Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Long Beach, CA
Mental Health America of Los Angeles has dedicated a century to pioneering mental health service innovation, training, and advocacy. Our mission centers on ensuring individuals with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives through an integrated, comprehensive service model tailored to each person's unique circumstances. With nearly 400 staff members, we uphold core values of innovation, hope, integrity, equity, collaboration, transparency, empowerment, compassion, and respect. Our interdisciplinary teams deliver strength-based services across 28 sites in Los Angeles County, addressing mental health, housing, employment, wellness, and healthcare needs.We specialize in supporting transition-age youth, Veterans, and homeless populations through programs like Street Medicine and Mental Health First Aid. Recognized with CARF accreditation, our impact includes housing 2,258 individuals and securing employment for 575 members annually. We advocate for systemic change while providing direct services that meet people where they are, fostering recovery and community integration.
Services
Mental Health Services
Housing Assistance
Employment Programs
Outreach
Wellness Programs
Veterans Services
Street Medicine
Education and Training
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 100 years of experience in mental health service innovation and advocacy.
- Our integrated service model meets individuals where they are, tailoring care to unique needs.
- We hold CARF accreditation for excellence in mental health and social services.
- Specialized programs address Veterans' needs, youth transition challenges, and homelessness.
- Our interdisciplinary teams deliver coordinated mental health, housing, and employment solutions.
Associations and certifications
- CARF
Services
Mental Health Services
Our mental health clinicians provide individualized therapy, psychiatric care, and medication management. Services address emotional disturbances, trauma, and chronic mental health conditions through evidence-based practices. Our team collaborates with members to develop personalized recovery plans focused on symptom management and community integration.
Housing Assistance
We guide members through housing search, subsidy acquisition, and retention services. Programs prioritize homeless individuals, offering transitional housing and permanent placement solutions. Our case managers address barriers to stable housing while connecting clients with financial assistance resources.
Employment Programs
Our vocational services include skills assessment, resume building, and job placement assistance. Members receive soft skills training and access to social enterprise opportunities. Over 85% of participants secure and retain employment across diverse industries through our employer partnerships.
Street Medicine
Medical professionals deliver urgent healthcare directly to homeless individuals in public spaces. Services include wound care, chronic disease management, and medication administration. Our outreach teams build trust while connecting clients to housing and mental health services.
Wellness Programs
We offer stress management, financial literacy, and communication skills workshops. Individual counseling focuses on daily living skills development and resilience building. Programs emphasize holistic health through nutrition guidance, exercise routines, and peer support networks.
Questions
What mental health services does MHALA provide?
We offer individual therapy, psychiatric care, medication management, and group counseling tailored to each member's recovery needs.
How does MHALA support homeless individuals?
Our Street Medicine team provides direct medical care while outreach specialists connect clients to housing and social services.
Do you offer employment assistance for people with mental health challenges?
Yes, our vocational program includes job skills training, resume development, and placement services with local employers.
What areas does MHALA serve?
We operate 28 sites across Los Angeles County, including Long Beach, Antelope Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley.
Are services available for Veterans?
Our Veterans Program coordinates housing, mental health care, job training, and benefits assistance specifically for military families.
How can I access MHALA's services?
Call 562-285-1330 for Long Beach or 661-726-2850 for Antelope Valley to connect with intake specialists.
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