About

Vision

We envision a world in which healthy relationships prevail and all individuals, families and communities thrive with strength and unity.

Mission

Transforming trauma and violence into empowerment, advancing systemic healing, and developing leaders for lasting change.

Values

• Integrity
• Community
• Passion
• Excellence
• Education
• Wellbeing
• Partnership
• Social justice

Workplace Culture

Foster interconnectedness, safety, humility, and respect.
Embrace authenticity, teamwork, and belonging.
Demonstrate the courage to face challenges and grow and the grace to learn from mistakes.
Celebrate wins and offer recognition.
Promote transparency and accountability agency wide.
Practice community and evidence-informed standards.

Commit to organizational health as the balance of:

• Sound business practices
• Client and community care
• Staff and volunteer wellbeing

Who We Are

For nearly four decades, StrengthUnited has been a beacon of hope for survivors when they need it most. We're an alliance of mental health professionals, advocates, and researchers united by one mission: healing trauma through connection.

As a multi-service agency, we provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant care to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child maltreatment across the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys—communities where such services are severely limited.

Operating as a division of The University Corporation, a nonprofit auxiliary of California State University, Northridge, we blend academic excellence with compassionate service. We honor the Sesevitam—the original people of this land—as we work alongside the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.

Why We Are Here

In Los Angeles County, violence touches tens of thousands annually—40,000 domestic violence cases, 22,000 child abuse reports, and countless unreported sexual assaults. These traumas cascade into physical, mental, and financial crises. We exist because healing requires more than fragmented services—it demands a unified approach.

What We Do

We transform trauma response through our comprehensive, free services:

• Immediate Crisis Response: 24/7 intervention when survivors are most vulnerable
• Trauma-Informed Therapy: Evidence-based individual, family, and group sessions
• Specialized Advocacy: Guiding survivors through legal, medical, and social systems
• Ongoing Case Management: Ensuring no survivor falls through the cracks
• Community Education: Breaking cycles of violence through prevention

Our impact reaches thousands annually—serving 2,000+ children, 2,700+ adults, and responding to 1,100 crisis calls. Our prevention education reaches 45,000 community members, focusing on developing youth leaders and supporting LGBTQIA+ and multilingual communities.

Who We Serve