Our founder: Mercedes Diaz
“We treat every Individual as if they were part of our own family.”
Our growth story
1st Mercedes Diaz Home Established
The first MDH residential home opens in Whittier, California.
Community Integration Program (CIP) Added
MDH expands services beyond residential care.
Family of Services Expansion
Supported Living Services (SLS), Independent Living Services (ILS), and Coordinated Life Services (CLS, formerly R.A. Cadia) are added.
Birth of MDH Network
Mercedes Diaz Homes becomes MDH Network, reflecting the organization's growing family of services. El Sol Medical Focus Day Program is also added.
Next Generation Leadership
Ramon Diaz becomes CEO. Coordinated Family Support (CFS) joins the family of services.
Behavioral Services Expansion
Community Integrated Behavior Management (CIBM) launches.
Growing the Future
MDH reaches 700+ employees and continues expanding services across Southern California.
Continuing the legacy
More than 40 years later, MDH continues the legacy of care started by Mercedes Diaz.