Children & Adolescent Mental Health Investing in the Well-Being of our Future What We Do UPAC’s outpatient Children & Adolescent Mental Health Program is designed to promote positive emotional and behavioral health through culturally responsive and comprehensive treatment services. We provide services to youth, ages 5 -20, who are experiencing challenges in their school, home and community. Children and youth encounter daily challenges that can impact their mental health. We model the old adage of “It Takes a Village” to foster the health of a child. As a team, we work with both the caregivers and the youth, honoring and maximizing the unique strengths of each young person while meeting the specific needs of the individual AND family. Our staff is committed to supporting youth and families in overcoming personal and community challenges. Our programs provides: Mental Health Assessments Substance abuse education and treatment Medication evaluation and management Behavioral, Talk, Play and/or Art Therapy Individual, Family, and Group Therapy Collaboration with family, school and other relevant support givers Case Management *COVID-19 Update: Our Children & Adolescent Programs are seeing clients face to face, following public health protocols, in our office clinic. We are also conducting low-risk community based services. Who We Serve CMH is open to children and transitional age youth, ages 5-20. Our staff represent diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and speak many languages. Interpreters are available, if needed. Services are provided on a sliding scale to those with no insurance, as well as those with Medi-Cal Insurance. Referrals can be made by completing our CHM Services Referral Form. Self-referrals are accepted. Download Referral Form See List of Services Locations Learn About Our Program: Conozca nuestros programas: Success Story Sean and his father were referred to CMH after Sean’s hyperactive and inattentive behaviors started causing weekly phone calls home from teachers. At first, they were hesitant and believed that mental health services were just another punishment for his behavior. During his first session, his therapist asked Sean what his greatest strength was. He was unable to see anything in himself. Over time in the program, the family worked together to see his creativity as a strength, his high energy as ideal for playing sports with his father, and his difficulty with attention as an opportunity to discover new ways to learn. Together, the family learned to embrace Sean’s challenges and find his bright spots through therapy. * Names have been altered to protect client privacy. Funded by the County of San Diego Program Manager Jazmin Wali, M.S., LMFT Coming soon! 1031 25th St. San Diego, CA. 92102 Tel: (619) 232-6454 ext. 842 Fax: (619) 235-4607 UPAC About Us Contact Employment COVID-19 Response Our Programs Adult & Older Adult Mental Health Children & Adolescent Mental Health Addiction Treatment and Recovery Community Engagement and Business Development Housing Counseling Donate Donate Online Ways to Give Stay Updated Join our Mailing List Contact Union of Pan Asian Communities 1031 25th Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 232-6454 Find us on Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright 2020, Union of Pan Asian Communities. Federal Tax ID #23-7279074