Founded in 1977. the original advisory board worked directly with the agency responsible for its development. the San Fernando Community Mental Health Centers. Inc. Sewn years later the advisory board assumed the role of governing board. and El Centro de AmIslad was born. A bilnguaibicuttural nonprofit organization. El Centro offers health. mental health. education. and community action services. Many of its clients are poor Latnos. and many of these are recent Immigrants. El Centre focuses on reducing risk factors that can lead to violence. school failure. gang affiliation. and child abuse. The organization offers youth counseling. afterschool tutoring. and summer activities/youth job placement as healthy alternatives to destructive behavior.
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