Counseling in West Hollywood, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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City of West Hollywood
California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Therapy West Hollywood California

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West Hollywood is a vibrant community in Los Angeles. Home to the Sunset Strip, a mile-and-a-half long stretch of Sunset Boulevard that is home to many nightclubs and restaurants, West Hollywood has many nightlife opportunities for adults. Shopping in the city is easy, and is among the most walkable cities in the state. Residents of the city tend to be very liberal, with a vast majority voting with the Democratic Party. In fact, West Hollywood was the first city in the nation to become officially pro-choice.¹

Mental Health in West Hollywood

West Hollywood is a socially progressive city with a large population of LGBTQ residents. West Hollywood has the third-highest rate of same-sex couples in California, with approximately 1,400 households in the city headed by gay or lesbian couples. Despite making many gains in recent years, LGBTQ individuals still face much discrimination and inequality. As a result, comprehensive support services are needed to help this community achieve equality.²

Individuals in West Hollywood who need a helping hand can depend on the Assistance League of Los Angeles for a variety services. Operation School Bell provides new school clothes for 5,000 impoverished kids each year. Family-based services include crisis intervention, domestic violence prevention, and substance abuse programs. The Assistance League also supports children who are entering the foster care system. Sometimes children are removed from their family home with little notice, and leave behind most of their belongings. Clothing and supplies are provided to children in those situations so they are prepared for school. For additional information about these programs and services, call 323-469-1973.³

Current Initiatives

The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center participates in the Vote for Equality Initiative, which seeks to organize communities to approve measures for LGBTQ equality. Volunteers work throughout the greater Los Angeles area to develop and implement programs that educate voters about LGBTQ issues. Additionally, volunteers engage in direct contact with voters by going door-to-door and holding seminars. Programs to reduce anti-gay sentiment are also implemented as part of the program. For more information or to volunteer, call 323-860-7352.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). West Hollywood, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Hollywood,_California.
2. City of West Hollywood. (2016). City of West Hollywood 2013 Community Study. Retrieved from http://www.weho.org/home/showdocument?id=13481.
3. Assistance League of Los Angeles. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://assistanceleaguela.org/services/.
4. The Leadership Lab. (2017). Vote for Equality Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.leadership-lab.org/vote-for-equality/.

West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 1.88 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of West Hollywood is 36,222 people with 22,077 households and a median annual income of $56,317. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for West Hollywood, CA

Affordable with Planning

Therapy in West Hollywood is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your West Hollywood therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local West Hollywood public health department.