allcove Beach Cities

welcome to allcove Beach Cities

Hey there, young people

We are located in Redondo Beach, in the coastal edge of Los Angeles County.

 

We are here to support you in the ways you need.

So what do we do?

We welcome young people ages 12 to 25 with mild to moderate needs looking for support.

mental health

Get the support, treatment and tools you might need to take care of your mental health from professionals at our center.

physical health

including sexual health
Access safe, confidential and judgement-free medical advice and treatment from our medical professionals.

Access testing, medical information and connections to care.

substance use

Get the information or treatment you need to navigate the complexities of alcohol and substance use through counseling or peer support groups.

peer support

Connect with peers your own age who’ve been through what you are going through and can help you make sense of it all.

family support

If you’re a family member, you can connect the young people in your life to resources and support with whatever they are facing.

supported education and employment

education support
Get help preparing to get into college, vocational programs, school reentry and non-traditional secondary education programs.
career coaching
Connect to counselors who can support you with your job search, resume, interviews and some of the stress along the way.

community

quiet space
Find a quiet space to read, study, paint or journal with help around you. ​
social support
If you're experiencing housing problems, food insecurity or other challenges with basic needs, please let us know so we can connect you to the services that you need.
events
Join in organized gatherings such as support groups, life skills classes or recreational activities. ​

life skills and wellness

Join us every month for gatherings related around music, creativity, life skills and more. ​

languages spoken at our center

We recognize the importance of resources from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our team members can provide services in English and Spanish. Please contact us with your questions.

in the neighborhood

Serving the greater South Bay, we are here to support you by answering any questions you may have.

 

address

514 N. Prospect Avenue, Suite 400

Fourth floor

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

 

parking

We have several parking lots and structures near the front entrance. ADA parking is also available by the front entrance roundabout.

 

hours

Tuesday through Friday 1–7 pm

Saturday 10 am–2 pm

Closed Mondays and Sundays

 

Center tours available on Saturdays at 9 am

Call us to make your appointment

(310) 374-5706

map your route

holiday hours

allcove Beach Cities is closed for the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day 
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • New Year’s Eve
transportation

directions from Redondo Union High School:

• Walk toward Diamond Street and turn right.
• Turn left onto North Prospect Avenue.

 

We are near major freeways: 405, 107 and 213. 1-Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) connects all coastal towns.

 

directions from downtown Los Angeles:

  • Get on CA-110/Harbor Freeway.
  • Take I-110 S to S Western Avenue and take Western Avenue exit from I-405 N.
  • Take W 190th Street to destination and turn left onto N Prospect Avenue.

directions from downtown Long Beach:

  • Get on I-710 N from W 3rd Street and W Shoreline Drive.
  • Continue on I-710 and take I-405 N to S Western Avenue.
  • Follow S Western Avenue and Del Amo Blvd and turn right onto N Prospect Avenue.

directions from downtown San Pedro:

  • Take S Grand Avenue to N Gaffey Street.
  • Drive from I-110 N and W Sepulveda Boulevard to Redondo Beach.
  • Follow W Sepulveda Boulevard and turn right onto N Prospect Avenue.

public transportation

allcove Beach Cities is located near a single bus line, Beach Cities Transit Line 102. The transit line stop is on Prospect Avenue and Diamond Street.  

 

Beach Cities Transit  

  • Beach Cities Transit Line 102 provides service between the Redondo Beach Pier and the Redondo Beach Metro C (Green) Line Station. Service hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.   
  • Beach Cities Transit Line 109 provides service between the Redondo Beach Riviera Village and the LAX City Bus Center. Service hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.   

Metro   

  • Metro Bus Line 40 provides service between downtown Los Angeles and Redondo Beach. Service hours vary.  
  • Metro Bus Line 210 provides service between Hollywood and Redondo Beach. Service hours vary.   
  • Metro Bus Line 232 provides service between LAX and downtown Long Beach. Service hours vary.   
  • Beach Cities Transit Line 102 connects with the Metro C (Green) Line at the Redondo Beach station, between Redondo Beach and Norwalk. Service hours vary.  

Gardena Transit 

GTrans Line 5 runs provides service between Aviation Green Line Station to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station. Service hours vary with weekdays only.  

 

Torrance Transit 

  • Torrance Transit 2 provides service between Del Amo Fashion Center and El Camino College. Service hours vary.   
  • Torrance Transit 3 provides service between Redondo Beach Pier and Downtown Long Beach. Service hours vary.  
  • Torrance Transit 8 provides service between Torrance and LAX Transit Center. Service hours vary.   
  • Torrance Transit Line 13 provides service between Redondo Beach and Artesia Station. Service hours vary.  

Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit 

Palos Verdes Transit 225 provide services between Palos Verdes Peninsula, San Pedro and Redondo Beach. Service hours with weekdays only.  

Are you a school or group looking to transport young people to allcove Beach Cities?

Please request a bus through Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s office.

who we are

youth advisors

Our allcove Beach Cities youth advisors are part of the youth movement leading allcove development at our center. 

center staff
Jazmin Ramos
peer support specialist

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Tiffany Amith
facility coordinator

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Shana Martinez
clinical manager

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Aja Jordan
facility manager

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Amanda VerWys
engagement specialist

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Ali Steward
chief partnership development officer

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Kerianne Lawson
chief programs officer

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Kelsey Ikemoto
clinical coordinator

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John Hooper
peer support specialist

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Joanne Kim
peer support specialist

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Laura McIntire
program facilitator

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Cole Ficklin
program facilitator

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Luisa Bernardino, allcove beach cities
Luisa Bernardino
mental health professional

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Rachel Lloyd
mental health professional

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Emily Enos, allcove beach cities
Emily Enos
program facilitator

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Robyn Deeley, allcove beach cities
Robyn Deeley
program facilitator

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Aidan Morgan
program facilitator

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Patty Ellis, allcove beach cities
Patty Ellis
program facilitator

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Alexandra Hoatua, allcove beach cities
Alexandra Hoatua
mental health professional

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Eugenie Lewis, allcove beach cities
Eugenie Lewis
supported education and employment provider

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Rafael McMaster, allcove beach cities
Rafael McMaster
program facilitator

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Lee Ann Farmer
program facilitator

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Elham Raker, allcove beach cities
Elham Raker
medical professional

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Paul Stansbury
program facilitator

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Claire Towle, allcove beach cities
Claire Towle
mental health professional

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James Ludka
mental health professional

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MacKenzie Quarton
program facilitator

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Evelyn Molina
mental health professional

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Jocelyn Vorenberg
mental health professional

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Pablo Orozco-Castro
mental health professional

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Noha Zaki
mental health professional

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Afumi Saito
mental health professional

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Lucinda Loveland
mental health professional

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volunteers + interns
We are currently offering volunteer positions for the following roles:
  • Campus greeter welcomes all guests and visitors entering the building with a friendly, helpful attitude, providing information, direction and customer service and assisting our visitors to and from the center, as needed.

Volunteers must be 14 years or older.

We are currently offering internship positions for the following roles:
  • Clinical intern provides mental health and case management services. They deliver evidence-based clinical services, support staff trainings, provide resources and referrals and work in a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include pursuing a master’s degree as an MSW or MFT or seeking to accrue clinical hours.
  • Program intern supports all programs in the center by preparing and assisting in workshops and events, conducting outreach to educate community partners, supporting communications and other team members. They may also support peer support specialists. 

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

our vision

Where every young person can connect, get support and find wellbeing.

our mission

A youth-designed, welcoming space to reduce stigma, create community and provide accessible, connected services to support the health and wellbeing of young people.

our partners

Pulling this center together requires tremendous collaboration. We couldn’t be happier to work with these organizations.

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