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MHALA Receives Three-Year CARF Accreditation

September 4, 2024

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for our Community Employment Services, Employee Development Services, and Rapid…

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MHALA Housed 2,258 People This Past Year

August 13, 2024
MHALA staff sits at table with MHALA member

Los Angeles County saw an overall decrease in unsheltered homelessness of about 5%, according to the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. Out of 27,300 people housed in LA County, 2,258 of…

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Wellness Center to Offer Services for Neurodivergent Conditions

July 24, 2024
MHALA staff gathered outside of Wellness Center in Long Beach

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) was recently awarded two grants that will support the agency’s new efforts to serve individuals with neurodivergent conditions like autism spectrum disorder and…

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Youth Services Expand with Two New Programs

July 15, 2024

MHALA recently launched two new transition-age youth (TAY) programs that will allow the organization to help more youth ages 18-25 get connected to needed services. Caring Minds for Youth provides…

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MHALA’s 2023 Impact Report Released

June 28, 2024
Cover of 2023 impact report. Diverse group of people under MHALA logo.

Read MHALA’s 2023 impact report here.

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MHALA CEO Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal

June 19, 2024

Christina Miller, PhD, president and CEO of Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA), was recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal at its 2024 Women’s Leadership Awards. Miller was…

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Social Pivot Exhibit Runs June 15-28

June 3, 2024

DreamKreator Studio’s Rhonda Love is hosting an exhibit in conjunction with Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) through a Creative Corps program grant from the Arts Council for Long…

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Homeless Service Center Provides Needed Supplies, Connection to Services

May 31, 2024
Man in wheelchair with dog talking with woman in chair. Inside, with plant and coffee table.

Between 45 and 60 people visit MHALA’s Homeless Service Center in Lancaster each day to get connected to various services and supplies. From food, hygiene kits, and groups like employment…

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Supportive Services Provided at Two New Housing Locations

April 22, 2024

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) provides integrative services at housing locations throughout Los Angeles County. In April, MHALA expanded its reach to two more locations: Wellspring in Long…

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MHALA Hosts Mobile Healthcare for Veterans  

April 19, 2024
Two staff from MHALA's Veterans Program sit at outside table.

MHALA is hosting a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mobile medical unit at our Palmdale location monthly. On the second Tuesday of each month from 10am-2pm, eligible Veterans can stop…

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