Via Care Community Health Center
Martha Mejia, LCSW, is a dedicated mental health clinician with extensive experience in providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, particularly low-income immigrant communities. Currently employed at Via Care Community Health Center since September 2018, Martha facilitates bilingual parenting classes and offers individual therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions for various mental health challenges. Prior to this, Martha served as a mental health specialist intern in a school setting, where curriculum development and collaboration with students and families were essential. Earlier roles included community engagement and support at CentroNía and significant volunteer work translating legal documents and assisting families with immigration needs. With a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Martha contributes valuable skills in both clinical and community contexts.
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Via Care Community Health Center
Via Care is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in East LA providing exceptional care to patients in our service area throughout their lives. As a community-based organization, Via Care fulfills its mission by delivering quality healthcare services throughout the entire life cycle, in a manner that is respectful and conscious of the cultural and linguistic needs of our patients and their families. Via Care offers medical, dental and behavioral health services, including extensive family planning, health screenings, primary and acute care, women's health, pediatrics, HIV testing and treatment, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, podiatry, pharmacy services and more. Behavioral health services provide confidential, accessible counseling and support. In addition, collaborative relationships with local hospitals ensure that patients will receive the highest level of care in any and all situations. Headquartered in East Los Angeles, Via Care operates 14 clinics in East LA and South Gate, including student health centers at East LA College, West LA College, LA Trade Tech College, Rio Hondo College, and a school-based wellness center at Garfield High School. Via Care has providers and staff who are Spanish-speaking and LGBTQ+ friendly.