The Midnight Mission (TMM) provides 12-Step Recovery services and emergency housing for up to one (1) year for single adult men who are experiencing substance use and homelessness. TMM operates a separate 30-day crisis housing and short-term housing assistance program called Crisis and Bridge Housing for single adult men and women experiencing homelessness. TMM programs offer emergency services, including meals, hygiene, material goods, educational and employment assistance.

Referral Process:

1. To arrange for placement in our substance abuse program or interim housing program, hospitals and medical/health service facility representatives must contact Karen Santana 213-624-9258 x1650 for shelter beds or Marcy Altenes 213-624-9258 x1645 for substance abuse at least 12 to 24 hours in advance.
2. The referring hospital or medical/health service facility must obtain and provide TMM with a signed consent to release information form for the individual being referred.
3. The referring hospital or medical/health service will need to discuss and disclose with TMM special care or condition information based on the individual’s current health and mobility status. At that time, TMM will determine whether our recovery or interim housing program can accommodate the individual’s needs as a TMM program participant.
4. The individual must present the following upon arrival:
   • Copies of discharge documents
   • Medical and follow-up care instructions, pending appointments and other instructions given to the individual by the referring hospital or medical/health service facility.
5. The individual must have received immediate and appropriate hygiene services and clean clothing from the referring hospital or medical/health service facility before being sent to the TMM. Individuals arriving in unhygienic condition, not dressed in clean/appropriate clothing, or who arrive dressed in hospital/patient-wear will be immediately sent back to the referring hospital or medical/health service for assistance.
6. The individual can bring no more than two containers of personal items and clothing to the TMM. Individuals arriving with more than two personal containers will be sent to the BIN storage facility before entry.