A door that's open all seven days.
The Drop-In Center for Transition-Age Youth is a safe space for young adults across South Los Angeles and the South Bay: somewhere to shower, wash clothes, eat, sit down, and be known. Housing help happens at the same table — because the hard conversation goes better after a hot shower.
- Who
- Transition-age youth, ages 16–25 · no referral needed
- Where
- 1230 Pine Ave, Long Beach · 2814 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Cost
- Free
Eradicate youth homelessness by guiding youth toward safety, stability, success and independence.
We accomplish this with a compassionate, wellness-based approach that inspires growth and hope. The center is low-barrier on purpose: you don't need an appointment, a referral, an ID or a reason. Come in, eat, and we'll figure out the rest together.
Every day, on site
- Hot meals
- Showers and personal hygiene facilities
- Laundry
- Computers with internet access
- Hygiene kits and clothing
- Bus passes
Individualized resources
The foundation of the center is daily, individualized case management. Staff work with each young person on a plan with measurable goals for housing stability, economic self-sufficiency and independent living. That includes:
- Shelter and housing linkage, and navigation through housing programs
- Mental health referral, with direct access through our partnership with the Department of Mental Health
- Substance use education and referrals
- Employment support and workforce development
- Linkage to Social Security Income and other benefits
- Help obtaining a California ID card and a birth certificate
- GED support, and enrollment in training programs, trade schools, colleges and universities
- Linkage to court-approved classes and help formalizing the legal documents needed for work and housing
- Community resource linkage
If you decide to come to Good Seed, we will work hard to make sure this is your last shelter.
Support groups & programsAsking for help is a strength here.
Good Seed offers support groups and programs on site and through a strong network of community partners. These spaces are designed to feel welcoming and non-judgmental, so that no one has to fear embarrassment, rejection or discomfort when they ask for help. Young people are connected to services that address the whole person: mental health care, primary healthcare, substance use support, education, and social and recreational opportunities.
Outreach from the centerWe also go find the youth who don't know we exist.
With 211 and the MTA (Market, Train, Assist) project, we advertise in the spaces where homeless youth gather and direct them to emergency shelter and youth services across LA County. Read about the MTA project.
Need a bed, not just a shower?
The drop-in team can start an emergency shelter or supportive housing application with you the same day.
