If you witness a crime (theft or drug use), but you and others are not in immediate danger:
Dial our local Hollywood Police Station: 213-972-2971
Select menu option to speak to the officer at the front desk.
Until 11:00 pm
If you witness disruptive or threatening behavior:
Call Police Non-Emergency Dispatch: 877-275-5273
Select option 1 twice to speak to the police dispatcher.
24 hours per day
If you encounter someone non-threatening in need of help/services (and unclear if they are homeless or not homeless):
Direct them to call LA County Social Services: 1-800-339-6993
If you encounter someone non-threatening in need of help/services who is homeless:
Direct them to call LA Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), or you can call on their behalf: 213-683-3333
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm
If you encounter someone non-threatening who is exhibiting mental health issues:
Call LA County Department of Mental Health: 800-854-7771
If you are looking for additional homeless resources:
Contact PATH LA: 323-644-2200 or Epath.org
Contact Hollywood 4wrd: 323-366-6882 or DIGITAL H4WRDs 2024
If there is trash or items that need to be removed (that is not the property of an unhoused person):
Call 311 (or report on the 311 app)
Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm
If you are following up on a prior request about sanitation:
Call the Sanitation Department directly: 800-773-2489
For any issues in the neighborhood that have not been adequately addressed through the means above, or to inquire about general issues:
Call Headquarters for Council District 13: 213-207-3015
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:00 pm
Tips from LAPD on Keeping Your Home Secure While Away at Work or Vacation
