About Union of Pan Asian Communities – El Cajon – El Cajon
The Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) office on Lexington Ave in El Cajon, California, provides outpatient mental health and wellness services to Chaldean, Iraqi, African American, Latinx, Somali, and Filipino adults aged 60 and older.
The senior support program, EMASS, offers services such as health education, individual and group counseling, life skills training, early intervention for mental health challenges, and more. Approaches may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other evidence based therapies. Staff may also provide referrals to alcohol or drug rehab treatment or behavioral health services as needed.
The EMASS office in El Cajon offers additional outreach and engagement services for their clients as well, including referrals to social services, help navigating the healthcare and welfare systems, and opportunities to socialize and build relationships.
If there are fees for EMASS services or participants are referred to other programs, insurance plans may be accepted as payment. Insurance plans commonly accepted include Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medi Cal, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and more. Because insurance plans vary, be sure to contact the insurer to verify coverage and out of network benefits.
