Outreach

MHALA’s outreach teams connect with individuals throughout LA County who are living on the streets, parks, and other public spaces to establish relationships that can lead to resolving housing, mental health, and other issues. These interdisciplinary teams include outreach specialists, nurses, social workers, substance abuse counselors, and people with lived experience – some who once sought help from MHALA.

Drop-In Centers

MHALA offers safe and welcoming centers for those who are homeless and have mental health needs.

Resources at our drop in centers include:

Showers
Laundry facilities
Toiletries
Lockers
A closet with clean but gently used clothes
Assistance applying for benefits
A place to receive mail
Information and referrals
Day-labor work opportunities
Case management

Specialized Intensive Mobile Homeless Teams

MHALA also has two mobile teams that provide intensive street services to individuals identified as the most vulnerable experiencing homelessness. Staff on these teams engage in street outreach to provide mental health, physical health, substance abuse, housing, benefits, employment/education and case management assistance. These teams continue to provide ongoing care to many of these members as they transition to housing and other services.