For HALF A CENTURY...

…we have served young people, adults, couples, and families in facing their unique challenges and exploring all the possibilities life offers.

Mental health comes in many colors.

Each and every one of us is a rainbow.

Executive Director Judy Weber-Israel and Tobin Weber
Judy's dream for Tobin became a reality and a lifeline for thousands of students and their families.
Tobinworld grew to include a multi-campus school, mental health clinic, fund-raising gift shop, and an innovative vocational training program.
Now in its fifth decade, Tobinworld continues to provide mental health therapy and support to the Los Angeles community.
In our new Pasadena location, we offer telehealth options as well as professional, compassionate in-person sessions in a comfortable and secure private environment.

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who we are

who we are

In 1977, something remarkable began. Judith Weber was searching for inventive solutions to an overwhelming challenge: providing a relevant and effective education for her severely autistic son, Tobin. Her efforts and successes attracted the support of other parents and of the school district, who urged her to start a new school. Tobinworld was born, and for over 40 years served the needs of up to 300 emotionally disturbed, autistic or developmentally disabled students a year.
 

In 2003, Tobinworld expanded its charter to open a non-profit community-based mental health clinic, treating children and adolescents struggling with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and supporting their families in meeting these challenges. We assist youth ages 3 to 25 in developing the skills and behaviors that support a happy and productive life.

We believe that parents and caregivers play a vital role in improving the lives of their children and view them as an essential part of our treatment team.
Our leadership team

Our leadership team

Judy Weber Israel (1934-2024)

Founder

Tracy Weber

Executive Director

Janie Strasner

Director of Mental Health

Lori Berthelsen

Associate Director of Mental Health

Kaylee Devine

Quality Assurance Manager
Medi-Cal Services

Medi-Cal Services

Discover the possibilities of a well-lived life

Tobinworld is a contract provider for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. We treat children, youth and their families ages 3-25. Our objectives for this program include:

  • achieving the youth’s and family’s goals or desired results
  • a significant reduction or elimination of symptoms
  • restoration or maintenance of functioning consistent with the requirement for learning, development, independent living, and enhanced self-sufficiency
  • improvement in the emotional, social, and/or the academic functioning of their clients;
  • improvement in their family’s functioning
  • improvement in parenting skills, household management, accessibility to community resources, and family unity
  • assisting each youth to be served in the least restrictive environment as is possible
  • assisting the youth and family in assessing their needs for and acquiring access to medical, educational, recreational, social, prevocational, rehabilitative, and other community services necessary for the youth and family to meet their needs and enable the youth to function at his/her residence, school, and community
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Connect With Us

Connect With Us

Address:

170 S Oakland Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

Email:

ContactUs@Tobinworld.org

Phone:

818-242-8403

Fax:

818-242-3187