Asian Health and Service Center

Community engagement/public Health - ahsc offers a continuum of social and support services in a culturally sensitive setting by reaching out to Asian immigrants, reacquainting them with the heritage and culture of their homeland, providing opportunities for socializing, and fostering a sense of community. Ahsc's culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate community outreach includes cultural groups and activities, an ethnic meal program for seniors, and a short term case management program. Ahsc's community engagement services help community members live happier and healthier lives. A significant percentage of the people in these programs are low income with low english proficiency. Ahsc's integrated Health model emphasizes the following aspects: 1)teach members how to live well with chronic illness; 2)educate members how and when to seek help and how to communicate with doctors; 3)encourage members to maintain a healthy diet and get appropriate exercise, and 4)help members seek preventative care and access resources and services. Ahsc provides a series of public Health education projects and activities and psychosocial support programs.

Behavioral Health - ahsc has a state-certified outpatient behavioral Health clinic specializing in serving the Asian community. Culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical services are provided by a team of bilingual professionals and psychiatrists.