Specialized Health Services

Granada hills community based day program: consumers were transported to a variety of community sites with a prevocational, social, and recreational emphasis, including museums, libraries, movie theaters, learning centers, specialty stores, animal shelters, non-profit volunteer sites, and parks. While at these sites, consumers spent the day acquiring skills related to socialization, communication, stress-management, independent living and community integration. Approximately 27 consumers were helped during the fiscal year ended 6/30/23.

Hawthorne day program: consumers participated in (1) community work such as serving lunch to seniors, caring for shelter animals, and maintaining a community garden; (2)classes held at the center covering topics such as anger and stress management, money management, safety and healthy eating; (3)tasks at the center to gain work skills and experience, including making coffee, washing dishes, sweeping, etc. Approximately 17 consumers were helped during the fiscal year ended 6/30/23.

North hollywood day program: consumers were counseled and taught coping skills during outings in the community, including public libraries, movies, bowling, grocery and drug stores, to learn appropriate behavior in the community as well as independent skills. Consumers participated at prevocational/volunteer sites in the community such as pet orphans, operation gratitude, and hollywood cares, to build self-esteem and learn work skills. Classes held at the center addressed decision making, anger management, and communication skills. Consumers also participated in job tasks at the center, and custodial duties. Approximately 26 consumers were helped during the fiscal year ended 6/30/23.

Vistas home adult residential facility providing care, meals and activities in a supportive and structured environment. Approximately 4 consumers were helped during the fiscal year ended 6/30/23.