Long Beach Adult Education Local Resources
Supportive Services
Our community partners provide support services, resources and programming that have proven to be invaluable to the residents of Long Beach. Some of the services offered are clothing and housing assistance, academic resources, relief from food insecurities, childcare, youth programming and citizenship assistance.
To discover the wrap-around support services offered by our community partners, please select the required resource to view a list of partners and direct links to their websites. Please visit their pages for an in-depth look into their support programs.
We are continually looking for community partners to help support the goals and mission of adult education. If you or your organization is interested in partnering with the LBAEC, please contact Long Beach City College, Adult Education at aep@lbcc.edu or Long Beach School for Adults at DBroadway@lbschools.net.
Academic Resources
Training and academic resources that lead to personal enrichment or career preparation/advancement.
Centro CHA
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Department of Rehabilitation
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School For Adults
Addiction Services
Shelter and supportive services/care to individuals or families in crisis.
American Indian Changing Spirits
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center for Men (Long Beach)
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center for women (Anaheim)
Adult Basic Education
Short-term, noncredit personal and professional development courses offered at no cost to the community.
Centro CHA
Goodwill of South Los Angeles County
Long Beach City College
Long Beach School for Adults
YMCA
Adult Secondary Education
Competency-based high school diploma programs for adults, e.g., exams for High School Equivalency or the General Educational Development (GED®)
Conservation Corps
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach Public Library
Long Beach School for Adults
Adults with Disabilities
Advocacy, supportive services and referrals for adults with disabilities.
California Mentor Long Beach
Department of Rehabilitation
Disabled Resources Center
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Public Library
Books and Supplies
Provides books, materials, safety equipment, technology and other school supplies to support academic pursuits.
Career Technical Education
Training programs that prepare youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers.
Centro CHA
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School for Adults
Pacific Gateway
United Cambodian Community
Childcare
Provides childcare programming and/or referrals to childcare, i.e. before and after school care, day camps, etc.
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
YMCA
Child Development Center
Half-day and full-day preschool programs, typically for children aged 2-5.
Citizenship
Offers advocacy, consultations, and training in the naturalization process of becoming a citizen of the US. Supportive services include Green Card Renewal, DACA Renewal and Naturalization assistance.
Centro CHA
Long Beach School for Adults
The Salvation Army
United Cambodian Community
YMCA
Clothing
Professional interview attire, uniforms and/or clothing necessary to participate in career training programs.
Counseling Services
Counseling services; helping eligible participants identify and clarify personal, career, and educational goals.
American Indian Changing Spirits
Centro CHA
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Conservation Corps
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Long Beach City College
Long Beach School for Adults
English as a Second Language
Free noncredit programming in English as a Second Language. Participants can take a myriad of courses to practice conversation, writing, reading, and grammar skills.
Centro CHA
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School for Adults
Pacific Gateway
The Salvation Army
United Cambodian Community
YMCA
Food Assistance
Offers or provides referrals to nutritious and well-balanced meals at no cost.
Health & Wellness
Basic medical, dental, optometry, and mental health services.
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Conservation Corps
Long Beach Job Corps
Mental Health of America
United Cambodian Community
YMCA
High School Diploma OR Equivalent
Competency-based high school diploma programs for adults; e.g. High School Equivalency or the General Educational Development (GED®).
Centro CHA
Conservation Corps
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Goodwill of South Los Angeles County
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School for Adults
Housing
Offers or provides referrals to residential living facilities or affordable housing.
California Mentor Long Beach
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Conservation Corps
Department of Rehabilitation
Disabled Resources Center
Long Beach Job Corps
Mental Health of America
The Salvation Army
Ministry
Provides spiritual services and/or support from clergy or a religious counselor.
Money / Allowance
Offers a living allowance and/or monetary supports to eligible participants.
Parenting / Family Services
Family supportive services and education for parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Pre-Apprenticeship
Offers pre-apprenticeship programs and/or skilled labor programs and vocational trainings.
Conservation Corps
Long Beach City College
Long Beach School for Adults
Senior Services
Senior support services and programs to engage older adults – mentally, physically, and socially.
California Mentor Long Beach
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Gray Panthers
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
The Salvation Army
Transportation
Transportation assistance, TAP cards and/or Taxi Vouchers.
Veteran Services
Support services for service members, veterans, and their eligible dependents.
Workplace Readiness
Training in basic skills development; prepares the community for the workplace and helps to improve employability.
California Mentor Long Beach
Centro CHA
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Conservation Corps
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Department of Rehabilitation
Disabled Resources Center
Goodwill of South Los Angeles County
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School for Adults
Mental Health of America
Pacific Gateway
The Salvation Army
United Cambodian Community
YMCA
Youth Programs
Provides activities and programs for community members between the ages of 10 and 18 through recreation, social life, prevention, intervention, or education.
Centro CHA
Conservation Corps
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
Mental Health of America
Pacific Gateway
The Salvation Army
YMCA
Youth with Disabilities
Advocacy, supportive services and referrals for youth with disabilities.
California Mentor Long Beach
Department of Rehabilitation
Disabled Resources Center
Academic Resources
Addiction Services
Adult Basic Education
Adult Secondary Education
Adult with Disabilities
Books and Supplies
Career Technical Education
Child Development Center
Clothing
Counseling Services
English as a Second Language
Food Assistance
Health and Wellness
High School Diploma OR Equivalent
Housing
Ministry
Money / Allowance
Parenting / Family Services
Pre-Apprenticeship
Senior Services
Transportation
Veteran Services
Workplace Readiness
California Mentor Long Beach
Centro CHA
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Conservation Corps
CSULB – Educational Opportunity Center
Department of Rehabilitation
Disabled Resources Center
Goodwill of South Los Angeles County
Long Beach City College
Long Beach Job Corps
Long Beach School for Adults
Mental Health of America
Pacific Gateway
The Salvation Army
United Cambodian Community
YMCA