Tessie Cleveland Community Servs Corp

About Tessie Cleveland Community Servs Corp

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation is a behavioral health agency in Los Angeles, California, offering mental health and substance use services for every stage of life, from infants to older adults. They are named for Dr. Tessie Cleveland, a social work leader and advocate for underserved communities, and their work centers on dignified, comprehensive care that strengthens the neighborhoods they serve. Addiction treatment is provided through their HOPE Program, which offers outpatient and intensive outpatient care, along with substance use education, for teens ages 12 to 17 and adults 18 and older.

Each person entering the HOPE Program is screened using ASAM Criteria, and assessments and intakes can typically be scheduled within 24 hours, with the level of care and length of treatment tailored to individual needs. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish, and the intensive outpatient track adds structure and guidance for people building a sober life. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic grantee, they work to coordinate medical, mental health, and substance use care so clients aren’t left navigating separate systems. Families may also find support through their Full Service Partnership for youth up to age 25, Wraparound and Therapeutic Behavioral Services for at-risk young people, Senior Wellness, and a Community Violence Intervention program serving households in Watts.