Resources for Homelessness and Reporting

HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE

Last Update 2-28-23

RESOURCES FOR FOOD & SERVICES

1. North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry: https://nhifp.org

11634 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA. 91604

Food Distribution Monday & Friday, from 7:30am – 11am

2. Hope The Mission, formerly Hope of the Valley: https://www.hopeofthevalley.org

Navigation Center at 11839 Sherman Way (near Laurel Canyon), North Hollywood, CA 91605

Intake for Referrals: Monday - Friday 9am-4:30pm or by appointment (818) 301-7988

Showers: Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm

Storage: Monday – Friday, 8am- 2pm or by appointment

Hope the Mission has locations throughout LA, including a growing number of transitional housing options, from cubicle bedrooms to tiny home villages to converted hotels.  Additional services include case management and assistance with finding permanent housing, job opportunities, and medical and mental health services.

3. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church:

https://stcharlesborromeochurch.org/holy-family-service-center

10800 Moorpark (at Lankershim), North Hollywood, CA 91602

Showers, Haircuts: Thursdays 8:30am- 11:30am

Breakfast: Thursdays 9am – 11am

Food and Clothing: Sunday 9am -1pm

4. NoHo Home Alliance in St. Matthews Lutheran Church: https://NoHoHome.org

Main Location:

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

11031 Camarillo St., (at Vineland), North Hollywood, CA  91602

Services:

One Stop Drop-In: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30am-12pm

Food, Clothing, Mail, Housing Help, Help with Other Services

Showers: Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30a-12p

Medical: Wednesdays from 9:30a-1pm

Secondary Location

Unitarian Universalist Church, 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA 91604

Drop In: Tuesdays, 8:30am – 12:00pm

Services include: Meals, Electronics Charging, Entertainment and Supportive Space, Clothes and Hygiene Products, Mail Service and Document Storage, and In-Person Referrals for Housing Resources and Medical Care

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

5. Los Angeles Family Housing (LAFH) https://lafh.org

Connect to services:  https://lafh.findhelp.com/la-family-housing--los-angeles-ca--la-family-housing-eligibility-screening/4899444965376000?postal=91605

Walk-In Services*: 

Family Solution Center: 7817 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91605

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (lunch from 12:00-1:00)

Individual Solution Center: 7843 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA  91605

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am– 4:00 pm (lunch from 12:00-1:00)

*Please note that drop in does not guarantee services. We will do our best to meet the needs of everyone who walks in.

If you are a youth, aged 14-24:

Visit the Village Family Services TAY Drop-in Center

or call 818.755.8786.

6801 Coldwater Canyon, Ste. #1E, North Hollywood, CA 91605

Open Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM & Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM

6. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA): https://www.lahsa.org/get-help

 EVICTION PREVENTION

7. STAY HOUSED LA: https://www.stayhousedla.org

Workshops and resources to help renters stay in their homes.

REPORTING

How To Report Issues such as Encampments, Illegal Dumping and Graffiti

KNOW YOUR JURISDICTION: City, County or State

Land in Studio City can fall under various jurisdictions, so reporting to the correct authority is key to getting a response.  Generally speaking, the City of LA services Studio City Streets, Sidewalks, Parks, LA River and Personal Property.  Caltrans services areas near freeways, bridges and Offramps.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES:

Services Studio City Streets, Sidewalks, Parks, LA River and Personal Property

• Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP)

LA-Hop is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County with outreach services.  Reported information is used to dispatch a homeless services outreach team to the area.

 To Make an Outreach Request:

https://www.lahsa.org/portal/apps/la-hop/

• My311

To submit a request for service to the city:

https://myla311.lacity.org

Report: Homeless Encampments, Illegal Dumping Pickup, Graffiti Removal, Bulky Item Pickup, Dead Animal Removal and more. 

Copy your Representatives:

CD4 Nithya Raman’s Office

c/o Field Deputy [email protected]  - REPLACE OR REMOVE

c/o Homeless Deputy [email protected]

c/o Sr. homeless deputy [email protected]

CD2 Paul Krekorian’s Office

c/o Field Deputy, Denise Schall, [email protected]

c/o District Director Lorraine Diaz, [email protected]

c/o Homeless Liaison, Diana X Gonzalez, [email protected]

STATE & COUNTY: Caltrans

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) services areas near freeways, bridges and Offramps

 When requesting help from the Caltrans, file a “CSR”, Customer Service Request at https://csr.dot.ca.gov

 Report: Homeless Encampments, Illegal Dumping, Graffiti, Landscaping issues, Litter – Trash and Debris, Roadway Potholes, Curb and sidewalk cracks, deceased animals, and more.  It generally takes 3-4 weeks to get the service scheduled.

Copy your Representatives:

District 44, State Assemblymember Laura Friedman

https://a44.asmdc.org

c/o Sr. Field Representative: Alondra Lopez, [email protected]

 5^th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger
c/o Field Deputy: Natalie Vartanian, [email protected]

3^rd District Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

c/o Field Deputy Brenda Yanez,  [email protected]

*Represents a “small sliver” of Studio City

Other Useful Contacts:

Senior Lead Office Shawn Smith: [email protected]
North Hollywood Police Non-Emergency Line: (818) 754-8300

North Hollywood Police station:

https://www.lapdonline.org/lapd-contact/valley-bureau/north-hollywood-community-police-station/