Marriage counseling that Heals in Santa Monica, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

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Santa Monica is a beautiful town along the coast of Santa Monica Bay. Because of it's beautiful location and nice climate, the city is a top destination for tourists in the Los Angeles area. The city's many parks are a nice place for families to enjoy a day out. Palisades Park is situated along the cliffs along the Pacific, and offers spectacular views of the ocean. Tongva Park offers a playground, an amphitheater, a garden, picnic areas and fountains. Visitors to the city also don't want to miss out on a trip to the famous Santa Monica Pier.1

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Santa Monica

Many couples and families in the Santa Monica area have a family member who struggles with a mental disorder. In fact, one in six adults in California have a mental health need, while one in 20 adults live with a serious and persistent mental illness.² From depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and PTSD, mental illness impacts the entire family by causing stress in relationships and negatively impacting the overall functioning of couples and families.

The Pico Youth and Family Center is a Santa Monica-based non-profit organization that works to promote peace, unity and social justice, particularly for the city's youth. The center provides a number of programs designed to reduce youth violence and increase social responsibility. Additionally, educational and career services are offered, including tutoring, leadership development classes and job training seminars. Courses in computer technology, art and music are also available. By equipping Santa Monica's youth with knowledge and skills, the Pico Youth and Family Center strengthens families as well as the community. Further information about the center is available by calling 310-396-7101.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Families who are facing legal issues can find many support services at the Santa Monica office of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Families who need assistance with housing issues, such as evictions, poor living conditions in rental housing, or landlord harassment can find defense help at legal aid. Families who have been impacted by domestic violence can also find assistance, including filing for protection orders. Information about government assistance for childcare, food stamps, and job training is available as well. The Santa Monica office also holds legal clinics for seniors who have questions about government benefits due to them. For more information about legal aid's services, call 310-899-6200.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Santa Monica, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Monica_California.
2. California Healthcare Foundation. (2016). California Health Care Almanac. Retrieved from http://www.chcf.org/~/media/MEDIA%20LIBRARY%20Files/PDF/M/PDF%20MentalHealthPaintingPicture.pdf.
3. Pico Youth and Family Center. (2016). About PYFC. Retrieved from http://picoyouth.org/about-pyfc/.
4. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. (2017). Santa Monica Office. Retrieved from http://www.lafla.org/service.php?sect=muni&sub=santamonica.

Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 8.41 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Santa Monica is 93,220 people with 46,688 households and a median annual income of $76,580. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Santa Monica, CA

Mostly Affordable

Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Santa Monica for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Santa Monica public health department.