Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Services in Long Beach
Founded in 1925, we have pioneered mental health service innovation, training, and advocacy for a century. Our integrated, strength-based model meets individuals where they are, offering tailored mental health care, housing assistance, employment support, and wellness programs. With multidisciplinary teams across Los Angeles County, we serve transition-age youth, Veterans, and homeless populations through street outreach, medical services, and social enterprise opportunities. Our values of innovation, equity, and compassion drive our mission to ensure meaningful, healthy lives for all. Backed by CARF accreditation, we combine 400+ staff members' expertise with lived experience to deliver recovery-focused care.From psychiatric services to housing retention, our wraparound approach addresses physical health, employment, and educational needs. We partner with local health centers and emergency services to provide coordinated care, while our Street Medicine team expands access during public health crises. For 100 years, our evidence-based practices have transformed lives, reflected in achievements like housing 2,258 individuals and securing employment for 575 members annually.
Services
Mental Health Services
Outreach
Street Medicine
Housing Assistance
Employment Programs
Wellness Workshops
Veterans Services
Health Services
Education Training
Case Management
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have 100 years of experience pioneering mental health service innovation.
- Our integrated model meets individuals where they are with personalized care.
- We offer CARF-accredited programs ensuring the highest service standards.
- Our multidisciplinary teams combine clinical expertise with lived experience.
- We provide housing, employment, and wellness services alongside mental health care.
Associations and certifications
- CARF International
Services
Mental Health Services
Our licensed clinicians provide individual and group psychotherapy, medication management, and psychiatric care. Services integrate trauma-informed approaches and peer support specialists. All staff receive mental health training to ensure comprehensive care across housing, employment, and wellness programs.
Street Medicine
Medical teams deliver field-based care including wound treatment, medication support, and infectious disease screening. During public health crises, we provide isolation housing and coordinate emergency room care through our HealthLink partnership with St. Mary Medical Center.
Housing Assistance
We assist with housing search, subsidy applications, and retention services. Partnerships with developers provide project-based housing. Our teams help individuals transition from shelters to permanent supportive housing with ongoing case management.
Employment Programs
Career counseling, skills development, and job placement services help members overcome employment barriers. Social enterprise opportunities provide work experience while addressing mental health needs through structured vocational support.
Wellness Workshops
Interactive workshops build communication, financial management, and stress reduction skills. Individual counseling complements group sessions to enhance daily living abilities and promote long-term mental wellness for recovery.
People
Christina Miller
President and CEO
Dr. Miller leads with expertise in mental health systems transformation, overseeing 400+ staff and 100-year organizational legacy of innovation in integrated care models and community advocacy.
Monica Davis
Chief Administrative and Contracts Officer
Ms. Davis manages administrative operations and contract compliance, bringing decades of experience in nonprofit financial management and public sector partnerships to support service delivery.
Lucia Kung
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Kung oversees financial strategy and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal sustainability while maintaining the organization's commitment to accessible, high-quality mental health services for vulnerable populations.
Deanna Campbell
Chief Development Officer
Ms. Campbell directs fundraising and donor relations, leveraging strategic partnerships to expand resources for mental health programs and community outreach initiatives across LA County.
Luis Montes
Chief Service Officer, North County
Mr. Montes supervises service delivery in North County regions, implementing evidence-based practices that align with organizational values while addressing unique community mental health needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual/group psychotherapy, medication management, psychiatric care, and trauma-informed services through licensed clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
How do you assist homeless individuals?
Our outreach teams connect homeless individuals with housing, medical care, substance abuse treatment, and employment services through street engagement and partnerships.
Do you offer employment support?
Yes, our Employment Program helps members overcome barriers through job training, placement assistance, and social enterprise opportunities.
What youth programs are available?
We specialize in Transition Age Youth services for 18-25-year-olds, focusing on mental health support, housing, and community integration.
How is care coordinated for Veterans?
Veterans receive specialized case management, housing assistance, and mental health services tailored to their unique needs and military experience.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain CARF International accreditation for our high-quality, person-centered mental health and social services.
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