San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

What San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center does

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. (SFVCMHC, d/b/a "Moving Lives Forward") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health provider founded in 1970 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California. The organization delivers a comprehensive continuum of mental health services — assessment, therapy, case management, medication support, crisis intervention, housing assistance, employment services, and substance use treatment — through 50+ programs organized by population: children, transition age youth (16–25), adults with severe mental illness, older adults, domestic violence survivors, homeless individuals, and justice-involved populations. Programs are delivered via outpatient centers in Mission Hills, Central Van Nuys, and East Van Nuys, field-based teams for homebound and hard-to-reach clients, and embedded services at LA County Probation and DHS facilities.

The service model is grounded in evidence-based clinical modalities (CPP, TF-CBT, MAP, Triple P, Seeking Safety, CORS, PEARLS, IPT, Assertive Community Treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation, trauma-informed care) and operationalized through standardized frameworks including the Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) and Full Service Partnership (FSP) models. The organization operates one of only three Peer Counselor Training Programs in Los Angeles County and maintains CARF accreditation for Employment Services and DHCS certification (Provider ID 190780BN). The Center has approximately 500 employees and reported an annual budget of approximately $50M as of 2018; it serves 15,000+ clients annually.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through government contracts and reimbursements: primarily Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health funding via the Mental Health Services Act, Medi-Cal and Medicare reimbursements, contracts with DCFS, Probation, DHS, the State Department of Rehabilitation (since 1998), and AB 109 realignment funding, supplemented by charitable donations (with over 93% of donated dollars directed to programs) and event revenue including the annual gala. Services are provided at no cost or on a sliding-scale fee basis. President/CEO Tim Ryder has led the organization since July 2018, succeeding Ian Hunter who retired after 37 years.

Name

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

Legal name

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc.

Website

https://movinglivesforward.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SFVCMHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit behavioral health provider, founded 1970 in Van Nuys, California, delivering 50+ mental health programs across all age groups to 15,000+ clients annually in the San Fernando Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFABAC

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYBPAGACAE

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Community mental health services
• Outpatient behavioral health
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Supported employment services
• Crisis intervention counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and County Mental Health Funding: Primary revenue from contracts with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, funded through Mental Health Services Act. Services are provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries under county contracts.
2. Government Health Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from Medi-Cal and Medicare reimbursements for mental health services. Sliding scale fees for those without coverage based on ability to pay.
3. Probation and Corrections Funding: Funding through Probation Department, Schiff Cardenas, and AB 109 realignment programs for juvenile justice and re-entry programs.
4. Donations and Gala Revenue: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations, including 55th Anniversary Gala with ticket sales and sponsorships. Over 93% of donated dollars go directly to programs.
5. State Department of Rehabilitation Contract: Valley Employment Services program operates under Case Service Cooperative Contract with State Department of Rehabilitation in collaboration with County Department of Mental Health since 1998.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SFVCMHC delivers community-based mental health and behavioral health services through 50+ programs across Los Angeles County, providing assessment, therapy, case management, medication support, crisis intervention, housing assistance, supported employment, and substance use disorder treatment to children, transition age youth, adults, older adults, homeless individuals, domestic violence survivors, and justice-involved populations. Services are funded primarily through LA County DMH contracts, Medi-Cal/Medicare reimbursement, Probation/AB 109, and State Department of Rehabilitation, with charitable donations supplementing funding.

Product overview

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center (SFVCMHC) is a comprehensive behavioral health service provider offering 50+ mental health programs organized by population and service type. The organization operates a multi-program portfolio including adult outpatient services (Macdonald Carey East Valley Mental Health Center, Victory Wellness Center, Cornerstone RRR), children's programs (IFCCS, CFSP, CHAT, TBS, MAT, Wraparound), youth services (TAY RRR, TAY FSP, Juvenile Justice Programs), older adult programs (OAFSP, Homebound Older Adult Services, PEI), homeless services (DHS Interim Housing, ICMS, Diversion 50, Milestones), and specialty programs (Bullying Advocacy, Domestic Violence Prevention, Substance Use Disorder Services, Employment Services). The center provides a continuum of care from prevention and early intervention to intensive case management and full service partnerships, all grounded in trauma-informed and recovery-based models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Macdonald Carey East Valley Mental Health Center Outpatient mental health rehabilitation program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, providing targeted case management, medication support, crisis intervention, 5150 capability, brief individual therapy, and case management based on a psychosocial rehabilitation model.
• Victory Wellness Center A recovery-based wellness center providing case management, mental health services, crisis intervention, medication management, pre-vocational training, resource education, peer support, self-help, recreation, and social activities for consumers beginning to address mental health recovery.
• Cornerstone RRR (Recovery, Resilience and Re-integration) Field-based services providing mental health, intensive case management, dual diagnosis services, and medication support, alongside basic survival needs assistance (showers, meals, laundry, lockers, mail) for mentally ill homeless individuals.
• Bullying and School Violence Advocacy Program Direct advocacy and assistance for school bullying in grades K-12 with a 24/7 helpline (1-866-BE-A-HERO), in-person and virtual advocacy, resources, referrals, and educational presentations. All services are provided at no cost.
• DHS Interim Housing Temporary supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with medical conditions, providing onsite case management, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and independent living skills under a Harm Reduction and Housing First model.
• Transition Age Youth Recovery, Resilience and Re-integration (TAY RRR) Serves 90 youth ages 16-25 using a psychosocial rehabilitation model with evidence-based wellness and recovery practices, providing mental health services, targeted case management, crisis intervention, and medication support for young adults with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, or those homeless or aging out of child welfare/juvenile justice systems.
• Transition Age Youth Full Service Partnership (TAY FSP) Wraparound services for 40 transition age youth ages 16-25 using an Assertive Community Treatment approach with field and community-based comprehensive services for high-risk young adults, including mental health services, case management, crisis intervention, and medication support.
• Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) Countywide collaboration between LA County DMH, DCFS, and contracted community mental health providers ensuring immediate comprehensive assessment of children detained through DCFS entering out-of-home placements, addressing medical, dental, developmental, educational, and mental health needs.
• Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) Program for parents with children at risk for hospitalization due to severe behavior problems. Trained Behavioral Specialists teach youth better coping skills and model effective parenting skills, with services available for youth up to age 21 with full-scope Medi-Cal.
• Wraparound Turning Point Integrated, multi-agency, community-based process for children ages 4-18 at risk of high-level residential placement, using voluntary, strengths-based, family-centered strategic planning to achieve goals determined through a family plan of care.
• Juvenile Justice Programs Intensive, family-oriented, strength-based model targeting problem behaviors of youth in the Juvenile Justice system, providing mental health and substance abuse services including assessment, individual therapy, collateral therapy, and family therapy at Probation Department facilities.
• Homebound Older Adult Outpatient Services (OAFCCS) Specialized clinical services delivered by a multidisciplinary treatment team for older adults, providing clinical assessment, medication support, mental health services, crisis intervention, linkage to community services, and home visits to increase accessibility. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
• Older Adult Full Service Partnership (OAFSP) Intensive field-based mental health and case management services to older adults age 60+ throughout the San Fernando Valley, providing access to psychiatric evaluation, medication support, psychological/neuropsychological testing, integrated substance abuse treatment, and 24/7 crisis response.
• Diversion 50 Los Angeles County Third District Diversion and Alternative Sentencing Pilot Program for chronically homeless adults with serious mental illness who commit select misdemeanor and felony crimes, providing intensive outreach, mental health services, and housing support based on a Housing First Model.
• Milestones (AB 109) Program utilizing recovery principles to stabilize and reintegrate post-incarcerated, homeless, mentally ill adults back into mainstream society, with comprehensive support services including intensive case management, psychiatric support, and community linkage.
• Stepping Stones Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program Outpatient counseling services for participants with primary substance use disorders, providing comprehensive evaluation, clinical and case management assessments, level of functioning monitoring, sobriety tracking, and linkage to appropriate services.
• Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Specialty program under FSP level of care providing intensive outreach and mental health services to adults 18+ who have been determined unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision, with mental health staff securing comprehensive mental health services.
• Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Services for homeless individuals with chronic illness or physical disability, assisting with housing stabilization through outreach, intake, assessment, service planning, housing assistance, linkages to health and mental health services, benefits establishment, and crisis management.
• Valley Employment Services (VES) Program for adults seeking employment or re-entering the workforce after mental illness, providing pre-vocational assessment, skill identification, barrier assessment, vocational goal development, and employment support through collaboration with the California State Department of Rehabilitation. One of the largest case service contracts in Los Angeles County.
• Adult Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Short-term, evidence-based program with four treatment models for older adults (60+) at risk of mental health problems: CORS (Crisis Oriented Recovery Services), PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors), Seeking Safety, and IPT (Interpersonal Therapy), addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse issues.
• Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Program (DVPTP) Program helping abuse survivors find recovery and safety, providing risk assessment, safety planning, clinical evaluation, therapeutic counseling, case management, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and employment preparedness services.
• Client Engagement and Navigation Services (CENS) Face-to-face field services funded through the LA County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program to facilitate access to and completion of substance use disorder treatment, with immediate linkage to appropriate treatment services.
• Family Links / North Valley Youth & Family Center Outpatient mental health services for children ages 0-21 at three centers in Mission Hills, Central Van Nuys, and East Van Nuys. Services include mental health services, evidence-based practices (CPP, TF-CBT, MAP, Triple P, Seeking Safety), medication support, targeted case management, and crisis intervention, with specialization in Infant Mental Health at the Mission Hills site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 15,000 children, transition age youth, adults, older adults and families annually through 50+ programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wil WheatonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Mental health advocate, writer and actor honored at 55th Anniversary Gala. Featured speaker sharing mental health journey to support SFVCMHC's behavioral health programs.
• Sutton AssociatesGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 September 2020Ask the Doctor Segment Sponsor for Crushing COVID-19 webinar.
• California State Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Valley Employment Services maintains Case Service Cooperative Contract with State Department of Rehabilitation in collaboration with County DMH since 1998. One of the largest case service contracts in Los Angeles County.
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner providing funding and oversight for mental health services. DMH liaisons located at Van Nuys and San Fernando Courthouses for Diversion 50 program. MAT program is a countywide collaboration between DMH, DCFS, and contracted Community Mental Health providers.
• Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAT program collaboration for comprehensive assessment of children detained through DCFS. Referrals for child abuse treatment, CAPIT, and other children's programs.
• Los Angeles County Probation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuvenile Justice Programs provided at Probation facilities including Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall and Probation Camps. AB 109 Milestones program for post-incarcerated adults.
• Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS Interim Housing program provides temporary supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with medical conditions. Individuals referred by DHS based on frequency of use of county facilities.
• Tony Cardenas (Signature Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTony Cardenas served as Signature Sponsor for Crushing COVID-19 webinar.
• Stone Tapert (Signature Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSignature Sponsor for Crushing COVID-19 webinar. Also mentioned as sponsor for 55th Anniversary Gala.
• Get Together FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated 150 meals to the Center's Food Bank to help clients during COVID-19 pandemic.
• PATH Ventures / Clifford Beers HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFVCMHC to provide mental health services at NoHo Senior Villas affordable housing complex led by PATH Ventures and Clifford Beers Housing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pacific Clinics: One of the largest nonprofit behavioral health providers in California, serving children, adults, and older adults across multiple counties with Full Service Partnership, outpatient, and housing programs. Highly comparable in scale, funding model, and population segments.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: LA County-based nonprofit providing mental health, substance use, and primary care services including residential and outpatient programs. Comparable size, geography, and contract-based revenue mix serving similar vulnerable populations.
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: Large LA County-based nonprofit community mental health center providing outpatient, crisis, and substance use services. Directly comparable as a county-contracted CMHC serving Medi-Cal populations with similar program breadth and county contract model.
• Exodus Recovery: LA-based behavioral health nonprofit operating FSP, outpatient, and crisis programs under county contracts. Comparable in target population (severe mental illness, justice-involved, homeless) and contract-driven model.
• Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services: LA County nonprofit providing mental health, child welfare, and wraparound services. Comparable in children's program portfolio (Wraparound, TF-CBT, CPP) and DCFS/Probation contract relationships.
• Penny Lane Centers: LA County-based mental health and child welfare nonprofit serving foster youth, transition age youth, and families. Overlaps in TAY and DCFS-referred program lines.

Regional players

• College Community Services: California nonprofit providing outpatient mental health, FSP, and housing services in LA County and surrounding regions. Comparable in program mix and county contract structure.
• Helpline Youth Counseling: LA-based nonprofit providing youth mental health, school-based services, and juvenile justice programs. Overlaps in TAY and school-linked mental health program offerings.
• Child Guidance Center of Southern California: Nonprofit outpatient mental health provider for children and families in Southern California counties outside the SFV. Comparable outpatient clinical model and evidence-based treatment menu for youth populations.

Others

• LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH): The public behavioral health authority and primary contract counterparty for SFVCMHC. Functions as both a partner (funding source) and indirect competitor (operates its own direct-service programs) in the same LA County mental health ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/866beahero
• Facebookfacebook.com/866beahero
• Instagraminstagram.com/866beahero

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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