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Featured on Spectrum News: A Journey of Resilience

July 21, 2025

Staciion Kelley knows what it’s like to face adulthood without a safety net. After aging out of foster care, she was left without stable housing or strong support, unsure of…

The Village Cookie Shoppe Gives People a Second Chance (Watch)

December 23, 2024

MHALA’s social enterprise, The Village Cookie Shoppe, is more than just a bakery with delicious cookies — it’s a place people can go to get the second chances they are…

Building Global Connections: A Visit from National Taiwan University

December 6, 2024

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) welcomed a team of clinicians from National Taiwan University, who visited MHALA to learn more about the agency’s community-based services. The visit provided…

2024 Golden Bell Awards Honor Member Achievements 

November 20, 2024

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) honored 250 of its members at the 23rd annual Golden Bell Awards, held in November in Palmdale. Members were recognized for their achievements…

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…

MHALA Housed 2,258 People This Past Year

August 13, 2024

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…

Wellness Center to Offer Services for Neurodivergent Conditions

July 24, 2024

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…

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…

MHALA’s 2023 Impact Report Released

June 28, 2024

Read MHALA’s 2023 impact report here.

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…