September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness to the warning signs of suicide and to the resources available to prevent it. Hope Services wants to end the stigma surrounding talking about suicide. We also want to provide people with resources necessary to prevent death by suicide. Let’s change the language we use and…

When Jeanne and Garth’s son Rob was young, they were worried about whether they could find a program that would meet his needs after he aged out of the public-school postsecondary program. Their anxieties grew over time, but while Rob was in his postsecondary program, they learned about a new Hope Services community-based program. Jeanne…

The United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day on August 17 each year to recognize and honor the positive impact nonprofits have on communities and causes around the world. At Hope Services, our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs and we would not be able…

Meet Maya, Hope’s client and front desk receptionist. Before living independently, Maya used to be fearful of crossing the street by herself to attend the day program at Hope’s Whittier office. Maya used to have a friend meet her at the intersection to make sure she made it safely across the street without falling, if…

Dear Hope’s clients, caregivers, and family members, I want to thank each and every one of you for your patience and understanding as we collectively navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. At this time, we’re pleased to announce that we have established a timeline for our team and clients to return to in-person services. Our office will begin…

Dealing with mental health challenges and having an intellectual disability, going through a scary pandemic, and a stay-at-home policy are major challenges of these unprecedented times. How can we help our clients to safely deal with all of this? In March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic resulted in an unprecedented and historic shelter in place order…

This month is very different than any other month for people suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia and other mental conditions because of isolation and lack of personal contact to friends, family and therapists. Their ongoing struggles with dealing with their condition has worsened since March 16. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly…