A Service Company South Central Health and Rehabilitation Program was started in 1994. Since then we have become one of Los Angeles foremost Mental Health Service providers in the county of Los Angeles. Servicing mental health issues of all degree's from the chronically mental ill to the average person suffering from depression. We pride ourselves on being knowledgeable, kind, and courteous to all who find their way through our doors. We understand that help is not possible if one doesn't feel comfortable. Our goal is to continue to provide the best services possible for our clients. In that first ten year period we have grown from 5 employees to 101 employees at present count, a tribute to the dedication to our community. History South Central Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) was founded February 1994 as a non-profit entity for the purpose of providing mental health and rehabilitation services to vulnerable ethnic minority populations in South Central Los Angeles Founded by two African American psychiatrists who were disillusioned with the traditional services provided to severely and persistently mentally ill individuals who are members of minority groups, they targeted this population, along with homeless mentally ill and homeless dually diagnosed. The mission of South Central Health and Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) is to provide quality mental health and social services to vulnerable populations in South Central Los Angeles. These populations consist of mentally ill, homeless mentally ill, multi-diagnosed individuals with substance abuse disorder, interface with the criminal justice system. By providing culturally relevant and sensitive services which are designed to improve the quality of their lives, SCHARP will have a significant impact upon the neediest residents of this community. Who we are: Our community-based services are available regardless of age, ethnicity, or ability to pay. Our programs encompass a full continuum of prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for individuals, families, and the community. Our clients actively participate in determining their own treatment goals, and are encouraged to be involved in program planning and evaluation. Our staff represents the wide diversity of clients we serve and provide care respectful of each client’s life experience. Our work environment encourages individual and team excellence in caring for our clients. Our efforts focus on clients’ rights and erasing the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse. We exist as an organization to assure that individuals and families reach the highest level of functioning and the best quality of life possible for them. We ensure that consumers are always our first priority. We encourage involvement of families in treatment. We celebrate diversity and respect cultural differences, as we are one the most culturally diverse Mental Health agencies in Los Angeles County. We involve consumers and family members in the review and evaluation of our programs and services. We acknowledge and support our staff as our most valuable asset. . Contact us for more info