Purpose:
To provide culturally sensitive and linguistically competent health services that targets Asian Pacific Islander (API) adults with substance abuse and mental disorders

Description:
AACI's Dual Diagnosis Program offers a range of culturally and linguistically competent services to: 1) assist clients towards achieving abstinence & recovery with substance abuse; 2) enhance clients' functioning at home, work and the community; 3) link clients with appropriate social services and community resources; and 4) assist family members or related persons in their understanding of substance abuse and in the interaction with their loved one.

Services Offered:

• Counseling - providing individual, group and family counseling;
• Outpatient clinic - providing substance abuse assessment, medication evaluation and approrpriate prescriptions, maintenance, and follow-up;
• Case management - linking clients to various community resources and providing translation when necessary;
• Psycho-Education - using a Bio-Psycho-Social model, providing education on psychopharmacology in cycle of addiction issues, relapse prevention, mental health issues, coping skills, social skills, parenting issues, acculturation issues, and anger management.

 

To Obtain Services:
Call Gateway at 1-800-488-9919 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Community Served:
Santa Clara County