Click here to view the ACR campaign visual assets. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) launched a new campaign this month to increase awareness of the Department’s Alternative Crisis Response (ACR) Program and to foster trust in the program’s Field Intervention Teams (FIT) which serve as the County’s first responders for mental health crisis support. “Ensuring that individuals in mental health crises receive the proper care and support they need is essential for the...

To read more of George B. Sanchez-Tello's article, please click here The Radio Show Taking on California’s Youth Mental Health Crisis . Kennia Camacho, host of the radio show Crisis Communicator, outside the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory in Los Angeles. Photos by Isabel Avila. At the 30-minute mark of her weekly radio show, Kennia Camacho strings together a list of events that are triggering her anxiety and stress. The teenage daughter of an immigrant made clear in a late January broadcast...

The aftermath of a natural disaster can leave communities in turmoil, but it’s in these difficult times that the importance of compassionate, personalized care becomes clearer than ever. In the wake of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, Affinity Hospice LLC has been a vital source of support for seniors and their families, offering not only medical care but also emotional and spiritual comfort. The Challenge of Post-Wildfire Recovery for Seniors For seniors, the...

The world feels chaotic. We are seeing policies shift overnight, communities struggling, and feeling the weight of uncertainty at work and with the people we serve. It’s easy to feel powerless. Some of us are going through the motions—just trying to get through the day. Others are shutting down, overwhelmed by the enormity of what’s happening around them. (That’s okay! That means you need time to rest). And then there are those of us who ask: “What can I do?” The answer? You can lead. In...