Friends of the Children Launches in Long Beach
On Thursday, May 16th, LACDMH joined Friends of the Children – Los Angeles (FOTC – LA)...
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Category: Connecting Our Community
LACDMH Cuts Ribbon at Pointe on La Brea Apartments
LACDMH Director Dr. Lisa H. Wong joined Emilio Salas, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County...
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Ali Britton’s Journey of Well-being
Alexandria Britton (Ali) has experienced behavioral health issues all her life. She began therapy...
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2024 Take Action campaign kicks-off
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) officially kicked-off its 2024 Take...
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Discussing Intergenerational Trauma Resulting from the Armenian Genocide
On Saturday, April 13, LACDMH partnered with the Armenian community to host a significant event...
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LACDMH Hosts Grand Opening for Antelope Valley Child & Adolescent Program
Nearly 50 people crowded into the Palmdale office of the Antelope Valley Child and Adolescent...
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Clippers Host Mental Health Awareness Night with LACDMH
The Los Angeles Clippers and LACDMH celebrated Mental Health Awareness Night on April 10 at the...
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LACDMH & Univision Partner for Mental Health
On Wednesday, February 7, the LACDMH kicked off a 12-week partnership to promote mental health....
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Monterey Park Tea Time Program Celebrates One Year of Service
LACDMH is celebrating the first anniversary of the Tea Time program in Monterey Park, which serves...
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March is Women’s History Month
In recognition of Congress declaring March as National Women’s History Month (1987),...
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Mental Health Commission Holds Town Hall in Lancaster
On Thursday, January 25, the L.A. County Mental Health Commission held a Town Hall at the Antelope...
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LACDMH Partners with LAist to Host Queer LA LIVE: Joyful Music
Pictured left to right: Caitlin Hernández, Brittany Campbell, Candace Quarrels, Danielle Lande,...
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About 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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