Raising awareness for LA’s unhoused population and their mental health.

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DID YOU KNOW

Over 5 years, homelessness in LA county increased

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According to LAHSA’s 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Youth Count, there were over 75,000 individuals who experienced homeless in 2024.

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WHAT'S ON THE LINE

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Of unhoused persons have experienced mental illness

LET'S GET THESE

MYTHS

OUT OF THE WAY

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How to help

Here are organizations doing good in Los Angeles so you can learn more about the homeless crisis and become an advocate for our neighbors.

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Young people to the front

YP2F is a reimagined think tank, one that combines advocacy with outcomes. We are a research and policy lab that cultivates a platform for the amplification of youth voices and in turn, strengthens the system and ultimately gets us closer to making youth homelessness as rare and brief as possible

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Safe place for youth

S.P.Y. prioritizes low barriers for entry, harm-reduction, a trauma-informed approach, and the provision of a safe, supportive environment. We do this through a continuum of care that includes street outreach, access center services, case management, health and wellness, and education and employment programs.

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My Friend's place

They offer a comprehensive continuum of services to 1,000 youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12 and 25, and their children, each year, helping our young people who are experiencing homelessness to move toward wellness, stability and self-sufficiency.

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Explore this list to see how you can share, support, or engage with these organizations!

Awareness Groups & Initiatives

Our Sources

Interested in learning more about homelessness? Visit the sources below

2023 Greater Los Angeles Youth Homeless Count — Los Angeles Continuum of Care

LAHSA

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One in 10 Young Adults Experience Homelessness During One Year

Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago

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Affirming Truths about Homelessness

Community Solutions

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The Case for Housing First

National Low Income Housing Coalition

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Learning about Homelessness Using Linked Survey and Administrative Data

B. D. Meyer, A. Wyse, A. Grunwaldt, C. Medalia, and D. Wu

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Abuse and Neglect in Orange County Emergency Shelters

ACLU SoCal

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Mental Health Among Students Experiencing Homelessness

After 8 to Educate

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Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

JAMA Psychiatry

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