According to National Institute of Mental Health, one in five children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder.
Mental health nonprofits in Greater Los Angeles rely heavily on funding provided by government contracts yet it does not cover the cost of full reimbursement in delivering this service to underrepresented individuals living with mental illness.
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit that ECDA would like to wish you and all those close to you a joyous holiday season, a new year of happiness, and hope for a world at peace. Thank you and best wishes for the […]
Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths. Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone Myth: Mental health problems don’t affect me. Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue […]
Canoga Park, CA – On July 22, 2015 El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) installed their 2015-16 Board of Directors. The inauguration of the agency’s Board President-Luis Cervantes, Vice President-Rich Golisch, Treasurer-Doug Barnett and Secretary-Jerry Fox was officiated by immediate past President Irene Smerigan. ECDA’s Board President Luis Cervantes has served in financial and operational executive […]