MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
MENTAL HEALTH STAFF WILL TEAM-UP WITH COUNTY AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES
WHAT: The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) staff will team-up with County and community-based organizations in providing much needed assistance to the homeless residing in Los Angeles Skid Row, East & South Los Angeles, Glendale and Pomona as part of “National Project Homeless Connect Day” in Los Angeles County. DMH staff will be on-site to provide assessment, conduct intake process, referrals, as well as connect the homeless to the Department’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Full Service Partnership and Housing programs that provides assistance to all ages.
WHERE: East L.A. Armory
3600 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles 90023
Glendale Armory
220 Colorado St., Glendale 91206
HOPICS
5715 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 90037
Pomona Armory
600 S. Park, Pomona 91766
Union Rescue Mission
Sixth St. between Wall & San Pedro, Los Angeles 90012
WHEN: Thu., Dec. 4 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
CONTACT: Ken Kondo, Public Information Officer II - (213) 738-4740; (562) 298-0890
“National Project Homeless Connect Day” is a national initiative designed to bring together government and community-based organizations in providing much needed assistance to the homeless. The day serves to connect individuals and families to County and community-based services that can provide mental health, health, aid, food, child care, and shelter assistance with the goal of helping them achieve self-sufficiency.
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MENTAL HEALTH: Hope, Wellness, Recovery
http://dmh.lacounty.gov
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