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Category: Mental Health

Free Mental Health Resource and Training

Join us to learn about mental health education and how to access services! Knowledge and access to mental health resources for you, your family members, your friends, and your colleagues has never been more important. Wayfinder Family Services in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is providing free Mental Health presentations…

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Mental Health Clinician Training

Mental Health Issues and Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Physically Disabled Populations Continuing Education Credits Available! The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities committee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed or Registered Nurses, license-waived clinical disciplines, and…

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David Has a Bright Future – Meet an inspiring Wayfinder resident

David* suffered severe abuse, but with Wayfinder’s help and his personal strength, he is beating the odds. David’s father, Joe, hit his son with brass knuckles, pointed a gun at him and threatened to kill him. When David was 13 years old, a teacher gained his trust. She reported the abuse, and David was placed with…

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Mental Health Clinician Trainings

***All trainings canceled as of March 13, 2020 until further notice*** Continuing Education Credits Available! Mental Health Issues and Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Physically Disabled Populations The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities commitee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT,…

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Mental Health Clinician Training

***All trainings canceled as of March 13, 2020 until further notice*** Continuing Education Credits Available! The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities committee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed or Registered Nurses, license-waived clinical disciplines, and other providers…

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Mental Health Services – Los Angeles

Wayfinder provides youth, adults, and families in Los Angeles with compassionate assistance and mental health services. Wayfinder provides a wide range of emotional and behavioral counseling services to help clients build skills to cope with traumatic experiences, unstable environments, abuse, neglect, loss of sight and more. Wayfinder’s mental health services are offered on our Los…

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Parker Begins a New Chapter

Parker is smart, athletic and mature beyond his years. He’s a young man with a plan and a bright future ahead of him, thanks to the care and support he received in our youth residential treatment program. Parker entered foster care as a teen. The trauma he experienced leading up to him leaving his home…

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Darius’ Story of Resilience

Darius has not had it easy. He and his sister were removed from their mother’s care at an early age due to neglect and abuse, so he faces serious emotional challenges. Thankfully, the children were blessed with an amazing caregiver—and now legal guardian—Sylvia, who loves them unconditionally. She has selflessly sacrificed to give them the…

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