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Social Services

SRO Housing Corporation has a unique insight into the needs of the community we serve, and we work diligently to anticipate and address those needs with a wide array of innovative, culturally appropriate, and effective services. We follow a Housing First model and do not impose requirements or restrictions that would create an obstacle for housing new clients/residents. We are the only agency in Los Angeles that offers the full continuum of housing in private units. SRO Housing provides a wide range of specialized and individualized supportive services to enhance each individual's wellness, recovery, and resiliency.

  • Case Management
  • Service Coordination
  • Transportation Services
  • Support & Recovery Groups
  • Food Services
  • Socialization/Recreation Activities
  • Information & Referrals
  • Clinical Support
  • Life-Skills Training
  • Fine Arts Workshops
  • Outings/Special Events/Community Events
  • Movies on the Nickel
  • Exercise Classes

Short-Term Programs

Emergency Shelter Programs

168 private units of temporary shelter for homeless and very low-income individuals

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Homeless/Encampment Dwellers
  • No Income/Low Income
  • TB Test
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card
  • Adults, Ages 18+

Housing for Health Interim Program

Temporary shelter and supportive services for homeless persons who have complex physical/behavioral health conditions

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Referred by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
  • Adults, Ages 18+
  • Full Program Participation

Veterans Transitional Program

60 units of temporary housing and supportive services for Veterans enrolled in the program

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Veteran Eligible for Medical Benefits
  • Referred by Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • 60 Days of Sobriety
  • Clean Drug Screen on Entry; Random Drug Testing/Zero Tolerance
  • TB Test
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card
  • Adults, Ages 18+

Permanent Programs

General Supportive Services

Case management to assist residents with a wide range of needs, including mental health, medical, dental, transportation, food, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, socialization/recreational activities, In-Home Supportive Services, and more.

Shelter Plus Care Program

485 private units of sponsor-based, Section 8 certificates (Shelter Plus Care) for permanent housing for persons with disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Very Low Income, Chronically Homeless, and With One of Three Qualifying Disabilities: Mental Illness, Chronic Substance Abuse, and/ Or HIV/AIDS
  • Meet HUD Requirements for the Shelter Plus Care Program
  • Full Program Participation Required During Residency
  • Adults, Ages 18+
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card

Housing for Health Program

In conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, it provides housing and supportive services for permanent residents who have complex physical/behavioral health conditions.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Referred by the LA County Department of Health Services (DHS)
  • Adults, Ages 18+
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card
  • Full Program Participation During Residency

Specialty Programs

Assistance in Permanent Housing

Assist formally homeless persons to maintain their permanent housing through case management, service coordination, specialty services, workshops, classes, recreation/socialization activities, support/recovery groups, clinical counseling, information and referrals, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • All SRO Residents Are Eligible to Receive Specialty Services as Needed/Wanted
  • Adults, Ages 18+
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card

HOPWA Programs

(Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)
Emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing for persons with HIV/AIDS

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Homeless; Risk of Homelessness
  • No Income/Low Income
  • Diagnosed With HIV/AIDS
  • Adults, Ages 18+
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card
  • Current TB test

Seniors Programs

  • Case Management on an As-Needed Basis
  • Transportation Services for Disabled Adults and/Or Seniors (Ages 65+).
  • Nutrition Program—hot, Nutritious Meals for Eligible Seniors, as Well as Home-Delivered Meals
  • Recreational/Socialization Activities Designed to Enhance Resident Well-Being
  • Recovery and Support Groups

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Adults, Ages 60+
  • Valid ID and Social Security Card

Social Services Contacts

Short-Term Programs

Specialty Programs

Veterans Transitional Program

Permanent Supportive Housing Programs

HOPWA Programs

Seniors Programs

Administrative Offices

SRO Housing Corporation