Without any real purpose or direction when she was in college, Sonya Cha, El Centro de Amistad multidisciplinary assessment team (MAT) program coordinator, found herself majoring in international business, even studying abroad in Korea. After meeting college friends who were spiritual and attending several services, Sonya became “more open to the spirituality part of me.” […]
Raised in San Fernando not far from El Centro de Amistad (ECDA), Board Member David Moreno started working in Pacoima in 2006 while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a social welfare option. He has invested 11 years of his career in the Pacoima community and doesn’t see this changing any time soon. David, […]
A 9-year-old Latino male was referred to El Centro de Amistad’s School-Based Mental Health Program due to extreme fears and worries regarding attending school. Client had a history of chronic absences and somatic complaints such as vomiting, dizziness and nausea prior to attending classes. In addition, client was failing most of his classes. Client’s parents […]
El Centro De Amistad’s 2014 Community Mental Health Day will be held May 17, 2014 11am -2pm at 566 South Brand Boulevard, San Fernando, Ca 91340 and feature free fun for the entire family which include: “Arts and crafts, face painting, bouncers, refreshments, music/entertainment, vendors: San Fernando Police Department, San Fernando Fire Department, chiropractic services, holistic medicine, […]
San Fernando, CA — On September 9, 2013 El Centro De Amistad welcomed Tamika Farr as its newly appointed Executive Director. Tamika Farr previously served as the Executive Director of the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley. While under Farr’s leadership, the YWCA was named Pasadena Star News 2012 Non-Profit of the Year. Prior to joining the YWCA, Farr worked with […]
