LAPD searching for missing autistic man last seen in downtown Los Angeles ktla.com/news/local-new…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love” @lacdmh honors Dr. King by serving our communities & most vulnerable residents. For Mental health svcs call 800-854-7771 #mlkday2023

Thank you to our winning LA County Dept of Mental Health outreach team at today’s @dodgers + @lacdmh Veterans Day event. Jimmy Gueverra, Kristine Papazyan, Janet Saber, La Tina Jackson, Alex Vasquez, Carla Collins, Andrew Perez & Luis Guzman provided connections & giveaways to veterans & their families!

Thank you to our US Veterans and active military, and those of you who continue to serve our communities by being on the front lines of outreach and service connections as “Battle Buddies” in the LA County Dept of Mental Health VPAN program. Happy Veterans Day!

Text 988 if you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, suicide crisis or substance use crisis and need assistance. Trained mental health professionals are here for you! #SuicidePrevention #Mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport

Thanks Spectrum News 1 SoCal for highlighting the work of our HOME team to help people experiencing mental illness & homelessness throughout @CountyOfLA; you can check out their interview with Dr. Shy Rab at spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/la-…

I attended the #tasteofsoul reception yesterday with @lacdmh’s Theion Perkins. After 2 years of being virtual, the cultural event is back in person! If you can, show support for the community today 10 am - 7 pm. Enjoy!

On #WorldMentalHealthDay   I hope we make time to take care of ourselves and each other. If you or someone you know needs support today or any day of the year, call 800-854-7771. If you are experiencing a mental health, suicidal, or substance use crisis, call 988. LA County Dept of Mental Health

🕯️Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to those observing Yom Kippur.

Very proud of LA County Dept of Mental Health HOME team & street psychiatry efforts getting spotlit in this great Los Angeles Times article lat.ms/3AVK619 The relentless engagement needed between HOME team & client is an extensive process & as shown can & does make positive differences in peoples lives.

Hello L.A. County! It’s an honor to serve as the Acting Director of LA County Dept of Mental Health and provide #mentalhealth care and resources to our diverse communities. Thank you to LACountyBOS for entrusting me with this charge!