LA County Dept of Mental Health

We are excited to debut our new video introducing L.A. County residents and communities to our department, our values, and the work that we do. Visit dmh.lacounty.gov to learn more.

Happy International Day of Happiness!😃 Happiness starts with taking care of your mind and body. Check in with yourself and make space for what truly lifts you up.💛

The Professional Social Workers Association (PSWA) Luncheon and Awards Program was held on March 11 at the California Endowment to honor our fellow social workers. Recipients of these awards have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspiration to fellow colleagues, commitment, advocacy and a contribution to the field of social work by representing LACDMH and its commitment to promoting hope, recovery, and wellbeing within Los Angeles County. Social Worker of the Year 2026 🌟Oscar Leclere🌟 Rising Star 2026 🌟Miguel Velasco-Ceja🌟 Field Social Worker 2026 🌟Mark Izquierdo Gallegos🌟 Legacy Award 2026 🌟Carlos Pineda🌟

Today, we celebrate World Social Work Day and the incredible people who make this work possible every day. 💙 Our VMFS social workers support Veterans and their families with compassion, connecting them to resources and making a lasting impact.

Join us next week for the LACDMH Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Solidarity & Empowerment (ARISE) Division's 2026 Mental Health Multicultural Conference. This year's theme is Healing in a Land of Diversity: A Multicultural Approach to Mental Health. The two-day event will feature workshop presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speakers. 📅March 17-18, 2026 🕗7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG (900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017) To register, scan the QR code to the right or click the link in our bio. We hope to see you there! For any questions and more information, please contact ARISEDivision@dmh.lacounty.gov.

A heat warning is in effect for LA County. Visit ready.lacounty.gov/heatfor resources and cooling center information. . . Advertencia de calor está en efecto para el Condado de Los Ángeles. Visite ready.lacounty.gov/heat para obtener recursos e información.

Խնդրում ենք լրացնել այս հարցումը՝ Eaton ևPalisades հրդեհների ընթացքում վերականգնման և վերաբնակեցման աշխատանքների վերաբերյալ ձեր փորձի մասին։ Ձեր կարծիքը կօգնի Los Angeles վարչաշրջանին բարելավել համակարգումը և աղետների դեմ պատրաստվածությունը ապագա արտակարգ իրավիճակների համար: Մասնակցեք հարցմանը հետևյալ հղումով՝ recovery.lacounty.gov/survey

Por favor, complete esta encuesta sobre su experiencia con los esfuerzos de recuperación y repoblación durante los incendios de Eaton y Palisades. Sus comentarios ayudarán al Condado de LA a mejorar la coordinación y la preparación ante desastres para futuras emergencias. Complete la encuesta en recovery.lacounty.gov/survey

Please complete this survey about your experience with recovery and repopulation efforts during the Eaton and Palisades fires. Your feedback will help LA County improve coordination and disaster preparedness for future emergencies. Take the survey at recovery.lacounty.gov/survey

Unexpected events -- like job loss, medical bills, rising rent, or unsafe living situations -- can put anyone at risk of losing a stable home. People without a stable home face higher rates of preventable deaths than the general population. Understanding these trends helps guide action to close the gap. Public Health released its seventh annual report on mortality among people experiencing homelessness in LA County, showing a reduction in deaths in 2024 for the first time since tracking the homeless mortality rate began in 2014. Read the full report at: publichealth.lacounty.gov/chie

📣Calling all Dodgers fans📣 Join us at the Service Area 4 Peer Resource Center (PRC), where Mark Langill, the Los Angeles Dodgers team's official historian for the past 24 years, will discuss the legacy of one of the most storied organizations in sports and how his love for the Dodgers helped him overcome great personal adversity. 📅April 1, 2026 🕚 11 AM - 12 PM 📍LACDMH PRC 4 (510 S. Vermont Ave., Terrace Level (9th Floor), Room VCHQ TK05, Los Angeles, CA 90020) Register today by scanning the QR code or clicking the link in bio. We hope to see you there!🧢⚾

This May, Take Action for Mental Health with the LACDMH during a month of events dedicated to mental health, community connection, and real change. Stay tuned for more details. #TakeAction #MentalHealthAwareness #LACDMH

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Here's to the women who inspire, lead, and break barriers every day.💜

This Global Day of Unplugging take a break from screens, enjoy the present moment, give your brain a chance to recharge, and reconnect with what truly matters. 🌎✨

You can help shape the behavioral health system in California! Our partners at the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH) have just released their Behavioral Health Services Act “Community Partner Toolkit,” a resource to reduce your burden and overwhelm so you can participate in your county’s behavioral health planning process. Inside the toolkit, you’ll find easy-to-understand information about: ✅What is the community planning process? ✅Where does the money come from? ✅Who can participate in the community planning process? ✅Why is it important to participate in the planning process? ✅When does the community planning process happen? ✅How you can participate in the process Download the toolkit by clicking the link in our bio.

Join us for the LACDMH Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Solidarity & Empowerment (ARISE) Division's 2026 Mental Health Multicultural Conference. This year's theme is Healing in a Land of Diversity: A Multicultural Approach to Mental Health. The two-day event will feature workshop presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speakers. 📅March 17-18, 2026 🕗7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 📍InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG (900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017) To register, scan the QR code to the right or click the link in our bio. We hope to see you there! For any questions and more information, please contact ARISEDivision@dmh.lacounty.gov.

This Women's History Month, we honor the trailblazing women who transformed mental health care, broke barriers in research and advocacy, and made support more accessible for all. Their work continues through us.🫶

This World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we encourage parents to create a safe space for honest conversations, listen without judgment, and remind your teen they are loved and supported. Visit our website at dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/t… to learn about our Transition Age Youth (TAY) program and services.

On this #SelfInjuryAwarenessDay, we want you to know you're not alone. We are here to listen without judgment and offer support whenever you need it. Call our 24/7 Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services at (800) 854-7771 to talk to someone who cares about your wellbeing.

The LACDMH ARISE (Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Solidarity & Empowerment) Division is seeking vendors to table at the upcoming 2026 Multicultural Mental Health Conference, themed “Healing in a Land of Diversity: A Multicultural Approach to Mental Health.” This vibrant conference will celebrate Los Angeles County’s diverse cultural fabric while exploring innovative, holistic strategies and treatment methods tailored to our community’s varied behavioral health needs. Showcase your services and connect with a diverse audience by tabling at this event. Vendor registration is now open and closes on March 4 at 6 PM. For questions, please email Emily Serna at ESerna@dmh.lacounty.gov.

February is Black History Month.❤️💛💚 Meet Donnise Vonner, a Community Health Worker in the ARISE (Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Empowerment) Division. She shares how Black History Month motivates and inspires her.