Hope & Care
MEND provides resources, education, and concrete support to the community through a team of Community Ambassadors. Our Community Ambassador Network (CAN) serves the most disadvantaged and marginalized communities in the San Fernando Valley, prioritizing communities with the highest needs.
Community Ambassadors provide mental health and wellness resources, connections to support services in the community, trauma informed care and wellness trainings to the community, facilitate community events focused on providing resources, and distribute concrete support which include but is not limited to: diapers, wipes, rental assistance, bill assistance, and food support.
In partnership with the Department of Mental Health's United Mental Health Promoters (UMHP), MEND’s Hope & Care Program is dedicated to supporting emotional wellness for families with children under the age of 5.
Through this program, families can:
- Understand their children’s emotional and developmental needs
- Access helpful information and resources to improve overall family wellness and reduce stress
- Engage in activities that promote stronger family bonds
For more information about upcoming activities, please call us at: 818-686-7365.
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Our team can help with:
- Food assistance
- Health & dental services
- Referrals to bill and rental assistance
- Applications for public assistance programs such as CalFresh, SoCal Gas, and much more
- Mental health resources
- Family support services