Familias Unidas Outpatient Clinic at Casa Esperanza
Located in Roxbury, Massachusetts, the Familias Unidas Outpatient Clinic, part of Casa Esperanza Inc., stands as a vital resource dedicated to providing comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services. This CARF-accredited and licensed facility specializes in supporting individuals who are struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. With a strong commitment to serving the Latine community, Casa Esperanza has been a beacon of hope for over 40 years, fostering long-term recovery and well-being through culturally sensitive and client-centered care.
Integrated and Client-Centered Services
The core philosophy of Familias Unidas centers on offering a holistic range of services tailored to meet the complex needs of each client. The clinic operates with an integrated approach, ensuring that both substance abuse and mental health concerns are addressed concurrently for more effective and sustainable recovery outcomes. Services are offered in both Spanish and English, recognizing the importance of language and culture in the healing process.
Program Offerings Include:
- Individual, Group, and Family Psychotherapy
- Comprehensive Psychiatric and Medical Assessment
- Medication-Assisted Therapies (MAT)
- Group and Individual Counseling focused on Substance Abuse Topics
- Behavioral Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery Planning
- Co-located Primary Care in partnership with Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
- Aftercare and Discharge Planning
Support Beyond Clinical Treatment
Recovery is often a long-term journey that requires support extending beyond the clinical setting. Familias Unidas enhances its treatment programs with crucial peer support and wrap-around services, specifically designed for Latine people in recovery. These additional supports help clients navigate the challenges of reintegration and maintaining sobriety in their daily lives. By addressing the social and occupational factors influencing recovery, the program helps facilitate successful connections to aftercare and community resources.
Wrap-Around Services:
- Recovery Coaching and Navigation
- Supported Employment Programs
- Community Support Programs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for services at the Familias Unidas Outpatient Clinic?
A: The clinic is designed to help individuals living in Greater Boston who require in-office services, or anyone in Massachusetts who can access telehealth services, particularly those struggling with substance use and/or mental illness.
Q: Does the clinic offer services in languages other than English?
A: Yes, Casa Esperanza proudly offers services in both Spanish and English to better serve the diverse Latine community.
Q: What does “co-occurring disorders” mean in the context of this clinic?
A: Co-occurring disorders refer to an individual who is simultaneously dealing with both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, and the clinic specializes in treating both conditions in an integrated manner.
