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El Centro De Amistad began as a storefront program with three staff.

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El Centro De Amistad

El Centro de Amistad, Inc. is committed to assisting children, adults and families.

In 1977, a group from the impoverished Canoga Park “Barrio” community, grew concerned about the needs of the predominantly Latino families that struggled with unemployment, crime, poverty and drug abuse. They were particularly concerned about the youth in the area. With the encouragement and financial support of San Fernando Mental Health Centers Inc. and their Board of Directors, this group of activists founded El Centro De Amistad.

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Children and adults served since 1977 with comprehensive and culturally competent services.

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Mental Health service hours provided in the 2022-2023 fiscal year in outpatient, school-linked, and field-based programs.

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Relative Caregiver Training Hours provided in the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

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Johnny's Triumph: A Journey of Resilience and Healing in Mental Health Services

Jason, an 8-year-old attending Vena Avenue Elementary School, has emerged as a success story in the realm of mental health services. Living with his mother, siblings, and stepfa

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Bringing Joy and Hope to Hearts and Homes This Holiday Season!

El Centro de Amistad's Adopt-A-Family program continues to embody the true spirit of giving, uniting compassionate sponsors with famili

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El Centro de Amistad Receives a $75,000 Grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation

El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is pleased to announce the receipt of a substantial $75,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Fo

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Embracing Self-Care and Love

As February unfolds, the air is filled with expressions of love and affection. While we often associate this month with romantic relationships, it's essential to rememb

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El Centro de Amistad Launches New Panorama City FamilySource Center Program

PANORAMA CITY, CA - January 25, 2024 -El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is proud to announce

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El Centro Receives $1 Million to Expand Facility for More Mental Health Clinicians

The funding was initiated by the organization’s executive director, Luis Cerv

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