About Fresno County Hispanic Commission – Fresno
The Fresno County Hispanic Commission, also known as Nuestra Casa, is a nonprofit organization located in Fresno, California. Their services include outpatient substance abuse treatment for participants and their families or significant others, information and referral services and assessments or intakes. They have the biggest DUI program in Fresno County which offers services in both urban and rural areas. Their Nuestra Casa Recovery Home is a residential facility for men who speak Spanish. The Commission bases their fees on your ability to pay.
Nuestra Casa can accommodate up to 12 people. They provide group and individual therapy, substance abuse education, and individual recovery and treatment planning.
Both alcohol and drug abuse treatment are offered by the program, which has a California license and certification. They’re also certified in the Drug Medi-Cal program.
When providing services they don’t treat people differently based on their sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability or financial situation. Participants engage in physical fitness, resocialization and gardening as well as reading and sharing as part of their leisure activities. Staff offer information and referral, discharge planning, stress management and relapse prevention. They provide 24 week aftercare with weekly relapse prevention groups and a strong emphasis on alumni or self help groups.
Those who are found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs can receive services through their driving abuse treatment and education program. Programs are available for both first time and repeat offenders. The program offers a range of educational and counseling sessions aimed at addressing the risks and illegality of driving under the influence.
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