Hillsides Expanded Workplace Wellbeing Programs
The Pasadena nonprofit is now offering corporate training sessions focused on stress management and emotional intelligence.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Wellness
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Pasadena-based nonprofit Hillsides has officially expanded its Center of Excellence to provide wellness training and consulting services to local organizations. The initiative aims to share expertise in trauma-informed care and behavioral health through tailored group programs.
Why it matters
This expansion brings long-standing behavioral health expertise to the broader workplace, offering teams evidence-based tools to address stress and burnout. It allows organizations to access professional support services that were previously internal to the nonprofit.
Hillsides leveraged its 100-year operational history to formalize these services following a successful wellness training pilot conducted during the 2023-2024 period. The center currently supports organizational health through curriculum-based group training.
The players
Hillsides
A Pasadena-based nonprofit organization with a century of experience providing behavioral health and support services.
The details
The program utilizes a hybrid delivery model, offering consulting services both in-person and online to identify and address specific organizational needs. Training modules cover core behavioral health topics including mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and stress management. Additionally, the nonprofit provides specialized clinical training, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, to further support professionals in the area.
Timeline
Hillsides originated in 1913.
A wellness training pilot was developed during the 2023-2024 period.
Hillsides announced the expansion on October 13, 2026.
A virtual training series begins on October 12, 2026.
Trauma-focused therapy training is scheduled for November 3-4, 2026.
Health Landscape
This initiative sits at the intersection of community-based behavioral health and modern workplace wellness standards. It aligns with the implementation of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model by integrating clinical standards into broader professional development environments.
Local organizations and their employees can now access specialized programming focused on stress management and emotional intelligence. If you are interested in these resources for your own workplace, consult with your leadership team about coordinating a program with the center.
The takeaway
The expansion of these services highlights the growing importance of trauma-informed care in professional environments. Readers interested in organizational wellness should focus on identifying stress management and self-care resources available through their workplace or community health providers.
What happens next
A three-part virtual training series is set for October 12, 19, and 26, 2026, followed by a two-day trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy session on November 3 and 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more strategies on integrating mindfulness and professional support, visit Wellness.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
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