Alcott Center for Mental Health Services
The Alcott Center for Mental Health Services is a community-based non-profit
organization that has been providing quality residential and community mental
health services to thousands of people with mental illness since 1979. Located
in West Los Angeles, the agency provides a comprehensive range of housing,
treatment, and education programs to serve adults of all ages, their families,
and the community.
The Alcott Center aims to create a safe environment that promotes individual
growth, recovery, independence, and personal empowerment by addressing the
whole person
’s needs. Services include an independent living program, permanent and
transitional residential services, medication support, therapy and
rehabilitation services, case management, crisis intervention, integrated
mental health and substance abuse treatment, socialization opportunities,
consumer run activities, a creative arts program, and family education and
support.
The individualized array of services offered allows individuals to remain part
of the Alcott Center community as their immediate mental health needs change.
Expected outcomes include an increased understanding of mental illness symptoms
and relapse factors, improved problem solving, more satisfaction in
relationships, instillation of hope, an increased sense of self-worth, and
increased independence. The Alcott Center has developed a vibrant and welcoming
community. Through its programs, the Alcott Center is committed to providing
information and services to reduce the impact and stigma of mental illness.
