Our 2024 Impact: Community Mental Health for All
Real People. Real Change. Real Impact.
At Painted Brain, we believe everyone deserves access to mental health support. In 2024, we made that vision a reality for over 1,400 people in our community through peer-led services, job training, and advocacy.
Download our full 2024 Impact Report below to see how we're building stronger, healthier communities together.
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View or download our complete 2024 Impact Report to see detailed stories, data, and insights about our work in the community.
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1,400+
People served with compassionate, peer-led support
739
Individuals received direct peer services from people who understand their journey
361
New peer support specialists trained and certified
289
Job placements helping people build meaningful careers in mental health
$100,000
Raised at our first-ever fundraising gala, "A Seat at the Table"
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Opened Our New Home
We opened our new Community Mental Health Center in Koreatown—a safe space where healing happens and hope grows.Expanded Career Opportunities
Nearly 300 people found jobs in behavioral health after completing our training programs. When you invest in people, they invest in their communities.Became a Medi-Cal Provider
We can now offer Enhanced Care Management and Community Health Worker services to more people who need them most.Celebrated Community Artists
Our arts programs showcased the incredible talent of artists affected by mental health challenges, incarceration, and homelessness.Advanced Mental Health Rights
We trained 74 county staff in Psychiatric Advance Directives, helping people have a voice in their mental health care. -
By the Community, For the Community
80% of our staff and board have lived experience with mental illness or substance use challenges. This isn't just our job—it's our calling. When peers support peers, recovery becomes possible.
We combine:
Arts & Wellness programs that heal through creativity
Job Training that builds careers and confidence
Direct Services that meet people where they are
Advocacy that changes systems for the better
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With your continued support, we're expanding our impact in 2025:
Growing our Medi-Cal services to reach more people
Launching a community café and merchandise line
Strengthening our workforce development programs
Advocating for policy changes that put people first
Your support makes this work possible. Whether through donations, or spreading the word, you're part of building healthier communities for everyone.