Our programs meet you where you are — and walk with you toward where you're going. Whether you need a roof tonight, mental health support this month, or a workforce pathway this year.
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From interim housing to workforce development to mental health support — find the program that meets your needs.
202 beds across 6 South LA facilities. Safe, structured housing with individualized case management — the foundation for everything else. 83% of participants secured permanent housing in 2024.
Inquire about housingA five-pillar reentry workforce accelerator: assessment, job readiness training, document recovery, employer connections, and retention support. Partners: CRCD, Pacific Gateway, Reignite Hope, PV Jobs.
Learn about Rise & ThriveTrauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health and substance use services embedded in our programs. Licensed clinicians. 85% of participants accessed services in 2024. 80% medication compliance.
Connect with servicesHousing search, rental assistance, benefits enrollment, and post-placement case management. The door doesn't close when the program ends. 83% placement rate in 2024.
Learn about permanent housingIncarceration fractures families. Our reunification services provide relationship counseling, legal resource referrals, child welfare navigation, and reunification planning — because family is one of the most powerful forces for lasting change.
Get family supportContracted through Molina Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross (CalAIM). Coordinating complex care for high-need participants with intersecting health, housing, and justice-system needs.
Learn about ECMWarm the Streets (since 2014) and Blessing Bags (since 2015) — bringing resources and connection directly to South LA's unhoused residents. 10,000+ blankets, 50+ partners, 1,000+ volunteers.
Get involved with outreachHow to Access Services
Getting started is straightforward. Our team will help you identify the right programs and services for your situation.
Call 888-617-7309, walk in to 164 W. 80th Street, or fill out our online inquiry form. No appointment needed for initial contact.
Meet with our intake team to discuss your situation, goals, and needs. We'll identify which programs and services are the right fit.
Complete program enrollment. Some programs have waitlists — we'll be transparent about timelines and connect you with immediate resources in the meantime.
Start your pathway with the support of staff, case managers, and a community that has walked this road before. We stay with you.
Program Impact
Real outcomes, verified data, reported annually.
Served in 2024
Permanent Housing
Secured permanent housing in 2024
Mental Health Access
Accessed services in 2024
Employment Rate
Workforce participants employed in 2024
Community Stories
"The Rise & Thrive program helped me get my ID back, build a resume, and connect with an employer who gave me a real shot. I've been employed for 18 months now. I thought that door was closed forever."
"I'd been on the streets for two years when the Warm the Streets team found me. They came back every week. Eventually I trusted them enough to walk through the door. That walk changed my life."
"My caseworker helped me start rebuilding my relationship with my daughter after years apart. We're not all the way there yet — but we're talking. That's everything."
A Step to Freedom serves justice-involved adults experiencing homelessness, substance use challenges, mental health issues, or reentry from incarceration. We primarily serve adults in South Los Angeles. Call us at 888-617-7309 and our team will help determine which programs are the right fit for your situation.
Yes. ASF core programs are provided at no cost to participants. Services are funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and government contracts (including CalAIM through Molina Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross). No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Call our intake line at 888-617-7309 or walk in to 164 W. 80th Street during office hours (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm). Our team will conduct an assessment and determine housing availability and fit. Some programs have waitlists — we'll be transparent and connect you with immediate resources in the meantime.
Yes, absolutely. We work closely with case managers, probation officers, healthcare providers, and social workers. Call 888-617-7309 or visit our contact page to make a referral. We respond within 1–2 business days.
Yes — and many participants do. Our programs are designed to work together as an integrated continuum. Our intake team will help you build a personalized service plan based on your goals and needs.
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