Community Resources

211 LA County Community Resources — www.211LA.org

60 Day Emergency Shelter 24 hr hotline — (661) 945-6736

American Red Cross (661) 267-0650
2715 E Ave P, Palmdale, CA 93550

California Youth Crisis Line — (800) 843-5200

Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS) — (800) 540-4000

Domestic Violence Hotline — (661) 945-6736

Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) — (800) 854-7771

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours hotline — (800) 273-8255
(for yourself or someone else)

Teen Care Line — (800) TLC-TEEN

Youth Support Association (YSA) — (661) 949-6615
Teen talk line and phone friend.

 

Cherished-(661) 214-3020
2010 West Ave-K Lancaster, CA 93536

Children of the Night (24hr runaway hotline) — (800) 551-1300

Sexual Assault Response Service Hotline — (661) 723-7273

Sexual Assault Response Services SARS — (661) 949-6143
Sexual Assault, Anti-Bullying Program, Teen Dating Violence, Human Trafficking Education, Free Evening Counseling

Valley Oasis — (661) 945-6736 or (661) 945-5509

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERVICES BELOW, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE.

Social/Emotional Support
Including Individual Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Healthy Relationships, Depression/Coping Skills, Family Issues, Grief/Loss, Anxiety/ Stress, Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Use, Peer Pressure, Life Skills, Self Esteem, Bullying/Suicide prevention, Foster Youth support, Community Referrals.

Academic Support
Including Freshman/New Student Orientation, Study Skills Workshop, Academic Reviews/Probation, Standardized Testing Workshops, 4 & 6 yr. plans, Parent-Teacher Conferences.

College/Career Support
Including Career Exploration, College Applications, FAFSA, Post HS Options, and Scholarship Research Assistance Individual Support, Workshops, Classroom Presentations.

 

Mental Health professionals can only provide services at AVUHSD schools, if an agreement between the district and agency has been Board approved.

Child & Family Guidance Center: Desert Pathways, Eastside High School, Highland High School, Knight High School, Littlerock High School, Palmdale High School

Children’s Bureau: AV High School

Hathaway-Sycamore: Desert Winds High School, Lancaster High School, Phoenix High School, Quartz Hill High School, R.Rex Parris High School

 

Alafia — (661) 940-9094
Serves Children 0-18, Medi-Cal required

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center — (661) 874-4050
43355 Gingham Avenue, Suite 104/105, Lancaster, CA 93535
Medical Care, Adult Mental Health, Family Planning, Parenting, Medication Assistance, HIV & STD Testing & Services

Child & Family Guidance Center — (661) 265-8627
40005 10th Street West, Suite 106 Palmdale, CA 93551
Out Patient Services for Children 0-18yrs with Emotional Problems, Child/Youth Crisis Response Services, 24hr Emergency Consultation, Intensive Home Services for Children/ Families
www.childguidance.org

Children’s Bureau Regional Office — (661) 949-0131
921 W. Avenue J, Suite C, Lancaster, CA 93534

Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley — (661) 949-1206
45111 Fern Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
www.ccav.org

DMH—A.V Kidz Connection— (661) 223-3800
2323 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite-A, Palmdale, CA 93550
dmh.lacounty.gov

Hathaway-Sycamores-(661) 942-5749
44738 Sierra Highway Lancaster, CA 93534
www.hathaway-sycamores.org

Kayla’s Place- (661)-949-3269
1150 W. Ave I Lancaster, CA 93534
Trauma counseling services

Masada Homes — (661) 726-5500
314 East Avenue K-4, Suite 104, Lancaster, CA 93535
Outpatient Services & Therapeutic Behavioral Services
www.masadahomes.org

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — (661) 341-8041
44349 Lowtree Avenue Ste. 104, Lancaster, CA 93534
Education Programs, 10 Week Peer-to-Peer Course, Recovery Support groups. Spanish speaking courses available

Optimist Community Mental Health — (661) 575-8395
520 West Palmdale Blvd. Unit D, Palmdale, CA 93551
Therapy/Psychiatric Services for children
www.oyhfs.org

Pathways Community Services-(661) 341-3900
44285 Lowtree Ave. Lancaster, CA 93534

Penny Lane Antelope Valley — (661) 266-4783
43520 Division St, Lancaster, CA 93534
Mental Health Services, Family Preservation, Mentor Program, Residential Treatment, Transitional Housing, Wraparound
www.pennylane.org

Wesley Health Center — (661) 942-2391
Urgent Care & Health & Wellness in Palmdale & Lancaster Services, Provides Behavioral Health Services and other Medical Services
http://jwchinstitute.org/primary-medical-care/wesley-health-centers-palmdale/
http://jwchinstitute.org/primary-medical-care/wesley-health-centers-lancaster/

 

Los Angeles LGBT Center- (323)-993-7400

OUTreach Center (LGBT community center) — (661) 92-PRIDE (7-7433)
108 West Avenue K, #113, Lancaster, CA 93534
Youth Group, Individual or Family Counseling, Transgender Support Group.

RISE (LGBTQ)-(323) 993-7400
1625 North Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.lalgbtcenter.org

 

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) — (661) 428-4375
P.O. Box 1328, Rosamond, CA 93560
BACA’s mission is to help children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live, by providing group support for the child during stressful times.

Brain Balance Achievement Centers- (661) 434-4800
412 W. Rancho Vista Blvd., Ste D-80 Palmdale, CA 93551
ADHD, High Functioning Autism, PD-NOS, ODD, leaky gut syndrome, learning disorders, dyslexia, processing disorders

Change Lanes — (661) 948-2555
43845 10th st. West Unit: 1D, Lancaster, CA 93534
Anger management, parenting classes, substance abuse classes

Daystar Mini-treats — (661) 547-4238
716 W. Kettering St., Lancaster, CA 93534
Agriculture-Based Programs, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Pregnancy Program

Grace Resources Center — (661) 940-5272
45134 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534
Food, Clothing, Shelter, Parenting & Computer Classes, Assistance with Monitored Visits & Safe Exchange
Graceresources.org

Greater Valley Immigration Services — (661) 272-1424
1305 East Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550
Immigration, Students Deferred Action and Citizenship

Independent Living Center of So. Cal. — (661) 942-9726
606 East Avenue K-4, Lancaster, CA 93535
Serves persons with disabilities of all ages and offering virtual classes.

Regional Center — (661) 945-6761
43210 Gingham Ave., Lancaster, CA, 93535
Offers services for individuals with developmental disabilities.  The office is currently closed to the public, but still accepting applications and offering virtual sessions.

Torres Martinez Tribal TANF — (661) 466-1100
460 W. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93551
Provides assistance for Native American families, offering virtual and telephone services.
www.TMTANF.org

VIDA Program (LA Co. Sheriff’s Dept) — (661) 949-6585 or (661) 265-8910
16 week program for at medium to high risk non-violent youth.  The reopening to new applicants will be at the end of May.
www.vida.la

Acton Rehabilitation — (661) 223-8700; open, but not accepting new applicants at this moment.

Action Family Counseling — (800) 367-8336
Currently providing services through Zoom but at this moment not taking new clients

Alcoholics Anonymous — (661) 945-5757
Some groups members are holding virtual meetings

California Smokers’ Help Line — (800) NO-BUTTS
General Hotline is continuing to provide support and referrals

High Desert Recovery Services — (661) 940-3549
Services are being provided through phone calls, currently not taking new clients.

New Directions Alcohol and Drug Services — (661) 802-7167
Services are being provided through phone calls, continuing taking new clients.
 

Tarzana Treatment Centers of the AV — (661) 726-2630
Continuing to provide services in person or through teleconference, depending on the need. Currently taking new clients.

California Department of Education (CDE) — (916) 319-0800
www.cde.ca.gov

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) — (661) 723-2272
Advocate for foster children.

Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Palmdale - 39959 Sierra Hwy., Palmdale, CA 93550 — (661) 223-4200
Lancaster - 300 E Ave. K6, Lancaster, CA 93535 — (661) 471-1001

Department of Social Services (DPSS)
Cal-Works for Families — (866) 613-3777
General Relief for Individual — (661) 974-9883

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) — (562) 922-6111
www.lacoe.edu

Covered CA — (800) 300-1506
www.allinforhealth.org or www.coveredca.com

Wesley Health Center — (661) 942-2391
Urgent Care, Health & Wellness in Palmdale & Lancaster, Services: Pediatric, Dental, Exams, Pharmacy, Immunizations, WIC Exams, Primary Health Care
www.avclinic.org

Antelope Valley Hospital — (661) 949-5000
Mental Health Unit — (661) 949-5250
1600 W Ave. J, Lancaster, CA 93534

Antelope Valley Hospital OB Clinics
44439 17th Street West, Suite 104, Lancaster — (661) 726-6180
38350 40th Street East, Suite 200, Palmdale — (661) 726-6325
Family Planning, Pregnancy Test, Prenatal Care, and assistance with Medi-Cal

Antelope Valley Partners for Health — (661) 942-4719
44226 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534

AV Wellness Coalition — avph.org

Antelope Valley Public Health Center — (661) 471-4860
335-B East Avenue K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Prenatal, Immunizations, Family Planning, & TB/STD Tests

Care Net Women’s Resource Center — (661) 729-4277
44733 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Abstinence Education, Pregnancy Tests, Counseling, Limited Ultrasounds, Mentoring
www.avcarenet.com

DMH- Palmdale Mental Health — (661) 947-3333
2720 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite 129, Palmdale, CA 93550
Individual Counseling, Bilingual services available

Family Focus Resource Center — (661) 945-9598
Assistance for parent and caregivers of children with developmental delays, Parent to Parent Mentoring, IEP Training, Support groups, Lending Library

LA County High Desert Regional Health Ctr — (661) 471-4000
335 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Primary, Specialty, & Emergency services, Urgent Care 8:00am to midnight
www.dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/highdesert

M.E.N.F.O.L.K. (Males Encouraging Nurturing For the Ongoing Link to Kinship) — (661) 273-4710
975 East Avenue P-8, Palmdale, CA 93550
A fathers and males support group for any male that has a role in a child’s life.

South Valley Medical Center (7:30—Midnight) — (661) 225-3050
38350 40th Street East, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93552
Urgent Care Exams, X-Rays, Lab

Tarzana Treatment Centers/Family Medical — (661) 723-4829
907 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534
Primary Care, Domestic Violence, Rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS, and Mental Health services
www.tarzanatc.org

Women’s Clinic of Antelope Valley — (661) 947-0400
1334 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite E, Palmdale, CA 93550
Free Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, Financial Help, and Parenting Support
www.womensclinicav.com

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) — (661) 949-5805
701 W Ave. K Suite 104, Lancaster, CA 93534
Supplemental Program
www.wicworks.ca.gov  Nutrition Education, Counseling for pregnancy, nursing or postpartum women, Breastfeeding classes, education, and support, Food vouchers, For pregnant woman, postpartum women, infants from birth through 12 months and children 1-5 years of age.  Foster parents welcome
No walk in services is being provided at this time. All services are being offered by phone.

Lancaster
44216 10th St W
Lancaster, CA 93534        
661-949-5805

Palmdale
2247 Palmdale Blvd, #A
Palmdale, CA 93550
661-726-6300

Youth Support Association — (661) 949-6615
918 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Teen parenting classes, STD Prevention, & Anger Management

A Second Wind Violence Prevention Project (Adult) — (661) 947-6642

Anger Intervention Services (Adult) — (661) 418-3649
Anger Management Classes, Parenting Classes, and Domestic Violence Classes for Perpetrators - Temporarily Postponing Services until after quarantine lifts

Antelope Valley Transit Authority — (661) 945-9445
422 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Local Transit and Dial a Ride van services to disabled persons and seniors 62 and older.

Antelope Valley WorkSource Center (661) 726-4128
1420 West Ave. I, Lancaster, CA 93534
Access to Job Leads, Computers with Internet Access, Fax & Copy Machines, Interview Preparation, Job Corps Services, Job Search Workshops, Resume Preparation, Typing Test Certifications, Youth Employment Opportunity Program and Wi-Fi

Antelope Valley Self-Help Legal Access Center-Neighborhood Legal Services — (800) 433-6251
42011 4th Street West 3rd Floor, Room 3700, Lancaster, CA 93534

AV Saving Grace (DV Survivor Adult Services) — (661) 200-4362

BARK-Suicide Prevention and Educational Services for Parents
www.bark.us

Break Through Parenting –
Joyce Kearin (661) 209-9939 or Anna Torres (661) 524-3336
44817 Fern Avenue, Lancaster 93534
Yes2parenting.com
12 lesson parenting course - Temporarily Postponing Services until after quarantine lifts

CalWorks Outreach/Legal — (661) 723-7772
P.O. Box 2980, Lancaster, CA 93539
Family Law, Domestic Violence - Temporarily Postponing Services until after quarantine lifts

The Catalyst Foundation — (661) 948-8559
44758 Elm Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
Information, Referrals, Transportation, STD/HIV Testing Referrals, Employment Training, and HOPWA Housing Assistance, Title IV

Cedarwood Counseling (Adult)-(661) 945-7608
Domestic Violence, Parenting, Substance Abuse, Anger Management

Child Care Resource Center — (866) 674-5437
250 Grand Cypress Ave., Palmdale, CA 93551
Lending Library, Health & Nutrition Training, Disaster Preparedness, Subsidized Childcare (Please check website for updates regarding which areas are active and inactive during COVID-19)
www.ccrcca.org

Desert Vineyard (661) 947-2222
509 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite G., Palmdale, CA 93550
Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Overcomers Outreach, and DV Classes/Survivors - Temporarily Postponing Services until quarantine lifts

Friends Outside — (661) 728-0844
44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536
Assist in improving quality of life of families, children and communities impacted by incarceration, to assist with successful reentry.
Not active currently due to Covid-19. Will provide services when state restrictions decrease.

Hope for Anger, Hope for Change — (661) 733-0095
Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Batterer program. All classes are closed until April 30th but continuing to receiveive phone calls as needed.
www.hope4anger.com

Mental Health America — (661) 726-2850
506 West Jackman Street, Lancaster, CA 93534
Serves Individuals 18 & Over.  All services are active virtually and by tele-therapy.
\www.mhala-aves.com

Olive Support Services (Adult) — (661) 941-8688  (661) 434-1170
Life Skills for TAY
Call or text 661-434-1170 for services. All classes are virtual at this time.

People Ready — (661) 267-0773
190 Sierra Court Suite C1, Palmdale, CA 93550
Employment opportunities in areas such as Construction, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Retail, and Hospitality.
Not taking new applications at this time. However, they suggest that anyone interested in employment fill out the application so everything is ready when state restrictions decrease.
www.laborready.com

Metrolink www.metrolinktrains.com
Lancaster – 44812 N. Sierra HWY, Lancaster Ca 93534
Palmdale – 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA 93550
Reduced route schedule. Visit the website for needed information.

Traditions Health — (661) 951-1146
42442 10th St. West Suite E, Lancaster, CA 93534
Grief Support Group for adults, Walk-Ins are welcome, Hospice Services
No group services are being provided during Covid-19 restrictions.

Raising Our Children’s Kids (R.O.C.K.) — English (661) 478-1881 — Spanish (661) 466-6294
24hr access to Emergency Support, Weekly Support Groups, Advice and Advocacy to Kinship Caregivers, Referrals to the Kinship Orientation and Foster/ Kinship
No changes

Saint Vincent De Paul — (661) 942-3222
45058 Trevor Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
Food Bags, Meals, Clothes. No hot meals until further notice, providing bagged meals and groceries delivered for seniors.

South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) — (661) 267-5191
1002 E. Ave. Q-12, Palmdale, CA 93550
Food & Transportation Programs, Motel Vouchers, Back to School Supplies, Assist Emancipated/Foster Youth.  Center can receive drive by food bags during specific hours. Call to confirm the hours available and need ID will be needed.
www.cityofpalmdale.org/residents/SAVES

United Community Action Network (UCAN) — (661) 948-3000
44231 Division St, Lancaster, CA 93535
Soup Kitchen, Drug & Alcohol Counseling, Anger Management, Community Service
Center will start to receive phone calls on May 4. For services call the above phone number or email sedwardsucanav.org.
www.ucanav.org

Valley Oasis — (661) 945-6736 or (661) 945-5509
Domestic Violence support services www.valleyoasis.org
Therapy Services surrounding violence and abuse