Know the Signs and Reach Out for Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and LACDMH will join numerous mental health...
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by Youth Community Member Aisha Ketani Black. White. I am grateful for these colors Because they...
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Program Highlight: School Threat Assessment and Response Team (START)
by H. Chung So, Public Information Officer Established in 2009 and expanded in 2018, LACDMH’s...
Read MoreThe Evolution of Juneteenth
By James Coomes, LCSW, Olive View Program Manager and DMH-ARDI Staff Advisory Council member I wanted to share with you a little bit about Juneteenth, which was recently celebrated on June 19th, 2022, the second year that it is...
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Grand Openings for Supportive Housing, Restorative Care Village Projects
LACDMH recently participated in two grand opening ceremonies to provide services and support for...
Read MoreAbout The Director
Lisa Wong, Psy.D., is the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as of February 28, 2023, after serving as Interim Director since July 2022. Prior to this role, Dr. Wong was LACDMH’s Senior Deputy Director overseeing the Department’s clinical programs and community-based services over a broad range of settings throughout Los Angeles County.
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