Mental Health Needs

MHALA uses an integrated, comprehensive service model that meets each individual where they are and tailors services to each person’s needs. We work in partnership with those we serve. Our services are strength-based and delivered by teams of interdisciplinary professionals.

3633 East Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
T: 562-285-1330
E: info@mhala.org

Services

Mental Health

MHALA also has licensed mental health clinicians from multiple disciplines who are available to provide individual and group psychotherapy to members as appropriate and with members’ consent. We also have a team of psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who are available to prescribe medications as appropriate and as wanted by individual members.

Healthcare

Medical and physical health services are a key component of MHALA’s services. Staff nurses work as an integral part of MHALA’s team services, providing medical care and health education to our “members.” MHALA also partners with local health centers, community clinics and hospitals to ensure that our members receive the primary and specialty medical care that they need.

Housing

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness in LA County and want to be matched with a program in your area, the first step is to visit the LA County Homeless Outreach Portal.

Employment

MHALA’s Employment Program provides employment services to individuals with mental health needs by identifying options for them regardless of their barriers.

The program uses paid work to assist members in understanding the meaning, value, demands, and rewards of paid employment. This helps members to learn or reestablish marketable work skills, work attitudes, and behaviors while they develop work tolerance.

The Gender Problem in Mental Health Problem Detection

For example, when going through depression we may have different symptoms and signs^ such as:

– Feeling sad, down, worthless, or hopeless
– Loss of interest or pleasure in doing things like seeing family or friends
– Increased anger or irritability
– Decreased energy, feeling tired, or being slowed down
– Trouble concentrating or remembering things
– Eating or sleeping more or less than usual
– Unusual changes in behavior, such as greater impulsivity or engaging in risky behaviors
– Thoughts of death, self-harm, or suicide attempts (Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you’re having these thoughts.)