About AAMA – Concilio Hispano Libre – Laredo
In Laredo, Texas, AAMA – Concilio Hispano Libre is a trusted part of the Spanish speaking community. As part of the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Prevention and Counseling Services, they provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) for adults experiencing opioid use issues.
The AAMA has been rooted in the Mexican American community since 1970. It began with a group of Houston-area students, teachers and businesspeople joining forces to address challenges impacting their community. Today, they’re one of the state’s largest addiction treatment and prevention providers, with several services available in Laredo.
In 1990, Concilio Hispano Libre opened in Laredo to help individuals through their MAT program. By 2020, they were helping about 240 people a day. Today, they see between 250 and 400 people each day. For many in Laredo’s Latino community, Concilio Hispano Libre provides a culturally sensitive, supportive environment that helps individuals take important steps toward recovery from opioid addiction.
MAT is a proven addiction treatment for helping adults who are struggling with opioid addiction. Medications help you manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making the transition to sobriety more manageable. This is just one part of the treatment, though.
Counseling helps you figure out the underlying causes of addiction. You really can’t do one without the other. Your counselor is a big part of the support system you need to heal and regain control of your life.
Something that really stands out about their program is that they don’t only help you as an individual. They realize that addiction affects the whole family. So, you and your family can meet with licensed family counselors to help everyone heal and move forward.
Along with MAT, you’ll get life skills training to help you manage things like finances, relationships and finding a job. You’ll also have access to peer recovery support groups, where you can connect with others who’ve faced similar challenges and share experiences to stay motivated in your recovery.
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