Meet Abigail: A story of hope
"South Central Heals saved my husband's life"
Resident achieves life goals
As Hilda's life improved, she set new goals and planned next steps
Caregiver gets help from a visitor
"It takes time to build trust...it takes 3-4 attempted visits"
Beyond surgery
A resident's path to health and community
Nonprofits unite for Boyle Heights
"Through this comprehensive approach, the team took the time to understand her unique challenges..."
Meeting hidden needs
Community health workers... identify individuals who are often overlooked"
Relief for communities paralyzed by fear
"...public health extends beyond clinical care settings. It lives in our neighborhoods..."
How coincidence turned into connection
"Beyond meeting the immediate need, Marielena... opened the door to ongoing support."
Community members are the experts
"We're just getting started, and I'm in it for the long haul."
Resident stuck in healthcare gap
Gets moving with help from a neighbor
Community Public Health Teams
What are Community Public Health Teams?
Community Public Health Teams (CPHT) is a project that brings together community-based organizations, health care partners, and Public Health staff. These teams work at the household level, conducting home visits to gather health needs and connect people to care. These teams also work at the community level, inviting people to participate in creating community action plans.Is there a team serving my area?
This is a pilot project currently being launched in 10 high-priority, service areas within LA County. Click on the CPHT Locator on the right to type in your home address and see if it is in one of our service areas. Learn more about each team below.
What should I expect if there is a team in my area?
If you live in one of the service areas, you are eligible to receive services. You will be invited to participate in an in-person household assessment with a Community Health Worker (CHW)
from an organization contracted with Public Health. After the assessment, the CHW will offer to connect you to services based on your responses. Anyone living in or near the service area will also be invited to join community meetings to learn about the project and how to get more involved.
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Lancaster
Pacoima, San Fernando
Community Assistance & Resources Enhancement Services, San Fernando Valley (CARES SFV)
Stephanie Bermudez | Anelly Perez
Mission Hills, Pacoima, San Fernando, Sylmar
Healthy Connections, Conexiones Saludables
Marissa Quintanar (M-F 8AM-5PM): (818) 772-9981 ext. 9661
After hours (24 hour hotline): (818) 886-0453, CPHT@strengthunited.org
El Monte, Rosemead, South El Monte
Expanding Community Health and Outreach - San Gabriel Valley Program (ECHO-SGV)
For a home visit, contact (213) 424-5466, sgvpublichealth@coreresponse.org
To get connected to health and social services, contact (626) 557-5436, cpht_sgv@hchcla.org
Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights
Boyle Heights
Su Salud Esta En Sus Manos
Celene Rodriguez: 323-243-5758
First and Second Wednesdays
Salesian Family Youth Center
2228 East 4th St. Los Angeles
For more information, contact: Celene Rodriguez (323) 243-5758
Watts
Florence-Firestone, Harvard Park, South Park, West Vernon
South Central Heals, South Central Sana
(213) 791-2086 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM) please leave a message and your call will be returned
Visit our website!
Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, South Gate
Wilmington
Community Action Plans
Each CPHT hosts community meetings to share data, identify health priorities, and co-develop action plans with community engagement. Advisory committees of residents and partners guide planning, implementation, and evaluation. This builds lasting community relationships, empowers residents to shape health priorities, and improves outcomes through collaborative action.
See what we've been building with our residents on our Community Action Plans StoryMap.
Events, Stories, & Opportunities
First and Second Wednesdays
Salesian Family Youth Center
2228 East 4th St. Los Angeles
For more information, contact: Celene Rodriguez (323) 243-5758
Wednesday, May 13th
Rachal's Funeral Home
5708 S. Broadway Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90037
To register, visit https://bit.ly/SCH_communitymeeting
Stories from the Field
- Meet Abigail: A Story of Hope through South Central Heals (Nov 7, 2025)
- Resident Achieves Life Goals through Healthy Connections (Nov 14, 2025)
- Caregiver Gets Help From a Visitor (Nov 20, 2025)
- Beyond Surgery: A Resident's Path to Health and Community (Dec 23, 2025)
- Nonprofits Unite for Boyle Heights (Dec 24, 2025)
- Meeting Hidden Needs (Jan 6, 2026)
- Relief for Communities Paralyzed by Fear (Jan 6, 2026)
- How Coincidence Turned into Connection (Feb 19, 2026)
- Redefining Annual Checkups: Health Workers Come to You (Feb 19, 2026)
- Community Members are the Experts (Feb 20, 2026)
- Resident Stuck in Healthcare Gap, Gets Moving with Help from a Neighbor (Mar 17, 2026)
CPHT in the News
- Public Health and Community Partners Launch Community Public Health Teams Press Release (Feb 12, 2024)
- Community Organizations Partner with Health Care Centers to Directly Address Needs of Angelenos The Sun (Feb 28, 2024
- These L.A. health teams go door to door with a question: What do you need? L.A. Times (Jul 16, 2024)
- Knock, knock. Who's there? The Department of Public Health, and they want to help. LAist (Jul 24, 2024)
- Los Angeles knocking on doors to check residents' health needs NBC/Telemundo (Jul 25, 2024)
- LA County offering door-to-door healthcare in underserved communities KCAL (Aug 1, 2024)
- The Department of Public Health has launched a new program Los Angeles County Newsroom (Dec 9, 2024)
- Children's Institute Hosts 'Making HerStory: A Women's History Month Wellness Fair' (Mar 11, 2026)
Partner Opportunities
Each team collaborates with ancillary partners to address community-identified issues and strengthen project infrastructure. These partners may attend meetings, help identify health priorities, offer ongoing input, and take on leadership roles--including serving on Advisory Committees to support planning and evaluation of Community Action Plans. Partnerships may be funded or unfunded. If your organization is interested in learning more, partnering, or sharing our information with your clients, please contact the relevant team above or email us at DPH-CommEngagement@ph.lacounty.gov.