Mental Health Evaluation

Mental Health Evaluation ( TANF Recipients )

Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH - WEST CENTRAL FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

The agency provides welfare-to-work support services for individuals who receive or are eligible to receive CalWORKs and live in the South area, (SPA 6) of Los Angeles County. Geographic restrictions apply.

Services may include general counseling services, including individual, couple and family therapy; in-person crisis intervention; medication monitoring; mental health evaluation; and psychiatric case management. An assessment for medical conditions which may aggravate the mental/emotional condition and appropriate referrals are also made.

If the child of a CalWORKs recipient has a mental or emotional disorder which constitutes a barrier to the person's employment or further participation in the CalWORKs program, the program provides assessment, child guidance, family counseling and parenting skills development under the same conditions as the recipient, or will refer the appropriate children's agency.

The program provides employment services for CalWORKs and GROW participants who receive mental health welfare-to-work support services. Services include a job club, prejob guidance, job banks, job search/placement services, and post-placement support services. Mental health clients in welfare-to-work programs are assigned to one of 15 work centers which are co-located with DMH Mental Health Centers. The program also provides ADA implementation assistance to employers who wish to hire mentally-disabled welfare participants or to inquire about ADA requirements in the workplace. Staff also provide ongoing support for clients to maximize job retention.

Child care is provided and transportation assistance, such as van pick-up, taxi vouchers or bus fare, is provided on a case-by-case basis through DPSS. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call to apply; an appointment is required. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for CalWORKs and GROW participants.
Languages
Spanish
Service Condition Fee

Free

Free

Address

1720 E. 120th St.

Los Angeles , CA 90059 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Service/Intake and Administration

(323) 298-3680

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