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877-PC-CARES (722-2737)

Main Services Area

Behavioral Health

Pacific Clinics delivers high-quality behavioral health and social services to advance health equity and well-being for children, adults and families. Learn more about our life-affirming services offered on-site, at home, virtual and in the community.

Los Angeles

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.

Up to Age 5

Head Start

Ages 6–18

Hollygrove
Pacific Clinics Bloom and Soar

Ages 18+

Recovery Education Institute (REI)
Pacific Clinics Training Institute (PCTI)
Hollygrove
Parent Institute

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.

  • 20+ years of human resources experience in multiple industries
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia State University and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare leadership from University of Tennessee
Denise Carpenter is chief human resources officer and leads the people and culture function of the organization including technology, engagement, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, as well as talent acquisition. With more than 20 years of experience, Denise has held numerous strategic executive-level human resources positions for a range of industries from health care, workforce development, nonprofit, behavioral health, to human services, manufacturing and professional services. Prior to joining Pacific Clinics, Denise served as senior vice president, people and culture at APM, a global workforce development company with more than 5,000 employees. She led technology modernization, redesigned talent acquisition and employee relations, and built a scalable HR infrastructure across more than 40 states. Previously, she served as vice president of human resources and national HR leader at Pathways, a private equity-backed behavioral healthcare company.  Her nonprofit experience includes senior vice president, human resources with One Hope United, a human services agency. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia State University and a Master of Business Administration in healthcare leadership from University of Tennessee.