Community Health for Asian Americans - Richmond
Community Health for Asian Americans (CHAA) - Richmond, located in Richmond, California, specializes in behavioral health services for Asian and Pacific Islander communities. This non-profit organization focuses on outpatient substance abuse treatment and co-occurring behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families, making it uniquely tailored to these communities' cultural needs.
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- Offers outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents aged 14-18.
- Specializes in culturally relevant behavioral health services for Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
- Works with court-referred youth on probation for mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Provides services at both clinic sites and schools within the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
CHAA - Richmond treats various substance abuse issues and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. The primary beneficiaries are children, adolescents, and their families, particularly those from Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds.
- 5 Conditions Treated
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
When remaining at their job in Richmond, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Community Health for Asian Americans - Richmond‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Richmond, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Community Health for Asian Americans - Richmond. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Community Health for Asian Americans - Richmond managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Community Health for Asian Americans - Richmond
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
Payment Options
For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
Location & Contact
207 37th St
Richmond, CA 94805
Phone Number
(510) 233-7555
Additional Locations
- Community Health for Asian Americans - Oakland in Oakland, CA
- Community Health for Asian Americans in Oakland, CA
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Richmond, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Nestled in the Bay Area, Richmond's lush trails and parks beckon adventurers while its pulsating arts and culinary scenes ignite the senses. Despite such vibrancy, Contra Costa County faces a devastating opioid crisis -- reporting 707 overdoses and 122 deaths in 2022, with fentanyl driving over 85% of cases. The county had California's 12th highest fentanyl overdose death rate and higher opioid mortality than the state average in 2017.
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