weho: Social Services
Social Services
The Social Services Division provides social services, health education and information to the community to improve the quality of life for those in need. Services include necessities of life such as food and shelter; AIDS education; pre-school education for young children; job placement; legal services; mental health services; and homeless services. Services are provided via contracts with local non-profits and in-house programs. Target populations are Seniors, people living with AIDS, Gay men, Lesbians, families with children, immigrants and people living with disabilities.
The Division's operations include contract oversight, direct service and public information provision. The staff oversees social service contracts totaling over $3 million annually by performing program and financial audits, contract management and administrative support. Staff provides crisis intervention and information, and referral to constituents who call or walk in to City Hall. The Division publishes and distributes guides, educational materials and periodic newsletters. The Social Services Division facilitates ongoing community involvement through staffing Commissions, advisory boards, task forces, the Children's Roundtable and the HIV Prevention Providers.
Our Social Services Manager is Daphne Dennis.
Click here to contact the Social Services Division or call (323) 848-6510.
- - West Hollywood Community Report--Demographics, Attitudes, Service Needs
(PDF format - 2071kb) The Community report contains statistics comparing community demographic trends from 1998 through 2006 and includes information on community attitudes, social service and transportation use and needs, and housing stock.
Can't open this file? A free Adobe Acrobat PDF file reader is available here - AIDS/HIV Resources
Comprehensive prevention, testing and service information. - Children and Youth Services
Health, education, counseling and more. - Disability Services
A comprehensive listing of City services and information for the those with disabilities. - Domestic Violence and Partner Abuse Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, remove them from the situation. Call 911 if they are unable to leave. If you...
more - Employment Resources
Job and skills development information.
more - Financial Assistance
Information on loans and other financial assistance.
more - Food
Food lines, senior and disabled food services.
more - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Services
Comprehensive information on the City's GLBT resources. - Homeless/Shelter
Information on shelters, referrals, food and more. - Housing & Roomate Services
Information on low-income, senior and disabled housing.
more - Legal Services
Information on small claims, mediation and more.
more - Medical Services
Information on clinics, hospitals and more. - Mental Health
Treatment center information.
more - Public Services
Social Security and public assistance information.
more - Russian Community Services
Education, counseling and more.
more - Senior Services
Housing, mental health, medical, food services and more. - Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery
This page is a clearinghouse of resources that can be accessed to deal with the negative impacts of crystal methamphetamine use, as well as drug and alcohol abuse.
more - Transporation Services
Information on transportation options and subsidies. - Utility Discount Programs
Utility discounts for individuals with low incomes.
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