La CLAve

La CLAve is a community-focused initiative that helps families recognize signs of serious mental illness in loved ones and seek treatment early. Launched in Puebla, Mexico, and the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, the project initially focused on Spanish-speaking Latinx communities. It has since expanded to Kern, Ventura, and Riverside counties, as well as Mexico City in partnership with the Ramón de la Fuente National Institute of Psychiatry.

The initiative aims to encourage open conversations about serious mental illness and reduce delays in treatment for people in the early stages of illness. Its website provides information about symptoms and guidance on getting help, along with resources, practical tools, and links to participating organizations. It also shares information about current and past projects, academic research, team publications, news, and events. The site is available in English and Spanish and directs visitors seeking immediate assistance to contact their local mental health center. La CLAve welcomes collaboration with communities in the United States and elsewhere.