Summary of Community Characteristics
The San Fernando Valley is located within Los Angeles County, and geographically, it is 345 square miles surrounded by several mountain ranges. According to the 2010 Census, the San Fernando Valley serves a population of 1,771,545 people. Although the San Fernando Valley is comprised of diverse ethnicities, Hispanic and Latinos make up a large portion of the population at 743,524. Of the population, 405,514 are children under the age of eighteen and 207,661over the age of 65. …show more content…
The San Fernando Valley falls into the geographic area serviced by SPA two. The San Fernando Valley has approximately 235 mental health and substance abuse facilities, which provide services. Services vary by location, agency, and eligibility. Many agencies accept Medi-Cal and private insurance while other’s offer services based on a fee structure of a sliding