Health Ministries
Various healthcare and medical ministry resources are available within the Diocese. A sampling of major programs is listed below.
Bishop Gooden Home
The Bishop Gooden Home utilizes a contemporary holistic approach to alcohol and drug treatment for men. The traditions date back to the homes founding in 1962 by five members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Episcopal Bishop Robert Gooden. Over 5,000 residents have enjoyed the traditions of BGH for over four decades. Residents of all faiths, or those with none, find an inclusive and supportive environment. Each person is encouraged to develop his personal spirituality.
For more about the Bishop Gooden Home, click here.
Main Office:
191 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone Number: 626.356.0078
FAX: 626.795.2844
Email: smortel@bishopgoodenhome.org
Good Samaritan Hospital
An institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Good Samaritan Hospital provides full-service medical care as well as several areas of specialization including a heart institute with treatments for Parkinson's disease and brain tumors, and a high-risk neonatal intensive care unit. Like all diocesan institutions, it operates independently, but has ties to the diocese, including representation on the Board of Directors.
Contact: The Rev. Jerry Anderson
Chaplain
Good Samaritan Hospital
1225 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.482.2739
Switchboard: 213.977.2121
Email: janderson@goodsam.org
ECW Medical Ministry/Medical Care Grants
The Episcopal Church Women's Emergency Medical Grants offer funds (up to $800 per year) to halp any parishioner of any congregation in the diocese pay expenses in time of medical need.
Contact:
Kay Alexander
ECW President
808.989.5321
The ECW's Medical Ministry Grant Program awards funds to Episcopal churches, institutions, and/or organizations that have "medical" programs or projects. Monies cannot be used for personnel. The ECW has $4,000 each year budgeted for the program. Depending on the number of grant applications, funds are disbursed by serving the largest eligible programs. Grants are awarded in October or November, to begin in January of the following year. Grant application is required with a deadline date of September 30th.
Contact:
Loyce L. Hill
Parishioner, Church of the Advent, Los Angeles
323-6 East Plymouth Street
Inglewood, CA 90302
HIV/AIDS Ministries
The Bishop's Commission on AIDS Ministry and its separately incorporated Project New Hope housing and job-training programs are available to serve people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as their families and caregivers.
Click here for further information.
Our Saviour Center/ Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic
A community outrach sponsored by Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel in partnership with Immanuel Church in El Monte, Our Saviour Center provides a variety of services including food, emergency shelter, job assistance, parenting instruction, computer training, youth after school programs, preschool and scouting programs, and clinical health services.
Our Saviour Center
Office: 4368 Santa Anita Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: 626.579.2190 - Center
626.579.0290 - Clinic
Contacts
Ms. Dorris Dann
Executive Director,
ext. 111
Mr. Rex Botengan, Administrator,
ext. 112
rbotengan@churchofoursaviour.org
Prism
Formerly known as Chaplaincies at County Facilities, prism is the diocese ministry in hospitals and jails in the Los Angeles County system.
Contact: Mr. Dennis Gibbs
Administrator
213.482.2040
St. John's Well Child Center
The St. John's Well Child Center provides free primary and preventive medical and dental care for children and families at facilities in downtown Los Angeles (at St. John's ProCathedral), South Los Angeles, Compton and Lincoln Heights. All services are free of charge and include full medical and dental services, a community-based mental health program and a free pharmaceutical program. The clinic operates with a no-appointment system, all walk-in patients are serviced.
Administrative Office:
5701 South Hoover Street,
Los Angeles CA 90037
323.541.1660 (Administration)
323.541.1661 (Fax)
Website: http://www.wellchild.org/home.html
Young & Healthy, Pasadena
A volunteer program initiated by All Saints' Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Young & Healthy connects needy children with doctors, dentists, therapists and other health care professionals who donate their services. The program also provides follow-up support and help for families navigating the often-perplexing health-care system.
Contact
Ms. Mary Donnelly-Crocker
Executive Director
Office: Young & Healthy
37 N. Holliston Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 626.795.5166
Email: younghealthy@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.youngandhealthy-pas.org/
