About this facility
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
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, 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.), SET, Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, In-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Buprenorphine with naloxone
Treatment Approaches, TAP, 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), FOP, Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, 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, ASPT, 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, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, 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, SMP, Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages, OL, Arabic; Korean
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, 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
