Community Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION
- AVUHSD SCHOOL SITE CONTACT INFORMATION
- CRISIS SERVICES AND HOTLINES
- RESOURCES FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
- DISTRICT COUNSELING SERVICES
- SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH
- COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- LGBTQ RESOURCES
- OTHER COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- RESOURCES FOR TOBACCO, DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE
- GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
- AV CLINICS & PRENATAL/ PREGNANCY RESOURCES
- ADULT AND EMANCIPATED YOUTH SERVICES
AVUHSD SCHOOL SITE CONTACT INFORMATION
Academies of the Antelope Valley (AAV)
SOAR Prep Academy Virtual Academy
6300 West Avenue L Lancaster CA
(661) 943-2091
Knight Prep Academy
37423 70th Street East Palmdale CA
(661) 575-1004 or (661) 456-4711
Antelope Valley High School (AVHS)
44900 Division Street
Lancaster, CA
(661) 948-8552
Desert Pathways (DPHS)
6300 W Ave. L
Quartz Hill, 93536
(661) 722-4752
Desert Winds Continuation High School (DWHS)
45030 3rd Street East
Lancaster, CA
(661) 948-7555
Eastside High School (EHS)
3200 East Avenue J-8 Lancaster, CA
(661) 946-3800
Highland High School (HHS)
39055 25th Street West
Palmdale, CA
(661) 538-0304
Knight High School (KHS)
37423 70th Street East Palmdale, CA
(661) 533-9000
Lancaster High School (LNHS)
44701 N. 32nd St. West
Lancaster, CA
(661) 726-7649
Littlerock High School (LHS)
10833 East Avenue R Littlerock, CA
(661) 944-5209
Palmdale High School (PHS)
2137 East Avenue R
Palmdale, CA
(661) 273-3181
Phoenix Community Day School (PxHS)
228 E Ave H-8
Lancaster, CA (661) 729-3936
Quartz Hill High School (QHHS)
6040 West Avenue L
Quartz Hill, CA
(661) 718-3100
R. Rex Parris Continuation High School (RRPHS)
38801 Clock Tower Plaza Dr.
Palmdale, CA (661) 274-1230
SOAR High School (SOAR)
Lancaster Campus
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA
(661) 722-6509
Palmdale Campus
2270 East Avenue Q
Palmdale, Ca 93550
(661) 274-4619
CRISIS SERVICES AND HOTLINES
211 LA County Community Resources — www.211LA.org
Behavioral Health Urgen Care — (661) 522-6770
415 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Valley Oasis 60 Day Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter 24hr Hotline — (661) 945-6736
Adult Protective Services — (877) 477-3646
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
Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) — (800) 854-7771
SAMHSA's National Healpline — (800) 662-4357
Information for mental health and drug addiction resources in every state in the U.S.
Sexual Assault Response Services (SARS) — (661) 949-6143
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24hr Hotline — (800) 273-8255
(for yourself or someone else)
Teen Care Line — (800) TLC-TEEN or (800) 852-8336
RESOURCES FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
Cherished-(661) 214-3020
Provides Support for Victices of Human Trafficking
2010 West Ave K #448, 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
DISTRICT COUNSELING SERVICES
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.
SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH
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: Eastside High School, Highland High School, Palmdale High School
Children’s Bureau: AV High School
Hathaway-Sycamore: Knight High School, Knight Prep
Masada Homes: Desert Winds, R. Rex Parris, Phoenix High School
McKinley Children's Center: Quartz Hill High School
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Alafia — (661) 940-9094
Serves Children 0-18, Medi-Cal required, uninsured may qualify for Prevention Early Intervention Services
Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center — (661) 874-4050
Medical Care, Adult Mental Health, Family Planning, Parenting, Medication Assistance, HIV & STD Testing & Services
43355 Gingham Avenue, Suite 104/105, Lancaster, CA 93535
2520 E Palmdale Blvd Suite A, Palmdale, CA 93550
Child & Family Guidance Center — (661) 265-8627
Out-patient Services for Children 0-18yrs with Emotional Problems, Child/Youth Crisis Response Services, 24hr Emergency Consultation, Intensive Home Services for Children/Families
40005 10th Street West, Suite 106 Palmdale, CA 93551
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
861 Auto Center Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
www.hathaway-sycamores.org
Kayla’s Place- (661)-949-3269
Trauma Counseling Services
150 W. Ave I Lancaster, CA 93534
Masada Homes — (661) 726-5500
Outpatient Services & Therapeutic Behavioral Services
314 East Avenue K-4, Suite 104, Lancaster, CA 93535
www.masadahomes.org
Optimist Community Mental Health — (661) 575-8395
Therapy/Psychiatric Services for children
520 West Palmdale Blvd. Unit D, Palmdale, CA 93551
www.oyhfs.org
Pathways Community Services-(661) 341-3900
42455 10th Street West Suite 103, Lancaster, CA 93534
Penny Lane Antelope Valley — (661) 266-4783
Mental Health Services, Family Preservation, Mentor Program, Residential Treatment, Transitional Housing, Wraparound
43520 Division Street, Lancaster, CA 93534
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/
LGBTQ RESOURCES
Los Angeles LGBT Center- (323)-993-7400
OUTreach Center (LGBT Community Center) — (661) 92-PRIDE (7-7433)
Youth Group, Individual or Family Counseling, Transgender Support Group
44845 Cedar Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.outreachcenterav.org
Email: info@outreachcenterav.org
RISE (LGBTQ)-(323) 993-7400
RISE Youth Center
1118 North McCannon Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.lalgbtcenter.org
OTHER COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
American Red Cross/Salvation Army — (661) 948-3418
Food Bank, Utility Assistance, Lunch and Dinner Services
44517 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) — (661) 428-4375
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.
P.O. Box 1328, Rosamond, CA 93560
Brain Balance Achievement Centers- (661) 434-4800
ADHD, High Functioning Autism, PD-NOS, ODD, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Learning Disorders, Dyslexia, and Processing Disorders
412 W. Rancho Vista Blvd., Ste D-80 Palmdale, CA 93551
Change Lanes — (661) 948-2555
Anger Management, Parenting Classes, and Substance Abuse Classes
451183 13th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Grace Resources Center — (661) 940-5272
Drive-through Grocery Distribution, Clothing, Shelter, Parenting & Computer Classes, Assistance with Family Monitored Visits & Safe Exchange
45134 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.graceresources.org
Greater Valley Immigration Services — (661) 272-1424
Immigration, Students Deferred Action, Citizenship, DACA, and More
1305 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite #9, Palmdale, CA 93550
Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm
Independent Living Center of So. Cal. — (661) 942-9726
Serves Persons with Disabilities of All Ages. Offers Virtual Classes for Ages 16-24 in Self-esteem, Socialization, and Communication Skills. Job Placement, Resumes and Mock Interviews.
606 East Avenue K-4, Lancaster, CA 93535
North LA Regional Center — (661) 945-6761
Offers Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
43850 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF — (661) 466-1100
Provides Assistance for Native American Families, Offers Virtual and Telephone Services
460 W. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93551
www.TMTANF.org
VIDA Program (LA Co. Sheriff’s Dept) — (661) 949-6585 or (661) 265-8910
16wk Program for Non-violent Youth with Moderate and High Risk Behavioral Issues
www.vida.la
RESOURCES FOR TOBACCO, DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE
Acton Rehabilitation — (661) 223-8700
Action Family Counseling — (800) 367-8336
22722 Soledad Canon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Alcoholics Anonymous — (661) 945-5757
California Smokers’ Help Line — (800) NO-BUTTS or (800) 300-8086
General Hotline to Provide Support and Referrals
High Desert Recovery Services — (661) 940-3549
New Directions Alcohol and Drug Services — (661) 802-7167
1331 West Avenue J Suite 206, Lancaster, CA 93534
Tarzana Treatment Centers of the AV — (661) 726-2630
www.tarzanatc.org
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
California Department of Education (CDE) — (916) 319-0800
www.cde.ca.gov
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) — (661) 723-2272
Advocate for Foster Children
1040 West Avenue J, Room 1130, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.casala.org/contact-us
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
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) — (562) 922-6111
www.lacoe.edu
AV CLINICS & PRENATAL/ PREGNANCY RESOURCES
Covered CA — (800) 300-1506
www.allinforhealth.org or www.coveredca.com
Wesley Health Center — (661) 942-2391 or (661) 948-1228
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 — (661) 726-6180
Family Planning, Pregnancy Test, Prenatal Care, and Assistance with Medi-Cal
44439 17th Street West, Suite 104, Lancaster
Antelope Valley Partners for Health — (661) 942-4719
Drive Through Pantry (2nd & 4th Friday of the Month) and Diaper Distribution
44226 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.avph.org
Antelope Valley Public Health Center — (661) 471-4860
Prenatal, Immunizations, Family Planning, TB/STD Tests, and Sexual Health Clinic
335-B East Avenue K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535
Care Net Women’s Resource Center — (661) 729-4277
Abstinence Education, Pregnancy Tests, Counseling, Limited Ultrasounds, Mentoring
44733 N. 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.avcarenet.com
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
https://www.csun.edu/family-focus-resource-center
LA County High Desert Regional Health Ctr — (661) 471-4000
Primary, Specialty, & Emergency services, Urgent Care 8:00am to midnight
335 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
www.dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/highdesert
South Valley Medical Center Urgent Care Center — (661) 225-3050
Urgent Care Exams, X-Rays, Lab (7:30 -Midnight)
38350 40th Street East, Suite 100, Palmdale, CA 93552
Tarzana Treatment Centers/Family Medical — (661) 723-4829
Primary Care, Domestic Violence, Rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS, and Mental Health services
907 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534
www.tarzanatc.org
Women’s Clinic of Antelope Valley — (661) 947-0400 or (800) 712-4357
Free Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, Financial Help, and Parenting Support
1334 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite E, Palmdale, CA 93550
www.womensclinicav.com
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) — (661) 949-5805
Nutrition Education, Counseling for Pregnancy, Nursing or Postpartum women, Breastfeeding classes, and Food Vouchers. Foster parents welcome.
www.wicworks.ca.gov
ADULT AND EMANCIPATED YOUTH SERVICES
A Second Wind Violence Prevention Project (Adult) — (661) 947-6642
Court Approved Domestic Violence Courses
Alliance of Relative Caregivers — (661) 478-1881
24hr Access to Emergency Support, Teletherapy Support Groups, Advice and Advocacy to Kinship Caregivers, Referrals to the Kinship Orientation
www.allianceofrelativecaregivers.org
America's Job Center of California — (661) 265-7421
3850 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550
Anger Intervention Services (Adult) — (661) 418-3649
Anger Management Classes, Parenting Classes, and Domestic Violence Classes for Perpetrators
www.angerinterventionservices.com
Antelope Valley Transit Authority — (661) 945-9445
Local Transit and Dial a Ride Services to Disabled Persons and Seniors
422 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.avta.com
Antelope Valley WorkSource Center (661) 726-4128
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
1420 West Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93534
Antelope Valley Self-Help Legal Access Center-Neighborhood Legal Services — (800) 433-6251
42011 4th Street West 3rd Floor, Room 3700, Lancaster, CA 93534
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
12 Lesson Parenting Course
44817 Fern Avenue, Lancaster 93534
www.yes2parenting.com
CalWorks Outreach/Legal — (661) 723-7772
Family Law, Domestic Violence
The Catalyst Foundation — (661) 948-8559
Information, Referrals, Transportation, STD/HIV Testing Referrals, Employment Training, and HOPWA Housing Assistance, Title IV
44758 Elm Ave., Lancaster, CA 93534
Child Care Resource Center — (866) 674-5437
Lending Library, Health & Nutrition Training, Disaster Preparedness and Subsidized Childcare
250 Grand Cypress Ave., Palmdale, CA 93551
www.ccrcca.org
Desert Vineyard — (661) 947-2222
Parenting Classes, Anger Management, Overcomers Outreach, and DV Classes/Survivors
509 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite G., Palmdale, CA 93550
DMH- Palmdale Mental Health — (661) 575-1800
Individual Counseling, Psychiatry, and Bilingual Services
1529 East Palmdale Blvd. Suite 150, Palmdale 93550
Friends Outside — (661) 728-0844
Quality of Life Assistance for Families, Children, and Communities Impacted by Incarceration.
44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536
Mental Health America (Adult) — (661) 726-2850
506 West Jackman Street, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.mhala.org
Olive Support Services (Adult) — (661) 941-8688
Parenting, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Mentoring, Life Skills/Social Skills Training, Professional Job Readiness
www.olivesupportservices.org
People Ready — (661) 267-0773
Employment Opportunities in Construction, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Retail, and Hospitality
190 Sierra Court Suite C1, Palmdale, CA 93550
www.laborready.com
Metrolink
Lancaster – 44812 N. Sierra Highway, Lancaster Ca 93534
Palmdale – 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr., Palmdale, CA 93550
www.metrolinktrains.com
South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) — (661) 267-5191
Food & Transportation Programs, Motel Vouchers, Back to School Supplies, Assist Emancipated/Foster Youth
1002 E. Ave. Q-12, Palmdale, CA 93550
Traditions Health — (661) 951-1146
Grief Support Group for Adults, Walk-Ins Are Welcome, Hospice Services
42442 10th Street West Suite E, Lancaster, CA 93534
www.traditionshealth.com/locations/lancaster-ca
United Community Action Network (UCAN) — (661) 948-3000
Soup Kitchen, Drug & Alcohol Counseling, Anger Management, and Community Service
44231 Division St, Lancaster, CA 93535
www.ucancap.org
Valley Oasis — (661) 945-6736 or (661) 945-5509
Domestic Violence Therapy Services
www.valleyoasis.org
DISCLAIMER: The Antelope Valley Union High School District does not in any way endorse the community providers listed. These resources are for your information to use at your own convenience.
Updated: 6/2023