LSSSC Celebrates new program with Avanti Program and Mental Health Awareness Month in Big Bear Event
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to break down stigma, uplift communities, and connect people to the resources they need to thrive. At Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC), we’re honoring this month with two powerful initiatives: the launch of our Avanti Housing Navigation Program and a vibrant Mental Health Awareness Fair in Big Bear.
New Avanti Housing Navigation Program: Housing Stability for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
LSSSC is proud to announce the soft launch of our Avanti Housing Navigation Program, designed specifically to support adults with developmental disabilities in the East Los Angeles, San Gabriel–Pomona, and Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center communities.
Set to roll out by the end of April 2025, the program helps eligible individuals (ages 18+) secure and maintain long-term housing through:
Personalized housing search support
Referrals to vital community resources
Advocacy with landlords and housing agencies
Education for individuals and families on housing rights and responsibilities
This program exists to address a critical need: helping those most vulnerable achieve stability, dignity, and independence through safe housing.
Need help or want to get started?
Contact Jossie Vazquez, Program Manager
60 N Daisy Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107
626‑827‑7297
www.lsssc.org
Big Bear Mental Health Fair – Saturday, May 17
Our Big Bear Office invites the local community to an uplifting Mental Health Awareness Event this Saturday, May 17, from 9 AM to 4 PM at:
Elks Lodge
40611 Village Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
This free community event will feature:
Local vendors from San Bernardino County
Mental health and wellness resources
Activities for all ages
An exciting raffle, including a chance to win a TV and other great prizes!
Whether you’re looking to learn more, support a loved one, or take steps on your own wellness journey, this event is for you. Come celebrate resilience, raise awareness, and connect with others who care.
Moving Forward, Together
Mental health and housing are deeply connected, and LSSSC is proud to support our communities in both. Through the Avanti Housing Navigation Program and the Big Bear Mental Health Fair, we’re working to ensure that hope, stability, and care are accessible to all.
To learn more, get involved, or donate, visit www.lsssc.org.
Together, we go Avanti—forward.