UCLA announced a $33 million grant on Monday to expand youth mental health services and workforce training across Los Angeles.
The funding from Ballmer Group is aimed at increasing access to mental health care for children and families in underserved communities while preparing more counselors and behavioral health professionals.
It was one of three substantial grants announced Monday from the investment company founded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie. Cal State LA received $48 million — the largest philanthropic gift in its history — and Cal State Dominguez Hills is getting $29 million, also the largest in its history, all for the same purposes.
University officials said the investment will support expanded academic and clinical training across multiple departments, including psychology, social welfare and psychiatry, while strengthening partnerships with Los Angeles County’s Department of Mental Health.
“UCLA is not just a university in Los Angeles, it is a university of Los Angeles — so it is critical for us to address the growing youth mental health crisis in our community,” UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk said in a statement. “The generosity of Ballmer Group will enable UCLA to equip more professionals with the skills and deep knowledge needed to care for young people and their families.”
The initiative is expected to provide additional training opportunities, fellowships and early-career pathways for students and postdoctoral fellows, with a focus on community-based care.
Ballmer Group officials said the funding is intended to help address workforce shortages and expand access to culturally responsive mental health services across the region.
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