Languille Emergency Shelter is fast-track 12-week program that empowers homeless women to obtain the resources needed to become independent.

The  program includes:

• Shelter:
  Women may stay for up to 12 weeks and are housed in private or semi-private rooms in a safe, comfortable setting.

• Basic necessities:
  We provide three meals and two snacks a day, clothing, toiletries and other provisions.

• Case Management:
  Case managers conduct an initial intake with each woman to assess her immediate needs and determine a plan for longer term housing, employment and health maintenance. Each resident must develop a personal plan for housing and finance and meets with a case manager at least every other week to discuss her progress.

• Counseling Services:
  Psychologists from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provide weekly group counseling sessions for the women, where they follow a 16-week curriculum that addresses homelessness, domestic violence, stress, anger management and communication. Private sessions are also available to the residents.

• Job Development and Employment Services:
  An on-staff job coach assists the residents with resume writing, interview skills and finding job openings. Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., residents are required to seek employment and supportive services outside the residence.

• Placement into Transitional  or Permanent Housing:
  Case managers assist the residents with securing permanent or transitional housing following their 12-week stay.

• Aftercare:
  After a resident’s 12-week stay has concluded, she may take advantage of a 30-day aftercare period and continue to use the services of Good Shepherd Center. Throughout this period, case managers maintain contact with the former residents to track their progress.

• Drop-In Services:
  Women utilizing our drop-in services have the opportunity to go through an intake process and receive refarrals for housing, health care and other social services.