve their lives.
For Information call (213) 251-3433

Food Finders

A network of 175 volunteers who deliver prepared or semi-prepared food and other donor services to various agencies who help homeless and needy families.
For Information call (310) 598-3003

Info Line/Los Angeles

PO Box 4307, El Monte, CA 91734
24 hr multilingual information line where they will tell about and make referrals to home services in Los Angeles County
For Information call (800) 339-6993

Los Angeles County Health Services/WIC Program

12781 Schabarum Avenue, Irwindale, CA 91706
WIC supplemental food program providing nutrition education and coupons for purchasing specific foods (milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, infant formula).
For Information call (818) 856-6630 and (818) 856-6632

Salvation Army Statewide Services

832 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Provides emergency crisis intervention, food, clothing and referrals to shelter and other social services on a temporary basis
For Information call (213) 627-5571 (Se habla espa–ol)

SHARE Southern California

$14 + 2 hrs volunteer work provides food - Information Line Los Angeles (213) 671-7464 Emergency Food Line (800) 339-6993
For Information call (909)783-8896

Social Security & Medicare Eligibility

For Information call (800) 772-1213

Welfare Rights Organization

4513 Compton Blvd, Compton, CA
Intake screening; case management for AFDC, GR, SSI, and Seniors; legal advisory; public social services; food and emergency assist., housing and Sect 8 referrals; emergency shelter; counseling; youth job training; utility program; renter's credit applications; earthquake and disaster emergency referrals
For Information call (310) 644-1139

Employment

YWCA

1600 E. Compton, Compton, CA
Employment Preparation Services, Resume writing, posting of jobs
For Information call (310) 763-9117

California Employment Development

Job services and unemployment claims
For Information call (310) 639-8180

Extracurricular Activities

American Camping Assn. (ACA), So. California Region

22231 Mulholland Highway, Suite 212, Calabasas, CA 91302
Publishes a list of "accredited camps and approved sites in Southern California and Hawaii, includes serving youths and adults.
For Information call (818) 771-7585

Boys & Girls Club of Carson

21502 S. Main Street, Carson, CA
6 to 18 yrs old, after school & weekend programs: tutoring, arts & craft, karate, computer classes/center
For Information call (310) 549-7311

Girls Club of South West Los Angeles

9004 South Normandie, Los Angeles, CA
Girls 6 to 18 yrs after school 2-6p.m. homework, tutoring Saturday dance classes, summer camp
For Information call (213) 777-3804

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton, Compton
Drill team - Tuesday & Thursday, Peer advocacy training, Drum lessons
For Information call (818)771-7585

Gang Prevention

Community Youth Gang Services

401 Hawthorne Blvd., Wilmington, CA
For Information call (310) 834-0081

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Juvenile delinquency prevention
For Information call (310) 763-9117

Grandparents Support Programs

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Support Group meets 3rd Saturday of the month
For Information call (310) 763-9117

Health Care/Medical/Health Associations

AIDS Project Los Angeles

Hotline to give information, referrals and support
For Information call (213) 876-2437 or (800) 922-2437

California Department of Health Services

Assistance with locating state health service programs
For Information call (916) 445-0174

California Department of Health Services, Information Unit

714-744 P Street, PO Box 942732, Sacramento, CA 94234
Will refer complaints or questions about care in hospitals, clinics or nursing homes, Gives information on Medi-Cal
For Information call (916) 445-4171

Los Angeles Health Services

11315 Lynwood, Lynwood, CA
General health, Legal drug testing, methadone clinic, mental disability case management
For Information call (310)537-5883

South Bay Free Clinic

Anonymous HIV testing and information
For Information call (310) 376-3000

Watts Health Foundation Multi Purpose Senior Services

10300 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
For Information call (213)564-4331

Watts Health Foundation Women and Children

3598 Martin Luther King Blvd., Lynwood, CA
For Information call (310)608-0408

Human Services

Free to Grow

1421 N. Wilmington, Compton, CA
For Information call (310) 608-3388

New Olivet Mission Inc.

3100 Susana Road, Compton, CA
For Information call (310) 635-8238

Legal Assistance

ABA Center/Children & Law

1800 "M" Street NW, 3rd Floor, South Lobby, Washington, DC 20036
Information, technical assistance, consulting and training on legal issues related to child welfare and child protection
For Information call (202) 331-2250

Alliance for Children's Rights

3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1904
Services to children from low-income families including adoptions, guardianship, public benefits, SSI, blocked trusts, immigration, regional center, special education
For Information call (213) 368-6010 (Se habla espa–ol)

California Attorney General's Office

PO Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244
Provides information and referrals and assists law enforcement agencies in the investigation of consumer and business frauds
For Information call (800) 952-5225

Center for Human Rights

256 W. Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Referrals for free legal assistance, training and technical support to other agencies. Provides direct legal services to indigent immigrants and refugees, shelter for homeless, immigrant children and a transitional living program.
For Information call (310) 638-6194

Children's Rights Project

601 S. Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Legal representation to children the following areas: dependency, foster care, education, health and medical , guardianships, blocked trusts, adoption, birth certificates or name changes, emancipation, government benefits, immigration, family law, pregnant and parenting minors, special education, school enrollment and other civil legal issues
For Information call (310) 638-6194

Community Legal Services, Compton

725 W. Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA
Low income legal services - civil cases, family problems, housing, law suits, govt. benefits, health problems, employment, education, loss of certifications (licenses)
For Information call (310) 638-6194

Family Court Services

111 N. Hill Street, Room 241, Los Angeles, CA
Mediation for parties who have disputes in the Superior Court about parenting plans for children. Custody/visitation mediation
For Information call (213) 974-5524 (Se habla espa–ol)

Juvenile Justice Clearing House

PO Box 6000
Collects and disseminates information on all aspects of juvenile justice and juvenile delinquency, including child pornography and prostitute. They will provide such services as: bibliographies, custom searches, documents, conference support, training support and referrals
For Information call (800) 638-8736

National Info/Infants /Disabilities

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Information and referral for infants with disabilities, refers to education and financial and legal resources relating to infants with disabilities
For Information call (213) 974-5524 (Se habla espa–ol)

Literacy/ESL Programs

California Literacy, Inc.

339 S. Mission, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Technical assistance, tutor training, volunteer support, workplace programs, administrative aid. Sets up and supports ESL and basic literacy and Spanish literacy programs
For Information call (818) 282-2196

Catholic Charities

1400 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA
Refugee Resettlement Program, refugee Sponsorships, Citizenship, ESL and Adult Basic Education Classes
For Information call (213) 251-3460 (Multilingual)

Child Learning Disability Testing

Testing in home tutoring
For Information call (310) 474-8919

GED Hotline

Hotline mails each caller an information packet consisting of a letter including referrals to GED preparation and testing sites
For Information call (800) 626-9433

Independent Study

Harbor Gateway Center, 812 W. 165th Place, Gardena, CA
Independent Study for Middle School At Risk Youth
For Information call (310) 327-3110

South Bay Literacy Council

2456 Hawthorn Blvd., Torrance, CA
Literacy and ESL Testing
For Information call (310) 373-7003

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Homework assistance: 8-12 yrs old Mon & Wed 3:30-5:30, 13-17 yrs old Tues & Thurs 3:30-5:30
For Information call (310) 763-9117

YWCA Greater Los Angeles

3345 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300, Los Angeles
Child care, summer and holiday day camps, youth diversion programs and clubs, literacy, ESL, tutoring, various classes, Women Helping Women, employment preparation seminar, sexual assault crisis program
For Information call (213) 365-2991 (Multilingual)

Mental Health Services/Counseling

ChildHelp USA/Hotline

PO Box 630, Hollywood, CA 90028
24 hr hotline, provides crises intervention, information and referral for anyone with concerns about child abuse
For Information call (310)768-8030

Counseling Psychotherapy Referral

Referrals to licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) in private practice, individual coupes and group therapy. Various specialists and fee ranges.
For Information call (310)768-8030

Dial-A-Friend

Telephone reassurance program where volunteers call people who are shut-in and talk to them
For Information call (213) 461-4363

El Nido Services

460 E. Carson Plaza Drive, Carson, CA
Child Youth and Family Counseling
For Information call (310)768-8030

Family Services of Los Angeles

501 South Shatto Place #305, Los Angeles 90020
Psychological counseling, support groups for teenagers, youth at risk program, parenting classes.
For Information call (213) 381-3626 or (213) 778-9593 Manchester Center

Kedren Community Mental Health Center

421 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Children and adult in and out patient; day care, community outreach, managed care, counseling, medication, psychiatric
For Information call (213)233-0425

Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic

3787 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Treatment services for severely emotionally disturbed children, ages 18 mos-18 yrs and their families, parent education classes, adolescents, substance abusers currently in recovery
For Information call (213) 749-4111

Los Angeles County Information/Operator

Provides information on all county operated programs or services such as: Health Services locations, social Services, Mental Health, County Jails
For Information call (213) 974-1234

Parenting Resources/Education

El Nido Family Centers/Admin Office

3679 Motor Avenue, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA
Child abuse prevention/treatment, delinquency/drop-out prevention, parenting education, services for pregnant/parenting adolescents and their babies
For Information call (310) 559-9222 (Multilingual)

Families Caring for Families

PO Box 368, Lancaster, CA 93584
PIN(Partners for Infant Needs) assisting families, access services for their developmentally disabled, delayed or at risk of delay, physically disabled, learning or emotionally delayed children of all ages
For Information call (310)763-9117

Family Service of Los Angeles

626 S. Kinglsey Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Domestic violence prevention, driving under the influence education, parenting education, support groups, victim-witness
For Information call (310)763-9117

Grandparents as Parents

PO Box 964, Lakewood, CA 90714
Support groups for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, educate relative caregivers on their rights and responsibilities
For Information call (310)763-9117

High Risk Infant Child/Family Project

5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
In-home support, education, nutritional and developmental evaluation, and health assessment of high risk infants and parents
For Information call (213) 343-4412

YWCA Compton

1600 E. Compton, Compton
Parenting Classes - parenting your teenager (membership dues required)
For Information call (310)763-9117

Pregnancy Prevention

JWCH Institute of Family Planning

3620 Martin Luther King, Lynwood, CA
Family planning counseling, physical exam, pregnancy tests, birth control
For Information call (310)608-0408

California Family Planning Institute

10300 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Referrals to low cost family planning services; birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, HIV testing and counseling, other sexually transmitted
For Information call (213)564-4331

Rape/Sexual Abuse

YWCA

1600 E. Compton, Compton, CA
Sexual assault counseling & outreach accompaniment to hospital
For Information call (310)764-1403

South Bay Rape Crisis Center

Counseling; support groups; 24 hour Hotline
For Information call (310)545-2111

Senior Citizen Programs

Golden Age Adult Day Care

10300 Compton, Los Angeles, CA
Case Management and Adult day care
For Information call (310)632-0415

Mexican-Amer Opportunity Foundation

1115 Mahar Avenue, Wilmington
Senior Referrals and Questions
For Information call (310)518-6555

Shelters

Dominguez Family Shelter

724 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA
For Information call (310)715-6394

Striving to Empower People Successfully

2221 E. Rosecrans, Compton, CA
Shelter for women w/minor children & job training
For Information call (310)537-3339

Bilingual Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence

24 Hour Hotline
For Information call (213) 268-7564 or (800) 548-2722

Social Services

Big Sisters of Los Angeles, South Bay Office

520 E. Carson Plaza Court, Carson, CA
Mentoring Program Girls 6-16, match with volunteer big sisters
For Information call (310)324-5954

Minority Aids Project

Pre & Post anonymous testing, home health care, case management, housing, court referrals, support groups, AIDS 101 Class, food & Clothing
For Information call (213)936-4949

Suicide Prevention

Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Hotline

24 hr Hotline - telephone interventions & referrals
For Information call (213) 381-5111

Charles Drew Medical Center

Psychiatric Emergency Services
For Information call (310) 668-4326

Volunteer Organizations

Los Angeles Conservation Corps.

2824 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Volunteer for graffiti removal, recycling awareness, tree planting, canyon cleanup trail construction
For Information call (213) 232-4356 or (213) 749-3601

Hotlines/Information and Referral

INFO LINE (General Referrals)
Airport Area(310) 671-7464
Burbank/Glendale Area(818) 956-1100
Los Angeles(213) 686-0950
All Los Angeles County Areas(800) 339-6993
South Bay/Long Beach(310) 603-8962
San Fernando Valley(818) 501-4447
San Gabriel Valley(818) 350-6833
TDD (for Deaf callers only)(800) 660-4026
West Los Angeles Area(310) 551-2929
HOT LINE (Specific Referrals)
AIDS Hotline (CDC National)(800) 342-2437
AIDS Hotline (CDC National) (Spanish)(800) 344-7423
Alcoholics Anonymous(310) 644-1139
Battered Women's Hotline(310) 437-4663
Be Sober Hotline(800) 237-6237
California Self Help Center(800) 222-5465
Casa Youth Shelter(800) 914-2272
Child Abuse Hotline (Los Angeles County)(800) 540-4000
Children of the Night(800) 551-1300
Cocaine Abuse Line(800) 234-0420
Cocaine Anonymous(310) 866-0464
Dial-A-Friend(213) 461-4363
Do It Now Foundation(213) 465-3784
Domestic Violence Hotline(213) 681-2626
Elder Abuse Hotline(800) 992-1660
Family Crisis Center(310) 379-3620
Help Now Hotline(800) 435-7609
Hotline of Southern California(714) 761-4575
Incest Survivors Anonymous(310) 428-5599
Jenesse Center Domestic Violence(213) 731-6500
Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Hotline(213) 381-5111
Loved Ones of Homicide Victims(213) 777-7788
Missing Exploited Children National Center(800) 843-5678
Nar-Anon(818) 568-4755
National Hotline for Missing Children(800) 843-5678
National Runaway Hotline(800) 231-6946
National Youth Crisis Hotline(800) 448-4663
Poison & Drug Information Center (So. CA)(800) 777-6476
STD Hotline (CDC National)(800) 227-8922
Su Casa Family Crisis & Support Center(310) 402-4888
Suicide Prevention Crisis Center(213) 381-5111

AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases

CDC National Aids Hotline

24 hour hotline offering AIDS information, referrals and free literature
For Information call (800) 342-2437 (Se habla espa–ol) (800) 243-7889 (TTY)

CDC National Aids Hotline (Spanish)

24 hour hotline offering AIDS information, referrals and free literature
For Information call (800) 344-7432 (Se habla espa–ol)

CDC National STD Hotline

Information and referral to clinics and crisis intervention regarding sexually transmitted diseases 24 hour hotline offering AIDS information, referrals and free literature
For Information call (800) 227-8922

Battered Persons/Victims/Adult Abuse

Battered Women's Hotline (LACAAW)

24 hour, 7 days a week support and referral of battered women and children to shelters, legal services for rape and incest victims
For Information call (310) 392-8381

Domestic Violence Hotline

Gives addresses and times of meetings in all areas
For Information call (213) 681-2626 (Se habla espa–ol)

Elder Abuse Hotline

24 hrs. Accepts calls regarding elder and dependent adult abuse victims, concerned citizens and potential or actual abusers. Provides counseling, and advocates on behalf of the client in situations where he cannot effectively act on his own behalf.
For Information call (800) 992-1660

Family Crisis Center

24 hrs counseling and referral to resources for battered women and children
For Information call (310) 608-3388 (Se habla espa–ol)

Jenesse Center Domestic Violence

24 hr Hotline for battered women ad children (up to 12), counseling, 30 day emergency shelter, restraining orders
For Information call (213) 731-6500

National Center/Missing Exploited Children

24 Hour Hotline
For Information call (800) 843-5678

Su Casa Hotline

24 Hour Hotline, Counseling and support for battered women and abused children
For Information call (310) 681-5111

Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco/Addictions

Alcohol Anonymous

24 hour Hotline
For Information call (310) 644-1139

Be Sober Hotline

24 hour chemical dependency referral. Service of Uni-Health. Mental Health referral
For Information call (800) 237-6237 and (800) 435-7609

Cocaine Abuse Line

24 Hour Crisis Center
For Information call (800) 234-0420

Cocaine Anonymous

Gives addresses and times of meetings in all areas
For Information call (310) 866-0464

A 12 step, anonymous, self-help fellowship of men and women who share their common problem and help other to recover from their addiction, meetings held daily
For Information call (310) 839-1141

Nar-Anon

24 hrs/7 days. Nar-anon is a 12 stop support group for families and friends of drug abusers. Attend a meeting and discover you are not alone
For Information call (818) 568-4755-3388

Poison & Drug Information Center (So. Calif.)

24 hr information and instructions on response to contact with poisonous substance. Consulting is also available for physicians
For Information call (800) 777-6476

Mental Health Services/Counseling

Dial-A-Friend

Telephone reassurance program where volunteers call people who are shut-in and talk to them
For Information call (213) 461-4363

Help Now Hotline

24 hr referral line for mental health agencies
For Information call (213) 381-5111

Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Hotline

24 hr Hotline - telephone interventions & referrals
For Information call (213) 381-5111

Loved Ones of Homicide Victims

24 hr Hotline, free teen support group
For Information call (213) 777-7788

Suicide Prevention Crisis Center

24 hr suicide and crisis hotline, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and referral services. Staffed by trained paraprofessionals in crisis intervention
For Information call (213) 381-5111

Self-Help/Support Groups

Self-Help Center

Reporting missing children and and sightings of missing children. Offers assistance to law enforcement agents, areas served U.S., Canada, Mexico
For Information call (800) 843-5678

Youth/High Risk

National Hotline for Missing Children

Reporting missing children and sightings of missing children. Offers assistance to law enforcement agents, areas served U.S., Canada, Mexico
For Information call (800) 843-5678

National Runaway Hotline

Information and referral for shelter, counseling, medical and legal services, transportation home for runaways or troubled teens. Also provide message relay service from runaway to family - confidential
For Information call (800) 231-6946 24 hrs (512) 463-1980 8am-5pm

National Youth Crisis Hotline

24 hr hotline for kids, 18 yrs and under, to call when in crisis. Provide caring listeners talk with your about their problems and help them in locating assistance and referrals
For Information call (800) 448-4663
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