Pasadena-Based Nonprofit Expands, Sycamores Opens Clinic in Palm Springs

Sycamores, a behavioral health agency based in Los Angeles County, announced the recent opening of their new office in Palm Springs. At the request of Riverside County, the clinic was established to provide Community Mental Health Services in the Coachella Valley for low-income children, youth, young adults and their families.

Sycamores President and CEO Debra Manners says the agency’s growth into Riverside County will help address the need for behavioral health care in the area. “There are significant gaps in access to services in the Coachella Valley. We are committed to bridging that gap with an unconditional, whatever-it-takes approach to help vulnerable children and families in the community receive the services and support they need to create a better life.”

Lack of transportation is cited as one of the barriers to accessing behavioral health services in the area. Sycamores staff address the obstacle by having a flexible service model. Behavioral health services can be delivered in the home or community, via telehealth, and/or in the office. Services include individual and family therapy to address various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, and symptoms related to trauma experiences. In addition to therapy, rehabilitation services that provide skill building, case management, and linkage to community resources will be available. Services are provided free of charge to full scope Medi-Cal eligible consumers ages 0 to 21 years old and are available in both English and Spanish.

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Sycamores is hosting an Open House at the clinic located at 490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite 200 in Palm Springs. Refreshments will be served at 3:00 PM followed by a brief program at 3:30 PM and the public is invited. To attend this free event, please RSVP by October 18, 2022, to Melissa Pittson mpittson@sycamores.org or (626) 395-7100 ext. 2018.

Sycamores has a long history of serving the community. Founded in 1902 as Pasadena’s first orphanage, Sycamores is a leading behavioral health agency providing mental health and other support services to approximately 17,000 vulnerable children, families, and adults through various programs and sites throughout Southern California each year. If you are seeking services, please call our Referral Support Center (844) 222-2377 or email Referral@Sycamores.org.

To learn more, visit www.sycamores.org.