San Diego, CA

Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)

Founded

1974

Program Length

7+ days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

The Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) is a non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of underserved communities, particularly Asian, Pacific Islander, and other ethnic groups. UPAC offers a comprehensive array of health and human services through a multicultural and multilingual staff proficient in over 30 languages and dialects. UPAC provides a wide range of programs, including mental health services for adults, older adults, children, and adolescents; addiction treatment and recovery programs; community engagement and business development initiatives; housing counseling; and cultural competency education. Their services include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance use disorder treatment, supportive housing services, and employment training through local businesses. Serving the diverse populations of San Diego County, UPAC focuses on delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate services that promote self-sufficiency and community empowerment. Their mission is to improve the general well-being and education of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and other ethnic communities, recognizing the diverse identities and strengths of these groups.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adolescents Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish Other languages (excluding Spanish)

Other Languages

Arabic Korean

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

3288 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite 13, San Diego, CA, 92104

Phone

(619) 232-6454

Contact

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