UCLA TIES (Training, Intervention, Education, and Services) for Families is an interdisciplinary program in LA County dedicated to optimizing the growth and development of youth in foster care, kinship care, or adopted through foster care from birth to age 25, and their families.

Location

UCLA TIES for Families is a university-based program located on the UCLA campus and is a unique collaboration of the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior’s Division of Population Behavioral Health, the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families, and ; the UCLA Psychology Department; the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services; the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; and private foundations.

TIES South Bay was founded in 2006 and is located in Torrance, CA, serving children and families living in the South Bay. They are a Department of Mental Health directly operated clinic.

Donate to TIES

Thank you for your interest in supporting UCLA TIES for Families! 

Your contribution to UCLA TIES for Families plays a vital role in supporting and meeting the complex needs of our vulnerable children and their families. Services are available free of charge to our families and your donation to UCLA TIES for Families will help ensure the continuation of the program and its high quality mental health services. You can touch a child’s life by making gifts through credit card or check.

By Credit Card

By Check
Please make the check out to “The Regents of the University of California” and mail to:
UCLA TIES for Families
740 Westwood Plaza, One-West
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1759


Contact Us

Mailing Address

UCLA TIES for Families
740 Westwood Plaza, One-West
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1759

Telephone

Main: 310-825-6110
Emergency Pager: 310-825-6250 (Please only call for clinical emergencies)
Fax: 424-842-1069

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Extended and weekend hours are available by appointment
UCLA TIES for Families is closed on major and university holidays.


UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior

740 Westwood Plaza, One-West
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1759

If you get lost, please call the clinic at (310) 825-2305 and someone can assist you.

 21810 Normandie Ave. 2nd Fl.,
Torrance, CA 90502
Main Clinic Number: (310) 533-6600
Program Director: G. Kaliah Salas, Psy.D
Email: tiessouthbay@gmail.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiesforfamiliessouthbay

Directions

From the 110 Freeway:

  • Exit Torrance Blvd. Go westbound
  • Make a right on Torrance Blvd. (We are located on the corner of Torrance Blvd. and Western Ave. in the Western Medical Group Building)
  • Make a left on 208th St. and make a left on Higgins Court (left side). Or make a u-turn and make a right into driveway

From the 405 Freeway:

  • Exit Western Ave. Go southbound (approx 1.5 miles)
  • Make a right into the driveway. We are located before Torrance Blvd