This brochure is also available in Spanish. Digital version available online at dpss.lacounty.gov There are very few good things about living in in LA without a lot of money – but the EBT Museum program rocks! https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/enjoy-free-museum-days-in-los-angeles
Read More Updated Free Museums with EBTChild Abuse Hotline: (800) 540-4000 Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 978-3600 Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Line: (877) 727-4747 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): (866) 488-7386 Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255 (press #1)
Read More Crisis NumbersI wish that Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, and that dude from Virgin Atlantic would join me in something truly world changing . Ending homelessness is not rocket sciene. I was raised around rocket scientists by aerospace engineer. I was surrounded by nerds and teachers and I know that rocket science is so much easier […]
Read More Change the world, don’t just fly above it.https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMen6SDuM/ I am often asked about people who panhandle and beg on the street. People want to know if it’s okay to give the money and how do you select the person you give your money to. While I do check for tennis shoes and see if their feet are in good condition and look […]
Read More BeggersSorry ya’ll – I have been distracted but have not changed my focus. You can find me also on TikTok with the kids at https://www.tiktok.com/@homelessinlosangeles?lang=en . Like here, it is mostly about Homeless Issues and sprinkled with random observations. I don’t know that WordPress will allow integration of the videos over here. ….
Read More I am on TikTokAs a therapy group activity, yesterday, we took the worksheet from seeking safety that list all of the coping skills, and turn them into pocket size origami hearts. Although I discussed what seeking safety was and what was written on the paper, I don’t think that everybody understood. I am hoping that in the next […]
Read More Seeking SafetyYou guys, homelessness is a complex issue. Tiny homes. Shelters. Day centers. Outpatient mental health. Outpatient substance use treatment. Detox and inpatient treatment. Recovery bridge housing. Sober living. Group homes. Shared leases. These are all things that might work for different people. There is no one path that’s correct or effective. And for some people […]
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