For more than 165 years, Maryvale has been a trusted source of hope and support for children and families across Los Angeles. As LA’s oldest children’s charity, Maryvale has always been about compassion, care, and creating brighter futures. Today, through its mental health services and wraparound care programs, Maryvale continues to help families build resilience and navigate life’s challenges with strength and stability.
This blog highlights Maryvale’s role in promoting mental health and well-being. From trauma-informed care to outpatient programs, Maryvale is creating pathways to lasting change for families in need.
Why Resilience Matters in Mental Health
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. It helps us manage stress, cope with challenging emotions, and move forward when life gets hard. For children and families facing trauma or instability, building resilience can make all the difference.
Maryvale’s programs are designed to strengthen resilience, providing early intervention, ongoing support, and tools for lasting success. Their impact speaks for itself: in fiscal year 2023–2024, 97% of clients avoided needing higher levels of care after treatment. That’s the power of consistent support and compassion.
Maryvale’s Mental Health Services
Maryvale’s Community-Based Services program offers a range of mental health treatments tailored to individual and family needs. These services include:
- Individual Counseling: Children receive one-on-one therapy guided by licensed therapists who understand their unique needs. The focus is on building emotional health and tackling challenges like anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns. Parents are encouraged to join the process, ensuring therapy goals align with home life. This family-centered approach helps children thrive and strengthens family bonds along the way.
- Family Counseling: These sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and creating healthier family dynamics. Whether families are dealing with trauma, separation, or stressful life events, therapists provide proven tools and guidance to navigate challenges together. Families can build resilience and create a more stable, supportive environment by working as a team.
- Therapeutic Groups: In group sessions, families and individuals come together in a supportive space to work through challenges like trauma, stress, or life transitions. Led by experienced facilitators, these sessions provide a sense of community—where participants can share, learn, and grow alongside others facing similar experiences.
Through these programs, Maryvale builds a strong support network for families and individuals, helping them address mental health challenges and confidently move forward.
The Importance of Wraparound Services
Maryvale’s wraparound care provides an all-in-one approach to supporting at-risk families by stabilizing their emotional and social needs. This holistic approach ensures that families have the tools and resources necessary to overcome challenges and foster resilience.
Addressing Co-occurring Disorders and Substance Use
Maryvale takes a unique approach to co-occurring disorders and substance use by combining trauma-informed care with family involvement. Outpatient programs focus on helping clients understand the connection between mental health and substance use while providing tools for recovery.
Programs include skill-building, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention to equip individuals with healthier coping strategies. By working closely with families and community partners, Maryvale creates a strong support system that empowers individuals to overcome challenges and achieve long-term success.
Maryvale’s Impact: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Statistics
Maryvale’s commitment to mental health and family care is evident in their Fiscal Year 23–24 outcomes:
- Temporary Housing: 74% of women transitioned to stable housing.
- Early Education: 99% of families expressed satisfaction with Maryvale’s early education programs.
- Mental Health: 97% of clients avoided higher care needs after treatment.
- Overall Reach: Over 700 clients were served through Maryvale’s diverse programs.
These numbers reflect the heart of Maryvale’s mission: transforming lives and strengthening families.
How You Can Help
Maryvale’s mental health services are made possible through community support. Donations and funding go directly toward:
• Expanding mental health services and hiring more licensed specialists.
• Reaching more underserved families in need of critical support.
• Enhancing wraparound care to promote stability for families in crisis.
Every contribution helps sustain these essential programs and ensures no family faces life’s challenges alone. Maryvale continues to foster resilience and provide critical mental health services to families in Los Angeles. Through trauma-informed care, counseling, and community collaboration, Maryvale helps families overcome adversity and thrive.
Visit Maryvale.org to learn more about Maryvale’s mental health programs or to contribute. Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient community
