Maple Counseling has partnered with Saban Community Clinic to
launch the Saban Partnership Program, aimed at enhancing access to
mental healthcare for underserved communities. This initiative
includes the introduction of four bilingual Associate Marriage and
Family Therapists to provide empathetic, culturally sensitive care.
The partnership expands access to individuals who would not
otherwise be able to afford it, ensuring high-quality therapy is
available for free as soon as possible. At the same time, the
program supports Maple's clients in accessing the wide range of
medical, dental, and behavioral health services Saban Community
Clinic has to offer.
LOS
ANGELES, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maple
Counseling, a leader in providing accessible mental health
services, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership
with Saban Community Clinic, marking a significant advancement
in the mission to offer comprehensive mental healthcare to those in
need, particularly from underserved communities. This collaborative
Saban Partnership Program expands access to individuals who would
not otherwise be able to afford it, ensuring high-quality therapy
is available for free as soon as possible. At the same time, the
program supports Maple's clients in accessing the wide range of
medical, dental, and behavioral health services Saban Community
Clinic has to offer.
As part of this initiative, Maple Counseling has expanded its
team with the addition of four bilingual (Spanish/English)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs), including
Karina Gonzalez, Maria Quinonez, Karen Broutvaien and MartÃn
Lasa. These therapists, who will be overseen by Maple's Clinical
Supervisor Dr. Griselda Galvan,
PsyD, LMFT, bring a deep commitment to providing empathetic,
culturally sensitive care to their clients. Furthermore, Maple is
continuing to hire for the Saban Partnership Program to meet the
growing demand for free mental healthcare for low-income
individuals.
Varina Bleil, CEO of Maple
Counseling, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and the new
hires, stating, "The collaboration between Maple Counseling and
Saban Community Clinic represents a milestone in our united efforts
to eliminate barriers to mental health services. By forming this
collaboration of care with such a highly regarded community health
clinic to expand the number of available, talented therapists for
those in need right now, we are enhancing our collective capacity
to deliver specialized, compassionate mental health services that
are tailored to the unique needs of the community. We are grateful
to Saban Community Clinic for this partnership that both broadens
our impact and bolsters our ability to foster a healthier, more
resilient society."
Echoing this sentiment, Muriel
Nouwezem, CEO of Saban Community Clinic, highlighted the
critical need for such initiatives, "Our communities grapple with
profound mental health access challenges, which necessitates
sustained investment in service expansion. Alongside financial
support, the unwavering commitment and backing of community-based
organizations is indispensable. As the CEO of an organization
committed to providing compassionate care to anyone who needs it, I
am proud to partner with Maple Counseling, renowned for its
training of world-class mental health professionals. Their
provision of free mental healthcare to Saban Community Clinic
patients, tailored to patients' social and cultural needs while
preserving their dignity, exemplifies a beacon of hope in our
shared journey toward whole-person care."
About Maple Counseling
Maple Counseling is a non-profit community mental health clinic
that provides services to anyone regardless of their ability to
pay. We offer programs throughout Los
Angeles County and beyond to clients of all ages - from
toddlers through the advanced elderly. Mental health services are
available to individuals, couples, families, and groups. In
addition, Maple Counseling offers services in schools to youth ages
5-18. Available six days a week, Maple Counseling therapists treat
a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and
loss, stress, and relational problems, among other mental health
needs.
About Saban Community Clinic
Saban Community Clinic has been providing comprehensive
healthcare services to underserved communities since 1967. Saban's
Los Angeles based network of
community clinics offers a range of medical, dental, and mental
health services, all under one roof, ensuring health equity and
high-quality care for everyone.
For more information about the Saban Partnership Program, or to
schedule an interview with Varina
Bleil or Muriel Nouwezem,
please contact:
Varina Bleil
Chief Executive Officer
Maple Counseling
vbleil@tmcc.org
(310) 271-9999 x219
Media Contact
Varina Bleil, Chief Executive
Officer, Maple Counseling, 1 (310)
271-9999 219, vbleil@tmcc.org, https://maple4counseling.org
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