This list of resources and organizations is provided to help TAY and families understand and identify the opportunities available for youth with dual diagnoses who are transitioning into adulthood. For more general information about this particular domain of transitioning, please download and review the resources below:
Developmental Disability Services and Organizations
Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.
Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit serving adults and children with mental and developmental disabilities with a an emphasis on obtaining government benefits and services, protecting rights, and fighting discrimination. In addition, it serves as a resource to the community by training and consulting with consumer and family member groups, government agencies, mental health professionals, school officials, and attorneys.
Website
3255 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 902, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-2077 ext 13
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles provides civil legal services to poor and low-income people in Los Angeles County.
Website
1102 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 801-7991, or toll free (800) 399-4529
West Los Angeles Council for the Disabled and Seniors
Founded in 1993, the volunteer Council provides individualized assistance, especially to neuro-psychiatrically challenged. Peer-driven advocacy, community and agency consultation. Assists with Social Security medical reviews, provides information on transportation, utility reduced-rates and service/therapy animals. Experience in HUD discrimination process, successful HUD litigant. Advises, makes educational presentations on affordable housing, tenant/landlord rights. One member of Staff serves on City of Santa Monica Housing Commission. Stigma, agency literature available. All services free.
Website
406 Broadway, #123, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2314
(310) 319-9417
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