LA County Awards $4.15 Million in Mental Health Grants to Support Inglewood and Local Communities
Los Angeles County officials have announced $4.15 million in grants to 68 local organizations to host mental health events and provide critical services throughout the region, with several programs directly benefiting Inglewood and South Los Angeles residents.
The funding, announced as part of the county’s “Take Action for Mental Health” campaign, represents a significant investment in community-based mental health support during a time of increasing demand for behavioral health services. The grants will support organizations hosting events, workshops, and ongoing programs designed to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health resources.
LA County’s Department of Mental Health has already provided mental health resources to over 250,000 residents this year, offering crisis intervention, medication support, peer support, and psychotherapy—particularly for low-income and uninsured residents who often face the greatest barriers to care.
For Inglewood and surrounding communities, access to mental health services has expanded through several county initiatives. The Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness, which serves the South Bay area including Inglewood, provides comprehensive behavioral health services as part of the Department of Public Health’s community wellness network.
The timing of these investments coincides with groundbreaking state and federal initiatives. The Biden-Harris Administration recently approved California’s BH-CONNECT Initiative, which provides up to six months of transitional rent for eligible people receiving behavioral health treatment and launches a $1.9 billion behavioral health workforce initiative.
This workforce expansion includes scholarships, loan repayment programs for mental health professionals, recruitment incentives, and residency expansions—all designed to address the critical shortage of mental health providers in underserved communities like Inglewood.
“Mental health is health, and these investments recognize that our communities need accessible, culturally competent care,” said Dr. Jonathan Sherin, Director of the LA County Department of Mental Health. “We’re not just funding programs; we’re building a foundation for long-term wellness across Los Angeles County.”
The county is also preparing for implementation of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), set to begin in July 2026. The new framework will integrate mental health and substance use services more effectively, with a community planning process launching in early 2025 to ensure local voices shape service delivery.
Community organizations in Inglewood can access these resources and apply for future funding opportunities through the LA County Department of Mental Health website. Residents seeking mental health support can access the county’s 24/7 crisis line at (800) 854-7771 or visit a local community resource center for assistance.
The expanded mental health infrastructure comes as national research shows that Los Angeles County invests more per capita in mental health services than most major metropolitan areas, demonstrating a sustained commitment to behavioral health despite federal budget uncertainties.
This story draws on information from LA County Department of Mental Health, Cronkite News, and California Department of Health Care Services.
