department of mental health

DMH delegation testifies at LA County Board of Supervisors meeting: Wage increase for all CHWs!

In case you missed it, a delegation of SEIU Local 721 members from the LA County Dept. of Mental Health testified at yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. We arrived bright and early – and stayed all day – to deliver an important message: We demand a wage increase for all … Read More

President Bob Schoonover’s Statement on Dr. Mitchell Katz’s Departure from L.A. County

PRESS RELEASE FOR: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Contact: Coral Itzcalli (213) 321-7332 Mike Long (213) 304-9777 SEIU 721 President Bob Schoonover’s Statement on Dr. Mitchell Katz’s Departure from His Role of L.A. County Health Agency Director President Schoonover and SEIU 721 members thank Dr. Katz for his commitment to building … Read More

Mental Health Workers Celebrated

The First Annual Mental Health Awareness celebration was held June 6 at the Los Angeles SEIU 721. This event honored the work done by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Community Clinics workers, and their contribution to the mental health of our communities.