Read MHALA’s 2023 impact report here. The post MHALA’s 2023 Impact Report Released first appeared on Mental Health America of Los Angeles ..read more

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 selected as a CEO of the Year finalist for her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of MHALA’s nearly 400-person team and the over 19,000 individuals across Los Angeles County that are served by MHALA. The post MHALA CEO Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal first appeared on Mental Health America of Los Angeles ..read more

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 Beach. The exhibit runs Saturday, June 15 through Friday, June 28 at Downtown Long Beach’s Mosaic (50 E. 4th Street, Long Beach 90802). The Social Pivot Exhibit explores the challenges caused by COVID-19, climate change, civic engagement, and social justice. It takes viewers on a creative journey, showcasing the human impact and environmental issues. Through an interactive presentation, attendees become t ..read more

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 and self-care to connections to services, these individuals get access to resources that can help them improve their quality of life until they get linked to permanent housing. “People are not coming into the center just to take advantage of what’s there, but to also get linked to MHALA services,” said Jannette Rinkenberger, director of outreach services, North County. “Our goal is to be able to provide indi ..read more

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 Beach and Juniper Grove Apartments in Palmdale.  Wellspring is an 88-unit affordable housing development in Long Beach’s Cambodia Town that includes 20 permanent supportive housing units. MHALA partnered with BRIDGE Housing Corp. to provide case management for the individuals living in those units, keeping them linked to healthcare, food resources, and other needed services.&nb ..read more

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 by to receive on-the-spot healthcare and wellness checks, connections to housing resources and other services, and assistance with disability claims.  Available services include: Flu and COVID-19 vaccines Blood pressure checks Blood sugar checks Fentanyl and Xylazine testing kits Primary and urgent care Wound care Referrals and appointments for other VA-based care During the first event in April, our V ..read more

As a result of the work Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) does within the Hispanic/Latino community, MHALA’s North County Chief Service Officer Luis Montes was asked to serve on the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s newly formed Latinx People Experiencing Homelessness Taskforce. MHALA hosted a listening session on behalf of the taskforce in March.  “Last year, we provided street-based outreach services to more than 16,000 individuals, 14% of whom are Hispanic/Latino,” Montes said. “Participating in this new taskforce will help inform the services MHALA provides to our u ..read more

MHALA is honored to have been chosen as a finalist again this year at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Symposium & Awards! This honor celebrates MHALA’s efforts to create an inclusive and equitable workplace at all levels, which is fundamental to fostering well-being for all.  Equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do at MHALA. We’ve worked diligently to bridge service gaps for underserved populations, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, Veterans, and transition-age youth. We are proud that ..read more

MHALA recently received a $74,797 community health grant from CommonSpirit Health to continue its HealthLink program at St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, through the end of 2024. Since 2018, MHALA has had a clinical social worker and personal service coordinator co-located at St. Mary Medical Center to address the psychosocial challenges of unhoused community members with mental health needs who frequently use the emergency department as their primary source of healthcare. By providing immediate connections to a vast array of wraparound services — including food, shelter, access to medical ..read more

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) and DreamKreator Studio’s Rhonda Love have partnered to host a free community art workshop on March 23, 2024. The workshop will be held from 2pm–4:30pm at MHALA’s Integrated Service Center in Long Beach. In addition to art, food, and music, participants can engage in conversations on such topics as COVID, climate change, and social justice.   “People have a lot on their minds, and art is a great way to express it,” said Luther Richert, MHALA’s chief service officer, South County. “This workshop can provide an outlet for some of the b ..read more