Recovery Resources in Los Angeles
Recovery Resources in Los Angeles
Sex Industry Outreach Organizations
The Pink Cross Foundation founded by a former porn actress is a non-profit organization created to reach out to male and female porn performers and adult industry workers offering care packages with individualized recovery plans, financial assistance and resources to rebuild their lives. We are currently working with over 20 people who have either left porn or are on their way out.
Sex Industry Survivors is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of sexual exploitation. Sex Industry Survivors Anonymous, founded in 1997, offers weekly support group meetings. Sex Industry Survivors web site offers powerful education and a hotline at 888-702-7273.
Treasures is a group of women who reach out to women who are currently working in the sex industry of Los Angeles. They offer care packages with books and resources as well as support group meetings. Support is offered in the form of referrals for employment opportunities, professional counseling, and other services. 323-937-9525.
Children of the Night is a private non-profit organization dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food to eat and a place to sleep. Children of the Night provides a 24-hour hotline — 7 days a week at 1-800-551-1300. Office 818-908-4474
Churches in Los Angeles area who care:
www.solidlives.com – Solid Lives Church @ 714.526.8233
www.belairpres.org – Bel Air Presbyterian Church @ 818.788.4200
www.theshepherd.org – Shepherd of the Hills Church @ 818.831.9333
www.oasisla.org – Oasis Christian Center @ 877-LAOasis
www.bethemunah.org – Beth Emunah Messianic Synagogue @ 818.597.9700
State of California Free Services:
Medi-cal - www.dhcs.ca.gov
This is a public health insurance program which provides health care services for low-income individuals including families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and low income people with specific diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
WIC - www.wicworks.ca.gov
WIC, the Women, Infants, and Children program, is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
Cal/OSHA - www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/AdultFilmIndustry.html
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, requires employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace for employees, and pay the costs of their health and safety program. This same act gives Cal/OSHA jurisdiction over virtually all private employers in California, including employers in the adult film industry. Please contact them to learn your rights as an adult industry worker.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - lapublichealth.org/std/clinics.htm
Get free, confidential STD testing, treatment and more at a location near you.
