Press Releases

Turning COVID-19 Challenges to New Opportunities

In the wake of COVID-19, many changes have occurred. Our lives have shifted from a society that depended on social interactions to work, educate, and build relationships to now a society that is forcing us to distance from one another. A novel virus that keeps us contained in our homes—maybe for months or until a […]

Mental Health Challenges in the African American Community

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 13.4 % of the U.S. population identified themselves as African Americans. Of that 13.4%, over 7 million people reported having a mental health illness. Overall, mental health conditions occur in African American people at about the same or less frequency than in White Americans. However, the historical African American […]

How Therapy Helped Marisol Live a Healthy and Happier Life

Marisol is a 28-year-old Hispanic female who lives with her husband, 9-year-old daughter, and 4-year-old son. Marisol reported at intake that they reside in a home with two other families and deserved to have more room for her family. Marisol sought services because she was overwhelmed and felt as if she was being “pulled in […]

Help Empower Those in Need

In these unprecedented times, we are deeply concerned about COVID-19 and its devastating impact on the lives of many. Our clients and families need us now more than ever as they experience increased levels of depression and anxiety while coping with isolation and financial hardships. After several months of operating in a new normal through […]

El Centro de Amistad Receives a $150,000 Grant From Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

SAN FERNANDO, CA, June 8, 2020 –El Centro de Amistad (ECDA), a San Fernando mental health agency, received a $150,000 grant from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, whose institutional mission has long encompassed improving the health status of the community, both through their patient care and their philanthropic support to their community partners. ECDA is committed to […]

VIRTUAL ZOOM CLASSES – Join Our Weekly Virtual Wellness Classes!

  Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with homeschooling your children? This webinar will teach parents how to help their children adapt to distance learning and will provide tips for parents on how to reduce stress while homeschooling. Facilitated by Daisy Rosales, MA, LMFT #101424. Join this free webinar on Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 […]

We’re All in This Together!

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The United States of America is in unrest; the oppressed are saying enough! 400 years of oppression, systemic racism, broken justice systems, and the imprisonment of 2.2 million people making up 21% of the world’s total incarcerations have the disenfranchised enraged. Being […]

ECDA’s Response to COVID-19

Dear ECDA Friends, During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all become aware of the importance of mental health and the daily practices required to maintain our wellbeing. To stay connected with our clients during social distancing restrictions and to adhere to the safe at home order, ECDA continues to provide telehealth services and minimal in-person […]

Grateful for our Supplemental Resource Team

El Centro de Amistad’s commitment to children, individuals, and families is unwavering during this time. During this period of great uncertainty with COVID-19, our ability to act quickly has been tested and has proven our commitment and dedication to our clients. In order to continue operations and serve our clients, ECDA has implemented telehealth services […]

A Team That Lives Up to Our Mission and Vision

El Centro de Amistad’s Information System (IS) Department is an administrative team that focuses on clinical billing, data entry, electronic health system, medical eligibility and report generation to name a few. The IS department provides trainings and works closely with El Centro’s Intake and Quality Assurance departments to provide support to the Agency’s clinical team. […]