Gudino, Lynda

Build Rehabilitation Industries is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of services and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Established in 1967, the organization administers supported employment programs that assist clients in acquiring employment through job development. It also assists customers in developing skills for independent living through financial counseling, cooking instructions, travel training and placements. Build Rehabilitation Industries also offers a variety of rehabilitative services. Its work activity program assists with the pursuit of vocational skills and serves individuals with attention deficit disorders and traumatic brain injuries. The organization trains clients on a range of skills related to self-advocacy, safe community travel, handling finances, hygiene maintenance and living arrangements.

Founded in 1966, Hillview Mental Health Center Inc. is a full-service mental health care organization. Based in Pacoima, Calif., the center renders numerous services, such as medication evaluation and treatment, psycho-educational groups, individual counseling, group therapy and family therapy. Additionally, Hillview Mental Health Center Inc. provides numerous programs for wellness-oriented therapy, including the full service partnership (FSP) program for adults and transitional age youth. The company also provides transitional age youth services, comprising asserting self-reliance, public-private alliance and permanent housing for the formerly homeless.