About La Via Wellness and Recovery – Pasadena
In late 2023, Pacific Clinics closed Via66, a substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment center on Hulbert Street in Pasadena, California. They relocated the clinic to Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena and christened it with a new name: La Via Wellness and Recovery.
The new center offers programs and support for all ages, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, employment services, housing support services, and Head Start programs. Payment shouldn’t be an obstacle at the clinic since the center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and county and local government funds.
The clinic in South Pasadena is only five minutes from the beautiful Norton Simon Museum and the charming cafes and shops of old downtown. Staff at the facility takes a client centered approach with programs tailored to individual client needs. I love that the staff is culturally relevant and respectful of each client’s background.
They have linguistically responsive services and programs. The Hye Wrap Program supports the Latino and Armenian communities while the Asian Pacific Family Center supports Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. They specialize in suicide prevention through the Latino Youth Services program.
The SUD programming includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy, and recovery skills. SUD treatment includes holistic therapies such as meditation and mindfulness. Depending on your treatment plan, you may participate in individual therapy, group therapy, or both.
What strikes me about this facility is the cutting edge transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment offered at this location. It’s noninvasive and uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain. The treatment is effective for clients who haven’t responded to psychiatric medications and therapy for depression.
The prevention and early intervention program (PEI) uses effective strategies to reduce the impact of mental health problems and substance use in the community. PEI services include parent coaching and workshops, behavioral support, and individual therapy. PEI enhances communication skills, boosts teens’ self esteem, and helps them manage stress.
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