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Your Trusted Partner for Multicultural Mental Health Services
We are a private non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services to underserved communities. Our mission focuses on promoting health equity through prevention, early intervention, and comprehensive care for individuals and families facing mental health challenges. With programs rooted in multicultural competence, we offer clinical training, advocacy, and community outreach to address disparities in mental health access. Our services integrate legal, social, and supportive care to empower clients across Los Angeles County. As an organization associated with the United Nations ECOSOC, we uphold global standards in human rights and social justice.Our team includes APA-accredited doctoral training programs, ensuring high-quality care and professional development. We specialize in serving low-to-no-income families, prioritizing those with Medi-Cal or no insurance. Through partnerships and community engagement, we strive to improve wellness outcomes for diverse populations. Our commitment to quality assurance ensures continuous improvement in service delivery. By addressing barriers like stigma and transportation, we make mental health care accessible to those who need it most.
Services
Mental Health Services
Domestic Violence Services
Clinical Training Programs
Advocacy Services
Skill Building Groups
Highlights and features
- We offer APA-accredited doctoral clinical training programs for mental health professionals.
- Our services are tailored to address cultural and linguistic barriers in mental health care.
- We provide 24/7 support for clients through full-service partnership programs.
- We specialize in serving low-to-no-income families with Medi-Cal or no insurance.
- Our team integrates legal advocacy and social support into mental health treatment plans.
Associations and certifications
- United Nations ECOSOC
- APA (American Psychological Association)
Services
Mental Health Services
Our mental health services include prevention, early intervention, and treatment for all age groups. We offer individual, family, and group therapy, case management, and medication support. Services are tailored to address cultural and linguistic barriers, ensuring accessible care for diverse populations in Los Angeles County.
Domestic Violence Services
We provide legal advocacy, court-approved intervention programs, and skill-building groups for domestic violence survivors. Our services include crisis support, safety planning, and long-term counseling to empower survivors and promote healing within culturally specific contexts.
Clinical Training Programs
Our APA-accredited doctoral and postdoctoral training programs prepare mental health professionals in multicultural counseling. Trainees gain hands-on experience in community clinics, hospitals, and outreach settings, emphasizing culturally competent care for underserved populations through supervised clinical practice and academic instruction.
Advocacy Services
We integrate legal and social advocacy into mental health care, supporting clients with housing, employment, and healthcare access. Our advocates help navigate systems, challenge stigma, and promote policy changes to improve mental health equity for low-income and immigrant communities.
Skill Building Groups
Our skill-building groups focus on enhancing daily living abilities, communication, and coping strategies for individuals with mental illness. Programs include budgeting, social interaction, and goal-setting activities designed to foster independence and community integration for adults and youth.
People
Dr. Tara Pir
Founder and Director
Dr. Tara Pir founded IMCES to address mental health disparities through culturally competent care. She leads initiatives in clinical training, advocacy, and community outreach, leveraging her expertise in multicultural psychology to shape the organization's mission.
Dr. Jamshid Ahmadi
Scholar and Educator
Dr. Jamshid Ahmadi contributed extensively to mental health education through national and international conferences. His work focused on cultural competence in clinical training until his passing in 2025, leaving a legacy of academic excellence.
Questions
What mental health services does IMCES offer?
We provide prevention, early intervention, outpatient care, and full-service partnerships for serious mental illness, tailored to diverse cultural needs.
Do you serve non-English-speaking clients?
Yes, we specialize in culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Armenian, Russian, Iranian, and other multicultural communities.
Are your clinical training programs accredited?
Our doctoral clinical training programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
What domestic violence support services are available?
We offer legal advocacy, skill-building groups, and court-approved intervention programs for domestic violence survivors.
How can I access 24/7 mental health support?
Our Full Service Partnership (FSP) program provides 24/7 mental health support for eligible clients in Los Angeles County.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept Medi-Cal and serve clients with no private insurance coverage.
