On June 1, the City of West Hollywood kicked off Pride Month with its annual WeHo Pride Parade — and LACDMH was proud to be part of it. Marching alongside over 100 organizations, LACDMH staff brought energy, creativity, and care as they made their way down Santa Monica Boulevard toward the City’s Rainbow District.
Our vibrant float featured LGBTQIA2-S+ flags, colorful balloons, and ten original artworks hand-painted by LACDMH staff from all eight Service Areas, the ARISE (Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Solidarity, and Empowerment) Division, and our Transition Age Youth (TAY) community. Following the float, staff carried banners representing Countywide Programs, LGBTQIA2-S+ Champions, and Service Areas 1-8.
LACDMH also hosted a wellness table where staff shared mental health resources, passed out free giveaways, and invited participants to plant a seed in soil — a simple, symbolic way to reflect on growth, healing, and tending to one’s mental health.
