Media Contact: Javier Rojas, javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
What: On Friday, September 19, StrengthUnited Opens its new San Fernando office, expanding trauma-informed care and prevention services in the heart of the community.
StrengthUnited, a leading provider of trauma-informed mental health services and community prevention programs that operates through California State University, Northridge’s Michael D. Eisner College of Education, is bringing comprehensive therapy services and prevention programming directly into the neighborhood where many clients live and work.
The new location will house StrengthUnited’s Community Public Health Team (CPHT) operations, mental health services and serves headquarters for the Close to Home prevention initiative.
Grand Opening Ceremony for StrengthUnited’s New San Fernando Location
- Press event with land acknowledgement & ribbon cutting ceremony
- Open house tours and community meet-and-greet
When:
Friday, September 19, 2025
- Press Event: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM (Arrival 9:45 AM)
- Open House: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE:
1240 Truman St. #200, San Fernando, CA 91340
WHO:
Available for interviews:
- StrengthUnited leadership and staff
- Community partners from LAPD, Dignity Health, and more
- Local officials and community leaders
Background – After nearly four decades of service, StrengthUnited is expanding its reach while deepening its roots in the San Fernando Valley with the opening of a new office in the heart of the City of San Fernando. This strategic location brings trauma-informed care, family preservation services, and community healing directly to the families who need it most.
2024 Impact Highlights
- 1,770 children found safety and support
- 2,400 adults received life-changing assistance
- 1,000 families supported through case management
- 10,000 community members reached through outreach events
About StrengthUnited – Founded in 1986 as the Valley Trauma Center, StrengthUnited’s mission is to end all forms of interpersonal violence and abuse through healing, empowerment, and community-based prevention strategies. The organization operates both a Trauma Recovery Center and Child Advocacy Center, serving thousands of families annually across the San Fernando Valley.
RSVP and Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Media Relations Specialist, 818-677-2130, javier.rojas@csun.edu
