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Arts

Afrikan Cultural Center
Rites of Passage
146 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 435-3110
FX: (562) 435-3130

A cultural education program including drumming and dance that helps adolescent youth transition through developmental stages, and reinforces a strong moral value system through elder participation. Noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Classes at McArthur Park, 1325 Anaheim, in drumming and dance.

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Arts Council for Long Beach
110 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 20
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 432-5100
FX: (562) 432-5175
www.artslb.org

Elena Arrojo
Director of Arts Learning
elena@artslb.org

The Arts Learning Programs at Arts Council for Long Beach enrich the lives of Long Beach citizens by delivering multidisciplinary, multicultural arts and cultural education programs and services that inspire creativity, celebrate diversity, promote tolerance, and contribute to the vitality of the arts in our community. The Arts Council delivers several in-school arts and cultural education programs to many Long Beach elementary schools free of charge. Most are available by application. The Arts Council also provides the service of designing and managing arts residency programs for schools with the funds to offer them. For more information, visit www.artslb.org.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
General Information
3635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 595-5945
FX: (562) 595-5745
www.bgclublb.org

Don Rodriguez
Executive Director, ext. 223
donr@bgclublb.org

Johnnie Johnson
Chief Operations Officer, ext. 226
johnniej@bgclublb.org

Karen Reside
Grantwriter
karenr@bgclublb.org

A Positive Place for Kids. Eleven locations in Long Beach to serve youth ages 6 - 18, with positive social, educational and personal growth activities that build character and self-esteem. Club hours during school year are 2-7 p.m.; summer and vacation hours are 12 Noon-6 p.m. Membership Fee ($15 per year), with scholarships available. With membership, participants can attend any/all clubs. EDUCATION: Homework assistance at clubs after school, reading clubs, spelling bees and other competitions, gardening clubs, science/math club, journalism club, educational field trips. COMPUTERS: Computer classes, including access to the Internet and free time on the computers at all clubs. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: Flag Football, Basketball, Girls Basketball, Floor Hockey, Coed Volleyball, Tennis, Track/Field Meets. Fees (from $10 to $50) based on sport, and includes trophies, banquets, officials, fee, etc. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Puppetry, Smart Moves Drug Prevention Program, Choir, Drill Team/Cheer, Wood Shop, Cultural Recognition Programs, Holiday Parties. RESIDENT ARTIST: Through California State University Long Beach and the East Village Arts District, artists provide a 10-week session at each club, teaching sequential visual arts classes, including drawing, photography, collage, clay sculpture. LEADERSHIP CLUBS: Torch (ages 10-13), Keystone (ages 14 – 18), LIT (ages 13 – 18) offer participants a variety of age-appropriate responsibilities within the club atmosphere and in the community. EARLY BIRD PROGRAM: Located at Eastman/Fairfield site, full-day summer enrichment program for ages 7 through 12, M-F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fee based/sliding scale. TRANSPORTATION: Available from local schools to Eastman/Fairfield site only, year-round. Fee based/sliding scale.

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California Families in Focus
Alpha Leadership Academy
802 Gaviota Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 900-8686

Maria "Angel" Macias
Executive Director/Founder
mmacias@chw.edu

A program for pregnant and parenting teens that provides a loving environment to assist young mothers in becoming self-sufficient individuals and effective parents. Offers support groups, leadership training, field trips, family counseling, parenting education, job training, and mentoring.

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Cambodian Art Preservation Group
2194 Pasadena Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 591-6464

Gloria Keo
cambodianart@khmermarket.com

Cambodian classical dance, and folk dancing lessons, held at school and community sites, ages 7 and up.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Homeland Cultural Center
1321 East Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 570-1740
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Jim Ruggirello
Supervisor

Open to all ages, a place for community people to explore various elements of culture, including playwriting, acting, poetry, creative writing, dance, and music. Graphic design and silk screening produced by local teens available to community groups.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Mural Arts Program
4700 Deukemajian Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 570-1786
FX: (562) 570-1793
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Heather Green
Mural Arts Supervisor

A program that enables neighborhoods to proudly proclaim their cultural roots while supporting literacy, encouraging social and artistic abilities, and building job skills among the youth participants who work with mural artists. The program is co-sponsored by the Community Development Departments Neighborhood Services Bureau.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-1755
FX: (562) 570-1893
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Ellen Calomiris
Superintendent
Ellen_Calomiris@longbeach.gov

Open Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free public self-guided tours of the 156-year-old adobe and historic gardens. Visitors can also use the research library. Seasonal education programs for families and youth.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Registration and Reservations, Contract Classes, Community Center Reservations
2760 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-3100
FX: (562) 570-3109
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/youth/default.asp

Kim Olmos
Registration/Reservations

Michelle Gingras
Contract Class Supervisor


Phil T. Hester, Director. Various contract classes are sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine. See the Department's Quarterly Class Schedule mailed to residents of Long Beach for specifics, or see website above. They will not be listed here.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Whaley Park Music and Arts Camp
5620 Atherton St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-1710
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Robbie Stuart
Community Services Supervisor



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Danza Azteca Cuauhtemoc
5643 Cerritos Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 423-2837

Mixtli Teotl

Free cultural dance lessons for children and youth. Traditional cultural history and language workshops.

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Dramatic Results
Math in a Basket, Write-On Arts, and Increasing Math
3308 and 3310 Lime Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
PH: (562) 595-4600
FX: (562) 595-4633
www.dramaticresults.org

Christi Wilkins
Executive Director
contact@dramaticresults.org

Dramatic Results is a non-profit educational arts agency with a mission to facilitate student success by stimulating curiosity and fostering creativity through a hands-on, in-class, after-school or as an independent Art Camp, on a 1:5 or 6 teaching artist to students ratio. We stress the development of imagination, creativity, empathy, verbal, written and artistic communication, and intrapersonal/interpersonal skills in every weekly session. Dramatic Results also offers Professional Development opportunities for teachers seeking to increase teachers' skill and comfort in integrating art with math and language arts to provide further depth, value and context to their students' learning environment.

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International Childrens Choir of Long Beach
A Celebration of the Arts with Singing and Dancing
P.O. Box 13098
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 421-8776
http://www.members.tripod.com/icckids/

Patty Braceros
President
icckids4u@aol.com

Children ages 5-17 perform locally, nationally, and worldwide, dressed in authentic costumes representative of their ethnic heritage. Auditions held regularly.

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Interval House
6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 170
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 594-9492
FX: (562) 596-3370

Carol Williams
Executive Director
admin@intervalhouse.org

Lorena Ponce
Youth Program Coordinator
admin@intervalhouse.org

Sharon Wie
Projects Coordinator
admin@intervalhouse.org

Domestic violence and teen dating violence supportive services including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, peer support, drama therapy, outreach education, prevention and 24-hour teen hotline. Volunteer opportunities for youth. Fee based/sliding scale. HOTLINE (562) 594-4555.

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Khmer Girls in Action (KGA)
1355 Redondo Ave., Ste. 9
Long Beach, CA 90804
PH: (562) 986-9415
FX: (562) 986-9416

Fam Saechao
Community Organizer
famsaechao@yahoo.com

Khmer Girls in Action is a youth leadership and organizing project for Long Beach Khmer girls between the ages of 14 and 21. Participation is free.

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Khmer Parent Association
3200 East 29th Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 595-5645

Chan Hapson

After school program offering tutoring, homework assistance, computer classes, cultural dances and other services for Khmer-speaking families.

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Long Beach Junior Concert Band
545 Rose Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 432-0705
FX: (562) 432-1490
http://www.lbjcb@prodigy.org

Marvin Marker
Director

Program geared toward boys and girls ages 12-21. Includes music, marching, dancing, pageantry, and flags. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. $10 monthly fees.

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Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 East Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 439-2119
FX: (562) 439-3587
http://www.lbma.org

Victoria Damrel
Director of Education and Visitor Services
victoriad@lbma.org

Sandy Winkler
Education Assistant
sandyw@lbma.org

Dave Eaton
Gallery Coordinator
davee@lbma.org

Education programs include Kidvisions, Music & Art for the Millenium, Toyota Children's Art Gallery, monthly Family Art-making workshops, and Eye Openers for Educators workshops and events. Free scheduled workshops throughout the year Call in advance for scheduling.

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Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
555 East Ocean Blvd., Suite 106
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 436-3203

Programs include Elementary Ensembles, Boeing Concerts, and Middle School Music Program.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Kids' Club, General Information
5250 Los Coyotes Diagonal
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 985-1447 ext. 323
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

Shannon McCone
Kids' Club District Director
smccone@lbusd.k12.ca.us

Marilyn Frapwell



An after school and summer program which is developmental, age-appropriate, enriching and supplemental to the family, school and community. Outside play, group activities, homework and individual skill development using whole learning concepts are part of each day. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fees required. LOCATIONS: Bixby 498-5718 / Cleveland 425-2258 / Cubberly 497-1838 / Emerson 429-5238 / Fremont 856-2751 Gant 493-5197 / Henry 420-2168 / Keller 938-8708 / Lowell 434-7968 / MacArthur 496-0438 / Prisk 493-0818.

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Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA)
628 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 437-1689
FX: (562) 437-7043
http://www.molaa.com

Pam Den Hartog
Director of Education

Annie Leal
Education Assistant


Offers workshops for youth.

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Pan African Art
2240 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 424-3015
FX: (562) 424-8107

Akinsanya Kambon
Instructor

Artistic program designed to develop students academically, socially, culturally, and economically. Classes offered every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., free to children grades K-12.

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Queens Historical Society
2125 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 570-4079
FX: (562) 570-8630

Ingrid Thomas
ahs8queen@aol.com

Cultural programs, performances about African Royalty, classes on African history and culture, and developing self-esteem. Fees depending on services.

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Rainbow Community Resource Center
4136 Atlantic Avenue, Suite B
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 427-4405
FX: (562) 427-1104

Rev. Larry Ginn
Executive Director

Specializing in parenting classes, support groups and parent involvement.

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South Bay Center for Counseling
100 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 427-3367

Denisse De La Concha

Youth enrichment, child care, and work force readiness training serving SPA 8.

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YMCA
Community School at Stevenson Elementary
515 Lime Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 495-1939
FX: (562) 437-5487

Extended school services before and after, integrated with the learning goals of the school. Programs available to school families and surrounding community residents in the 90813 zip code.

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YMCA
CORAL Program--Willard School
1055 Freeman Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
PH: (562) 434-7923

Krista Donahey
CORAL Site Coordinator
kdonahey@lbusd.k12.ca.us

Jose Joaquin
After School Program Director


After School Literacy/Enrichment Program; Community School Model; Parent Leadership Institute. Serves 1st to 5th graders; free.

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Youth-on-the-Move, Inc.
Youth Development
P.O. Box 5983
Garden Grove, CA 92846
PH: (562) 428-5959
FX: (562) 428-5959
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/ehof

Dr. Patricia Adelevan
Founder, CEO

A multi-cultural, intergenerational educational program that assists youth in becoming responsible citizens with the help of positive community role models. Emphasis on academics, scholarships, the arts, mentoring relationships, and "how money works."

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Community Centers

Alpert Jewish Community Center
3801 East Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 426-7601
FX: (562) 424-3915

Amy Goldberg
Teen Services Director, ext. 1313

Michael Henderson
Physical Education, ext. 1047


Providing fitness, cultural, and educational activities for all age groups. Gymnasium with three regulation size basketball courts, swimming pool, racquetball courts, teen services, library and community activities. Fee based. Call for brochure and program.

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Atlantic Recovery Services
944 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 436-3533
FX: (562) 436-0982
www.atlanticrecovery.org

Richard M. Ciampa
Executive Director
ceo@atlanticrecovery.org

Outpatient group and one-on-one counseling for drug and alcohol and other adolescent issues, age 12-18. Services available through contracts with the LA County Department of Probation, LA County Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and LA County Department of Education. Other services available for men, women and youth, including anger management, parenting, HIV/AIDS education, coping skills, and life balance. Medi-Cal eligibility on site.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
General Information
3635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 595-5945
FX: (562) 595-5745
www.bgclublb.org

Don Rodriguez
Executive Director, ext. 223
donr@bgclublb.org

Johnnie Johnson
Chief Operations Officer, ext. 226
johnniej@bgclublb.org

Karen Reside
Grantwriter
karenr@bgclublb.org

A Positive Place for Kids. Eleven locations in Long Beach to serve youth ages 6 - 18, with positive social, educational and personal growth activities that build character and self-esteem. Club hours during school year are 2-7 p.m.; summer and vacation hours are 12 Noon-6 p.m. Membership Fee ($15 per year), with scholarships available. With membership, participants can attend any/all clubs. EDUCATION: Homework assistance at clubs after school, reading clubs, spelling bees and other competitions, gardening clubs, science/math club, journalism club, educational field trips. COMPUTERS: Computer classes, including access to the Internet and free time on the computers at all clubs. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: Flag Football, Basketball, Girls Basketball, Floor Hockey, Coed Volleyball, Tennis, Track/Field Meets. Fees (from $10 to $50) based on sport, and includes trophies, banquets, officials, fee, etc. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Puppetry, Smart Moves Drug Prevention Program, Choir, Drill Team/Cheer, Wood Shop, Cultural Recognition Programs, Holiday Parties. RESIDENT ARTIST: Through California State University Long Beach and the East Village Arts District, artists provide a 10-week session at each club, teaching sequential visual arts classes, including drawing, photography, collage, clay sculpture. LEADERSHIP CLUBS: Torch (ages 10-13), Keystone (ages 14 – 18), LIT (ages 13 – 18) offer participants a variety of age-appropriate responsibilities within the club atmosphere and in the community. EARLY BIRD PROGRAM: Located at Eastman/Fairfield site, full-day summer enrichment program for ages 7 through 12, M-F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fee based/sliding scale. TRANSPORTATION: Available from local schools to Eastman/Fairfield site only, year-round. Fee based/sliding scale.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Eastman/Fairfield Club
700 East Del Amo Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 428-9188
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org.

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Fairfield/Westside Center
1835 West Willard
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 435-1621
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Jeffrey A. Cowan/Washington Club
1450 Cedar Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 218-1478
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Petrolane Center
1920 Lemon Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 599-2916
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Multicultural Center
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-8150
FX: (562) 985-8149
www.csulb.edu/mcc

Dr. James Manseau Sauceda
Director

Cynthia Schultheis
Assistant Director


The overarching mission of the MCC is to contribute to the creation of a campus environment that is truly inclusive. The Center offers an extensive library, workshops, lectures, and forums, and a spacious conference room. The MCC's signature project is S.T.A.R. (Students Talk About Race), which trains students as cross-cultural facilitators in LBUSD classrooms. Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Centro Shalom
1902 East Anaheim
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 591-2214
FX: (562) 591-8554

Amelia Nieto
centroshalom@aol.com

Training in office work, outings, individual counseling, and athletic activities. Mostly Spanish speaking. All ages.

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City of Long Beach Community Development
General Information
333 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-6841
FX: (562) 570-6215
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/cd

Melanie Fallon
Director



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City of Long Beach Community Development
Neighborhood Resource Center
425 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-1010
FX: (562) 570-1016
http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/neighborhood_services

Margaret Madden
Neighborhood Resource Officer
Margaret_Madden@longbeach.gov

Assistance with neighborhood association mailings and other neighborhood support services, including Neighborhood Resource Library and Neighborhood Leadership Program, sponsored with NCCJ.

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City of Long Beach Community Development, Youth Opportunity Center
General Information
3447 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90817
PH: (562) 570-4700
FX: (562) 570-4745
http://www.longbeachworkforce.org/

Rick Gonzalez
Coordinator

Part of the Greater Long Beach Workforce Development System. Provides comprehensive youth development services to young people ages 14-24. The YOC endeavors to maximize the educational and career opportunities of youth, enabling them to become successful and contributing members of the community.

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City of Long Beach Community Development, Youth Opportunity Center
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Enrichment Activities
3447 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90817
PH: (562) 570-4700
FX: (562) 570-4745
http://www.longbeachworkforce.org/

Rick Gonzalez
Coordinator

Young people ages 14-21 receive a variety of academic career enrichment activities, including summer and/or year-round employment, study skills training, GED preparation, adult mentoring, occupational skills training, leadership development, supportive services, and 12-month follow-up and retention services.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services
Multi-service Center for the Homeless
1301 West 12th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 733-1147
FX: (562) 733-1157

Provides integrated, on site care through multiple agencies for the homeless. Services include referrals for relocation and assistance, housing placement, child care and case management, limited medical, and other on site services.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Centers for Family and Youth
General Information
6335 Myrtle Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804
PH: (562) 570-3275
FX: (562) 570-1266
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Kim Pore
Agency Director
Kim_Pore@longbeach.gov

Currently has five Family Service Program components which include in their overall mission a design to empower and enhance family functioning in the community while ensuring child safety and welfare.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Neighborhood Facilities Centers
Central Facility
1133 Rhea
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 570-4400
FX: (562) 570-1035
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Rickie E. Thomas
Community Services Supervisor
Rickie_Thomas@longbeach.gov

Multi-service centers offering neighborhood-based services such as alcohol/drug counseling and social service referrals.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Neighborhood Facilities Centers
North Facility
6335 Myrtle Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 570-4450
FX: (562) 570-8630
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Erroll Parker
Community Services Supervisor
Erroll_Parker@longbeach.gov

Multi-service centers offering neighborhood-based services such as alcohol/drug counseling and social service referrals.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Neighborhood Facilities Centers
West Facility
2125 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 570-4450
FX: (562) 570-8630
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Erroll Parker
Community Services Supervisor
Erroll_Parker@longbeach.gov

Multi-service centers offering neighborhood-based services such as alcohol/drug counseling and social service referrals.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
California Recreation Center
1550 Martin Luther King
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 570-1608
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Toni Forde-Hixon
Community Services Supervisor

Larry McCraw
Recreation Assistant


Teen Center Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2:30 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Activities include weight room, video games, field trips, library, and study room with tutoring available, cooking classes, and more. Serves Poly High School and neighborhood teens. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
El Dorado Park West - Teen Center
2800 Studebaker Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-3230
FX: (562) 570-3163
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Terri Eggers
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: M-F, 3-7 p.m. A safe and positive place for Millikan High School students. Provides Friday night teen dances, intramural sports, homework workshops, youth employment services, cooking classes and more. Serves Millikan High School and neighborhood teens. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Future Generations Youth Center
PH: (562) 570-1640
FX: (562) 570-1644
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Sonny Seng
Community Services Supervisor

Serves youth to 18 years of age. Services include Youth Job Network, computer workshops, computer graphic presentation training, and CD rewrite.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Homeland Cultural Center
1321 East Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 570-1740
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Jim Ruggirello
Supervisor

Open to all ages, a place for community people to explore various elements of culture, including playwriting, acting, poetry, creative writing, dance, and music. Graphic design and silk screening produced by local teens available to community groups.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Houghton Park - Teen Center
6301 Myrtle Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90801
PH: (562) 570-1640
FX: (562) 570-1644
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Sonny Seng
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 6 p.m. Activities include The Outdoor Circle for camping, fishing, hiking, and water sports; video games, organized sports, arts, crafts, and field trips. Supports Jordan High School. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Registration and Reservations, Contract Classes, Community Center Reservations
2760 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-3100
FX: (562) 570-3109
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/youth/default.asp

Kim Olmos
Registration/Reservations

Michelle Gingras
Contract Class Supervisor


Phil T. Hester, Director. Various contract classes are sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine. See the Department's Quarterly Class Schedule mailed to residents of Long Beach for specifics, or see website above. They will not be listed here.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Silverado Park - Teen Center
1545 West 31st St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 570-1675
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

LaChonda Lard
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. Activities include video games, cooking classes, arts and crafts, tournaments and more. Serves Cabrillo High School and Savannah Academy. Community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
Juvenile Crime Investigation
100 North Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-1445
http://www.longbeachpd.org

Chris Ferrari
Sergeant

Juvenile detectives are responsible for approving bookings and the disposition of juveniles after booking. Detectives also investigate incidents where juveniles are believed to have committed a crime.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League Freeman
1205 Freeman Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 570- 1664
http://www.calpal.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League North
2311 South St.
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 570-8038/570-1666
http://www.CALPAL.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League West
1401 West 9th St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 570-1383
http://www.CALPAL.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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Federal Job Corps Center of Long Beach
1903 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 983-1777
FX: (562) 988-0033
www.jobcorps.org

Robert Lewis
Safety/Security Supervisor

A federally funded program for at-risk youth ages 16-24, providing high school and college education. Teaches students how to find and keep a job, social skills, behavioral management skills, how to deal with peer pressure as it relates to negative behavior. Residential school or local participation. Course studies include vocational applications such as Hotel/Restaurant Management, Landscape Gardening, and Hospitality.

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Harbor View Adolescent Center
490 West 14th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 591-8701
FX: (562) 591-0235

John J. Megara
Chief Executive Officer
John.Megara@sunh.com

Dr. Natalie Spiteri
Clinical Director


Provides counseling to adolescents with substance abuse problems. Ages 11-1/2 to 17-1/2; Medi-Cal.

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Harbor View Community Services Center
Preventive, Therapeutic, and Rehabilitative Outpatient Program for Children and Adolescents
850 E. Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 981-9392
FX: (562) 981-2622

Dan Thorne
Director
Dan.Thorne@sunh.com

Focuses on prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and follow-up. Serves children and adolescents 5-21,who are eligible under Harbor View contract with L.A. County Department of Mental Health (DMH). Groups include Independent Living Skills, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Sexual Abuse/Trauma, Life Process, Grief and Loss, Cooperative Games, Leisure Skills, Girls and Boys Special Issues, Art and Dance through Therapy. 24-bed residential module; day/evening clinic.

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Long Beach Community Hispanic Association
Centro C.H.A. Inc.
350 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-4709
FX: (562) 570-4744

Jessica Quintana
jessquintana@hotmail.com

Provides health and education programs to the low-income Hispanic community. Serves 11- to 18-year-olds, free.

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Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center
2017 East 4th St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 434-4455
FX: (562) 438-6145

Ty Tover
Program Manager, ext. 237
tyt@centerlb.org

Referral and on site services for gay and lesbian youth, young adult rap group, HIV prevention services, peer counseling group.

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Miller Children's Hospital
Pediatric/Family Center
501 E. 27th St., Ste. 103
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 933-8590
FX: (562) 933-8093

Kimberly Russell
Physician Assistant
kirussell@memorialcare.org

Audra Deveikis, M.D.



The Pediatric/Family (HIV) Center offers a unique coordinated system of care for HIV-infected infants, children, adolescents, and adults. The center conducts comprehensive evaluations of patients at risk for HIV, and living with the disease. Social work, psychiatric, and dietician services. Peer groups for pre-teens and teens infected with HIV; HIV women's caucus support group. Serves all ages; free services; Medi-Cal accepted.

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New Life Community Center
1800 E. Anaheim Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 599-0509

Kevin Paimany
Volunteer Director

Nonprofit faith-based organization. Community center has computer center, homework help, drop-in programs. Ages 5 - 18 welcome at no cost.

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Praise Temple Family Enrichment Center
BEST (Better Education Services Team)
5096 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 984-5200

Bruce Riley
Executive Director
daybreakcounseling@earthlink.net

BEST focuses on students grades K-12 attaining good grades, and provides tutoring and after school activities. Services are free.

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Rainbow Community Resource Center
4136 Atlantic Avenue, Suite B
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 427-4405
FX: (562) 427-1104

Rev. Larry Ginn
Executive Director

Specializing in parenting classes, support groups and parent involvement.

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Southern California Youth & Family Center
General Information
3545 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 240
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 989-4300 ext. 432
FX: (562) 989-4311

Sandy Seymore
Site Supervisor

Elizabeth Barrera



Eric Gibson
Case Manager/Outreach Specialist
scyeclb@aol.com

A nonprofit community-based agency that assists at-risk youth and their families, providing effective, innovative prevention and intervention programs to help young people deal with the difficulties of growing up in urban America today. PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEEN SERVICES: YFC case managers work with pregnant and parenting teens to help them complete their education and become effective parents. YFC operates an Infant-Toddler Child Care Center for teen mothers at Inglewood High; it also cares for children of Morningside High School or Centinela Valley teen parents. Parent educators provide support and intervention to YFC's young mothers. CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM: The Ann Wilk Child Abuse Prevention program recruits, trains and supervises volunteer Parent Mentors, who provide information, counseling, and emotional support to families at risk for child abuse. EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS: the Supporting Ideas Behind Success Program is a case management program for siblings of pregnant/parenting AFLP or Cal-Learn parents. Provides counseling, support, workshops, job development, tutoring. The Male Involvement Program educates and involves young men. The HIV/AIDS Prevention Program uses presentations, discussions, and skills-building projects. New Beginnings/New Transitions provides parenting education and support, counseling and anger management for high risk offenders. YFC case managers are Certified Application Assistants for the Healthy Families Program.

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Village/Transitional Age Youth Program, The
456 Elm Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 435-0067
FX: (562) 437-5072

Wayne Munchel
wmunchel@village-isa.org

Bryce Imbler

bimbler@village-isa.org

Valeria Lanier
Director
(562) 595-6435, fax (562) 595-9653

Intensive case management programs for young adults 18-25 who are homeless and have psychiatric disability. Services include housing, job training, supportive education, money management, and drug & alcohol counseling. Low cost or free.

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YMCA
Community School at Stevenson Elementary
515 Lime Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 495-1939
FX: (562) 437-5487

Extended school services before and after, integrated with the learning goals of the school. Programs available to school families and surrounding community residents in the 90813 zip code.

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YMCA Metro Office and Camping Services
General Information
P.O. Box 90995
Long Beach, CA 90809
PH: (562) 425-9986
FX: (562) 425-1169

Alan Hostrup
President/CEO
hostrup@lbymca.org

Sue Baker
Child Care Director


Seven local branches, 30 sites, serving 17,000 youth; aquatics, youth sports, camping/day camping, child care, teen programming, teen development and community involvement. Lead agency for community collaborative CORAL.

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Youth-on-the-Move, Inc.
Youth Development
P.O. Box 5983
Garden Grove, CA 92846
PH: (562) 428-5959
FX: (562) 428-5959
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/ehof

Dr. Patricia Adelevan
Founder, CEO

A multi-cultural, intergenerational educational program that assists youth in becoming responsible citizens with the help of positive community role models. Emphasis on academics, scholarships, the arts, mentoring relationships, and "how money works."

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1736 Family Crisis Center
PH: (562) 388-7644 Emergency Shelter # (310) 379-3620
FX: (310) 372-5336

Debbie Neiger
Youth Services, (323) 737-3900
1736fcc@compuserve.com

Nancy Lomibao
Shelter Coordinator
(323) 737-3900

Sandra Castillo
(310) 792-5900


Carol Adelkoff
(323) 737-3900


Comprehensive services for battered women/children and homeless youth. Shelter location: Villages @ Cabrillo Long Beach; please call for processing information. Transitional Youth Program in Long Beach for youth ages 13 - 17 provides housing for up to two years, food and basic needs, counseling, help with school enrollment, job preparation, independent living skills, and family reunification.

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21st Century Community Learning Center

Please call schools directly for site-specific information. Collaborative program designed in accordance with national model for community schools. Centers are open three hours after school on weekdays, and three hours on Saturday. Free to participants; enrollment varies by school. Three-year funding cycle. MILLENIUM: Contact Sandra Velasquez, Coordinator, at (562) 599-5005. In second year of funding cycle at Lincoln Elementary, Stevenson Elementary, Franklin Middle School. PROJECT WRAP: Contact Ronnie Clare, Coordinator, at (562) 595-0844. In third year of funding cycle at Garfield Elementary, Signal Hill Elementary, Stephens Middle School.

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Afrikan Cultural Center
Rites of Passage
146 Linden Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 435-3110
FX: (562) 435-3130

A cultural education program including drumming and dance that helps adolescent youth transition through developmental stages, and reinforces a strong moral value system through elder participation. Noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Classes at McArthur Park, 1325 Anaheim, in drumming and dance.

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American Red Cross
3150 East 29th St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 595-6341
FX: (562) 424-2821
www.greaterlongbeachrc.org

James Han
Youth Director, ext. 237
hanj@usa.redcross.org

B.A.T. INSTRUCTOR. Youth volunteers 15 years and older are trained and certified in basic First Aid, in order to teach younger children life-saving skills. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PUPPET SHOW: Youth volunteers incorporate Sesame Street puppets with earthquake preparedness and fire safety tapes, to put on live puppet shows for children in various organizations and elementary schools. This is an entertaining and exciting interactive opportunity for young kids to learn life-saving skills and be educated in disaster preparedness. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER: A week-long camp where youth will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and mature by learning to work in groups, discover the value of helping others, make new friends, and have fun. The goals of LDC are to create youth leaders with the potential to better themselves and their communities, and to involve youth in the American Red Cross and other service organizations. RED CROSS YOUTH COUNCIL: Gives youth volunteers the opportunity to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills by getting involved as an American Red Cross officer. Positions include chairperson, vice-chair, secretary/historian, and fundraising chair. The Youth Council plans monthly events and holds general youth meetings at the Chapter on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are open to all youth interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross. Officers are also responsible for duties unique to their specific office. S.A.F.E. KIDS TRAINING: This event is an opportunity for children ages 8-12 years to be trained in life-saving skills. Youth volunteers teach the course as basic aid instructors. Includes the basics of first aid and rescue breathing, Longfellow's Whale Tales that teach water safety in a creative way using a friendly whale, and disaster preparedness. Y-HAVE: Provides HIV/AIDS education and prevention skills for Junior High and High School students of all religious, racial, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Youth serve as peer educators to inform other youth about the myths and facts of HIV/AIDS. Y.i.E.S. YOUTH IN EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM: Consists of high school youth trained in emergency services provided by the American Red Cross. Participating high school students will learn how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. YOUTH VOLUNTEER SERVICE CORPS: Leadership Development Center five-day leadership camp for youth 14-19; disaster training and instruction in teaching peers health and safety. Takes place in August. Fee based, but call for scholarship information. YOUTH VOLUNTEER SERVICE CORPS HOLIDAY PROJECT: The Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts a holiday party for children from underprivileged communities. This is an opportunity to make a difference in a child's life during the holiday season. Hundreds of children from local community agencies and homeless shelters are invited to receive new toys, visit Santa Claus, and participate in crafts and entertainment.

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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 951-1621
FX: (562) 590-3111
http://www.aquariumofthepacific.org

Amy Coppenger
Director of Education
acoppenger@lbaop.org

Education Information Hotline: (562) 951-1630. Home to more than 10,000 residents of the Pacific Ocean, representing over 550 species of marine life. The Aquarium of the Pacific offers educational programs for all ages, including parent and child programs, group sleepovers, Jr. Biologist classes, and volunteer opportunities. Fee based.

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Arts Council for Long Beach
110 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 20
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 432-5100
FX: (562) 432-5175
www.artslb.org

Elena Arrojo
Director of Arts Learning
elena@artslb.org

The Arts Learning Programs at Arts Council for Long Beach enrich the lives of Long Beach citizens by delivering multidisciplinary, multicultural arts and cultural education programs and services that inspire creativity, celebrate diversity, promote tolerance, and contribute to the vitality of the arts in our community. The Arts Council delivers several in-school arts and cultural education programs to many Long Beach elementary schools free of charge. Most are available by application. The Arts Council also provides the service of designing and managing arts residency programs for schools with the funds to offer them. For more information, visit www.artslb.org.

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Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Centers
1040 East Wardlow Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 988-8822
FX: (562) 988-8877

Terry Thompson

Serving Asian Pacific families as well as individuals with substance abuse, medication management, academic, emotional, and interpersonal issues. First consultation is free. Fee based/sliding scale/Medi-Cal.

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Aspira Foster & Family Services
Nonprofit Foster and Adoption Agency
1000 East Wardlow Road
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (800) 439-1905 or (562) 492-5335, ext. 224
FX: (562) 492-5324
http://www.aspiranet.org

With a network of 25 offices, Aspira provides services to children and families throughout California. The agency recruits, trains, certifies, and provides services to foster families and children placed in their homes. Highly skilled staff provide care ranging from home-based family support to emergency shelter, short- and long-term foster care, family reunification and adoption services. Serves children from birth to age 18. No fees to become a foster parent.

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Assistance League of Long Beach
CAMEO - Professional Women's Auxiliary
6220 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 627-5650
FX: (562) 627-5645
http://www.ALLB.org/cameo.htm

Christine Jurenka
CAMEO Chairman

One-on-one community based mentoring for high school girls. Includes academic assistance, scholarships, school supplies, dress for success, SAT prep, and more. CAMEO serves area high schools on a rotating basis. Mailing address: PO Box 15664, Long Beach, CA 90815.

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Athletes & Entertainers for Kids
3337 Colorado
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 438-5905
FX: (562) 433-9175
http://www.aefk.org

Kim Sadou

Headquartered in Long Beach, a California- based educational foundation focused on mentor services, connecting kids to sports and entertainment celebrities.

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Atlantic Community Economic Development Corporation
Skills Creating Opportunities for Positive Employment (SCOPE)
2131 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 599-7775
FX: (562) 599-8334

Brian Stone
Youth Program Coordinator
info@acedonline.com

Jacqueline Jones-Love



Helps disadvantaged youth ages 16-21 learn job readiness skills. Program includes computer skills workshops, employment readiness skills, academic proficiency, and personal development. Follow-up activities include community based mentoring program, peer support meetings, and additional workshops and training.

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Atlantic Recovery Services
944 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 436-3533
FX: (562) 436-0982
www.atlanticrecovery.org

Richard M. Ciampa
Executive Director
ceo@atlanticrecovery.org

Outpatient group and one-on-one counseling for drug and alcohol and other adolescent issues, age 12-18. Services available through contracts with the LA County Department of Probation, LA County Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, and LA County Department of Education. Other services available for men, women and youth, including anger management, parenting, HIV/AIDS education, coping skills, and life balance. Medi-Cal eligibility on site.

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Bethune School
2041 San Gabriel Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 435-2050
FX: (562) 435-5746

Amy Angel
Principal

Brandon Blair



An alternative education school for children whose parents are in transitional housing. Available for children K-8, funded by LBUSD. All supplies provided.

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Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire
6022 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90036
PH: (213) 481-3611
www.bbbsgla.org

Marjam Diaab
Program Director
(800) 207-7567

Previously separate organizations, the two have merged and provide the following services: one-on-one community-based mentoring for boys ages 7-14 with a focus on friendship and guidance. Free. Waiting list. Also, a mentoring program that matches girls ages 6-16 years old with a volunteer Big Sister. Focus on friendship and guidance. Free.

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Boy Scouts of America - Long Beach Area Council
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Boy Scouts of America - Long Beach Area Council
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos
401 East 37th St., P.O. Box 7338
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 427-0911 ext. 241
FX: (562) 492-9437
www.longbeachbsa.org

Jim McKitterick
District Director
Jim.McKitterick@longbeachbsa.org

National character activity-based program for boys ages 7-10, Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos. Based at a variety of elementary schools in the Long Beach Area. This is a program that provides youth with a nurturing environment after school to learn citizenship and character education, while doing fun activities.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
General Information
3635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 595-5945
FX: (562) 595-5745
www.bgclublb.org

Don Rodriguez
Executive Director, ext. 223
donr@bgclublb.org

Johnnie Johnson
Chief Operations Officer, ext. 226
johnniej@bgclublb.org

Karen Reside
Grantwriter
karenr@bgclublb.org

A Positive Place for Kids. Eleven locations in Long Beach to serve youth ages 6 - 18, with positive social, educational and personal growth activities that build character and self-esteem. Club hours during school year are 2-7 p.m.; summer and vacation hours are 12 Noon-6 p.m. Membership Fee ($15 per year), with scholarships available. With membership, participants can attend any/all clubs. EDUCATION: Homework assistance at clubs after school, reading clubs, spelling bees and other competitions, gardening clubs, science/math club, journalism club, educational field trips. COMPUTERS: Computer classes, including access to the Internet and free time on the computers at all clubs. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: Flag Football, Basketball, Girls Basketball, Floor Hockey, Coed Volleyball, Tennis, Track/Field Meets. Fees (from $10 to $50) based on sport, and includes trophies, banquets, officials, fee, etc. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: Cooking, Arts and Crafts, Puppetry, Smart Moves Drug Prevention Program, Choir, Drill Team/Cheer, Wood Shop, Cultural Recognition Programs, Holiday Parties. RESIDENT ARTIST: Through California State University Long Beach and the East Village Arts District, artists provide a 10-week session at each club, teaching sequential visual arts classes, including drawing, photography, collage, clay sculpture. LEADERSHIP CLUBS: Torch (ages 10-13), Keystone (ages 14 – 18), LIT (ages 13 – 18) offer participants a variety of age-appropriate responsibilities within the club atmosphere and in the community. EARLY BIRD PROGRAM: Located at Eastman/Fairfield site, full-day summer enrichment program for ages 7 through 12, M-F 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fee based/sliding scale. TRANSPORTATION: Available from local schools to Eastman/Fairfield site only, year-round. Fee based/sliding scale.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Eastman/Fairfield Club
700 East Del Amo Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 428-9188
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org.

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Fairfield/Westside Center
1835 West Willard
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 435-1621
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Jeffrey A. Cowan/Washington Club
1450 Cedar Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 218-1478
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach
Petrolane Center
1920 Lemon Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 599-2916
www.bgclublb.org
Site Director
E-mails are first name and last name initial plus @bgclublb.org

See Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach General Information listing.

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Cabrillo After School Academy
Cabrillo High School
PH: (562) 951-7734

Vaniethia Hubbard
Program Coordinator

Cabrillo High School received a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant in the spring of 2003. Its goal is to help students become responsible young adults through leadership, career development, arts and recreation, health, and academic achievement. Free six-week modules take place throughout the year.

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California Families in Focus
Alpha Leadership Academy
802 Gaviota Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 900-8686

Maria "Angel" Macias
Executive Director/Founder
mmacias@chw.edu

A program for pregnant and parenting teens that provides a loving environment to assist young mothers in becoming self-sufficient individuals and effective parents. Offers support groups, leadership training, field trips, family counseling, parenting education, job training, and mentoring.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
General Information
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-4111
http://www.csulb.edu



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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
CAPS (Center for Advancement of Philosophy in Schools)
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-4258
FX: (562) 985-7135
http://www.csulb.edu

Sara Goering
Director
sgoering@csulb.edu

Program takes students from CSULB and pairs them with practicing LBUSD teachers grades 5-12. Weekly philosophy classes.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-4071
FX: (562) 985-8154
http://www.csulb.edu

Michael Blazey
Department Chair

Katherine James
Associate Professor


Professional internship required of students graduating with BA in Recreation in an agency providing recreation and leisure service to consumers. A cooperative effort between student, agency, and department; requires a minimum of 400 hours.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Educational Participation in Communities (E.P.I.C.)
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-8550
FX: (562) 985-1641
http://www.csulb.edu

Dr. Robin Lee
Coordinator
rlee@csulb.edu

Administered within the Career Development Center of the Student Services Division, E.P.I.C. is a volunteer recruitment and placement program designed to connect CSULB students with volunteer opportunities in the L.A. and Orange County nonprofit sector.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Multicultural Center
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-8150
FX: (562) 985-8149
www.csulb.edu/mcc

Dr. James Manseau Sauceda
Director

Cynthia Schultheis
Assistant Director


The overarching mission of the MCC is to contribute to the creation of a campus environment that is truly inclusive. The Center offers an extensive library, workshops, lectures, and forums, and a spacious conference room. The MCC's signature project is S.T.A.R. (Students Talk About Race), which trains students as cross-cultural facilitators in LBUSD classrooms. Open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
University Outreach and School Relations
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
PH: (562) 985-5358
http://www.csulb.edu

Valerie Bordeaux
Program Director
vbordeau@csulb.edu

Arranges campus tours for local student groups at high schools and middle schools. Applications are also available at this office.

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California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
Upward Bound
5500 Atherton St., Suite #326
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 596-5450
FX: (562) 596-1406
http://www.csulb.edu

Danny Martinez
welston@csulb.edu

Norman Perlas



Willie Elston



Assists youth in grades 9-12 with successfully completing high school and entering college.

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Cambodian Association of America
2501 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 988-1863
FX: (562) 988-1475

Him Chim
Executive Director

Kiry Tham
Program Specialist


Alcohol & drug prevention and recovery, support groups, educational services, guidance counseling and family preservation services. Fee based/sliding scale/no one turned away. Youth Drop In Educational Program, ages 9 – 16. Language and cultural education on Sundays from 9 – 12 noon at the Cambodian Temple, 2100 West Willow. Free to participants. Youth services provided as part of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Program for youth living in the 19803 zip code.

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Cambodian Youth Leadership Program (CYLP)
2390 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 988-1863 ext. 270

Dara Din
dara@ilearnkhmer.com

The CYLP is designed to empower our Long Beach youth in realizing their hopes and dreams in their newly adopted home. Cambodian high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the Long Beach Unified School District are eligible for this free two-month training experience.

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Camp Fire Boys and Girls of Greater Long Beach
General Information/Main Office
7070 East Carson
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-2725
FX: (562) 421-4056
www.campfirelb.org

Shirlee Jackert
Executive Director
campfirelb@earthlink.net

National program includes traditional camp fire clubs (troops)open to boys and girls ages 4 through high school graduation, led by volunteer parents/caretakers. Curiculum includes leadership development, outdoor skill building and self-reliance. Adult and teen training offered year-round. After school, and Saturday youth, development, and community programs emphasize self-relaince, safety, peer pressure and community service. Membership fee.

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Camp Fire Boys and Girls of Greater Long Beach
Close Encounters Challenge Course
7070 East Carson
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-2725
FX: (562) 421-4056
www.campfirelb.org

Kristine Wingert
Associate Director Outreach/Challenge
campfirelb@earthlink.net

Programs built around 10 low and 6 high elements. Helps groups improve comunication, trust, and teamwork through the presentation of various "problems" to solve. Programs range form 3 - 6 hours.

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Camp Fire Boys and Girls of Greater Long Beach
Volunteer led Club/Groups
7070 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-2725
FX: (562) 421-4056
www.campfirelb.org

Georgia Stewart
Associate Director of Core Programs
campfirelb@earthlink.net

Volunteer led clubs/group programs for girls and boys /all girls, all boys, mixed/family clubs - several ages can be in a group. Groups meet after school, evenings, weekends, at schools, churches, club houses, and at Camp Fire headquarters. All groups enjoy service learning, self-reliance and leadership opportunities. Most groups attend day camp together with their leader/advisor. Available from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

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Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS)
391 South Lexington Dr., Suite 110
Folsom, CA 95630
PH: (916) 983-9506
FX: (916) 983-5738
http://www.emt.org

Pam Langbehn
Executive Director
plangbehn@adp.state.ca.us

Judith Strother
Consultant
Judy@Strother-Taylor.com

Formerly Evaluation Management and Training (EMT), CARS promotes mentoring and provides support to mentor programs across the state. Links local programs to the California Mentoring Initiative's objectives and quality assurance standards.

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Childnet Youth & Family Services
General Information
4223 East Anaheim Street, P.O. Box 4550
Long Beach, CA 90804
PH: (562) 494-7491
FX: (562) 597-5155
http://www.childnet.net

Richard Hughes

Providing safe homes, education and counseling to vulnerable children and families. Mostly DCFS referred, MediCal, or with referral from private insurance.

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City of Long Beach Community Development
General Information
333 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-6841
FX: (562) 570-6215
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/cd

Melanie Fallon
Director



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City of Long Beach Community Development, Youth Opportunity Center
CalWORKS Youth Opportunities
3447 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90817
PH: (562) 570-4700
FX: (562) 570-4745
www.longbeachworkforce.org/

Rick Gonzalez
Coordinator

Under a partnership with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), program prepares 14-19 year olds to successfully transition from welfare to the workforce. Includes paid work-based learning through eight weeks of summer employment, basic-skills remediation, career planning, and employment readiness.

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City of Long Beach Community Development, Youth Opportunity Center
Learning Center
350 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-4700
FX: (562) 570-4745
http://www.longbeachworkforce.org/

Rick Gonzalez
Coordinator

Partnered with the Long Beach School-for-Adults (LBSA), offers technology training, basic-skills remediation, general education courses, Microsoft Office applications and Windows 95, and high school credits. To receive high school credit, youth must be 16 years old; however, youth ages 14 and 15 can use the Learning Center as well.

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City of Long Beach Community Development, Youth Opportunity Center
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Enrichment Activities
3447 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90817
PH: (562) 570-4700
FX: (562) 570-4745
http://www.longbeachworkforce.org/

Rick Gonzalez
Coordinator

Young people ages 14-21 receive a variety of academic career enrichment activities, including summer and/or year-round employment, study skills training, GED preparation, adult mentoring, occupational skills training, leadership development, supportive services, and 12-month follow-up and retention services.

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City of Long Beach Fire Department
Community Services
3205 Lakewood Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 570-2519
FX: (562) 570-2556

Frank Hayes
Battalion Chief
frank_hayes@longbeach.gov

Mike DuRee
Captain, Public Information Officer
Phone: (562) 570-2554

Josh Johnson
Firefighter, Public Information Officer, CERT
Phone: (562) 570-2516

Javier Ramirez
Division Assistant
Phone: (562) 570-2519

Community Services including Fire Safe House, school and event visitations by Fire personnel and equipment (please fax all presentation and apparatus requests 4-6 weeks in advance), Fire Ambassadors and other prevention education for school-aged youth.

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City of Long Beach Fire Department
Rescue Program
PH: (562) 570-2500
FX: (562) 570-3605
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/fire

Wayne Chaney
Public Information Officer

A mentoring program matching selected 13-14 year olds with firefighters, affiliated with the LA County District Attorney's Office of Community Outreach. Free program.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services
Healthy Active Long Beach
2525 Grand Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-4231

Lou Palmer
Project Director
Lou Palmer@longbeach.gov

Debbie Marshall
Social Marketing Coordinator
Debra Marshall@longbeach.gov

Lara Turnbull
Health & Nutrition Education Coordinator
Lara Turnbull@longbeach.gov

Provides nutrition education classes for low-income families with children pre-kindergarten to 4th grade, as well as community-wide outreach and education on the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption. Promotes physical activity and participation in the food stamp program.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services
S.T.A.R.S. - Students Talking About Resisting Substances
1133 Rhea St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 570-4443
FX: (562) 570-4049
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Dawn Davis
Coordinator
Dawn_Davis@longbeach.gov

S.T.A.R.S. is a school-based peer advocate program focused on substance abuse.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
General Information
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown, MPH
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

Youth Health Education operates six programs that provide education and prevention services for youth with respect to HIV/AIDS, STDs, pregnancy and parenting.These multi-session behavior change and skill-building programs provide prevention education to in- school, out-of-school, on probation, incarcerated, pregnant and parenting youth.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
MAGIC (Men Achieving Goals in the Community)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

Danny Flores
Male Involvement Coordinator
Danny_Flores@longbeach.gov

Male involvement program designed for young males and young fathers ages 16-24, to increase male involvement in preventing teen pregnancy and in being responsible fathers.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
OSITA Program (Our Sisters Increasing Their AIDS Awareness)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

HIV education and prevention program designed for at-risk Latinas ages 14-24. Participants are also involved in peer education.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
OSITO (Out of School Individuals Teaching Others)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

Danny Flores

Danny_Flores@longbeach.gov

HIV education and prevention program, designed for Latino males ages 14-24.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
PATHS (Peer Advocates Teaching Healthier Solutions)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

Sandy Rocha

Sandy_Rocha@longbeach.gov

Designed for adolescents ages 14-18, pregnant and parenting teens, and parents with teens. The goal is to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies and to promote responsible parenting in the City of Long Beach.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
SAFE Program (Sexual Abstinence/Awareness Family Education)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

Provides information and education through multi-session interventions to assist teens in developing the awareness, attitudes, and skills to postpone sexual behavior and reduce teen pregnancy.

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City of Long Beach Health and Human Services, Youth Health Education
TLC Program (Teens Living Carefully)
3820 Cherry Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-7930
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/health

Diane Brown
Youth Health Education Supervisor
Diane_Brown@longbeach.gov

HIV education and prevention program designed for youth ages 14-18.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Community Resource File
101 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90822
PH: (562) 570-7500
http://www.lbpl.org

A comprehensive listing, with search capability, of all social services within the Long Beach community. Available in main library and most branches and on the Internet at www.lbpl.org.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Alamitos
1836 East 3rd St.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1037
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework assistance, and access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Bach
4055 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1038
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework assistance, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Bay Shore
195 Bay Shore Ave.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1039
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Brewitt
4036 East Anaheim
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1040
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Burnett
560 East Hill St.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1041
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework assistance, and access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Dana
3680 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1042
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--El Dorado
2900 Studebaker Rd.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-3136
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Harte
1595 West Willow St.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1044
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving hildren grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homeork assistance, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Los Altos
5614 East Brittan Dr.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1045

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Main Branch
101 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90822
PH: (562) 570-7500
http://www.lbpl.org

Eleanor Schmidt
Director

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework assistance, and access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--Mark Twain
1325 East Anaheim
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1046
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance pogram serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework assistance, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Family Learning Center--North Branch
5571 Orange Ave.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1047
http://www.lbpl.org

After school assistance program serving children grades K-8 and their families. Specialized resources and staffed homework help, as well as access to multimedia computers.

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City of Long Beach Library Services
Youth Services Division
101 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90822
PH: (562) 570-6220
FX: (562) 570-7408
http://www.lbpl.org

Chris Burcham
Youth Services Officer
cburcham@lbpl.org

Materials collection, reference and reader's advisory, class visits, vacation reading program, and outreach to schools and organizations. Programs include Reading Readiness, Bookworm Buddies Read-Aloud, and Young Adult Services.

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City of Long Beach Office of the City Manager
Human Dignity Program
333 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-6948
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/citgov

Anitra Dempsey
Human Dignity Coordinator

Designed to eliminate hate crimes, the program, partnering with NCCJ, embraces cultural differences, educates the community on tolerance and cultural sensitivity, and serves as a resource in the event of a hate crime or incident. Program includes Hate Crime Response Team, Diversity Acceptance and Training, Community Harmony, and Inter-group Conflict Resolution Teams.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
California Recreation Center
1550 Martin Luther King
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 570-1608
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Toni Forde-Hixon
Community Services Supervisor

Larry McCraw
Recreation Assistant


Teen Center Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2:30 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Activities include weight room, video games, field trips, library, and study room with tutoring available, cooking classes, and more. Serves Poly High School and neighborhood teens. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 East Spring St.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 570-1745
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Mary Blackburn
Community Services Supervisor

Trail hours: Tu-Su, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum hours: Tu-F 10 a.m.-4 p.m./Sa & Su, 8:30-4 p.m. Activities include Educational Programs for schools, youth groups and day camps, individuals, and family activities; seasonal workshops; environmental educational workshops for teachers and youth leaders; and seasonal special events.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
El Dorado Park West - Teen Center
2800 Studebaker Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-3230
FX: (562) 570-3163
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Terri Eggers
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: M-F, 3-7 p.m. A safe and positive place for Millikan High School students. Provides Friday night teen dances, intramural sports, homework workshops, youth employment services, cooking classes and more. Serves Millikan High School and neighborhood teens. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Future Generations Youth Center
PH: (562) 570-1640
FX: (562) 570-1644
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Sonny Seng
Community Services Supervisor

Serves youth to 18 years of age. Services include Youth Job Network, computer workshops, computer graphic presentation training, and CD rewrite.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Homeland Cultural Center
1321 East Anaheim St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 570-1740
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Jim Ruggirello
Supervisor

Open to all ages, a place for community people to explore various elements of culture, including playwriting, acting, poetry, creative writing, dance, and music. Graphic design and silk screening produced by local teens available to community groups.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Houghton Park - Teen Center
6301 Myrtle Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90801
PH: (562) 570-1640
FX: (562) 570-1644
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

Sonny Seng
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 6 p.m. Activities include The Outdoor Circle for camping, fishing, hiking, and water sports; video games, organized sports, arts, crafts, and field trips. Supports Jordan High School. Six community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 Bixby Hill Rd.
Long Beach, CA
PH: (562) 431-3541
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Ellen Calomiris
Superintendent

Open Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free tours are every half-hour and end at 4 p.m. School tours are offered throughout the year by reservation only.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 570-1755
FX: (562) 570-1893
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/parks/index.htm

Ellen Calomiris
Superintendent
Ellen_Calomiris@longbeach.gov

Open Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 p.m. Free public self-guided tours of the 156-year-old adobe and historic gardens. Visitors can also use the research library. Seasonal education programs for families and youth.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Registration and Reservations, Contract Classes, Community Center Reservations
2760 Studebaker Road
Long Beach, CA 90815
PH: (562) 570-3100
FX: (562) 570-3109
http://www.longbeach.gov/park/youth/default.asp

Kim Olmos
Registration/Reservations

Michelle Gingras
Contract Class Supervisor


Phil T. Hester, Director. Various contract classes are sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine. See the Department's Quarterly Class Schedule mailed to residents of Long Beach for specifics, or see website above. They will not be listed here.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Silverado Park - Teen Center
1545 West 31st St.
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 570-1675
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/park/index.htm

LaChonda Lard
Community Services Supervisor

Teen Center Hours: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. Activities include video games, cooking classes, arts and crafts, tournaments and more. Serves Cabrillo High School and Savannah Academy. Community centers are converted for teens after school Monday through Friday. Open to teens 13-18 years of age who live in Long Beach or attend a Long Beach school. Student ID or proof of residency required. Activities vary per site as listed. Monthly, supervised dances are held for students at affiliated high school, and separate middle school dances support neighborhood middle schools.

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City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Teen Volunteer Program
PH: (562) 570-1699
FX: (562) 570-1700
http://www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/youth

A mentoring program for youth ages 13-18. Each teen is encouraged to volunteer 100 hours. Full- and part-time staff at each park site mentor the teens, and the program is designed to be a first step on the career ladder.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
DARE
1957 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 570-1429
http://www.longbeachpd.org

Chris Ferrari
Sergeant

Drug, alcohol and violence prevention education taught by police officers for school-age children and youth in LBUSD grades 5 and 7. It is a 17-week course that emphasizes decision making skills, self-esteem and alternatives to drug use.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League Freeman
1205 Freeman Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 570- 1664
http://www.calpal.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League North
2311 South St.
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 570-8038/570-1666
http://www.CALPAL.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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City of Long Beach Police Department
P.A.L. - Police Athletic League West
1401 West 9th St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 570-1383
http://www.CALPAL.org

A sports-oriented, crime prevention program that relies on athletics and recreational activities to form a bond between police officers and the youth (ages 7-17) in the community. Program fee is $20.00 annually, which includes field trips and transportation. Activities include: basketball, karate, boxing, computer skills, homework assistance and more. A partnership between the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine and the Long Beach Police Department.

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Communities in Schools
1610 "B" W. Rosecrans Ave.
Compton, CA 90220
PH: (310) 637-3586
FX: (562) 638-2965

Trisha Woods
artricia@aol.com

Provides health and human services, tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs. Organizes residents/youth around opportunities to contribute to community and programs to promote civic engagement and leadership.

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Conservation Corps of Long Beach
340 Nieto Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 986-1249
FX: (562) 986-9390

Mike Bassett
Executive Director

Jessica Stoudenmore



Mary Jo Ginty
Director of Education


Job training, recycling and environmental work experience programs for 18-23 year old at-risk youth; charter school; education programs. ECOLOGY CONSERVATION CENTER: 2774 Dawson, Signal Hill, CA 90806. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/CHARTER SCHOOL: 5199 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 352N, Long Beach, CA 90804. ACTA: 3215 N. Alameda Ave., Suite C, Compton, CA 90814.

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Dramatic Results
Math in a Basket, Write-On Arts, and Increasing Math
3308 and 3310 Lime Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
PH: (562) 595-4600
FX: (562) 595-4633
www.dramaticresults.org

Christi Wilkins
Executive Director
contact@dramaticresults.org

Dramatic Results is a non-profit educational arts agency with a mission to facilitate student success by stimulating curiosity and fostering creativity through a hands-on, in-class, after-school or as an independent Art Camp, on a 1:5 or 6 teaching artist to students ratio. We stress the development of imagination, creativity, empathy, verbal, written and artistic communication, and intrapersonal/interpersonal skills in every weekly session. Dramatic Results also offers Professional Development opportunities for teachers seeking to increase teachers' skill and comfort in integrating art with math and language arts to provide further depth, value and context to their students' learning environment.

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Education 2000 + Bookstore
309 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 435-1199
FX: (562) 435-3041

Marie Deary
Owner

Youth-friendly bookstore offers tutoring and homework help M-F from 3 - 7 p.m.

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Federal Job Corps Center of Long Beach
1903 Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 983-1777
FX: (562) 988-0033
www.jobcorps.org

Robert Lewis
Safety/Security Supervisor

A federally funded program for at-risk youth ages 16-24, providing high school and college education. Teaches students how to find and keep a job, social skills, behavioral management skills, how to deal with peer pressure as it relates to negative behavior. Residential school or local participation. Course studies include vocational applications such as Hotel/Restaurant Management, Landscape Gardening, and Hospitality.

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Friends Outside
Pathways, a Mentoring Program for Children of Prisoners
PH: (323) 249-9683, ext. 101

Samuel Spicer, Jr.
Case Manager

Are you raising a child whose parent is in prison? Does this child need a tutor, friend, or role model? If the child is between 8 and 12, and has a parent who is or will soon be incarcerated, we can match the child with a suitable mentor. All services free.

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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
General Information
4040 Bellflower Blvd., P.O. Box 8215
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-8456
FX: (562) 429-2751
www.gscglb.org

Debbie Esparza, ext. 205
Executive Director
desparza@gscglb.org

Teresa Heston
Waterfront Program Coordinator, ext. 226


Michelle Burton



"Still Growing Strong." Opportunities for girls between 5 and 17 years of age to develop self-esteem, preparing them to meet life's challenges and achieve their full potential. Volunteer-led troops consist of Daisy Girl Scout (5-6 yrs), Brownie (6-8 yrs), Junior (8-11 yrs), Cadette (11-14 yrs) and Senior Girl Scout (14 – 17 yrs). Membership fee.

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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
Bilingual Mentor Troops
4040 Bellflower Blvd., P.O. Box 8215
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-8456
FX: (562) 429-2751
www.gscglb.org

Quality after-school option for girls in areas with challenges in English skills, transporation and child care, as well as a minimal history of volunteerism.

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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
Choices
4040 Bellflower Blvd., P.O. Box 8215
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-8456
FX: (562) 429-2751
http://www.gscglb.org

Joyce Drew, ext. 229
Coordinator
jdrew@gscglb.org

An intensive after-school program for middle school girls with a focus on providing education regarding teen pregnancy, alternatives to gangs and drug abuse; available upon request at various middle schools.

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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
Discovery Program
4040 Bellflower Blvd., P.O. Box 8215
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 421-8456
FX: (562)429-2751
http://www.gscglb.org

Joyce Drew, ext. 229
Coordinator
jdrew@gscglb.org

An elementary-age program for girls to build skills, develop self-confidence and stimluate an interest in education through projects which include science exploration, sporting events, and crafts at various elementary schools, upon request.

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Girls and Boys Town, USA
350 West Wardlow
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 427-1155
FX: (562) 595-1171

Beth Holder
Runaway and Homeless Youth Specialist
boystownlb@aol.com

Daniel Rodriguez
Runaway and Homeless Youth Specialist


Marlita Hill
Outreach Worker


Emergency shelter for boys and girls ages 11-17. Provides community education and street outreach. Referrals from LA County DCFS.

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Goals for Life Foundation Inc.
12433 East Lambert Rd.
Whittier, CA 90606
PH: (562) 698-1501
FX: (562) 464-0834
http://www.gflonline.org

Reggie Berry
President
rberry45@earthlink.net

The Foundation works with disadvantaged youth from 7 to 24 to assist them in learning and implementing goal-setting approaches in their lives. Fee-based.

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Guidance Center, The
General Information
3711 N. Long Beach Blvd., Suite 500 & 600
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 485-3085
FX: (562) 981-7569

Jenny Pak, Ph.D.
Access Coordinator
jpak@glbcgc.org

The Guidance Center is a private, nonprofit community mental health agency that provides services for children, youth and families. Clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and case management staff are available to serve our clients and families. Many of our staff are bilingual. We accept Medi-Cal eligible clients.

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Guidance Center, The
Club M.O.R.E. Mentoring Program
PH: (562) 485-3026

Liza Engeran, Ph.D.

One-on-one community based mentoring program for youth, including ongoing training and support for mentors. Open to kids in counseling.

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Guidance Center, The
Miller House
2801 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90801
PH: (562) 424-4227
FX: (562) 424-6757

Gil Freitag, Ph.D.
Program Manager

Services provided to dually diagnosed children and adolescents through specialized groups, psychotherapy, and substance misuse education. Fee based/sliding scale, Medi-Cal eligibility.

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Guidance Center, The
North Long Beach Systems of Care
4343 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 427-6860

Lyn Walker
Program Director

A wraparound program provided for high-risk youth that includes K-12 education, counseling, and intensive services for child and family. Participants are referred through DCFS.

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Healthy Kids Coalition
General Information
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 933-8015

Fran Chasen
Director

School based health care resources, preventative health care and education. LOCATIONS: Whittier Elementary, M-W, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m./Lincoln Elementary, Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m./Webster Elementary, Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m./Harte Elementary, Wed., 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Healthy Kids Coalition
Central Healthy Start at Poly Academy of Accelerated Learning
1545 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 218-4443
FX: (562) 218-0752

Charmaine Alvarado
Coordinator, Central Facility
calvarado@lbusd.k12.ca.us

A LBUSD-based collaborative committed to improving the lives of children and families by creating a network of social and other support services that enhance a childs ability to learn and grow. Programs/services include: tutoring, health education, gang prevention, MediCal enrollment, parent education, and family & group therapy.

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Healthy Kids Coalition
West Healthy Start at Stephens Middle School
1830 West Columbia St.
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 424-7664
FX: (562) 426-7364

Dennis Windscheffel
Coordinator, West Facility



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International Center for Education and Sports (ICES)
P.O. Box 3033
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 434-5313
icessports.com

Ed Robinson
Director
info@icessports.com

Henry Lopez
Program Director


International Center for Education and Sports staffs after school programs at local schools and provides sports-related trainings and travel opportunities for youth. After school sports/mentoring program at Rogers and Stephens Middle Schools. Focus on developing soccer skills.

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Interval House
6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 170
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 594-9492
FX: (562) 596-3370

Carol Williams
Executive Director
admin@intervalhouse.org

Lorena Ponce
Youth Program Coordinator
admin@intervalhouse.org

Sharon Wie
Projects Coordinator
admin@intervalhouse.org

Domestic violence and teen dating violence supportive services including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, peer support, drama therapy, outreach education, prevention and 24-hour teen hotline. Volunteer opportunities for youth. Fee based/sliding scale. HOTLINE (562) 594-4555.

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Junior Achievement (JA)
6250 Forest Lawn Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
PH: (323) 957-1818 ext. 131
http://www.jasocal.org

Tina Foster
tfoster@jasocal.org

Dedicated to educating children about business and economics. JA programs span grades K-12, and are taught in class or after school.

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Khmer Girls in Action (KGA)
1355 Redondo Ave., Ste. 9
Long Beach, CA 90804
PH: (562) 986-9415
FX: (562) 986-9416

Fam Saechao
Community Organizer
famsaechao@yahoo.com

Khmer Girls in Action is a youth leadership and organizing project for Long Beach Khmer girls between the ages of 14 and 21. Participation is free.

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Khmer Parent Association
3200 East 29th Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 595-5645

Chan Hapson

After school program offering tutoring, homework assistance, computer classes, cultural dances and other services for Khmer-speaking families.

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L.A. County Coastal Cluster Family Planning
1000 West Carson
Torrance, CA 90502
PH: (310) 542-0200
FX: (310) 782-2924

Sally Strom
Educator/Program Coordinator

Clinics and health education services provided through the Department of Health Services. Workshops on topics such as Family Planning, Sex Education, First Visit to the OB/GYN, STD’s and other adolescent issues are available through professional speakers at sites upon request.

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L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE)
General Information
9300 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
PH: (562) 803-8469
http://www.lacoe.edu

David Flores
Division Director

Educational initiatives and support for local education administrations. DIVISION OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: Educational Programs for students not maintaining attendance in local schools. CalSAFE: Educational support for pregnant and parenting teens.

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L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE)
Southern Alternative Education Center--Long Beach
325 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 983-3157
FX: (562) 983-1437
http://www.lacoe.edu

Valerie Hunter
Principal
hunter_valerie@lacoe.edu

General Information: (562) 922-6111



Provides independent study and all-day classroom options for students grades 7-12.

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L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE) Department of Health Services
Coastal Family Planning Clinics
1000 West Carson, N-35
Torrance, CA 90509
PH: (310) 542-0200

Sally Strom, BSE, OGPA
Educator
sallystr1@juno.com

Provides clinic services to women in their reproductive years, including birth control, pregnancy, and STD/HIV. Also provides educational services. Fee or sliding scale.

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L.A. County Office of Probation--Long Beach
Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Program
9150 E. Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90402
PH: (562) 940-3541

Greg McCovey
Cluster 4

Kevin Harvey
Deputy Probation Officer, Jefferson Middle School
(562) 438-9904, ext. 2300

Deputy probation officers on site at Long Beach middle and high school locations. Mental health services through The Guidance Center and NCADD. Mentoring Program for qualified students through Family Services of Long Beach and Richstone Family Centers.

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L.A. County Office of Probation--Long Beach
Prevention Services Office--Gang Alternative Prevention Program
415 West Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 491-5807

Minerva Casanas
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer

Elizabeth Gonzalez
Deputy Probation Officer


Special programs offer intensive supervision of youth 10 - 14 who are beyond parental control and at risk for drugs, alcohol, and crime. Informal probation, as a prevention program for incorrigible minors (601).

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Long Beach BLAST (Better Learning After School Today)
957-1/2 Via Carmelitos
Long Beach, CA 90805
PH: (562) 728-9200
FX: (562) 728-6800
www.lbblast.org

BLAST aims to improve after school options for Long Beach youth by recruiting, screening, training, and placing college students and older adult volunteers in partnering after school programs.

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Long Beach City College ( LBCC)
Liberal Arts Campus
4901 East Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
PH: (562) 938-4205
http://www.lbcc.cc.ca.us

Offers summer academic enrichment and after school programs. Grades 3-11, hours vary.

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Long Beach City College (LBCC)
A Woman Like Me Mentoring Program
PH: (562) 938-4190

Janet Hund
Coordinator

Pairs college students with middle school-age girls for an eight-month mentoring program. Focus on career opportunities.

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Long Beach City College (LBCC)
Pacific Coast Campus
1305 East Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 938-4111
www.lbcc.cc.ca.us



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Long Beach Community Day School
Downtown Long Beach Community Day School
325 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 922-6111 (LACOE)

Paul Gothold
Principal

LACOE-sponsored school for at-risk kids.

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Long Beach Community Education Center
2008 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 591-4869
http://www.lacoe.edu

Josie Nava
Primary Teacher

A full-day program for youth on active probation, sponsored by LA County Office of Education.

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Long Beach Community Hispanic Association
Centro C.H.A. Inc.
350 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
PH: (562) 570-4709
FX: (562) 570-4744

Jessica Quintana
jessquintana@hotmail.com

Provides health and education programs to the low-income Hispanic community. Serves 11- to 18-year-olds, free.

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Long Beach Community Services and Development Corporation
780 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 437-0681
FX: (562) 591-4612

Services and programs for low-income and court referred youth. Learning center with ESL and computer classes.

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Long Beach Council PTA
1515 Hughes Way, Suite 227
Long Beach, CA 90814
PH: (562) 997-8000 ext. 8046

Camie Dean
(562) 429-7788



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Long Beach Marine Institute
6475 East Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 431-7156
http://www.longbeachmarineinst.com

Eugene Anderson
Director
eugene800@aol.com

Promotes the preservation of the earth's marine environment through education, information, and recreation and enrichment activities.

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Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 East Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90803
PH: (562) 439-2119
FX: (562) 439-3587
http://www.lbma.org

Victoria Damrel
Director of Education and Visitor Services
victoriad@lbma.org

Sandy Winkler
Education Assistant
sandyw@lbma.org

Dave Eaton
Gallery Coordinator
davee@lbma.org

Education programs include Kidvisions, Music & Art for the Millenium, Toyota Children's Art Gallery, monthly Family Art-making workshops, and Eye Openers for Educators workshops and events. Free scheduled workshops throughout the year Call in advance for scheduling.

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Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership
Workshops, Training, Resource Library, Consulting, Networking
3635 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
PH: (562) 290-0018
FX: (562) 290-8018
http://lbnp.org

Judy Ross
Executive Director
jross@lbnp.org

The mission of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership (LBNP) is to impact the Greater Long Beach community by strengthening nonprofit organizations through leadership, education, and collaboration. We offer opportunities to make sustainable improvements in management systems and best practices through education, skill building and peer support. Services include workshops and training, philanthropy and nonprofit management library, monthly networking breakfasts and affinity group roundtables, information and referral, consulting and customized training. Quarterly newsletter and Web-based Charitable Events Calendar.

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Long Beach School-Readiness Investment Project
PH: (305) 908-2600
http://www.knightfdn.org

Julia Van
Program Associate

William Broomfield
(562) 570-4733


The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation primary grant-making focus in Long Beach (2001-2005) for improving school readiness in the 90806 zip code.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
General Information/School Phone Numbers
LBUSD Headquarters, 1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 997-8000
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us
E-mail addresses are first letter of first name and (7) letters of last plus@lbusd.k12.ca.us

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Adams (562) 428-0202/Alvarado (562) 985-0019/Avalon (K-8) (310) 510-0790/Barton (562) 428-0555/Bethune (562) 435-2050/Birney (562) 427-8512/Bixby (562) 498-3794/Bryant (562) 498-3802/Buffum (562) 498-2431/Burbank (562) 439-0997/Burcham (562) 420-2685/Burnett (562) 595-9466/Burroughs (562) 426-8144/Butler (K-8) (562) 591-7477/Camp Hi-Hill (626) 797-3892/Carver (562) 420-2697/Cleveland (562) 420-7552/Cubberly (K-8) (562) 420-8810/Edison (562) 590-8481/Fremont (562) 439-6873/Gant (562) 430-3384/Garfield (562) 424-8167/Gompers (562) 925-2285/Grant (562) 428-4616/Harte (562) 428-0333/Henry (562) 421-3754/Holmes (562) 633-4427/Hudson (K-8) (562) 426-0470/International (562) 436-4420/Keller (562) 421-8851/Kettering (562) 598-9486/King (562) 428-1232/Lafayette (562) 426-7075/Lee (562) 494-5101/Lincoln (562) 599-5005/Longfellow (562) 595-0308/Los Cerritos (562) 595-6337/Lowell (562) 433-6757/MacArthur (562) 420-3588/Madison (562) 420-7731/Mann (562) 439-6897/McKinley (562) 630-6200/Monroe (562) 429-8911/Muir (562) 426-5571/Naples (562) 433-0489/Newcomb (K-8) (562) 493-3596/Powell (K-8) (310) 631-8794/Prisk (562) 598-9601/Riley (562) 420-9595/Robinson (K-8) (562) 492-6003/Roosevelt (562) 599-1888/Signal Hill (562) 426-8170/Stevenson (562) 437-0407/Sutter (562) 423-6451/Tincher (K-6) (562) 493-2636/Two Harbors (310) 510-0440/Tucker (562) 498-2324/Twain (562) 421-8421/Webster (562) 595-6568/Whittier (562) 599-6263/Willard (562) 438-9934. MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Bancroft (562) 425-7461/ /DeMille (562) 421-8424/Leticia Espinoza, Student Intervention Specialist (562) 460-8999/Franklin (562) 435-4952/Hamilton (562) 602-0302/Hill (562) 598-7611/Hoover (562) 421-1213/Hughes (562) 595-0831/Jefferson (562) 438-9904/Lindbergh (562) 422-2845/Marshall (562) 429-7013/Rogers (562) 434-7411/Stanford (562) 594-9793/Stephens (562) 595-0841/Washington (562) 591-2434. HIGH SCHOOLS: Avalon (K-12) (310) 510-0790/Cabrillo (562) 951-7700/Jordan (562) 423-1471/Lakewood (562) 425-1281/Millikan (562) 425-7441/Polytechnic (562) 591-0581/PAAL (562) 591-1381/Educational Partnership (562) 938-8606/Reid (562) 437-2851/Savannah Academy (562) 435-4682/Wilson (562) 433-0481. CHARTER SCHOOLS: Constellation Community Middle (562) 435-7181/Emerson Parkside Academy (562) 420-2631/New City Charter (562) 436-0689/Pacific Learning Center (562) 437-0681/Premiere Education Charter (562) 728-6683/Promise Academy (562) 423-3006.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Alternative Education and Student Support
235 East Broadway, Suite 800
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 997-8000
FX: (562) 437-2464
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

Karen Hilburn, ext. 7141
Director
khilburn@lbusd.k12.ca.us

Michael Jules, ext. 7132



Debra Mahoney, ext. 7236
Social Worker


Tory Cox, ext. 7244
Social Worker


Noel Alpin, ext. 7250
Social Worker
Guidance Opportunity Classes

Alternative options for education of students with difficulties in full-service schools. Resources include Reid High School, Guidance Opportunity Classes, and school social workers and psychologists. Systems- based school social work interventions provided through social workers.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Attendance Service
235 E. Broadway, Suite 800
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 997-7118



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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Business Department
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 997-8189
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us



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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Career/Technical Education
3701 East Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
PH: (562) 989-7872 X 293
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

Matthew Saldana
Director



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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Cedar Education Center
1794 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
PH: (562) 218-0493
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

Vicki Roberts
Educator

Mary Merrals
Educator


Community-based English tutoring program. Offers free English studies for parents at elementary schools, as well as free babysitting during class.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Communications and Community Relations
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 997-8250
FX: (562) 997-8294
http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us

Richard Van Der Laan
Executive Director

Chris Eftychiou
Communications Coordinator


For information and approval of information to be circulated throughout LBUSD.

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Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)
Comprehensive Child Development (CCD)
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
PH: (562) 595-5366
http://www.lb