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  Counseling & Related Mental Health Services

AGING/SENIOR RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Center for Aging Resources (CFAR)
447 N. El Molino Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101-1403
626-577-8480 
Counseling and psychotherapy for seniors 
Alhambra Senior Services
Joslyn Senior Center
210 N. Chapel Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-5056 (call weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) 
 
Variety of programs and activities for adults age 60+, including recreation, social services, nutrition and transportation. As a designated Focal Point by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for the Southwest San Gabriel Valley Community Services Area, the Center also serves as a central access point for information and services to assist senior citizens and their family members.
 
ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCY 
L.A. County Department of Health Services
Substance Abuse Prevention & Control Division
Provides information on finding assistance with alcohol and other drug treatment, as well as related educational information.
 
SENIOR CASE MANAGEMENT 
Alhambra Senior Services
Joslyn Senior Center
210 N. Chapel Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801 
626-570-3220 (weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Provides free assistance to Alhambra seniors 60 and older and functionally impaired adults 18 and older, so they can live independently and safely in their homes for as long as possible. The program, co-funded by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, provides information in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Caseworkers can assist in providing contacts pertaining to Medicare, Medi-Cal and Social Security, and serve as advocates for medical and mental health referrals, in-home service referrals, transportation, nutritional referrals, counseling and more.
Catholic Charities-San Gabriel Valley Region
1307 Warren St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-266-3130; Fax: 323-266-3269
Contact: Mary Romero, Regional Director
Website
E-mail: brownsonhse@earthlink.net.
Helps people to attain self-sufficiency through case management, job placement, skills assessment, and psychological counseling. Specific services include: low-cost child care, emergency utility and other assistance, individual and family counseling, immigration/refugee services, homeless services, welfare to work program, medical and social services, and more.
 
CONFLICT RESOLUTION & MEDIATION SERVICES

Housing Rights Center 800-477-5977, ext. 27
Counseling available every Friday
(2 p.m.-5 p.m.) at the Alhambra Civic Center Library, 101 S. First St., Alhambra 91801 
Website /  brochure

Provides information on such matters as evictions, security deposits, rent increases, repairs and lease/contract issues.

Western Justice Center Foundation
55 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
626-584-7494; Fax: 626-568-8223
Website

Offers innovative methods of conflict prevention and resolution for children, communities, and courts.

 

COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 

L.A. County Department of Mental Health
http://dmh.co.la.ca.us

Provides a free listing of mental health service providers in the area. 

Almansor Education Center
1955 Fremont Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030 
323-344-5538

Provides case management, crisis intervention, day treatment, medication support, mental health services, psych testing for children and youth (no walk-in services available).

BHC Alhambra Hospital
4619 N. Rosemead Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
626-286-1191
http://www.bhcalhambra.com/

 

 

A private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. Provides quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment options for the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Family Service Center
1000 S. 8th St., Moor Field Annex
Alhambra, CA, 91801
626-308-2516; Fax: 626-308-2519
Mon: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Tues-Fri.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Area Served: Alhambra City School District and surrounding San Gabriel Valley area.

Provides language-appropriate & culturally-sensitive program services for the Alhambra School District. Direct mental health services are coordinated through the Center and provided on-site for Ramona Elementary School exclusively and include individual, group and family counseling by bilingual Cantonese and Spanish licensed counselors.

Foothill Family Service
118 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 9110
626-795-6907
http://www.foothillfamily.org/

Individual, family and group counseling.
Child abuse treatment throughout the SGV.
Domestic violence treatment & prevention.
Early intervention services.

Fuller Psychological and Family Services
180 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
626-586-5555
http://www.fuller.edu/fpfs/

Treatment for depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders; physical and neurological problems such as learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD; marital and parenting issues; domestic abuse and trauma. Offers low-cost mental health care for the underprivileged, working poor, those without health insurance and immigrant families.

Pacific Clinics, Pasadena–Adult Clinic
909 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105-626-795-8471.
http://www.apanet.org/members/pc.html

Provides community client, crisis intervention, case management, community promotion, outpatient, and partial day treatment services.

Pacific Clinics, Pasadena–Children's Clinic
66 Hurlbut St., Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-8471  

Day treatment center for emotionally-disturbed children (ages 2-8), morning and afternoon program.

Pasadena Mental Health
1495 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104
626-798-0907
www.pmhc.org

Crisis intervention, counseling, referral to human services, parent education, mentorship services provided.

Santa Anita Family Service
121 S. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-308-1414; FAX: 626-308-1818 

Affordable, professional counseling, education and intervention services for individuals, families and groups. Includes clinical services (individual, child, family counseling); school-based services; parent education groups; drug diversion groups; outpatient drug treatment groups/counseling; adult & adolescent anger management groups; domestic violence groups; empowerment groups; adults molested as children groups; multi-family groups; adolescent groups; case management services; in-home supportive services; Asian hotline; information and referral; drug testing; services for Seniors (case management; home-based care; caregiver support; companionship; respite services and more)

The Sycamores
210 S. DeLacey, Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-395-7100, ext. 2610.
www.sycamores.org

Provides day treatment, residential treatment and aftercare/wraparound services for children.

Trinity Child & Family Services
11100 Valley Blvd., Suite 109
El Monte, CA 91731
626-437-8172 
www.trinitycfs.org

Serves the needs of children requiring
out-of-home placement through residential/treatment and foster family programs.

 

HOMELESS RESOURCES

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
http://lahsa.org/hotlines.asp

Provides assistance with shelter, housing, medical, groceries/meals & other services for the homeless in Los Angeles City and County.

Salvation Army
Website  

Relief for families with children and single adults by providing basic needs such as food, shelter and utilities, and supportive services such as counseling and spiritual care.

Union Station Homeless Services  
825 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-240-4550
Website

Provides shelter, meals, supportive housing and support services to homeless and poor adults and families in Greater Pasadena and western San Gabriel Valley.

 

DISABLED RESOURCES 

Homes for Life Foundation
8929 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 506, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-337-7417 Fax: 310-337-7413
E-mail: info@homesforlife.org

Provides permanent, service-enriched housing for persons with mental disabilities

Family Resource Library and Assistive Technology Center Family Resource Center
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Suite 6050, Unit 35, Alhambra, CA 91803
626-300-9171 Fax: 626-300-9164
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday
http://www.elafrc.org

Provides support, information, education, resources and training for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professional and community members who work with them in the Eastern region of Los Angeles County.

Wellness Community Foothills
200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite #118
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-796-1083 

A program of hope, learning and friendship for adults with cancer and their loved ones.

 

RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, ABUSE & RAPE

Center for the Pacific Asian Family
1102 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019 
800-339-3940
http://www.nurturingchange.org/

 

Haven House
P.O. Box 50007, Pasadena, CA 91115
626-564-8880

 

L.A. County Child Abuse Hotline (DCFS)
800-540-4000 (24 hours per day)
http://lacdcfs.org/contactus/childabuse.html

 

L.A. County Elder Abuse Hotlines:
http://css.lacounty.gov/hotlines.aspx
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Report Elder Abuse: 877-477-3646 
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Adult Protective Services: 888-202-4248
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Dispute Resolution Service: 800-510-2020
- Ombudsman: 800-801-0030

 

CHILDHELP National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
http://www.childhelp.org/pages/hotline

Professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, provide assistance in 170 languages. Offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are anonymous and confidential.

West San Gabriel Valley Rape Hotline
626-793-3385 

 

Violence Intervention Program
1721 Griffin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90031
323-221-4134
http://www.violenceinterventionprogram.org/

Evaluates and treats all victims of violence; serves as a countywide resource for cases of suspected child abuse and neglect and cases of sexual assault and domestic violence.

WINGS: YWCA Of San Gabriel Valley Business: 626-338-3123
Hotline: 626-967-0658
Intake Procedures: 626-967-0658
Fax: 626-858-5140
E-Mail: ywca_wings@att.net
YWCA of San Gabriel Valley - WINGS
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shelter operates 24 hours/7days 

Provides a variety of comprehensive services to female victims of domestic violence and their children. Languages spoken: Armenian; Cantonese; Chinese; Farsi; Hindi; Mandarin; Spanish; Tagalog; Urdu; Handicapped accessible.

 

SCHOOL-RELATED COUNSELING SERVICES 

Children, Youth, and Family Services Consortium
Contact: Samuel Q. Chan, Director of the Professional Services Center 

Mental health services are provided by the California School of Professional Psychology to children and their families at the following specific schools: Baldwin, Emery Park, Garfield, Granada, Park, and Ynez. Services, delivered by CSPP student interns, include mental health consultation to staff; counseling services to students and families.  

 



Alhambra City Hall, 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801; Phone: (626) 570-5007; Fax: (626) 576-8568
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.