Painted Brain

Painted Brain Painted Brain creates lasting, community-based solutions to mental health challenges and the impact of social injustice through arts, advocacy, and enterprise.

Painted Brain is an innovative peer-run mental health arts and tech organization that uses a peer model focused on recovery. Painted Brain defines a peer employee as any person with lived mental health challenges and or trauma including but not limited to: social injustice, interpersonal violence, societal exclusion. Painted Brain considers all of its’s employees as peers, where there is no separation from community members to clinicians to executives; all identify with having mental health challenges.

Ready to make your next big career move? 💼This Friday, join us for our virtual LGBTQ & Allies Resume & Job Readiness Wor...
09/14/2026

Ready to make your next big career move? 💼

This Friday, join us for our virtual LGBTQ & Allies Resume & Job Readiness Workshop! Whether you want to polish your resume, sharpen your interview skills, or map out your career goals, this peer-supported space is built for you.

Bring a draft of your resume or just your work history—we’ll provide the tools, feedback, and encouragement to help you level up in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

LGBTQ+ folks and all allies are welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Date/Time: Friday, September 18 | 2-3pm

RSVP: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07PplX0

Your story is your strength. Help break down barriers to personalized, culturally responsive mental health care. Join ou...
09/11/2026

Your story is your strength. Help break down barriers to personalized, culturally responsive mental health care. Join our upcoming Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training and become a powerful advocate for your community.

See open cohorts available — updated weekly!🧠🌟

You can learn more and sign up here:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07N5Bl0

Welcome to Painted Brain's Peer Support 101 series, your quick guide to navigating the world of peer support!Painted Bra...
09/09/2026

Welcome to Painted Brain's Peer Support 101 series, your quick guide to navigating the world of peer support!

Painted Brain is proud to be a Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialist training provider, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Are you ready to advance your career to help others 🧠? Spots are open to all California residents—whether you're aiming for professional growth, transitioning into a new role, or sharing this opportunity with a contact in your network. If you or someone you know wants to build expertise and drive meaningful change in behavioral health, now is the perfect time to enroll into our training program.

Upcoming Cohorts - schedule updated weekly
-September 28th - October 28th, 2026 | 9:30am-3:30pm | MTW
- October 19th - November 9th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | TWTH

You can apply to our training and explore more of our peer support 101 series here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07K5Zm0

THIS THURSDAY! 🗓️ Our food distribution event is back from from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Painted Brain Community Center...
09/08/2026

THIS THURSDAY! 🗓️ Our food distribution event is back from from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Painted Brain Community Center!

At Painted Brain, we believe community care means meeting people where they are—in every sense. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch our new monthly food bank in partnership with Seeds of Morning Glory! 🌱

Please note
* Our Community Center is closed on Food Bank days, except for food distribution.
*Please bring a cart or bags to easily transport your food home!

Join us on the second Thursday of every month. Food security and mental wellness go hand in hand, and this initiative is another step forward in our commitment to fighting social injustice.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! We’re building our team now to hit the ground running. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or looking to give back for the first time, we’d love your help!

📩 Interested in volunteering? Email us at [email protected] to get involved.

Registration is still open for our next cohort starting next week🧠! Painted Brain’s Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Spec...
09/04/2026

Registration is still open for our next cohort starting next week🧠! Painted Brain’s Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training Program is open to all California residents looking to advance their career, step into a new behavioral health role, or empower others in the community.

🗒Upcoming Cohorts- schedule updated weekly:
-Sept 10 – Sept 28 | Mon–Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
-Sept 28 – Oct 28 | Mon– Wed| 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Take the next step in your professional journey or share this opportunity with your network. Learn more about & apply: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07FlQn0

09/03/2026

Hear from Maggie, a Peer Support Specialist at Painted Brain, about the art workshops she hosts at Painted Brain’s community wellness center!

Join the community and come by to any of our workshops focused on the intersection of art & mental health/wellness on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.

Check out our website paintedbrain.org or community center story highlight on Instagram to view our updated workshop schedule🌟

📍 Find us at: 3350 W 1st St, Los Angeles

🗓 Current Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays | 11 AM – 4 PM, Thursdays | 12-5pm

We also accept partner inquires and can do potential workshops at your organization!

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference! 🧠Join Painted Brain C...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference! 🧠

Join Painted Brain Co-Founder & Executive Director Rayshell Chambers as she participates in a crucial panel discussion on leveraging lived experience in California's healthcare workforce. The panel will dive into nonclinical roles like Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Peer Support Specialists, exploring their direct impact on Medi-Cal members and key workforce development challenges.

📍 Where: Hilton Pasadena
📅 When: Thursday, September 3

State of Reform creates a non-partisan, policy-agnostic space for stakeholders to tackle the state's most pressing healthcare issues. If you want to drive meaningful change and help transform our healthcare system, register today and meet us there!

🔗 Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07zDxQ0

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference! 🧠Join Painted Brain C...
09/01/2026

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference! 🧠

Join Painted Brain Co-Founder & Executive Director Rayshell Chambers as she participates in a crucial panel discussion on leveraging lived experience in California's healthcare workforce. The panel will dive into nonclinical roles like Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Peer Support Specialists, exploring their direct impact on Medi-Cal members and key workforce development challenges.

📍 Where: Hilton Pasadena
📅 When: Friday, September 4

State of Reform creates a non-partisan, policy-agnostic space for stakeholders to tackle the state's most pressing healthcare issues. If you want to drive meaningful change and help transform our healthcare system, register today and meet us there!

🔗 Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07ySMv0

Interested in a career in Mental Health? Join us for our Painted Brain Open House, where you will discover everything ab...
08/31/2026

Interested in a career in Mental Health? Join us for our Painted Brain Open House, where you will discover everything about becoming a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist🌟

📅 Date: Monday, September 14
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📍 Virtual Event on Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07xzfh0

Passionate about community support? Ready to create meaningful change? Looking for a purpose-driven career?

Imagine turning your personal experiences into a powerful career.
✓ 100% Scholarship for qualified CA Applicants
✓ Professional Career Pathway and placement support
✓ No Previous Experience Required ✓ Language Support Available
✓ Learn Remotely ✓ Testing & Resume Writing Support Available

Your journey of transformation starts here. No cost. No barriers. Just opportunity. Let’s break barriers in mental health together! 💛🧠

Narcan Nasal Sprays are now available at our community center!At Painted Brain, community safety and health are top prio...
08/31/2026

Narcan Nasal Sprays are now available at our community center!

At Painted Brain, community safety and health are top priorities. Access to harm-reduction tools is essential to saving lives.

We invite anyone in need of these tools to drop by:

📍 3350 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Let’s look out for one another and keep our neighborhood safe

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3350 W 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA
90004

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 6:30pm

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+12132893578

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