GAMHPA was founded in 1992 by a few local area clinicians in private practice. The association is lead by a volunteer board of directors who are guided by a set of bylaws. A number of committees coordinate functions of the association, including a membership committee, editorial committee, and program committee. Membership is open to anyone. For a membership application form, click here. The natur
al geographical catchment area of GAMHPA includes not only Glendale, but also Burbank, western Pasadena, La Canada, La Crescenta, Silverlake, and Los Feliz. Annually our membership typically exceeds over 100 individuals and organizations. Our directory and newsletter are circulated to over 800 mental health professionals in the community. Directories with member names and practice information are published annually, placed on the desks of potential referrers in the community. Newsletters with member advertising and articles are circulated bimonthly to over 800 readers in the local professional community. GAMHPA remains an affordable association for mental health professionals. Full Member dues (licensed professional) are $60 per year. Associate Member dues (unlicensed individual) are $35 per year. Organizations that join are $125 per year.
