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Wellnest Company Research Report





Company Overview



  • Name: Wellnest (formerly the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic).

  • Mission: Through a holistic approach to emotional well-being, Wellnest offers hope, healing, and opportunity to the children, young adults, families, and communities they serve.

  • Founded: 1924

  • Founder(s): No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Charlene Dimas-Peinado, LCSW, EML – President & CEO

  • Jim Balla, MBA – Chief Administrative & Business Officer

  • Paco Retana, MSW, LCSW – Chief Programs Officer

  • Andrea Salazar – Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs

  • Carrie Hidding, CPA, MBA – Chairperson

  • Headquarters: 3031 S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90007

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Wellnest is renowned for being a nationally recognized leader in holistic, emotional health and wellness services for children, young adults, and families.


Products and Services



Overview


Wellnest offers a broad range of behavioral health and housing services aimed at empowering the children and young adults of Los Angeles.

Services Offered



1. Access & Wellness Center
  • A no-appointment, no-fee center for immediate services to all ages.


2. Life Learning Center
  • A supportive environment for transition youth aged 16-21.


3. Clinical Training & Intern Development Program
  • Designed for Master’s level students in social work, offering comprehensive training.


4. Outpatient Services
  • Includes individual, group, and family therapy available in various community settings.


5. Early Intervention & Community Wellness
  • Focused on ages 0-5, providing therapy and additional services.


6. Intensive Services
  • Higher-level behavioral health care, including Full Service Partnership, Wraparound, and Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services.


7. Psychiatric Services
  • Integrative child and adolescent psychiatry using both conventional and complementary therapies.


8. Total Quality Management Division
  • Focused on continuous quality improvement.


Key Product Features



  • Trauma-Informed Services: Implementation of nationally recognized, trauma-specific practices.

  • Holistic Approach: Emphasis on emotional, physical, educational, and social wellness.

  • Comprehensive Accessibility: Services provided at community centers, schools, homes, and other settings.

  • Join Community Partnerships: Collaborations with various organizations to enhance service delivery.


Recent Developments



  • Centennial Celebration: Wellnest celebrated its 100th anniversary, recognizing contributors such as Secretary Xavier Becerra.

  • The Nest on Exposition: Recent groundbreaking ceremony for “The Nest on Exposition,” a housing and mental health project.

  • Funding Achievements: Achieved $1M in fundraising to benefit permanent supportive housing and services.

  • Public Service Announcements and Events: Launched PSAs for mental health awareness and hosted community events such as Back-to-School for community engagement.


Partnerships and Collaborations



  • Community Partnerships: Collaborations include entities like the California Department of Rehabilitation, Los Angeles County Departments, and Los Angeles Unified School District.

  • Training Partnerships: Universities such as UCLA, USC, and Azusa Pacific University.




This report captures an extensive look into Wellnest, highlighting its foundational history, comprehensive service offerings, key leadership, and recent developments that align with its mission to support emotional well-being through integrated and holistic approaches.