El Centro de Amistad West Valley
Canoga Park, CA

El Centro de Amistad West Valley

Founded

1977

Program Length

5 days

Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) provides culturally competent mental health services for children, adults, and families, focusing on underserved Latino communities. Their comprehensive approach includes outpatient therapy, school-linked programs, and field-based services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. By integrating evidence-based practices, ECDA addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. They also prioritize building trust and empowerment within families to promote long-term healing and stability. In addition to therapy, ECDA emphasizes early intervention and community support to reduce barriers to mental health care. Programs such as parenting workshops, caregiver training, and crisis intervention help individuals and families develop coping skills and resilience. Their outreach efforts extend to addressing social determinants like poverty and substance abuse, ensuring holistic care. Through personalized treatment plans and community resources, ECDA fosters growth, mental well-being, and hope for a healthier future.

El Centro de Amistad West Valley

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

County or local government funds Medicaid Other State funds State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Language Services

Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service

Contact Information

Address

7038 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, CA, 91303

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