Support Services

Many unhoused men, women, and children face ongoing challenges such as chronic health conditions, infections, and unresolved legal issues.

We meet these needs through our clinics and partnerships so our guests can heal and find hope for the future.

Medical, Dental, Mental Health and Legal Clinics

UCLA Health—Homeless Healthcare Collaborative

UCLA’s Homeless Healthcare Collaborative is one of only a few full-time clinics in the Los Angeles area devoted to caring for the primary medical needs of people experiencing homelessness. All services at the center are provided free of charge.

USC Dental Clinic

Faculty, students, and interns from the USC School of Dentistry provide free, comprehensive care to underrepresented people in the downtown Los Angeles area. This program is the only dental clinic on Skid Row to care for children.

Pepperdine Mental Health Clinic

The Jerry Butler/Pepperdine Mental Health Clinic provides crucial psychological services for people as they strive to overcome trauma and substance use disorders. Treating their mental health dramatically increases their chances for long-term recovery.

Pepperdine Legal Aid Clinic

Minor legal violations can often prevent people experiencing homelessness from rebuilding their lives and regaining their independence. The Pepperdine Legal Aid clinic—staffed by an attorney and student law clerks—helps them overcome those past legal issues for good.

The Legal Aid Clinic provides the following services:

• Interviewing, advising, and counseling
• Assistance in resolving tickets and warrants
• Preparation of court paperwork in child support, custody, and visitation cases
• Expungements (dismissing criminal convictions)
• Government benefits
• Assistance with income tax controversies
• Preparation for Homeless Court

Learning Centers

One of the greatest barriers for people transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency is education. Vocational training, computer literacy and General Education Development (GED) are critical if they are to achieve true independence. URM’s Learning Centers are staffed by fully credentialed LAUSD Belmont Adult Day School instructors. Instructors help students develop an Individual Learning Plan and provide instruction as they work toward their educational goals.

Academic and professional program services include:

• Microsoft (MOS) certification for Office software programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access
• Basic math and English skills
• Computer literacy
• Graphic arts/design
• Business marketing & retail
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Literacy tutoring
• GED preparation
• Specialized vocational services and certifications

For questions or to get involved with the learning center please call (213) 347-6300 ext. 4402