AMCS Welcomes New Clinical Director

AMCS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diana Hoffman to the position of Clinical Director.  Dr. Hoffman graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. 

She spent 12 years of her career working with the homeless mentally ill, during which time she not only provided direct services, but she operated short-term residential facilities and provided supervision to training therapists.  Her contributions to the mental health community include the construction of a premarital counseling program for couples.

She is also recognized as a seasoned professional in the design and implementation of programs for community mental health. Areas of expertise include crisis intervention, mental health emergencies and working clients with chronic and persistent mental illness.

Dr. Hoffman is known for her attention to detail and awareness of key facets of personality and multicultural sensitivity. Dr. Hoffman is a natural fit for Airport Marina Counseling Service, bringing creativity, a genuine and caring perspective grounded in years of clinical experience and training, to those served by a community clinic.

25 Years of Jet to Jetty Success

It was Saturday, 6am on Dockweiler State Beach.  It was dark, it was cool, there was no one around.  But wait…way down the beach in the distance there were tents going up, tables being placed, people milling around, a loudspeaker check, music…the Airport Marina Counseling Service’s annual Jet to Jetty road race was getting underway.  Two hours later, with the sun up and Grand Marshals, John and Polly Garstka, riding in the beautiful “Woody Pace Car” led the 940 walkers and runners to the start of the 25th running of this fun race and community event benefiting Airport Marian Counseling Service. The enthusiasm of the children as they got ready for the Kids Fun Run rounded out the morning’s excitement.   

Held in August, Jet to Jetty featured an expo and exciting prizes while the folks at the IN-N-OUT Burger truck served up delicious burgers and drinks for all.  Some of the terrific prizes were donated by our local business supporters -  The Automobile Museum, Fast Frame, Leelavadee Wellness Spa, Purr-fect Growlings, Westchester Flowers, Olive It Catering, Coffee Company and The Buggy Whip Restaurant to name a few.  The LMU Athletic Department donated basketball season tickets and Ryan Greene from Top to Top Athletic Apparel served as MC and kept things moving from the stage.  The big win was a $2,500 cash prize made possible by a donation from The William H. Hannon Foundation. 

Heartfelt thanks go to our loyal sponsors who made it possible for us to put on the race - The  Drollinger Family Charitable Foundation, The William Hannon Foundation, Playa Vista, Westchester Mental Health Guild, Los Angeles World Airports, Westchester Rotary, Arias, Ozello & Gignac LLP. , The Lefferman Family, The Garstka Family, Inn at Playa del Rey, Polaris Electric Co. Inc, Loyola Marymount University, The Argonaut Newspaper, Playa Sunrise Rotary, Rainbow Acres, Top to Top,  Maleman Ink Public Relations, The Real Estate Consultants, La Brea Heating and Air Conditioning, Dan Cohen, Los Angeles Rent-A-Car, the Westchester YMCA and Kathleen Hannon Aikenhead and Gregory Soukup, Esq, AMCS’ Board of Governors,

We also thank the Planning Committee and the more than 90 community volunteers, including many Westchester Mental Health Guild members, as well as the Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation.  Last, but not least, thanks to the loyal community of runners and walkers who come out to participate each year make the race fun for the entire community.