Our objective is to provide therapy for victims of crime, and care for individuals who suffer from mental health illness with complex trauma and/or co-occurring disorders, to alleviate emotional pain and recover from trauma and victimization.

Our strengths lie in VA behavioral health services, substance abuse counseling, psychological assessment and treatment for victims of crime, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. With our highly experienced team of Licensed Doctors (PhD), PhD Interns, licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT), and MFT interns, patients are given the very best in recovery and a strong foundation to become well-adjusted individuals.

California Mental Health Connection aims to redefine programs that help different aspects of our clients lives. Our programs promote a healthy, self-sufficient, productive lifestyle at home, school, work and other community areas.

California Mental Health Connection is a non-profit public corporation organized under the “Non-profit benefit corporation” of the State of California. Our mission is to promote a healthy atmosphere for the treatment of individuals recovering from a crisis situation.

Before it was established in March 2009, California Mental Health Connection was the vision of now CEO, Elisa Jimenez. Elisa Jimenez is well known in Mexico for her talented work in the field of mental health, and has published multiple books. Director Jimenez founded “Centro de Atencion para la Mujer”, or The Center of Attention for Women, to help women with complex trauma, as well as their families.

We are here to assist you and those you love most. Services are provided by licensed, state-registered interns, trainees and doctors in the field of psychology, social work, and marriage/family therapy. All our services are confidential.

On April 26, 2012 the District Attorney of Los Angeles County honored us with a Commendation for our dedicated assistance and delivery of valuable services to crime victims and benefiting the citizens of Los Angeles County. We strive to “Extend the Vision” and “Reach Every Victim” by providing comprehensive psychological care and counseling services for victims of crime in the San Gabriel Valley, East Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Our team also provides complex trauma training for therapists, as well as clinical hours towards licensure in the state of California.