Wellnest (formerly the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic), a nationally recognized leader in holistic, emotional health and wellness services for children, young adults, and families, celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 27, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Wellnest President and CEO Charlene Dimas-Peinado speaks about the history and relevance of the organization.
Wellnest, a provider of mental health and supportive services, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for The Nest on Exposition.
Wellnest Emotional Health & Wellness (Wellnest) was recently announced as a recipient of the Homekey NOFA Award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Critical, in-person conversation explored the impact of mental health on our communities occurred at a discussion hosted by the staff at Wellnest Emotional Health and Wellness.
Wellnest President and CEO Charlene Dimas-Peinado has been named one of Los Angeles’ Top 50 Women Leaders of 2023 by Women We Admire.
In August, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti paid a surprise visit to the residents of The Nest on Florence—David & Susan Hirsch Building, the first permanent supportive housing project for young adults at risk of chronic homelessness for Wellnest.
On July 8, Wellnest celebrated the grand opening of its first permanent supportive housing development, The Nest on Florence. Located at 410 E. Florence Avenue in South Los Angeles, the five-story, 40,848-square-foot building features 51 fully furnished studios and one-bedroom units.
A three-year CARF accreditation can have a positive ripple effect on Wellnest’s clients, partners, funding agencies, current staff and potential employees.
The 95-year-old agency offers an array of mental health resources for children, young adults and families.
The 8-week Blue Shield Promise Community Art Therapy program was held in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles, Challengers Clubhouseand Wellnest(formerly Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic). The project helps local youth deal with everyday trauma they face by using their creativity to help design a mural based on their hopes and aspirations.