Finding aid for the Lila Berman papers
0418
Finding aid prepared by Sue Luftschein
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu
2011 February
Title: Lila Berman papers
Collection number: 0418
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
4.0 linear ft.
4 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1956-1998
Abstract: The Lila Berman papers consist of correspondence, memorandums, reports, and notes, collected and created by Lila Berman, that
document the establishment and provision of mental health services in the Los Angeles area, 1965-1998. The bulk of the collection
covers the passage of various mental health insurance bills in the California Assembly and State Senate, and the activities
of the California Council on Mental Health's Citizens Advisory Council, of which Berman was the first chair.
creator:
Berman, Lila
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Lila Berman papers, Collection no. 0418, California Social Welfare Archives, Special Collections,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Biographical note
Lila Berman played an active role in the provision of mental health services in the Los Angeles area and in citizen participation
in the formation of mental health policy in California. She was instrumental in the creation of the California Council on
Mental Health's Citizens Advisory Council in 1968 and served as its first chair; served as the president of the California
Coalition for Mental Health; and served as Executive Director of the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Centers.
Scope and Content
The Lila Berman papers consist of correspondence, memorandums, reports, and notes, collected and created by Lila Berman, that
document the establishment and provision of mental health services in the Los Angeles area, 1965-1998. The bulk of the collection
covers the passage of various mental health insurance bills in the California Assembly and State Senate, and the activities
of the California Council on Mental Health's Citizens Advisory Council, of which Berman was the first chair.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Berman, Lila -- Archives
California Alliance for the Mentally Ill. -- Archives
California Association for Mental Health. -- Archives
California Coalition for Mental Health. -- Archives
California Conference of Local Mental Health Directors. -- Archives
California Council of Community Mental Health Centers. -- Archives
California Council on Mental Health. -- Archives
California Network of Mental Health Clients. -- Archives
California. Dept. of Mental Hygiene. -- Archives
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers. -- Archives
San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic. -- Archives
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Centers. -- Archives
Community mental health services--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Correspondence
Health insurance--Law and legislation--California--Archival resources
Los Angeles (Calif.)--Social conditions--20th century--Archival resources
Memorandums
Newsletters
Nonprofit organizations--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Notes
Reports
Box 2, Folder 20
California Alliance for the Mentally Ill
1997-1998
Box 2, Folder 22
California Association for Mental Health
1966
Box 2, Folder 30
California Coalition for Mental Health
1982
Box 2, Folder 11
California Conference of Local Mental Health Directors
1993
Box 2, Folder 12
California Conference of Local Mental Health Directors
1965-1983
Box 2, Folder 19
California Conference of Local Mental Health Directors Realignment Study
1982-1988
Box 2, Folder 10
California Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1980-1983
Box 2, Folder 13
California Council on Mental Health
1992 January 23
Box 2, Folder 14
California Council on Mental Health
1986
Box 2, Folder 15
California Council on Mental Health
1987
Box 2, Folder 16
California Council on Mental Health
1988
Box 2, Folder 17
California Council on Mental Health
1989
Box 2, Folder 18
California Council on Mental Health
1990
Scope and Contents note
Resolution Honoring Lila Berman
Box 2, Folder 21
California Department of Mental Hygiene
1965-1969
Box 2, Folder 26
California Department of Mental Hygiene
1970-1971
Box 3, Folder 1
Citizen's Advisory Council
1965-1966
Box 3, Folder 2
Citizen's Advisory Council
1970-1973
Box 3, Folder 3
Citizen's Advisory Council
1981-1982
Box 3, Folder 5
Citizen's Advisory Council
1968-1969
Box 3, Folder 6
Citizen's Advisory Council
1969 May-1969 September
Box 3, Folder 8
Citizen's Advisory Council
1970 March-1970 May
Box 3, Folder 10
Citizen's Advisory Council
1970 August-1970 December
Box 3, Folder 11
Citizen's Advisory Council
1971
Box 3, Folder 12
Citizen's Advisory Council
1972
Box 3, Folder 13
Citizen's Advisory Council
1973
Box 3, Folder 14
Citizen's Advisory Council
1974
Box 3, Folder 15
Citizen's Advisory Council
1975-1976
Box 3, Folder 16
Citizen's Advisory Council
1977
Box 4, Folder 1
Citizen's Advisory Council
1978
Box 4, Folder 2
Citizen's Advisory Council
1979
Box 4, Folder 3
Citizen's Advisory Council
1980
Box 4, Folder 4
Citizen's Advisory Council
1981
Box 4, Folder 5
Citizen's Advisory Council
1982
Box 4, Folder 6
Citizen's Advisory Council
1983
Box 4, Folder 7
Citizen's Advisory Council
1984
Box 3, Folder 4
Citizen's Advisory Council California Local Mental Health Advisory Boards
1992
Box 3, Folder 9
Citizen's Advisory Council Citizen's Advisory Council
1970 June-1970 July
Scope and Contents note
Number 1
Box 2, Folder 32
Citizen's Advisory Council Consumer Steering Committee
1970 January
Scope and Contents note
Self-Help Contract
Box 3, Folder 7
Citizen's Advisory Council CP: Communtity Programs for Mental Health
1969 October-1970 February
Scope and Contents note
Number 1
Box 2, Folder 24
Citizen's Advisory Council Mental Health Advisory Board
1970-1971
Box 2, Folder 28
Citizen's Advisory Council State Hospital Issues
1983
Box 4, Folder 8
Citizen's Advisory Council Summary of Changes to State Advisory Groups
1985
Box 1, Folder 12
CNMHC--California Network of Mental Health Clients
1985-1986
Box 2, Folder 31
Council for E. H. Child
1965-1966
Box 1, Folder 22
Health Insurance Legislation California
1991
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 377/AB 1903
Box 1, Folder 23
Health Insurance Legislation California
1987
Scope and Contents note
Senate Bills SB 735
Box 1, Folder 24
Health Insurance Legislation California
1989
Scope and Contents note
Senate Bills SB 6
Box 1, Folder 25
Health Insurance Legislation California
1990
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 1240
Box 1, Folder 26
Health Insurance Legislation California
1987
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 360
Box 1, Folder 27
Health Insurance Legislation California
1985-1987
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 2361
Box 1, Folder 28
Health Insurance Legislation California
1979-1980
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 2848
Box 1, Folder 29
Health Insurance Legislation California
1983-1984
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 4515
Box 1, Folder 30
Health Insurance Legislation California
1985
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 4518
Box 1, Folder 31
Health Insurance Legislation California
1986
Scope and Contents note
Senate Bills SB 1265
Box 1, Folder 32
Health Insurance Legislation California
1987
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 600
Box 1, Folder 33
Health Insurance Legislation California
1988
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 300
Box 1, Folder 34
Health Insurance Legislation California
1989
Scope and Contents note
Assembly Bills AB 2752
Box 1, Folder 14
Health Insurance Legislation Resources
1987
Scope and Contents note
Employer Health Care Plans
Box 1, Folder 15
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1987
Box 1, Folder 16
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1988
Box 1, Folder 17
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1988
Box 1, Folder 18
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1988
Box 1, Folder 19
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1988
Box 1, Folder 20
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1989
Box 1, Folder 21
Health Insurance Legislation Resources and Correspondence
1989
Box 1, Folder 13
Health Insurance Legislation: Lila Berman's Notes
1986
Box 2, Folder 1
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1979-1980
Box 2, Folder 2
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1969-1971
Box 2, Folder 3
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1976-1977
Box 2, Folder 4
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1978
Box 2, Folder 5
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1979
Box 2, Folder 6
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1980
Box 2, Folder 7
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1981
Box 2, Folder 8
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1982
Box 2, Folder 9
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers
1983
Box 2, Folder 25
Los Angeles Council of Community Mental Health Centers Regional Conventions
1985
Box 1, Folder 36
Metropolitan State Hospital
1956-1973
Box 1, Folder 7
Resources California
1989
Scope and Contents note
Ventura County
Box 1, Folder 8
Resources California
1988-1989
Scope and Contents note
Local Resources
Box 1, Folder 10
Resources California
1983-1989
Scope and Contents note
Insurance Bibliography
Box 1, Folder 11
Resources California
1964 October 30
Scope and Contents note
Pamphlets from California and Local Health Agencies
Box 2, Folder 23
Resources Mental Health Policy
1972-1987
Box 1, Folder 1
Resources National Publications
1990
Scope and Contents note
Community Support Network News
Box 1, Folder 2
Resources National Publications
1965-1998
Scope and Contents note
"State Report, Natonal Association of Mental Health Directors"
Box 1, Folder 4
Resources National Publications
1985 May
Scope and Contents note
State Health Reports
Box 1, Folder 5
Resources National Publications
1980
Scope and Contents note
Mental Health Report
Box 1, Folder 6
Resources National Publications
1985 October 10
Scope and Contents note
Open Minds
Box 1, Folder 9
Resources National Publications
1988-1989
Scope and Contents note
"Refugees and Their Caregivers"
Box 1, Folder 3
Resources Western Region
1986-1990
Box 2, Folder 27
San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic
1966-1982
Box 2, Folder 29
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Centers
1979-1981
Scope and Contents note
Resignation
