CalWORKs

Mental Health Services for CalWORKs Participants

2625 Zanker Road, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 325-5230 Fax:(408) 944-0468 Rosa Chan-Astacio, Program Manager (408) 325-5228

Description and Services:

CalWORKs Mental Health/AOD Services is a program member of the Community Health Alliance. It is a multicultural mental health and substance abuse program for CalWORKs participants that helps improve personal and family issues that may keep them from finding economic and emotional self-sufficiency. The CalWORKs program provides the following services:

• Individual counseling for participants and their families
• Substance abuse treatment
• Psychiatrist consultation
• Support and guidance to deal with personal and family relationship problems, especially domestic violence
• Women’s support groups
• Relaxation and meditation groups
• Parenting classes
• Vocational guidance to learn how to improve a career
• Coordination with other community resources to solve problems

Eligibility and Requirements: This is a mental health service for CalWORKs participants and for those that qualify to participate in the CalWORKs program. For information on how to become a CalWORKs participant, call (408) 325-5230.

Waiting List: None

Fees: None

Hours and Availability: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some evening services are available.

Geographic Area Served: Santa Clara County

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, and Bosnian