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If you are experiencing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 911, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Enhanced Care Management (ECM)
Medi-Cal’s Enhanced Care Management surrounds you with caring support for your body, mind, and life—so you can thrive, not just get by.
Work with peers that offer safe support to connect you to multiple sources of care including medical, mental, housing, and more.
Are you struggling with multiple challenges?
Are you facing several at once? Alone?
Mental health struggles
Chronic physical conditions
Housing instability
Unemployment
Substance use recovery
Legal issues
Social/Family services
No transportation to vital appointments
Getting lost in the shuffle
Painted Brain is now offering Enhanced Care Managment (ECM)
You have a Peer Lead Care Manager:
Coordinates communication between all your healthcare providers
Helps you navigate complex healthcare systems
Connects you with community resources for housing, food, transportation, and more
Advocates for your needs with providers
Provides regular check-ins to monitor progress
Offers emotional support
Helps you build skills for self-management
Benefits
One central Care Manager coordinating your entire support network
A unified plan addressing all your needs simultaneously
Team members who communicate with each other
Connecting you to services and benefits such as housing or community support
Early intervention before small issues become emergencies
Advocates who stand beside you at every step so ensure you are comfortable and understood
Project New Start
Project New Start provides up to 9 months of completely FREE mental health services for eligible adults in LA County through our peer-run, community-based approach to wellness and recovery.
The Program is designed to support adults who have been affected by mental health challenges and unfair treatment related to the War on Drugs, including experiences with the justice system or law enforcement.
100% Free Services
All services are paid for by the California Community Reinvestment Grants program
No cost to you or insurance required.
Who can join:
You must be 18 years or older
You must live in Los Angeles County
You or someone you care for has mental health challenges or has been affected been impacted by unfair treatment from the justice system or law enforcement
What We Offer
One-on-One Counseling
Meet with a Master of Social Work (MSW) intern or a trained peer specialist
Sessions are available in person or online, once a week or every other week
Please note: We do not have a psychiatrist on staff, and we do not provide crisis services or medication management
If you need a higher level of care, we can help connect you to appropriate resources
Case Management
Get personal support to help you find resources, set life goals, and connect with your community.
We partner with local organizations to make it easy for you.
How to sign up:
If you are interested, you can email projectnewstart@paintedbrain.org with:
Your name
Contact
Short Summary about yourself
Please expect a 1 month wait for services.
We Understand You
Many of our team members have lived experience with mental health challenges and systemic injustice
We’re here to support you in feeling stronger, more confident, and in control of your journey