C.A.P.O. Center

Mark your calendars—we’ve officially set our 2026 dates for our upcoming Narcan trainings with @aadapinc here at C.A.P.O. 💙 ▫️June 24 ▫️September 30 ▫️December 2 These trainings are FREE and open to the public. Join us to learn essential overdose response skills and how to administer Narcan—knowledge that could help save a life. . . . #narcansaveslives #narcan #overdoseprevention #savealife #overdoseprevention

Ubuntu: I am because we are. A weekly space for real life, real talk, and real community. Ubuntu is presented by @jaulguitardoorsusa at @thecapocenter in partnership with @lapublichealth Office of Violence Prevention (OVP)—supporting healing and addressing the root causes of violence in LA County communities. Every Friday Fridays 3–4 PM • The CAPO Center
 $25 gift cards available — first come, first served. Free and open to the community 🤍 . . #genderbasedviolence #lacountypublichealth #violenceprevention

Join us every Friday for the Elevate Youth Circle for Mental Health. @elevateyouthca Led by licensed clinical social workers from @minority_psychology_network , these circles include weekly group sessions and one-on-one support. Free and open to all—because healing happens in community. 🤍 . . #youthresources #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthsupport #healingthroughart #healingthroughmusic

Episode 3: “Good Buddy,” from our mini-series Small Steps. Filmed and edited by apprentices at the C.A.P.O. Center to raise awareness around opioid and substance use disorder. . . #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #opioidawareness #overdoseprevention #overdoseawareness

Thanks for having us @hoops4justice 🏀🔥 🎥: @productionsbyjj , Lead Film Apprentice

Today we acknowledge #nationalfentanylawarenessday and honor the lives it has impacted—within our Jail Guitar Doors community and far beyond. This moment is a reminder of why we do this work. We believe the most powerful way forward is through awareness, education, and showing up for one another. That’s why we host multiple FREE Narcan trainings with @aadap throughout the year at The C.A.P.O. Center—equipping our community with the tools to save lives. We invite you to join us at an upcoming training. Stay connected by following us here and signing up for our newsletter through the link in our bio so you don’t miss the next one. A heartfelt thank you to @aadap for partnering with us and providing these life-saving trainings to our community. ❤️ Filmed and edited by Franklin, C.A.P.O. Film Apprentice

Episode 2: “Two of a Kind,” from our mini-series Small Steps. Filmed and edited by apprentices at the C.A.P.O. Center to raise awareness around opioid and substance use disorder. Stay tuned—Episode 3 is coming soon. 🔥 . . #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #opioidawareness #overdoseprevention #overdoseawareness

Big thanks to @chefgreeny @eatnewschool @littledynamitepizza and @mish.deli for bringing the surprise pizza party to The C.A.P.O. Center! We were hungry… ain’t no more. 🍕🔥 . . #youthcenter #justiceimpacted #pizzaparty

Episode 1 “Moving Day” in our mini series “Small Steps” Filmed and edited by film apprentices at The C.A.P.O. Center to bring awareness to opioid and substance use disorder. Stay tuned for episode 2 and 3–coming soon! 🔥 . . #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #opioidawareness #overdoseprevention #overdoseawareness

Apprentice outing at @k1speed 🔥 🎥: @productionsbyjj . . #apprenticeship #youtharethefuture #k1speed #justiceimpacted #rehabilitation

We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting Tune In To Your Mental Health at @farmersmarketla on May 9th from 12–6 PM! Tune In To Your Mental Health is presented in partnership with Take Action LA, an initiative of @lacdmh , creating space for reflection, creativity, and connection while inviting people to engage with their wellbeing in ways that are tangible, empowering, and rooted in community. We will have on-site clinicians @k11ngcarter , LCSW, of Grow UR Potential, and @dr_carroll_brown3 , Psy.D., and Sam Pow, LCSW, sharing practical mental health insights and resources with attendees. Expect a full day of live music and poetry, breakdancing, free snacks and swag, guitar and gear giveaways, mental health resources, and more! Community partners include:
@aadap 
@noeasyprops 
@lalgbtcenter Community Programming Event sponsors include:
@farmersmarketla 
@kalabrandmusic 
@official_line6 
@guildguitars 
@guitarcenterfoundation 
@linoleumcityinc 
@drbronner 
@fender Tune Into Your Mental Health is free and open to the public—come be part of it, connect with others, and leave with inspiration and practical tools to support your mental health. Support is provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s Take Action LA campaign. . . #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

We’re hiring a Social Media & Marketing Intern! 🎉 Jail Guitar Doors is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit that provides music and arts programs for people impacted by incarceration. This internship—supported by @lacountyarts offers hands-on experience contributing to our work at JGD and @thecapocenter , our community space offering daily programming, apprenticeships in film and audio engineering, reentry housing, mental health services, and mentorship for youth impacted by the justice system. The right candidate will:
 ☑️ Be currently enrolled in college or university (this is a MUST‼️)
 ☑️ Be available 15 hours/week, with a mix of in-office and remote work June–December
 ☑️ Be open to learning new tools, from editing apps to scheduling platforms and content creation
 ☑️ Have strong writing skills—captions, newsletters, and short storytelling
 ☑️ Be able to comfortably commute between our JGD HQ and The C.A.P.O. Center, our youth center on 3rd and Fairfax (roughly one mile apart) ☑️ Bonus: experience with photo/video or creating short-form content
 If you have a love of coffee and a passion for social justice work you’re at the right place! 📩 Send your resume + cover letter to [email protected] . . #socialjustice #socialjusticework #nonprofitinternship #losangelesnonprofit