The Mental Health Assessment Program (MHAP) is a LACDMH program that has partnered with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) to help General Relief (GR) customers whose mental health issues make it hard for them to work or participate in the DPSS START program. MHAP has clinicians in 14 DPSS GR offices across LA County.
Services:
Our services are voluntary. They are provided in person at the General Relief districts and by telephone. Our clinicians meet with customers referred by Eligibility Workers to assess whether customers can meet START program requirements or if they can benefit from mental health treatment. MHAP clinicians do not provide ongoing care.
Mental Health Assessments and Brief Engagements:
MHAP clinicians conduct mental health assessments for referred customers who are not engaged in treatment to see if they need mental health services and how long they might need support. If a customer is currently receiving treatment at a LACDMH directly-operated or contracted clinic, clinicians conduct a brief engagement instead.
Referrals:
If a customer needs mental health treatment, our clinicians can refer them to local mental health providers. Clinicians can speed up customers’ connection with the long-term benefits establishment program CBEST by providing a warm hand-off to eligible customers. MHAP clinicians may assist with linking General Relief customers with other community services as needed.
Crisis Services:
MHAP clinicians assist in handling mental health crises as needed to ensure customer and public safety.
Here is a list of all the 14 DPSS GR District Offices where MHAP clinicians are assigned:
| Service Area | Office | Address | Mental Health Appointment Hotline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Area 1 | Lancaster GR DPSS District Sub-Office | 337 E. Ave K-10, Lancaster, CA 93535 | (661) 974-8931 |
| Service Area 2 | Glendale DPSS District Office | 4680 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, CA 91204 | (818) 546-6157 |
| Service Area 2 | San Fernando DPSS District Office | 9188 Glenoaks Blvd., Sun Valley, CA 91352 | (818) 394-3741 |
| Service Area 3 | Pasadena DPSS District Office | 955 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104 | (626) 296-4388 |
| Service Area 3 | Pomona DPSS District Office | 2040 W. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 | (909) 397-3713 |
| Service Area 3 | San Gabriel DPSS District Office | 3352 Aerojet Ave., El Monte, CA 91731 | (626) 569-3663 |
| Service Area 4 | Civic Center DPSS District Office | 813 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013 | (213) 896-3343 |
| Service Area 4 | Metro East DPSS District Office | 2855 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023 | (323) 948-5052 |
| Service Area 4 | Wilshire Special DPSS District Office | 2415 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057 | (213) 336-3064 |
| Service Area 5 | Rancho DPSS District Office | 11110 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 | (310) 481-3120 |
| Service Area 6 | Metro Special DPSS District Office | 2707 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007 | (213) 741-2814 |
| Service Area 6 | South Central DPSS District Office | 10728 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059 | (323) 568-8958 |
| Service Area 6 | Southwest Special DPSS District Office | 1819 Charlie Sifford Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 420-2533 |
| Service Area 8 | South Special DPSS District Office | 1500 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810 | (562) 668-9299 |
You may visit one of the DPSS locations listed above for more information.
You may also email DMH-MHAP@dmh.lacounty.gov