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El Centro de Amistad Receives $150,000 Grant from Weingart Foundation
Mental Health Agency Hosts ‘Feelings are My Super Powers’ Art Exhibit
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
MAY 22, 2019 6:00–8:00PM La Galeria Gitana 120 N. Maclay Ave San Fernando, CA 91340 P: 818-898-7708 art@galeriagitana.com El Centro De Amistad’s 2019 Mental Health Awareness Day promotes positive mental wellness by bringing the community together to learn about holistic medicine, physical health, the arts, nutrition and […]
Creating memorable holiday experiences for our families
We were fortunate to count on the support of past and new partnerships this holiday season. Our partnerships with Toys for Tots, My Stuff Bags Foundation, Our Lady of Lords Church and Sparks of Love spread the joy to children and families in need. In addition to these collaborations, we also established new relationships with […]
From Feeling Powerless to Being Empowered
The Association of Community Human Service Agencies (ACHSA) held its annual luncheon on October 18 at the Biltmore Hotel where more than 500 human services professionals came together to embrace the newest changes that took place this year to the mental health delivery system that directly serves Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable residents. Among the […]
How a Four Year Old Overcame a Trauma to Experience Triumph
In October 2016, four-year-old Alexis was hospitalized for two weeks due to symptoms related to pneumonia. In that short time, Alexis who was naturally active and energetic was placed into physical restraints due to being viewed as “hyperactive” to a degree that medical staff felt restraints were the only option to ensure proper administration of […]
10 Tips to Help Children Transition from Summertime to Time in the Classroom
If you have children, summer is a welcomed time for everyone when we don’t worry about morning rush hour or homework in the evening. Children can sleep in and stay up late. But what happens when summertime comes to an end and the new school year is quickly approaching? As parents, we find ourselves scrambling […]
Family is Her Therapy
Born and raised in New York and New Jersey area, one of the things that Charlene Grambling, a realtor in San Fernando Valley, understands is the importance of a village, having people to help you and guide you along the way. “My mother was a positive voice in my home and she helped the less […]
Ways You Can Help
Help our children get a fresh start at school. Mental Health Clinician Leslie Cost is coordinating a back-to-school drive for our clients. We are collecting school supplies like pencils, pens, colored pencils, paper, pencil case, erasers, highlighters, binders, notebooks, compass, among other things. So while you may be shopping for these items, consider picking up […]
