Housing:using the housing first model, dwc provides 119 units of permanent supportive housing for single unaccompanied women across our two residences in downtown los angeles. Permanent supportive housing is comfortable, safe, and affordable housing without time limits. Each woman has access to on-site individualized support and services she needs not just to end her struggle with homelessness, but also to thrive in permanent housing and work toward achieving her goals.Community-based housing:dwc's community-based housing program connects single unaccompanied women and women with children to permanent housing and supportive services throughout los angeles county. Dwc offers rapid re-housing assistance to any woman needing housing, particularly for women escaping domestic violence, to connect them with safe, permanent housing as quickly as possible and support for women veterans through housing vouchers, move-in assistance, trauma recovery resources, and help navigating the complex process of applying for veteran benefits.Women's health clinic:in partnership with jwch, dwc's women's health clinic-the only women-specific health clinic in skid row-provides primary care, std and HIV testing, tuberculosis and cancer screenings, vaccinations, mammograms, and physical as well as mental health assessments. Dwc also provides self-care and health education workshops, fitness classes, and enrichment activities.

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