Some Pacific Clinics locations have closed due to the fires and high winds. Click here for information and community resources.

Main Services Area

Educational Programs
Educational Programs provide students with the skills they need to live successful lives. Our robust programs include early childhood development, classroom consultations in partnership with school districts, adult continuing education programs and parent workshops.
Support Services

Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.

 

  • 30+ years of experience
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Co-authored research reports, including a study to reduce the early mortality of individuals with serious mental health challenges published in the Journal Psychiatric Services
  • Named one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Women Leaders in Healthcare
  • Earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach

Laura Pancake is chief clinical officer, responsible for the oversight of all clinical programs and services, including health navigation, employment training and placement, substance use treatment and housing. With over 30 years of experience, Pancake has co-authored research reports, including a study to reduce the early mortality of individuals with serious mental health challenges published in the journal Psychiatric Services.

She also was a co-co-principal investigator in partnership with the University of Southern California to identify factors to rehabilitate individuals with schizophrenia. In 2019, Pancake was named one of Los Angeles Business Journal‘s Top Women Leaders in Healthcare. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Virginia University and a master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

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As this unprecedented situation continues to unfold, we want to express our deepest concern for each of you and your families. The recent wildfires in LA have brought unimaginable destruction, and we can only imagine the confusion, heartache and uncertainty some of you may be experiencing, especially those who have directly been impacted. Please know that you are not alone—we are here to support you.

As of today, January 9, 2025, the following sites in the Greater Los Angeles area are currently open or temporarily closed.

CLOSED
Foothill
Hye Wrap
Covina
El Monte Child
La Via Wellness
Arroyo
Summit Wellbeing/Adult El Monte
Western
Irwindale
Monrovia
Hollygrove
OPEN
Bonita
Sierra
El Camino
APFC
APFC East
REI – Orange County
Lynwood – Employees are encouraged to work remotely
New Hampshire – Limited staffing