How do I contact local shelters and how long can someone stay in one?

My loved one has a mental illness and is homeless. I have been told that the shelters fill up quickly. How do I contact local shelters and how long can someone stay in one?

You can contact the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority's referral service at (800)339-6993, or visit their website at www.lahsa.org for information on local shelters. You can also call the Shelter Hotline at 1-800-548-6047 or TDD: 1-800-660-4026. In the Santa Monica area Step Up on Second is a good organization for those with persistent or severe mental illness: www.stepuponsecond.org or 310-394-6889

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