Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Phone: (310) 287-4487
Until Further Notice:
In-person services, including Wardrobe, Food Pantry, and Shower Facilities, are closed due to LACCD directive on COVID-19. The Basic Needs Program is committed to supporting students and will continue to do so via online services.
Basic Needs Program
The Basic Needs Program supports students by connecting them to on & off-campus resources and community referrals. Basic Needs encompasses those very necessities to survive: Food and Shelter.
What is Food Insecurity?
Not knowing where your next meal will come from OR not having access to nutritious meals OR having to skip/reduce meals due to lack of funds.
What is Housing Insecurity?
Not having a stable, safe, and adequate place to live OR being homeless OR at risk of homelessness.
We work with you holistically, through a case management model to identify your needs, whether it be food, shelter, health & wellness, a stable income, etc. Then, we link you to available resources to keep you going, having a better chance of focusing and continuing school.
Faculty & Staff: Know a student who might benefit from additional support? Make a referral
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Wardrobe & Food Pantry
We know that it's difficult to focus on your homework when you're worried about meeting your basic needs. To assist in this area, West has established a professional wardrobe and food pantry supported by donations from the community and West employees and students.
Support Services
West has a number of support services which assist students with covering educational and living expenses and succeed academically. West students can receive free or low cost health care at the Student Health Center and child care at the Child Development Center.
Shower Facilities
Students enrolled in a credit or non-credit class at West, who are in good standing with the college, may use the gym's shower facilties, located in PEC-S (Women) and PEC-N (Men), Monday – Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm during the Fall and Spring semesters. Any questions, call (310) 287-8301. Hours may be different during the Winter and Summer sessions and the showers will be closed on campus holidays.
Resources
Our Academic Counseling and other offices can also connect you to housing, legal and social services outside the campus.
Learn more about local off-campus resources for financial assistance, health care, housing, legal assistance, employment and more.